The electoral commission said that Tunisia had adopted a new constitution that gives President Kais Saied unrestricted power following a thinly attended referendum in which voters largely supported the text. Rivals of Saied claimed the referendum he organised on Monday was invalid and accused the Saied-controlled electoral body of "fraud."

According to preliminary data, the electoral commission "announces the acceptance of the new draft constitution for the Republic of Tunisia" on Tuesday evening. On a turnout of 30.5%, 94.6% of valid ballots were cast in favour of the new constitution. A year ago on Monday, the president abruptly dismissed the government and suspended the legislature, dealing a severe blow to the only democracy to have survived the 2011 Arab Spring upheavals.

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His actions alarmed some Tunisians who feared a return to authoritarianism, but they were welcomed by others who were tired of the country's high unemployment and inflation rates, political corruption, and unsatisfactory system. There had been little question that the "yes" campaign would win, and an exit survey conducted by the unbiased polling organisation Sigma Conseil confirmed this.&nbsp;

The majority of Saied's competitors demanded a boycott, and while participation was low, it was greater than the single figures most people had anticipated.

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The electoral commission said that Tunisia had adopted a new constitution that gives President Kais Saied unrestricted power following a thinly attended referendum in which voters largely supported the text.

The electoral commission said that Tunisia had adopted a new constitution that gives President Kais Saied unrestricted power following a thinly attended referendum in which voters largely supported the text. Rivals of Saied claimed the referendum he organised on Monday was invalid and accused the Saied-controlled electoral body of "fraud." According to preliminary data, the electoral commission "announces the acceptance of the new draft constitution for the Republic of Tunisia" on Tuesday evening. On a turnout of 30.5%, 94.6% of valid ballots were cast in favour of the new constitution. A year ago on Monday, the president abruptly dismissed the government and suspended the legislature, dealing a severe blow to the only democracy to have survived the 2011 Arab Spring upheavals. Also Read: Saudi prince signs deal on data cable with Greece on his first Europe trip since killing of Khashoggi His actions alarmed some Tunisians who feared a return to authoritarianism, but they were welcomed by others who were tired of the country's high unemployment and inflation rates, political corruption, and unsatisfactory system. There had been little question that the "yes" campaign would win, and an exit survey conducted by the unbiased polling organisation Sigma Conseil confirmed this. The majority of Saied's competitors demanded a boycott, and while participation was low, it was greater than the single figures most people had anticipated. (with inputs from agencies)

Despite low voter turnout, Tunisia adopts new constitution leading towards autocracy

Video of a bridge apparently collapsing because of the harsh weather conditions has gone popular on social media as China battles scorching temperatures. A video posted on Twitter by NowThis News depicts the Qianzhou bridge giving way due to the extreme heat. The bridge was 20 years old, and it was over 40 degrees Celsius that day, according to the outlet. The video was shot on July 23, claims CNN. More than 1,52,300 people have watched the 25-second video on Twitter.

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China had record-breaking high temperatures around a fortnight ago. According to the Associated Press, numerous people were hospitalised for heat stroke in several regions. According to an&nbsp;AP report, climate warming is most likely to blame for catastrophic weather occurrences. Greater cloudbursts and floods result from warmer air's potential to hold more water. Flooding has already forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in south-central China.&nbsp;

Videos of bridges crumbling are popular online. A video that went viral on social media in February of this year showed a little bridge being carried away in raging floods after Storm Franklin slammed the UK. The video clip shows debris accumulating close to the bridge before it eventually collapsed.

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Video of a bridge apparently collapsing because of the harsh weather conditions has gone popular on social media as China battles scorching temperatures. A video posted on Twitter by NowThis News depicts the Qianzhou bridge giving way due to the extreme heat.

Video of a bridge apparently collapsing because of the harsh weather conditions has gone popular on social media as China battles scorching temperatures. A video posted on Twitter by NowThis News depicts the Qianzhou bridge giving way due to the extreme heat. The bridge was 20 years old, and it was over 40 degrees Celsius that day, according to the outlet. The video was shot on July 23, claims CNN. More than 1,52,300 people have watched the 25-second video on Twitter. This bridge in Quanzhou, China, cracked under the pressure of intense heat in the area. The bridge, which was just 20 years old, can be seen suddenly buckling under the strain of temperatures that topped 40°C (104°F) that day. pic.twitter.com/5fBXpCWen9 — NowThis (@nowthisnews) July 26, 2022 × China had record-breaking high temperatures around a fortnight ago. According to the Associated Press, numerous people were hospitalised for heat stroke in several regions. According to an AP report, climate warming is most likely to blame for catastrophic weather occurrences. Greater cloudbursts and floods result from warmer air's potential to hold more water. Flooding has already forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in south-central China. Videos of bridges crumbling are popular online. A video that went viral on social media in February of this year showed a little bridge being carried away in raging floods after Storm Franklin slammed the UK. The video clip shows debris accumulating close to the bridge before it eventually collapsed. (with inputs from agencies)

