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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva visits Uruguay

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva visited Montevideo to meet with President Yamandú Orsi. She praised Uruguay's macroeconomic strength but urged for growth-oriented risk-taking.

Kristalina Georgieva, Yamandú Orsi·July 30, 2026

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Escalation of Middle East conflict and US strikes on Iran

The US conducted heavy strikes on Iran following attacks on Jordan. Regional conflict has expanded to include Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan continues to mediate negotiations despite the military escalation.

US, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

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Parliament passes anti-paper leak bill to strengthen examination integrity

The Upper House approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The law introduces a minimum five-year prison term for examination fraud. Companies involved in examination fraud face fines up to five crore rupees.

Indian Parliament·July 31, 2026

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Breakthrough in Gaza talks regarding disarmament and withdrawal

Donald Trump and Hamas claim a breakthrough in Gaza talks. Plan involves phased disarmament of Hamas and gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. Israeli officials express skepticism and dissatisfaction with proposed terms. Ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues persist in Gaza.

Donald Trump, Hamas, Israel·July 30, 2026

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UN condemns Uganda for crackdown on dissent

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned Uganda for targeting dissent and restricting fundamental freedoms. Opposition leader Kizza Besigye was hospitalized after collapsing in court. Reports indicate widespread human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests and torture.

Ugandan Government, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights·July 30, 2026

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US and Iran exchange missile strikes amid escalating regional conflict

The US conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iran following an Iranian missile attack on a US base in Jordan. Iran reported three deaths in a strike on Qeshm island. Kuwait reported one death from an Iranian strike on a Chinese firm's building. The conflict continues to disrupt energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

United States, Iran, Iraqi militias·July 30, 2026

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Thousands of migrants cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta

Thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Thursday. Authorities have requested a national emergency and army intervention. The situation recalls the 2021 border crisis.

Migrants, Spanish authorities·July 30, 2026

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Brazil to return ambassador to Argentina, easing diplomatic crisis

Brazil confirmed that its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Glinternick Bitelli, will return to Buenos Aires. This follows a diplomatic crisis sparked by President Javier Milei's remarks in São Paulo. The return timing remains flexible depending on bilateral relations.

Julio Glinternick Bitelli, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Javier Milei·July 30, 2026

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