(2024-07-10). Russia to Investigate Alleged Western Mercenary War Crimes in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com Russia's Investigative Committee has said it will probe war crimes allegedly committed by a mercenary unit fighting for Ukraine. The statement comes after the New York Times (NYT) claimed the so-called Chosen Company, led by a former US Army National Guard soldier, has committed multiple war crimes and executed Russian prisoners of war. | In one reported incident described by the NYT on Saturday, members of the so-called Chosen Company murdered a seriously injured Russian serviceman who was allegedly surrendering and pleading for help. | Investigators of the Russian Investigative Committee will look into more cri…
(2024-07-10). Time for the Fed to Cut Interest Rates. counterpunch.org 
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell has been saying for some time that he needs to see more evidence that inflation is under control before he lowers interest rates. We can never be certain of where the economy is going, so it's understandable that he remains worried that inflation could reaccelerate. However, there are risks
(2024-07-10). The Xinjiang I saw was a hub of diversity, not oppression. mronline.org 
From China, ROGER McKENZIE witnesses a place where Islamic culture thrives and economic development powers China's westward expansion—a reality obscured by Western propaganda.
(2024-07-10). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-10). Future of AI in Research and Healthcare: Key Insights from Elsevier Survey. devdiscourse.com A recent survey by Elsevier reveals that researchers and clinicians are ready to incorporate AI into their work, despite present low adoption rates. The study, involving 3,000 respondents from the US, China, and India, outlines the necessity for quality content, trust, and transparency before AI tools see widespread use.
(2024-07-10). Kazakhstan Should Reject Attempt to Curtail LGBT People's Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A rainbow LGBT pride flag. | © Wikimedia Commons | In June, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Culture and Information said it was reviewing a petition, "We Are against Open and Hidden LGBT Propaganda in Kazakhstan!" initiated by the head of Kazakhstan's Union of Parents, a public association, after the petition met threshold requirements to be considered by the government.The government of Kazakhstan should reject this discriminatory and stigmatizing petition, whose proposal would violate human rights across the country.The petition, seen by Human Rights Watch, calls on Kazakh authorities t…
(2024-07-10). US disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI. scmp.com Justice Department said operation used fake social media accounts enhanced by AI to covertly spread pro-Kremlin messages in US and abroad.
(2024-07-10). Final 'Conjuring' Film Set for Release in September 2025. devdiscourse.com Fans of the supernatural horror franchise 'The Conjuring' should mark their calendars. New Line Cinema has officially announced that the fourth and final installment of the main 'Conjuring' series will premiere on September 5, 2025. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the release date.
(2024-07-10). ED Cracks Down on Former Karnataka Minister in Money Laundering Probe. devdiscourse.com The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday launched a series of searches in four states, honing in on the residences of former Karnataka minister and Congress leader B Nagendra as well as MLA B Daddal. This action is part of a money laundering investigation involving the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited, according to official sources.
(2024-07-10). Heightened Security in Jammu and Kashmir Following Ambush Killing Five Soldiers. devdiscourse.com Security forces launched an intensive search operation across the Kathua and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir in response to the deadly ambush that claimed the lives of five Army soldiers on July 8. The brutal attack also left several others injured.
(2024-07-10). How the last queen of Hawaiʻi is influencing the debate over deep-sea mining. grist.org 
In 1895, Queen Liliʻuokalani spent She spent her days in confinement translating the creation story of the Hawaiian people into English, line by line. | She would never be allowed to rule over her people again. The U.S. annexed Hawaiʻi over the protests of the Native people, and the islands became a terr…
(2024-07-10). 100 Live Turtles Confiscated by Uttar Pradesh Police in Major Smuggling Bust. devdiscourse.com In a significant crackdown on wildlife smuggling, the Uttar Pradesh Police have confiscated 100 live turtles after arresting a noted smuggler, identified as 38-year-old Bheem from the Ghaziabad district. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended Bheem in Geeta Colony on Tuesday afternoon.
(2024-07-10). US disrupts Russian disinformation campaign that relied on AI technology. scmp.com Russian operation used fake social media accounts enhanced by artificial intelligence to spread pro-Kremlin messages, US says.
(2024-07-10). Boosting Teen Mental Health through Lifestyle Changes: Insights from Australian Schools. devdiscourse.com Sydney, Jul 10 (The Conversation) – A recent study of over 4,400 Australian high school students has highlighted the significant impact lifestyle behaviors have on mental health. Published today, the research tracked students from 71 schools across New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia.
(2024-07-10). Thailand's PM Faces Dismissal Hearing: Constitutional Court Sets July Date. devdiscourse.com Thailand's Constitutional Court scheduled a hearing for July 24 to consider the dismissal case against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
(2024-07-10). Georgia : Serious deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders. fidh.org In recent years, human rights defenders in Georgia have faced escalating threats and violence, exacerbated by hostile rhetoric from the government and high-ranking officials in the country. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center denounce the worsening conditions for civil society in Georgia and call on the authorities to ensure effective, timely, and objective investigations into attacks against human rights defenders and to put (…) | – |
(2024-07-10). Intense Search Efforts Underway Following Deadly Landslide in Indonesian Gold Mine. devdiscourse.com Search efforts intensified Wednesday as rescuers focused on the unauthorized gold mine in Indonesia's Sulawesi island where a tragic landslide claimed 23 lives over the weekend. Over 100 villagers were digging for gold in Bone Bolango when the disaster struck, burying their makeshift camps under tons of mud.