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Despite the country's overall population growth in 2021, the number of people aged 15 to 24 in Germany has reached a historic low, according to government data issued by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, Destatis. Statistics compiled at the end of 2021 revealed that the total population of Germany had topped 83.2 million for the first time. However, just 10% of them were between the ages of 15 and 24, which was the lowest percentage recorded since current records began in 1950.

According to the data, this reached an all-time low of just 8.3 million people in the relevant age group at the end of 2021. With the exception of 2015, the Destatis data shows that the proportion of young people has been declining since 2005. According to the report, the extremely high fatality rates during the Covid-19 waves were the primary cause of this development. Furthermore, the results show that in 2021, the average life expectancy for newborn boys in Germany will be 78.2 years, a decrease of 0.6 years, and for newborn girls, it will be 83.2 years, a decrease of 0.4 years.

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Despite reaching historic lows, Germany's youth population share of 10.6% is on par with the norm for the European Union, according to a Deutsche Welle analysis. According to Eurostat data, Germany has a younger population than nations like Spain and Austria but far less than the Republic of Ireland, where young people make up 12.6% of the total population.

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Despite the country's overall population growth in 2021, the number of people aged 15 to 24 in Germany has reached a historic low, according to government data issued by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, Destatis.

Despite the country's overall population growth in 2021, the number of people aged 15 to 24 in Germany has reached a historic low, according to government data issued by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, Destatis. Statistics compiled at the end of 2021 revealed that the total population of Germany had topped 83.2 million for the first time. However, just 10% of them were between the ages of 15 and 24, which was the lowest percentage recorded since current records began in 1950. According to the data, this reached an all-time low of just 8.3 million people in the relevant age group at the end of 2021. With the exception of 2015, the Destatis data shows that the proportion of young people has been declining since 2005. According to the report, the extremely high fatality rates during the Covid-19 waves were the primary cause of this development. Furthermore, the results show that in 2021, the average life expectancy for newborn boys in Germany will be 78.2 years, a decrease of 0.6 years, and for newborn girls, it will be 83.2 years, a decrease of 0.4 years. Also Read: WHO states monkeypox transmission not limited to gay men, says 'not the case everywhere' Despite reaching historic lows, Germany's youth population share of 10.6% is on par with the norm for the European Union, according to a Deutsche Welle analysis. According to Eurostat data, Germany has a younger population than nations like Spain and Austria but far less than the Republic of Ireland, where young people make up 12.6% of the total population. (with inputs from agencies)

Germany's young population drops to record low amid pandemic: Report

In a blow to nations that have backed Ukraine, Russia will once more shut off gas supplies to Europe, just when there was optimism that economic constraints may lessen this week with the restart of Black Sea grain exports. Despite a Russian air strike over the weekend against the Ukrainian port of Odesa, the United Nations said the first ships from Ukraine might set sail in days as part of a deal reached on Friday. The largest crisis in Europe since World War Two, now in its sixth month, is having an impact far from Ukraine as seen by rising oil prices and the prospect of famine faced by millions in impoverished countries.

On Tuesday, the Ukrainian military announced that Russian cruise missiles had struck targets in the south and that Ukrainian forces had also struck back. An after-hours request for comment was not immediately answered by the Russian defence ministry. Earlier this month, President Vladimir Putin warned the West that sanctions ran the risk of sparking significant increases in world oil prices.&nbsp;

Russian energy company Gazprom announced on Monday that gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany would decrease to 33 million cubic metres per day as of Wednesday, citing directives from an industry watchdog. That is one-half of the existing flows, which are only operating at 40% of capacity normally. About 40% of Europe's gas and 30% of its oil were imported from Russia before the war.

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The Kremlin claims that maintenance issues and Western sanctions are to blame for the gas outage, but the European Union has charged Russia with energy extortion. The latest cut, according to Germany, has no technical justification. Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, issued a warning that the Kremlin was engaging in an "open gas war" against Europe.

