Dario Salvi

A controversial statement about an attack that took place a month ago against a police officer is the basis for their arrest. If found guilty, they face up to 10 years in prison. Thanks to Hong Kong’s controversial security law, the crackdown on activists and opponents continues. Those who can, especially young people and couples, try to escape.

According to the Director General Grossi "a new mode of operation" is underway in the Natanz plant. A second cascade of centrifuges launched to raise the level of enrichment. The goal is the 90% threshold necessary to produce a nuclear device. Stalemate in negotiations in Vienna, the EU aims at a date for September.

From about 8-10 per cent before the war, the community has dropped to the current 3 per cent. No official statistics exists but the decline is evident “especially among young people,” source told AsiaNews. Should Europe and Canada “open their doors to immigration”, there is a real danger of another exodus. Christian parties try to build unity.

Beijing backed newspaper says the fall of Afghanistan is a "lesson" for Taipei. From Saigon to Syria, it is the practice for Americans to "abandon allies". The island's leadership must "wake up from dreams" of independence. Chinese military exercises off the coast of Taiwan.

In a video message he speaks of an unexpected victory in speed and ease. The now ex-president Ghani justifies his flight abroad with the aim of averting martyrdom and the destruction of the capital. US forces take control of the airport, stormed by thousands of civilians trying to escape. Russia and China keep their embassies open.

August 4 marks the first anniversary of the incident that devastated the economic heart of the Lebanese capital. The inquiries ended with nothing. Politicians and institutional figures wave "immunity" to avoid interrogation. Father Abboud: "We have lost everything, but not our faith. We have experienced bloodshed and we will overcome this too".

The chief goal is to stop influx of Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban. A barrier of three-metre high and two-metre wide modules weighing seven tonnes. The security forces are also carrying out de-mining activities. Governor of Van: 55,000 irregular migrants stopped in 2021.

Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayeb calls for "serious action" to counter its effects. Floods and record heat are causing "hundreds of deaths and displaced persons". Emergencies in Iran, Iraq and Turkey. But there are not only environmental factors: corruption, mismanagement and exploitation of resources underpin the crisis.

Local sources report "the most intense wave of violence" since the military victory of the regular army, backed by Russia. The province has long been one of the bastions of the anti-Assad militias. According to pro-government newspapers, a "military operation against terrorist hideouts" is underway.

Syrians are on the brink, in shock, burdened by corruption and inflation. Most of them are hungry, and lack confidence in the future, says humanitarian worker. More and more families are asking for help; others are refusing it so as not to "spoil or delude" their children. Aid from abroad and the Syrian diaspora is dropping.

Mohamad al-Alam passed away last night in the hospital from his serious injuries. The soldier struck him in the chest with a bullet while the boy was in a car with his father. According to the Israeli army, the car was involved in suspicious activity and did not stop for a check. More than 320 Palestinians injured in clashes in recent days.

Turkish authorities and the UN cultural agency are on a collision course over the ancient Christian basilicas. UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee said that it “deeply regrets” the lack of "dialogue and information". Turkey dismissed the claim and reiterated its “sovereign rights” over the properties.