South Africa Police Boss Charged Over $21M Health Contract
South Africa's police chief has been formally charged with failing in his duties over a controversial $21m health contract, according to the BBC.
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Japan Loosens Arms Export Rules, Expands Sales to 17 Nations
Japan has relaxed decades-old restrictions on arms exports, allowing it to sell weapons to 17 countries, marking a significant shift from its post-WW2 pacifist stance, according to the BBC.
Okolie Fails Drugs Test Before Yoka Fight
British boxer Lawrence Okolie has failed a doping test ahead of his scheduled heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka in Paris, according to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada).
Lukoil’s Rout in Europe: Sanctions Dismantle Key Assets by 2025
According to eualive.net, Russia’s Lukoil has lost its foothold in the Balkans and along the Black Sea by 2025, as sanctions and political pressure dismantled its key assets.
Global Sumud Flotilla Disrupts Cargo Ship in Israel Waters
Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla have disrupted the MSC Maya, a cargo ship they believe was carrying materials used for Israeli weapons to the ports of Ashdod and Haifa, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump’s Two-Week Ceasefire in Hormuz Amid Oil Surge and Peace Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks, according to MyJoyOnline.
Russia Expels 70 Diplomats from Bulgaria, Lukoil Loses European Foothold
Bulgaria expelled 70 Russian embassy staff on June 28, prompting Russia to threaten closing its embassy in Sofia, while Lukoil, a key Russian energy firm, faces a structural collapse in Europe due to sanctions.
Canadian Tourist Killed in Shooting at Mexican Site
A Canadian woman was killed and four others injured in a shooting at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán, Mexico, where a lone gunman opened fire before taking his own life, according to authorities.
EU Eyes Ukraine Loan, Israeli Settler Sanctions After Hungarian Election
European Union officials have said they expect progress this week on key dossiers regarding Ukraine and Israel after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose government had blocked the initiatives, was voted out of office.
Canadian Woman Killed in Gunfire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramids
A Canadian woman was killed and at least four others injured after a gunman opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids, according to reports from the Guardian.
U.S. Seizes Iranian Ship, Ceasefire in Jeopardy: 5 Key Facts
The U.S. has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf, raising concerns about the stability of the ceasefire between the two nations, according to multiple sources.
Carney Says Canada’s Strong Ties to US Are a ‘Weakness’ to Fix
Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States, once a strength, are now a weakness that must be corrected, Prime Minister Mark Carney warned in a recent video address, according to The Guardian.
Japan Earthquake: 7.7 Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting evacuations from coastal areas, according to the BBC.
Ugandan and Congolese Forces Rescue 200 from ISIL-Linked ADF
Ugandan and Congolese forces have rescued at least 200 civilians from an ISIL-linked rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to reports from the Ugandan military.
4 Mexican Officials Assigned to Cartel Case Killed in Car Crash
Four officials, including two U.S. and two Mexican agents assigned to a cartel case, were killed in a car accident in northern Mexico, according to a U.S. embassy spokesperson.