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In a blow to nations that have backed Ukraine, Russia will once more shut off gas supplies to Europe, just when there was optimism that economic constraints may lessen this week with the restart of Black Sea grain exports.

In a blow to nations that have backed Ukraine, Russia will once more shut off gas supplies to Europe, just when there was optimism that economic constraints may lessen this week with the restart of Black Sea grain exports. Despite a Russian air strike over the weekend against the Ukrainian port of Odesa, the United Nations said the first ships from Ukraine might set sail in days as part of a deal reached on Friday. The largest crisis in Europe since World War Two, now in its sixth month, is having an impact far from Ukraine as seen by rising oil prices and the prospect of famine faced by millions in impoverished countries. On Tuesday, the Ukrainian military announced that Russian cruise missiles had struck targets in the south and that Ukrainian forces had also struck back. An after-hours request for comment was not immediately answered by the Russian defence ministry. Earlier this month, President Vladimir Putin warned the West that sanctions ran the risk of sparking significant increases in world oil prices. Russian energy company Gazprom announced on Monday that gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany would decrease to 33 million cubic metres per day as of Wednesday, citing directives from an industry watchdog. That is one-half of the existing flows, which are only operating at 40% of capacity normally. About 40% of Europe's gas and 30% of its oil were imported from Russia before the war. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn The Kremlin claims that maintenance issues and Western sanctions are to blame for the gas outage, but the European Union has charged Russia with energy extortion. The latest cut, according to Germany, has no technical justification. Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, issued a warning that the Kremlin was engaging in an "open gas war" against Europe. (with inputs from agencies)

Economic revival hope fails after Russia-Ukraine grain deal crashes as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe

The carbon footprint of Disney's elite package trip, which costs $110,000 a ticket and emits 6.2 tonnes of carbon per guest, is 20 times greater than the carbon footprint of a person in a low-income country in a year. The 24-day "bucket list adventure," which can accommodate only 75 people, visits 12 Disney properties spread over six nations and three continents. Customers will fly aboard a "VIP-configured" Boeing 757 with Disney workers "who [will] provide fun and fact-filled stories enabling you to be immersed in every location you visit," according to Disney.

On July 9, 2023, passengers leave Los Angeles, California. From there, they will go to San Francisco, Tokyo via Anchorage, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Agra, Egypt, Paris, and finally Orlando, Florida. The tour is completely sold out. The jet fuel used to propel the aircraft for the entire 19,600-mile (31,500-km) journey, according to an analysis by the clean transportation group Transport &amp; Environment (T&amp;E), would emit a total of 462 tonnes of carbon dioxide - or 6.2 tonnes for each paying guest, which is more than most people in the world account for in a full year.

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According to data gathered by the World Bank, the average yearly CO2 emissions per person in a low-income nation were 0.3 tonnes in 2019. The average annual carbon footprint per person was 4.5 tonnes worldwide. By 2030, each individual on Earth would only need to emit an average of 2.3 tonnes of CO2 annually in order for the world to achieve the target of staying under 1.5C of global warming. Climate activists noted that the tour, which costs $109,995 (£91,000) per ticket, illustrates research demonstrating how wealthy individuals are disproportionately responsible for the lion's share of carbon emissions worldwide.

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The carbon footprint of Disney's elite package trip, which costs $110,000 a ticket and emits 6.2 tonnes of carbon per guest, is 20 times greater than the carbon footprint of a person in a low-income country in a year.

The carbon footprint of Disney's elite package trip, which costs $110,000 a ticket and emits 6.2 tonnes of carbon per guest, is 20 times greater than the carbon footprint of a person in a low-income country in a year. The 24-day "bucket list adventure," which can accommodate only 75 people, visits 12 Disney properties spread over six nations and three continents. Customers will fly aboard a "VIP-configured" Boeing 757 with Disney workers "who [will] provide fun and fact-filled stories enabling you to be immersed in every location you visit," according to Disney. On July 9, 2023, passengers leave Los Angeles, California. From there, they will go to San Francisco, Tokyo via Anchorage, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Agra, Egypt, Paris, and finally Orlando, Florida. The tour is completely sold out. The jet fuel used to propel the aircraft for the entire 19,600-mile (31,500-km) journey, according to an analysis by the clean transportation group Transport & Environment (T&E), would emit a total of 462 tonnes of carbon dioxide - or 6.2 tonnes for each paying guest, which is more than most people in the world account for in a full year. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn According to data gathered by the World Bank, the average yearly CO2 emissions per person in a low-income nation were 0.3 tonnes in 2019. The average annual carbon footprint per person was 4.5 tonnes worldwide. By 2030, each individual on Earth would only need to emit an average of 2.3 tonnes of CO2 annually in order for the world to achieve the target of staying under 1.5C of global warming. Climate activists noted that the tour, which costs $109,995 (£91,000) per ticket, illustrates research demonstrating how wealthy individuals are disproportionately responsible for the lion's share of carbon emissions worldwide. (with inputs from agencies)

