UN prepares first international treaty on the rights of older people and combating age discrimination
The week-long negotiations in Geneva, which ended on July 17, were initiated and led by Argentina.
Iran Attacks Desalination Plant in Kuwait, Damaging Power Station
Kuwait is preparing for temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) this weekend.
Kremlin Rejects Trump’s Accusations, Asserts Russia Has Never Interfered in Other States’ Affairs
Russia strongly rejects accusations of interference in the American elections, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Catalonia Receives Less Than Half of State Investments Relative to Its Economic Share
Catalonia receives only 8.6% of all state investments that can be attributed to individual autonomous communities.
Nigeria repatriated nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa after wave of xenophobic violence
The government announced the arrival in Lagos of the fifth government charter flight, which brought 305 people from Johannesburg.
Israel’s Parliament Votes to Dissolve Early Ahead of October Elections
Israel’s Knesset voted for early dissolution on July 17, setting the stage for October elections.
CNBC Poll: 61% of Americans Pessimistic About U.S. Economy
Despite the rapid growth of the stock market and improved inflation figures, Americans’ moods remain as gloomy as in the years following the pandemic.
Al Jazeera: Fedorov’s dismissal could turn into a political crisis for Zelensky
Fedorov’s dismissal as Ukraine’s defense minister sparks protests and political challenges for Zelensky.
Ukraine Strikes 12 Ships of Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ in Black Sea, Commander Says
“The goal is complete and irreversible paralysis of oil, fuel, and cargo logistics bypassing sanctions,” the commander wrote.
EU wants to change emissions trading rules and link benefits to green investments
This Friday, the European Commission presented a long-awaited proposal to reform the Emissions Trading System (ETS).