Six people have been killed and one injured in a knife attack at a kindergarten in Guangdong, China. A 25-year-old male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out an intentional attack, and the victims include three students, two parents and one teacher. The police are continuing to investigate the incident, and the local community is in shock.
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Pope Francis has announced the selection of 13 new cardinals from countries around the world, including Italy, Spain, Japan, India, and Brazil. Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez from La Plata, Argentina will lead the Holy See's powerful office for ensuring doctrinal orthodoxy and overseeing processing of allegations of sexual abuse against clergy worldwide. The ceremony to formally install the new cardinals will take place in the Vatican on September 30th.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently visited Beijing to discuss setting relations between the U.S. and China on a "surer footing". Yellen noted that the two countries have significant disagreements, but the Biden administration does not see the relationship as a zero-sum game. She said that the two countries must communicate their disagreements clearly and work together to address shared global challenges, while considering curbs on U.S. investment in China. Yellen urged the two countries to find common ground and build trust through dialogue and cooperation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Snake Island in the Black Sea to commemorate the 500th day of the war and honor the Ukrainian soldiers who fought for the island. He laid flowers at a memorial and released wreaths onto the water, and said that reclaiming control of the island is a sign that Ukraine will regain its territory. The video serves as a reminder of the 500 days of full-scale war that Ukraine has endured, and of the bravery of its soldiers in the face of the Russian invasion.
The White House has defended the decision, arguing that the munitions will only be used in a limited capacity and will not be used in populated areas, and that the U.S. is not alone in providing Ukraine with military aid. Human rights groups have criticized the decision, citing the weapons' potential for causing significant civilian casualties.
This Friday, the Biden administration is expected to announce a weapons package for Ukraine, which includes cluster bombs. These bombs, which disperse multiple small bombs over a wide area, have been criticized for their potential to cause civilian casualties, and the UN has called for a ban on their use. The package is intended to bolster Ukraine's military in its fight against Russian forces.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has defended the United States' actions to protect its national security in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, citing the U.S.'s October announcement of sweeping export controls and China's recent measures to restrict the export of two metals used in chip manufacturing. Despite some friction, Yellen said the U.S. is committed to working with China to promote a more open, balanced, and mutually beneficial economic relationship.
The U.S. military has accused Russia of engaging in unsafe and unprofessional behavior towards U.S. Air Force drones over Syria. On Thursday, July 25th, two Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to Reaper drones carrying out an operation against Islamic State targets. This is the second instance of such behavior in two days and is likely to be a source of tension between the two countries. The U.S. has expressed concern and urged Russia to respect the safety of coalition forces operating in the region.