Disney VIP world tour: Per person 20x carbon emissions than low-income country individual in entire year

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After the pandemic started in 2020, millions of workers began working from home. However, when more individuals start going back to work, they are met with considerably higher expenses for almost everything, including food, transportation, and daycare. Going back to work now costs more due to rising petrol prices and growing inflation. And if their wage increases aren't keeping up, this is reducing workers' salaries.

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Restaurant operators who must boost prices to pay for higher expenses are having challenges as a result of the trend. Now that people have returned to work following the pandemic, these costs are being passed on to the typical business lunch traveller, whose numbers have increased significantly. To determine how much consumers may anticipate paying following a pandemic, Square researchers examined sales information on popular lunch items in the United States. The findings supported what many working Americans already believed, which is that recent price increases in lunchtime meals had been significant.

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Lunchflation, a recently created phrase, describes the specific inflation of lunchtime meal prices, such as sandwiches and wraps. This has received a lot of attention recently as more individuals start going back to work following the outbreak. Costs at restaurants and eateries have increased for a number of reasons, including issues with the supply chain and limitations on international delivery.

The dinner's purpose has been determined to be the rising costs faced by restaurant proprietors. Owners are hiking prices for the consumer to make up for rising costs for labour and food ingredients. This is happening&nbsp;not just in America but also in countries like South Korea, where the average meal price index increased 6.6% in April 2021. These consist of eateries that provide services including self-service via QR codes and online ordering, as well as local delivery at a set price through third-party partners. Restaurants can benefit from operational efficiency by saving money that they can then pass along to customers.

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× After the pandemic started in 2020, millions of workers began working from home. However, when more individuals start going back to work, they are met with considerably higher expenses for almost everything, including food, transportation, and daycare.

× After the pandemic started in 2020, millions of workers began working from home. However, when more individuals start going back to work, they are met with considerably higher expenses for almost everything, including food, transportation, and daycare. Going back to work now costs more due to rising petrol prices and growing inflation. And if their wage increases aren't keeping up, this is reducing workers' salaries. Restaurant operators who must boost prices to pay for higher expenses are having challenges as a result of the trend. Now that people have returned to work following the pandemic, these costs are being passed on to the typical business lunch traveller, whose numbers have increased significantly. To determine how much consumers may anticipate paying following a pandemic, Square researchers examined sales information on popular lunch items in the United States. The findings supported what many working Americans already believed, which is that recent price increases in lunchtime meals had been significant. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Lunchflation, a recently created phrase, describes the specific inflation of lunchtime meal prices, such as sandwiches and wraps. This has received a lot of attention recently as more individuals start going back to work following the outbreak. Costs at restaurants and eateries have increased for a number of reasons, including issues with the supply chain and limitations on international delivery. The dinner's purpose has been determined to be the rising costs faced by restaurant proprietors. Owners are hiking prices for the consumer to make up for rising costs for labour and food ingredients. This is happening not just in America but also in countries like South Korea, where the average meal price index increased 6.6% in April 2021. These consist of eateries that provide services including self-service via QR codes and online ordering, as well as local delivery at a set price through third-party partners. Restaurants can benefit from operational efficiency by saving money that they can then pass along to customers. (with inputs from agencies)

What is lunchflation? Why has lunching become expensive in Asia-Pacific?

All of the major local media outlets are reporting that Imran Khan, the nation’s former prime minister, is leading the PTI in 17 of the 20 provincial seats as the vote counting for Pakistan’s Punjab by-elections continues. According to these reports, the powerful coalition of prominent figures, including former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Vice-President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and leader of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, is on the verge of suffering a significant defeat in the province. PLM-N is&nbsp;leading in only 2 seats, while an Independent is ahead on&nbsp;1 seat.

Up until April, when then-Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar resigned following the federal parliament’s vote of no-confidence in Khan, Punjab was governed by the PTI party. A faction of the party’s state lawmakers voted in favour of the PML candidacy,&nbsp;which led to the PTI’s nominee&nbsp;for the position being defeated. Khan then successfully petitioned the Pakistani Election Commission to dismiss the state assembly legislators for improperly voting against the party’s request, creating vacancies for 20 seats. Sharif’s party now has 165 seats, while PTI holds 163, thus it will be a close contest. Sharif and coalition members are in charge of the assembly.

