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sabbah sabbah @lemmy.world

As a peace activist, entrepreneur, engineer, consultant, philanthropist, trainer, and enthusiast of space, nature, technology, and science, my goal is to contribute to global harmony and make a positive impact through my diverse roles and passions.

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www.ctvnews.ca Romanian court rules to keep Andrew Tate under house arrest as human trafficking case continues

A court in Romania's capital on Tuesday ruled to extend by another 30 days the house arrest of Andrew Tate, the divisive social media influencer who is charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

Romanian court rules to keep Andrew Tate under house arrest as human trafficking case continues
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www.reuters.com US nuclear missile submarine visits S.Korea as allies talk war planning

For the first time since the 1980s a U.S. nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) visited South Korea on Tuesday, as the allies launched talks to coordinate their responses in the event of a nuclear war with North Korea.

US nuclear missile submarine visits S.Korea as allies talk war planning
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Australia pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games due to ballooning costs

www.upi.com Australia pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games due to ballooning costs - UPI.com

The Australian state of Victoria said Tuesday it was pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games citing the cost which it said had ballooned to at least $4.1 billion -- throwing the whole tournament into doubt.

Australia pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games due to ballooning costs - UPI.com
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www.theguardian.com Henry Kissinger meets China’s defence minister in surprise visit to Beijing

Ex-US secretary of state’s meeting with Li Shangfu comes amid hopes of improved ties between two countries

Henry Kissinger meets China’s defence minister in surprise visit to Beijing
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reliefweb.int Afghanistan: Children are the main victims of unexploded and abandoned weapons - Afghanistan

News and Press Release in English on Afghanistan about Mine Action; published on 18 Jul 2023 by ICRC

Afghanistan: Children are the main victims of unexploded and abandoned weapons - Afghanistan
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globalvoices.org A forensic investigation finds a site that doxxes Hong Kong activists and journalists is likely backed by Beijing

Toronto-based Citizen Lab finds circumstantial evidence that suggests the campaign operators held links to mainland China.

A forensic investigation finds a site that doxxes Hong Kong activists and journalists is likely backed by Beijing
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www.euronews.com Are weapons sent to Ukraine ending up in the hands of drug cartels?

A Mexican TV report alleged drug cartels and other criminal organisations were illegally buying rocket launchers sent to Ukraine by the West. But is it true?

Are weapons sent to Ukraine ending up in the hands of drug cartels?
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www.euronews.com 'Sexist' remarks land Italian swim commentators in hot water

"Dutch divers are big," said one commentator about a female contestant, while another compared her to an Italian entrant. "Whatever, they're all equally tall in bed," he added.

'Sexist' remarks land Italian swim commentators in hot water
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www.amnesty.org Thailand: Drop ‘insulting the monarchy’ charge against child protester involved in mock fashion show

"Thai authorities are robbing many children of their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly."

Thailand: Drop ‘insulting the monarchy’ charge against child protester involved in mock fashion show
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apnews.com South Korea searches for missing people as death toll from downpours reaches 41

Rescuers are searching for nine people still missing in landslides and other incidents caused by a week of torrential rains in South Korea.

South Korea searches for missing people as death toll from downpours reaches 41
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abcnews.go.com Israeli protesters block highways in 'day of disruption' against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan

Israeli protesters have blocked highways and gathered outside Tel Aviv’s stock exchange and military headquarters in the latest countrywide demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul

Israeli protesters block highways in 'day of disruption' against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan
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www.espn.com Spain apologise for haka video after WWC arrival

Spain captain Ivana Andres apologised on Monday after a video of her teammates laughing as they attempted a haka drew criticism in New Zealand ahead of the Women's World Cup.

Spain apologise for haka video after WWC arrival
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www.theguardian.com First-generation Apple iPhone sells at auction in US for $190,000

Device launched by Steve Jobs in 2007 with promise to ‘reinvent the phone’ sells for 300 times original price

First-generation Apple iPhone sells at auction in US for $190,000
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www.bbc.com Swatch sues Malaysia over Pride watch seizures

The move comes after officials impounded 172 watches worth £10,700 from its rainbow-coloured Pride collection.

Swatch sues Malaysia over Pride watch seizures
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Community Squatter
  • I'll be happy to add any one interested in modding any community I mod. In fact I posted 'mod wanted' in many of them and added all those who showed interest. So, be my guest and PM me if you like.

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  • globalvoices.org How Chinese students’ aspiration for equality is reflected in the fictional Shanhe University

    The students' utopian dream has exposed the dim reality of China's education system and the systemic discrimination against students from poor provinces.

    How Chinese students’ aspiration for equality is reflected in the fictional Shanhe University
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    www.hrw.org Bangladesh: Spiraling Violence Against Rohingya Refugees

    Bangladesh authorities are failing to adequately protect Rohingya refugees from surging violence by armed groups and criminal gangs, with layers of barriers to police, legal, and medical assistance.

    Bangladesh: Spiraling Violence Against Rohingya Refugees
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  • Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin likely dead, Putin meeting probably faked, retired general says

    https://nypost.com/2023/07/12/us-general-doubts-yevgeny-prizgozhin-is-alive/

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  • Thousands of Ukraine civilians are being held in Russian prisons. Russia plans to build many more

    https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-prisons-civilians-torture-detainees-88b4abf2efbf383272eed9378be13c72

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  • Video Shows 'Newest' Russian T-90 Tank Hammered in 'Rarog' Unit Strike

    https://www.newsweek.com/russia-t90-tank-ukraine-drone-strike-1812650?piano_t=1

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  • Russian general says he was fired after criticizing military leadership, accuses Shoigu of treason

    https://www.politico.eu/article/ivan-popov-russia-military-general-sergei-shoigu-treason-ukraine-war/

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    Kuwait to print 100,000 Qurans in Swedish 'to affirm tolerance of Islam'
  • No, of course not. It can be read in any language as long as that is verified translation. The Qurʻan was originally written in the Arabic language and has been translated into most major African, Asian and European languages.

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    Men's support group
  • I understand. For now, maybe active participation like yours will build the community and I'll take care of modding until we need more mods. We can call for mods when it gets busy.

  • Men's support group
  • No, there is no post/user flairs so far

  • Men's support group
  • Not that I know of. Why not do it here? You can lead it if you want.

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  • What are some introductory history books that you would recommend to beginners seeking an introduction to various historical periods and subjects?
  • The Story of Civilization, by Will Durant. I could not finish it, but planning to.

    PS. “A Short History of Nearly Everything” by Bill Bryson - I love this book. I read it couple of years ago and enjoyed it.

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