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Amid rising Chinese activities, India clears major plans to build two military airfields in Lakshadweep

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India has approved a significant plan to enhance its defense capabilities by building military airfields in the Lakshadweep islands. This includes constructing a new airbase on Minicoy island and expanding the existing airfield on Agatti island. These dual-purpose airfields will accommodate all types of fighter and transport aircraft, as well as long-range drones, and will also be used by commercial airlines. This move aims to counter growing Chinese activities in the region and extend India's surveillance reach in the Arabian Sea. Читать дальше...

Members welcome Iraq’s return to WTO accession talks after 16 years

World Trade Organization 

At the third meeting of the Working Party on the Accession of Iraq on 18 July, WTO members welcomed the formal resumption of the country’s accession process after a 16-year hiatus, commending Iraq for its renewed political commitment and engagement in the accession process. Iraq reaffirmed its pledge to join the WTO, highlighting significant economic and legislative reforms.

Facilitator, co-convenors update members on dispute settlement reform work

World Trade Organization 

The facilitator for the negotiations on dispute settlement reform, Ambassador Usha Dwarka-Canabady of Mauritius, updated WTO members on 18 July on work regarding WTO dispute settlement reform. Co-convenors appointed to assist the process also briefed members on the discussions they held regarding the issues of appeal/review and accessibility.

Your Body’s Updated Terms of Service

MCSWEENEY’S 

We are writing to inform you that Your Body (“you,” “yourself,” “your aging body”) has updated its terms of service, which apply to the use of all your Parts and Areas. These terms will apply only to Your Once-Useful Body and may differ from Other People’s Bodies, Which Are Still Normal.

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Belarus 99th in FIFA rankings

BelTA (en) 

Belarus will play its next matches as part of the UEFA Nations League Group C3 in autumn. The Belarusian team will face Bulgaria (82nd in FIFA rankings) on 5 September, Luxembourg (85th) on 8 September and Ireland (73rd) on 12 October.

UK Government Invests £2.5 Billion in Sustainable Steel Manufacturing

Oilprice.com 

Via Metal Miner   According to an official with the country’s new government, an additional £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) will be made available for the UK steel manufacturing sector. This is in addition to the amount the government has already pledged for new furnaces at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot site. “There is a better deal available for Port Talbot and for the steel industry as a whole, I’m sure of that,” newly appointed Business Secretary John Reynolds said on July 7 during the BBC political show... Читать дальше...

Cinespia Announces Shelley Duvall & Paul Reubens Tribute Screenings To Close Out Summer

Deadline.com 

As the world continues to mourn such late childhood legends as Shelley Duvall and Paul Reubens, Cinespia is paying tribute on the big screen. The Los Angeles outdoor screening series presented by Amazon MGM Studios announced The Shining (1980) and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) among its final films of the summer to be screened on […]