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The voting started at 8 am and went until 5 pm, although Dunya News claimed that voting was suspended in some districts because of fighting. Following the “de-seating” of 25 PTI dissident MPs by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on May 23 for casting a ballot against PML-Hamza N’s Shahbaz in the Punjab chief minister election, the 20 seats became vacant. Around&nbsp;4.57 million registered voters were able to participate in the by-elections and cast ballots. In total, 3140 polling places had been set up across the 20 seats, including 731 male, 700 female, and 1700 combination polling places. There are currently 20 open seats in the Punjab Assembly, which has a total membership of 371, increasing the total number of MPAs there to 351.

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All of the major local media outlets are reporting that Imran Khan, the nation’s former prime minister, is leading the PTI in 17 of the 20 provincial seats as the vote counting for Pakistan’s Punjab by-elections continues.

All of the major local media outlets are reporting that Imran Khan, the nation’s former prime minister, is leading the PTI in 17 of the 20 provincial seats as the vote counting for Pakistan’s Punjab by-elections continues. According to these reports, the powerful coalition of prominent figures, including former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Vice-President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and leader of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, is on the verge of suffering a significant defeat in the province. PLM-N is leading in only 2 seats, while an Independent is ahead on 1 seat. Up until April, when then-Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar resigned following the federal parliament’s vote of no-confidence in Khan, Punjab was governed by the PTI party. A faction of the party’s state lawmakers voted in favour of the PML candidacy, which led to the PTI’s nominee for the position being defeated. Khan then successfully petitioned the Pakistani Election Commission to dismiss the state assembly legislators for improperly voting against the party’s request, creating vacancies for 20 seats. Sharif’s party now has 165 seats, while PTI holds 163, thus it will be a close contest. Sharif and coalition members are in charge of the assembly. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn The voting started at 8 am and went until 5 pm, although Dunya News claimed that voting was suspended in some districts because of fighting. Following the “de-seating” of 25 PTI dissident MPs by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on May 23 for casting a ballot against PML-Hamza N’s Shahbaz in the Punjab chief minister election, the 20 seats became vacant. Around 4.57 million registered voters were able to participate in the by-elections and cast ballots. In total, 3140 polling places had been set up across the 20 seats, including 731 male, 700 female, and 1700 combination polling places. There are currently 20 open seats in the Punjab Assembly, which has a total membership of 371, increasing the total number of MPAs there to 351. (with inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Punjab by-polls: Imran Khan’s PTI leading in 17 out of 20 seats

In an effort to revitalise France's post-colonial connection with the continent, President Emmanuel Macron arrived late on Monday in Cameroon, the first stop of a three-nation trip through western Africa. Around 10:40 p.m., Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute met Macron at the airport in Yaounde. Macron should be able to "show the commitment of the president in the process of renewing the relationship with the African continent" during his first trip outside of Europe, which will also take him to Benin and Guinea-Bissau, according to a French presidential official who asked not to be identified.

Tuesday morning at the presidential palace, Macron is scheduled to meet with his 89-year-old counterpart Paul Biya, who has controlled Cameroon with an iron fist for almost 40 years. They are anticipated to talk about security in Cameroon, which has been torn apart by ethnic conflict and a 2017 insurrection by anglophone separatists seeking the independence of two English-speaking districts. Jihadists from Boko Haram have also carried out attacks in northern Cameroon.

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In 2020, Macron angered Biya by threatening to exert "maximum pressure" on the president in response to the "intolerable" violence in the West African nation. His visit comes at a time when China, India, and Germany are gaining ground on France, a former colonial power, particularly in the economic and commercial spheres. Macron will meet with representatives of youth and civil society after having lunch with Biya and his wife Chantal. He will finish the day at "Noah Village," which is being hosted by former tennis champion Yannick Noah, who is building a recreation and educational facility in a well-liked Yaounde neighbourhood where he spends several months of the year.

On Wednesday, Macron will travel to Benin, which has experienced devastating attacks by jihadists who have expanded from the Sahel to the countries of the Gulf of Guinea.

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In an effort to revitalise France's post-colonial connection with the continent, President Emmanuel Macron arrived late on Monday in Cameroon, the first stop of a three-nation trip through western Africa.

