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Today’s news: Armenia recognizes the Palestinian state, Israel protests the attack on Rafah: 45 dead. Beijing wants to execute Taiwanese independence supporters. Five Pakistani soldiers die in a TTP attack near the border with Afghanistan. The Russian Parliament approves further toughening immigration.

THAILAND

In his first monthly televised address, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announces a government plan to legalize casinos and build a nuclear power plant to reduce electricity costs. In addition, the measure also aims to combat illegal gambling, which proliferates in the country.

ARMENIA – PALESTINE – ISRAEL

Yerevan recognized Palestinian state, the last country to do so in a climate of military and diplomatic tension in relation to the Gaza conflict, with tens of thousands of civilian victims, and confirmed its support for the UN ceasefire resolution. Israel’s response was immediate, and the foreign minister summoned the Armenian ambassador to Israel “for a severe reprimand.” At least 45 Palestinians have died in army attacks (IDF) in Rafah in the last hours.

CHINA – TAIWAN

China threatens to impose death penalty to supporters of Taiwanese independence, who could be tried in default and sentenced for “dividing the country.” The directive was issued yesterday by the Supreme People’s Court and four other law enforcement agencies, which, although they have no jurisdiction in Taipei, can pursue anyone who advocates for the “rebellious” island.

IRAN

Police forces in northern Khorasan arrested 29 people during a raid on a village, accused of “Satanism” and possession of illegal substances. The police chief, Saeed Motahhari-Zadeh, reported the discovery of “alcoholic beverages, satanic paraphernalia and various hallucinogenic substances.” At the moment the identity and fate of those arrested is unknown.

SINGAPORE

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli announce directives on the use of electronic devices in Singapore in the coming months. In the spotlight are the smartphones, tablets and social networkstoday an integral part of daily life, but whose use must be “regulated” due to the negative effects and worsening mental health.

PAKISTAN – AFGHANISTAN

At least five Pakistani army soldiers died in the attack on a convoy in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (northwest), near the border, claimed by the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (Ttp), an ally of the Afghan Taliban. The assault marks the end of the unilateral truce announced by the group for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, while relations with Kabul become increasingly strained.

RUSSIA

The Moscow Duma approved new changes to the immigration control law, introducing new restrictions that leave them practically without legal defense in Russian territory. This is reported by numerous activists, according to whom the list of reasons for denying entry has been expanded, which in any case may not exceed 90 days a year, half that of before.

UZBEKISTAN

The University of Westminster Academic High School announced the opening of the Cambridge International As&A Level program in Uzbekistan. Its objective is to prepare candidates for university enrollment and “guarantee students a quality, internationally recognized education, giving them the opportunity to enroll in the most prestigious institutions in the world.”