Today's Top Reports
Bangladesh
Bangladesh orders schools and universities across the country to close
Bangladesh's Ministry of Education ordered every high school, university, and Islamic seminary across the country to close indefinitely following weeks of escalating demonstrations against civil service hiring policies. The closures come after six people were killed during protests in several cities on Tuesday. . This event took place on 07/17/2024.
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Central African Republic
UN reports Sudan conflict spills into Northern CAR
United Nations experts claim the fighting between Sudanese and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has begun to spill into the Central African Republic (CAR). The border crossing at Am Dafok has become a transit point for weapons and fighters recruited by the RSF in CAR. The UN stated that the Sudanese Armed Forces launched air raids on militia positions along the border, where the RSF has recruited CAR fighters. The RSF controls border crossings with the CAR in Central Darfur and South Darfur. This event took place on 07/17/2024.
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China
China and Russia kick-off exercise in the South China Sea
China and Russia have started live-fire naval exercises in the South China Sea. The exercises involve at least three vessels from each country and will focus on training, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and air defense. The drills come after a joint naval patrol in the North Pacific. The location of the drills in the South China Sea was not specified. This event took place on 07/17/2024.
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United States
Former CIA analyst indicted for secretly working for South Korea
A New York grand jury indicted a prominent expert on North Korea and a former CIA analyst on charges of secretly working for the South Korean government. Sue Mi Terry, once a US National Security Council member, first acted as a foreign agent in June 2013, when she began meeting with an unnamed handler on multiple occasions. At the direction of the South Korean government, Terry advocated ROK policy positions, including in published articles and during media appearances, disclosed nonpublic US Government information to ROK intelligence officers, and facilitated access for ROK Government officials to US Government officials. In return, Terry received $37,000, luxury goods, and Michelin-star meals. This event took place on 07/17/2024.
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Yemen
Houthi attack on oil tanker leaves 40km oil slick in Red Sea
The Houthi attack on the Liberia-flagged oil tanker Chios Lion in the Red Sea, using explosives, drone boats, and aerial drones on Monday, damaged the ship and caused a 40km oil slick. Despite the damage, the captain and crew of the ship were unharmed. This event took place on 07/17/2024.
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