In an effort to revitalise France's post-colonial connection with the continent, President Emmanuel Macron arrived late on Monday in Cameroon, the first stop of a three-nation trip through western Africa. Around 10:40 p.m., Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute met Macron at the airport in Yaounde. Macron should be able to "show the commitment of the president in the process of renewing the relationship with the African continent" during his first trip outside of Europe, which will also take him to Benin and Guinea-Bissau, according to a French presidential official who asked not to be identified. Tuesday morning at the presidential palace, Macron is scheduled to meet with his 89-year-old counterpart Paul Biya, who has controlled Cameroon with an iron fist for almost 40 years. They are anticipated to talk about security in Cameroon, which has been torn apart by ethnic conflict and a 2017 insurrection by anglophone separatists seeking the independence of two English-speaking districts. Jihadists from Boko Haram have also carried out attacks in northern Cameroon. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn In 2020, Macron angered Biya by threatening to exert "maximum pressure" on the president in response to the "intolerable" violence in the West African nation. His visit comes at a time when China, India, and Germany are gaining ground on France, a former colonial power, particularly in the economic and commercial spheres. Macron will meet with representatives of youth and civil society after having lunch with Biya and his wife Chantal. He will finish the day at "Noah Village," which is being hosted by former tennis champion Yannick Noah, who is building a recreation and educational facility in a well-liked Yaounde neighbourhood where he spends several months of the year. On Wednesday, Macron will travel to Benin, which has experienced devastating attacks by jihadists who have expanded from the Sahel to the countries of the Gulf of Guinea. (with inputs from agencies)

Macron reaches Cameroon to kickstart west Africa trip to reboot post-colonial relations

The international outrage of Myanmar's first execution in decades prompted the junta to lash out on Tuesday, claiming the four killed prisoners—two of whom were well-known democratic activists—"deserved many death sentences." The killings that were revealed on Monday provoked outrage from all over the world, increased concerns that there will be more, and triggered demands for tougher international sanctions against the already isolated junta.

However, the military leadership resisted, arguing that the soldiers "were given the right to defend themselves according to court procedure" in a statement by spokesman Zaw Min Tun. At a routine press conference in the capital, Naypyidaw, he stated: "If we compare their sentence with other death penalty cases, they have committed crimes for which they should have been given death sentences many times. They harmed many innocent people. There were many big losses which could not be replaced."

He claimed without going into further detail that the captives, who included a former lawmaker from the party of deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, had been permitted to communicate with family members through video conference. The UN and western nations have already criticised the junta for the executions.

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An ex-lawmaker from Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), Phyo Zeya Thaw, was given a death sentence in January for violating anti-terrorism regulations. The military tribunal imposed the same punishment on democracy campaigner Kyaw Min Yu, also known as "Jimmy." The two other guys were given the death penalty for the murder of a woman in Yangon who they claimed was an informant for the junta. As part of its crackdown on dissent after seizing power last year, the junta has convicted scores of anti-coup activists to death, although Myanmar had not carried out an execution in decades.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The international outrage of Myanmar's first execution in decades prompted the junta to lash out on Tuesday, claiming the four killed prisoners—two of whom were well-known democratic activists—"deserved many death sentences.

The international outrage of Myanmar's first execution in decades prompted the junta to lash out on Tuesday, claiming the four killed prisoners—two of whom were well-known democratic activists—"deserved many death sentences." The killings that were revealed on Monday provoked outrage from all over the world, increased concerns that there will be more, and triggered demands for tougher international sanctions against the already isolated junta. However, the military leadership resisted, arguing that the soldiers "were given the right to defend themselves according to court procedure" in a statement by spokesman Zaw Min Tun. At a routine press conference in the capital, Naypyidaw, he stated: "If we compare their sentence with other death penalty cases, they have committed crimes for which they should have been given death sentences many times. They harmed many innocent people. There were many big losses which could not be replaced." He claimed without going into further detail that the captives, who included a former lawmaker from the party of deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, had been permitted to communicate with family members through video conference. The UN and western nations have already criticised the junta for the executions. Also Read: Economic revival hope fails after Russia-Ukraine grain deal crashes as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe An ex-lawmaker from Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), Phyo Zeya Thaw, was given a death sentence in January for violating anti-terrorism regulations. The military tribunal imposed the same punishment on democracy campaigner Kyaw Min Yu, also known as "Jimmy." The two other guys were given the death penalty for the murder of a woman in Yangon who they claimed was an informant for the junta. As part of its crackdown on dissent after seizing power last year, the junta has convicted scores of anti-coup activists to death, although Myanmar had not carried out an execution in decades. (with inputs from agencies)

Myanmar: Junta spokesperson says executed inmates deserved 'many death sentences'

A breakthrough in the 17-year hunt for the woman's killer came on Tuesday with the arrest of a man in Western Australia in connection with the death of a German traveller, as reported by AFP.

