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"Ukraine war update: Anti-corruption bodies back bill to regain autonomy"

"Ukraine war update: Anti-corruption bodies back bill to regain autonomy"

Ukraine Moves to Reinstate Anti-Corruption Agencies’ Independence The Ukrainian anti-corruption agency, Nabu, stated that a new bill submitted to parliament on Thursday "fully reinstates procedural authority and safeguards the independence of Nabu and Sapo." Nabu investigates corruption cases, while Sapo handles prosecutions. A Nabu announcement noted that both

"Right-wing populists' 'Japanese First' victory stirs concerns over xenophobic surge"

"Right-wing populists' 'Japanese First' victory stirs concerns over xenophobic surge"

Right-Wise Populist Party Gains Ground in Japan’s Election Amid Rising Foreign Presence Concerns A right-leaning populist group in Japan secured seats in the upper house election on Sunday, campaigning under a nationalist slogan akin to "Japanese First." This has sparked worries over potential resistance to the increasing

"US and Israel abandon ceasefire discussions as Trump envoy blames Hamas"

"US and Israel abandon ceasefire discussions as Trump envoy blames Hamas"

The US has withdrawn its negotiating team from Gaza ceasefire discussions in Qatar after its envoy, Steve Witkoff, accused Hamas of showing little interest in reaching an agreement. "While mediators have worked hard, Hamas does not seem prepared or sincere in reaching a ceasefire," Witkoff stated on Thursday.

Border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia: What’s behind the tensions?

Border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia: What’s behind the tensions?

What is the disagreement about? The disagreement between Thailand and Cambodia traces back over a century, originating during the colonial period when France governed Cambodia until 1953 and initially charted the territorial boundary. The contested border, extending more than 817 km (508 miles), has frequently seen tensions flare, often fueled

British teen Bella Culley detained in Georgia until September drug trial

British teen Bella Culley detained in Georgia until September drug trial

British Teenager to Remain in Georgian Jail as Trial on Drug Charges Awaits A court in Tbilisi has ruled that Bella Culley, a British teenager, must stay in detention for at least five more weeks while she awaits trial on drug-related charges. Culley, whose great-grandfather was a former Labour MP,

"Unrwa warns Gaza residents are 'walking corpses' with 6,000 aid trucks awaiting entry amid crisis"

"Unrwa warns Gaza residents are 'walking corpses' with 6,000 aid trucks awaiting entry amid crisis"

Gaza Residents Described as 'Walking Corpses' by UN Agency The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency has stated that workers are collapsing from hunger while on duty. Philippe Lazzarini posted on social media: “A colleague in Gaza told me this morning, ‘People in Gaza are

"Video reveals how civil nuclear energy finances weapons programs"

"Video reveals how civil nuclear energy finances weapons programs"

Civil Nuclear Power and Its Hidden Ties to Weapons Programs Explored Nuclear energy is often viewed as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, with little attention paid to its connections to weapons development. However, a closer examination reveals deep and longstanding ties between civilian nuclear power and military programs in