Dario Salvi

Today's headlines: Violence erupts inin Kashmir following the arrest of independence leader Malik; Japanese Red Army co-founder Fusako Shigenobu released from prison; Ankara mulls reform of press law, with three years in jail for 'disinformation'; divisions between Beijing and London scuttle a note on Myanmar at the UN; Georgia celebrates independence.

For the members of the Holy Land Coordination, who came from Europe, America and South Africa, the Holy City is Jewish, Christian and Muslim. Christians are tasked with upholding the “city's openness and universality.” The prelates met with the family of slain Christian Palestinian journalist. They also expressed hope that pilgrimages will restart for they represent a crucial resource.

The parliament that has been divided for months over the election of a president has reached unanimity to approve the law. Those who establish relations, travel to or promote economic relations with Israel will be punished. Shiite leader al-Sadr invites citizens to take to the streets to celebrate this "great achievement".

Today's headlines: after two years of Covid-19 closures, from 10 June international tourism resumes in Japan; Beijing rejects passport applications from Christians; drug use is rampant in the Kachin State in northern Myanmar; the Indian prime minister continues his protectionist policy on food, after wheat now sugar; from Bishkek a call "for unity" to the other Central Asian nations to counter the critical period.

General Director Jamil Koussa talks about the hospital following the funeral of the al Jazeera journalist. In his view, the brutal attack by Israeli police was unjustified. The facility, which is open to patients from all religions, is a key part of the Palestinian healthcare system. It also takes in uninsured immigrants. The desire to uphold its mission remains.

Today's headlines:Health chief fired as Covid cases rise in Beijing; a series of explosions hit Afghanistan, at least 16 killed; Aung San Suu Kyi's family lodge a complaint to the UN against junta imposed detention; in Kazakhstan the quarantine-related "baby-boom" continues.

War in Ukraine and economic crisis have shrunk the state budget by billions. To cope with the situation, the government plans to list a number of state-owned and military-owned companies on the Egyptian Exchange by the end of the year. More will be sold in the future. The Egyptian pound was devalued by 17% while the debt-to-GDP ratio reached 85 per cent. Meanwhile, the cost of imported raw materials is rising.

The Turkish president announces an operation to shore up the 'buffer zone' across the border. Details discussed at a Security Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow. The operation as a bargaining chip for the green light for Sweden and Finland to join the Atlantic Alliance. And to close ranks ahead of the vote in 2023.

Today's headlines: A famous Vietnamese hacker turns government agent; Seoul and Tokyo send fighter jets in response to an intrusion by Chinese and Russian jets during the Quad summit; Indian Catholic lay forum launches a call for an end to discrimination against minorities; 'one-way' airline tickets to Russia have reached 70% of sales.

A Handicap International official authored a report with the latest on the disabled’s fate in a country of 30 million. In 2014, before the Yemen conflict broke out, fewer than three million people lived with disabilities. Strikes, mines, and stray bullets are the main causes. The “collapse of the health system " and the loss of services have aggravated the crisis.

A new wave of street protests is sweeping the country, triggered by a hike in prices. The country’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Raisi are among protesters’ targets. Actors, athletes and intellectuals back the movement, urging the authorities to heed protesters’ demands, not crack down on them. Against this backdrop, a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme is still pending.

Today's headlines: corpses of 14 Rohingya migrants found on a Myanmar beach; four million people in northeastern Bangladesh affected by floods with dozens of casualties; Riyadh and Tehran arm their executioners with a spike in executions; Kuala Lumpur halts poultry exports; more than 2,000 people arrested in Russia for "discrediting" armed forces; Uzbekistan strikes deal with China to by-pass Moscow.