Two years after authorities issued a US$695,000 reward for information regarding Simone Strobel's death in 2005, the 42-year-old man was apprehended at a residence in Western Australia, according to police.&nbsp;

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After a night out with her boyfriend and friends in the sleepy seaside town of Lismore on Australia's east coast, 25-year-old Strobel vanished from a campground.&nbsp;

Six days later, her body was found at a neighbouring sports field, buried behind palm fronds.

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Police haven't filed any murder charges despite a coronial inquiry in 2007 and intensive investigations by local and Bavarian police.&nbsp;

Detectives will now send the man to New South Wales in the east.

(with inputs from agencies)

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A breakthrough in the 17-year hunt for the woman's killer came on Tuesday with the arrest of a man in Western Australia in connection with the death of a German traveller, as reported by AFP.

A breakthrough in the 17-year hunt for the woman's killer came on Tuesday with the arrest of a man in Western Australia in connection with the death of a German traveller, as reported by AFP. Two years after authorities issued a US$695,000 reward for information regarding Simone Strobel's death in 2005, the 42-year-old man was apprehended at a residence in Western Australia, according to police. Also Read: Economic revival hope fails after Russia-Ukraine grain deal crashes as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe After a night out with her boyfriend and friends in the sleepy seaside town of Lismore on Australia's east coast, 25-year-old Strobel vanished from a campground. Six days later, her body was found at a neighbouring sports field, buried behind palm fronds. Also Read: Taliban urge Hindus, Sikhs to return, claim Afghanistan security situation is fine now Police haven't filed any murder charges despite a coronial inquiry in 2007 and intensive investigations by local and Bavarian police. Detectives will now send the man to New South Wales in the east. (with inputs from agencies)

17-year-old murder mystery solved: German backpacker's cold-case murder leads to man's arrest in Australia

The Taliban exhorted the country's minorities—Hindus and Sikhs—to return, claiming that the security situation in Afghanistan had been resolved. The claim was made during a July 24 meeting between Dr Mullah Abdul Wasi, Director General of the Taliban's Office of the Minister of State, and numerous members of the Afghan Hindu and Sikh Council, and a tweet from the Afghan Army Chief of Staff Office. Wasi informed all Indian and Sikh compatriots who left the nation owing to security issues that they can now return to Afghanistan as security has been created in the country during a meeting with a group of Hindu and Sikh leaders in Kabul.

According to a Taliban statement, Sikh officials congratulated the Taliban for stopping an attack on a Gurdwara in Kabul by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). On June 18, the Karte Parwan Gurdwara in Kabul was assaulted by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Two persons died in the terrible attack, one of whom was a Sikh. Approximately 25 to 30 individuals were inside the gurdwara compound for their morning prayers when the attackers arrived, according to sources. Approximately 10 to 15 individuals were able to flee, but Ahmad, the gurdwara's guard, was killed by the attackers.

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Violence has been directed at Afghanistan's religious minorities, notably the Sikh community. 15 to 20 militants broke into a Gurdwara in Kabul's Kart-e-Parwan District in October of last year and bound the guards. A horrific attack at the Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Gurudwara in Kabul's Short Bazaar neighbourhood in March 2020 resulted in the deaths of 27 Sikhs and the injuries of several others. Terrorists from the Islamic State took credit for the assault.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The Taliban exhorted the country's minorities—Hindus and Sikhs—to return, claiming that the security situation in Afghanistan had been resolved. The claim was made during a July 24 meeting between Dr Mullah Abdul Wasi, Director General of the Taliban's Office of the Minister of State, and numerous members of the Afghan Hindu and Sikh Council, and a tweet from the Afghan Army Chief of Staff Office.

