Iran sends its top nuclear scientists into hiding
Iran has hidden more than 15 top nuclear scientists after Israel allegedly killed 14 researchers during June’s 12-day conflict, Firstpost reported.
Officials say the scientists have been moved to secure locations in Tehran or the northern coast amid fears of further assassinations. The move comes days after Iran executed former nuclear scientist Roozbeh Vadi, accused of leaking information to Israel that helped target his colleagues.
Israel claims it has a list of 100 Iranian nuclear experts and warns more may be targeted, calling the replacements “dead men walking”, according to Firstpost.
9 killed in blast at Brazil's explosives factory
Nine people were killed and seven injured Tuesday in an explosion at an Enaex Brasil explosives factory in Quatro Barras, Parana state, Xinhua reported.
The blast occurred while workers handled materials for loading onto a truck. Authorities said DNA tests will be needed to identify the victims.
Brazil’s Labor Ministry has launched a safety investigation.
Vietnamese PM calls for ongoing tariff talks with US
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to press ahead with tariff talks with the United States, seeking a comprehensive and balanced trade deal, Xinhua reported.
He also instructed ministries, local authorities and state-owned firms to respond to Washington’s tariff policies. US, under an executive order by President Donald Trump, cut tariffs on Vietnamese goods from 46 percent to 20 percent on August 1.
Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’
The White House has ordered a review of Smithsonian museums ahead of the US’s 250th anniversary to align exhibits with President Donald Trump’s vision of American history.
Eight major DC museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will have displays, educational materials, and online content assessed for tone and alignment with “American ideals”, according to Al Jazeera.
The Congressional Black Caucus criticized the move as an attempt to “whitewash” history, while the Smithsonian pledged to maintain factual, accurate presentations and denied altering exhibits at the administration’s request.
