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Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it

Thousands of young Indians have taken to the streets in Delhi to demand education reform and government accountability, with the 'Cockroach Janta Party' leading the charge. The protests, which sparked after leaked exam papers, have seen a parallel online war of memes and parody videos targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite police crackdowns using tear gas and batons, protesters are using humor to maintain solidarity and challenge the government's narrative.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Live: ASX set to open higher as Tesla shares plunge

The Australian share market is expected to open higher following a rally on Wall Street, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all finishing up. Oil prices have dropped below $US84 per barrel, while the Australian dollar is trading at 70 US cents.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 22

US judge sets Maduro trial date for June 2027

A US judge has set a trial date of June 1, 2027 for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. Both have pleaded not guilty, and Maduro's lawyer plans to challenge the legality of the US military operation that brought them to New York.

5 outlets · 5 articles Jul 22

Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular figure credited with military reforms, sparking protests in Kyiv and unease among foreign partners. Reports point to conflict with the military command and a wider government reshuffle.

3 outlets · 5 articles Jul 22

Venezuelan president Maduro’s trial in New York to begin on June 1, 2027

A New York judge has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking and firearms charges. The couple, captured by US Special Forces in January, appeared in court for a procedural hearing where both sides proposed the June 2027 timeline.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Nobody in region to be allowed to sell oil if Iran denied this opportunity — speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will block regional oil sales if it cannot sell its own, and that the Strait of Hormuz will only open under Iranian arrangements. The threat follows renewed US and Iranian strikes, with Ghalibaf warning that strikes will be met with counterstrikes.

3 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

Make in U.S. by August 2028 or pay up to 200% duty, Trump tells generic drugmakers

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-year window for generic pharmaceutical companies to establish manufacturing in the United States, after which imports could face tariffs of up to 200%. The move has significant implications for India, which sends more than a third of its pharmaceutical exports to the U.S., and Indian drugmakers have warned that higher tariffs could raise medicine costs for American consumers.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

EU aims to sanction 90 banks, 215 individuals under new package — Reuters

The European Commission has proposed a 21st sanctions package targeting 215 Russian individuals and 94 legal entities, including 90 banks. The proposal faces serious disagreements among EU member states, while some specific sanctions have already been imposed on figures like Vladimir Tabak and Arkady Dvorkovich.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

Zelenskyy sacks Army Chief Syrsky after days of protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, following days of protests triggered by the ouster of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The shake-up reflects public pressure and tensions between reformists and the military old guard.

7 outlets · 9 articles Jul 22

UAE, Saudi officials signal rapprochement after rift

Senior officials from the UAE and Saudi Arabia have posted similar messages on social media affirming close historical ties, signaling a thaw in relations months after a public falling out. The posts come amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and differing views on regional conflicts.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 22

Israel, Lebanon delegations to meet in Rome on August 4 for new negotiations round, official says

Israeli and Lebanese delegations are set to meet in Rome on August 4 for a new round of US-brokered talks, according to a senior official. The talks follow a framework agreement outlining Hezbollah's disarmament and Israel's phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon, with the first withdrawal under a pilot zone program already completed.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 22

Ukraine hits more warehouses of top Russian retailer Wildberries

Ukrainian drones struck warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries for the second time in a week, injuring eight people and causing evacuations in southern Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacks targeted logistics hubs supplying the Russian army, while Russia reported strikes on Ukrainian cities.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 22

French model recruiter with close ties to Jeffrey Epstein found dead

Daniel Siad, a French modeling scout investigated over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein's network, was found dead in his Paris-area home. His lawyer attributed the death to a heart attack, while authorities have opened an investigation and ordered an autopsy.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

Islamabad condemns Houthis' threats to Riyadh, warns against targeting Pakistani maritime interests

Pakistan condemned the Houthis' maritime embargo threats against Saudi Arabia, warned it would defend its own maritime interests, and reaffirmed support for Riyadh at a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, calling for dialogue and peaceful resolution.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 22

Can the Suez save Asian oil consumers after Houthis shut Bab al-Mandeb?

Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

Congo’s Ebola outbreak kills nearly 1,000 people, warning of worse to come

Congo's Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, has killed at least 999 people, with officials warning that 80% of new cases stem from unknown transmission chains. The Bundibugyo virus responsible has no approved vaccines or treatments, making it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort

The Trump administration announced a $5bn effort to apply AI to scientific challenges across 15 federal agencies, with Microsoft donating $40m in computing credits. The plan pairs with a White House report proposing to redirect federal R&D funding from universities to individual scientists, citing competition with China.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 22

Pakistan seeks $10 billion U.S. economic support facility

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has formally requested a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the US Treasury to strengthen the national economy. The facility, which would rely on the Treasury's Exchange Stabilisation Fund, aims to bolster foreign exchange reserves and ease debt pressures. Diplomatic sources indicate strong chances of approval, though the US Treasury has not commented officially.

2 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on the sidelines of Asean meetings, discussing Xi Jinping's planned US visit and the South China Sea dispute. Rubio also warned about Iran's threat to freedom of navigation and met with Quad partners.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22

Why is Trump targeting Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site? Here’s what we know

US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, a deeply buried facility near Natanz. The site, suspected of hosting an undeclared enrichment facility, remains untouched due to its depth and perceived lack of immediate threat, according to multiple reports.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 22