The Taliban exhorted the country's minorities—Hindus and Sikhs—to return, claiming that the security situation in Afghanistan had been resolved. The claim was made during a July 24 meeting between Dr Mullah Abdul Wasi, Director General of the Taliban's Office of the Minister of State, and numerous members of the Afghan Hindu and Sikh Council, and a tweet from the Afghan Army Chief of Staff Office. Wasi informed all Indian and Sikh compatriots who left the nation owing to security issues that they can now return to Afghanistan as security has been created in the country during a meeting with a group of Hindu and Sikh leaders in Kabul. According to a Taliban statement, Sikh officials congratulated the Taliban for stopping an attack on a Gurdwara in Kabul by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). On June 18, the Karte Parwan Gurdwara in Kabul was assaulted by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Two persons died in the terrible attack, one of whom was a Sikh. Approximately 25 to 30 individuals were inside the gurdwara compound for their morning prayers when the attackers arrived, according to sources. Approximately 10 to 15 individuals were able to flee, but Ahmad, the gurdwara's guard, was killed by the attackers. Also Read: Economic revival hope fails after Russia-Ukraine grain deal crashes as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe Violence has been directed at Afghanistan's religious minorities, notably the Sikh community. 15 to 20 militants broke into a Gurdwara in Kabul's Kart-e-Parwan District in October of last year and bound the guards. A horrific attack at the Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Gurudwara in Kabul's Short Bazaar neighbourhood in March 2020 resulted in the deaths of 27 Sikhs and the injuries of several others. Terrorists from the Islamic State took credit for the assault. (with inputs from agencies)

Taliban urge Hindus, Sikhs to return, claim Afghanistan security situation is fine now

The head of a regional coalition overseeing diplomatic attempts to end the post-coup turmoil called Myanmar's execution of four detainees, including a former member of Aung San Suu Kyi's party, "highly reprehensible." The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is presently headed by Cambodia, was "extremely troubled and deeply saddened" by the killings, which were Myanmar's first in decades.

It accused the junta in a statement released on Tuesday of a "gross lack of will" to cooperate with ASEAN's initiatives to promote communication between the military and its opponents. Additionally, it was highlighted in the announcement that the executions had occurred "despite the personal appeal" of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to halt the process. The 10-nation group, of which Myanmar is a member, has taken the lead in diplomatic efforts to put an end to the upheaval caused by the putsch last year.

It came to a "Five-Point Consensus" with the junta in April 2021, which asks for an end to violence and "constructive dialogue." However, fighting has persisted, with anti-junta organisations frequently battling with the military, which is accused of setting villages on fire. Critics assert that ASEAN's divisions, which have long been criticised as a toothless talking shop, have made efforts to settle the situation more difficult.

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According to Cambodian state media, the foreign minister appointed by the junta in Myanmar has not received an invitation to the bloc's foreign ministers conference the next week. Hun Sen, the leader of Cambodia, is the only foreign head of state to have visited Myanmar since the coup, maintaining its isolation on the global stage. According to a local monitoring organisation, the military's crackdown on opposition has resulted in the deaths of more than 2,100 people since Myanmar's coup.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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The head of a regional coalition overseeing diplomatic attempts to end the post-coup turmoil called Myanmar's execution of four detainees, including a former member of Aung San Suu Kyi's party, "highly reprehensible.

The head of a regional coalition overseeing diplomatic attempts to end the post-coup turmoil called Myanmar's execution of four detainees, including a former member of Aung San Suu Kyi's party, "highly reprehensible." The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is presently headed by Cambodia, was "extremely troubled and deeply saddened" by the killings, which were Myanmar's first in decades. It accused the junta in a statement released on Tuesday of a "gross lack of will" to cooperate with ASEAN's initiatives to promote communication between the military and its opponents. Additionally, it was highlighted in the announcement that the executions had occurred "despite the personal appeal" of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to halt the process. The 10-nation group, of which Myanmar is a member, has taken the lead in diplomatic efforts to put an end to the upheaval caused by the putsch last year. It came to a "Five-Point Consensus" with the junta in April 2021, which asks for an end to violence and "constructive dialogue." However, fighting has persisted, with anti-junta organisations frequently battling with the military, which is accused of setting villages on fire. Critics assert that ASEAN's divisions, which have long been criticised as a toothless talking shop, have made efforts to settle the situation more difficult. Also Read: Economic revival hope fails after Russia-Ukraine grain deal crashes as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe According to Cambodian state media, the foreign minister appointed by the junta in Myanmar has not received an invitation to the bloc's foreign ministers conference the next week. Hun Sen, the leader of Cambodia, is the only foreign head of state to have visited Myanmar since the coup, maintaining its isolation on the global stage. According to a local monitoring organisation, the military's crackdown on opposition has resulted in the deaths of more than 2,100 people since Myanmar's coup. (with inputs from agencies)

ASEAN terms Myanmar junta executions 'highly reprehensible', says 'saddened' by killings

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