Simple English News Daily Wednesday 9th July 2025. Taliban warrants. Nepal China floods. Yemen Houthis kill Filipinos. Mexico gringo 'xenophobia'. France fires...
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Jul 9, 2025 Today's news covers urgent global issues like Taliban arrest warrants and the escalating situation in Gaza. Severe flooding hits both Nepal and China, while Yemen faces tragedy as Houthis attack and kill Filipinos. Mexicans protest against perceived xenophobia affecting tourists. Key discussions arise from the BRICS summit and new malaria treatment approvals in Africa. Finally, Macron's visit to the UK centers on immigration, amid wildfires raging in France.
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ICC Targets Taliban Gender Policies
- The ICC issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for severe restrictions on women's freedoms.
- Taliban laws have been widely recognized as gender apartheid, highlighting systemic oppression.
Slow Israel-Hamas Peace Talks
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza caused civilian casualties amid ongoing conflict.
- Peace talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar are progressing slowly and remain indirect.
Nepal-China Flood Crisis
- Flooding in Nepal-China border region caused multiple deaths and many missing people.
- Authorities in both Nepal and China reported casualties and ongoing search efforts.