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In the realm of international news, several significant events have taken place over the past few days.

Concerns have been rising over the rate of diagnosis and prescription of certain conditions, particularly in the case of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A study looking at 10,000 children's medical records found that about 42% of US children diagnosed with ADHD were given drugs, usually stimulants, within 30 days.

Taxi drivers, known as ojol, are a ubiquitous presence in many communities, particularly in Southeast Asia. They have been hailed as the "eyes and ears in every single community," according to a Southeast Asia-focused newsletter.

In the political sphere, Australia, Canada, France, and the UK are set to recognize Palestine next month, in a bid to pressure Israel over its operation in Gaza. This move is likely to be met with controversy, as much of the international community would view Israel attempting to declare sovereignty in the West Bank as illegal. Israel has criticized the move, saying it is "entirely based on Hamas' campaign of lies."

Meanwhile, Israeli actions in Gaza have been met with strong condemnation. The world's largest association of genocide scholars has stated that Israel's actions meet the legal definition of a genocide.

On a more positive note, Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in the field of plant-based lighting. They have turned succulents into glow-in-the-dark, rechargeable lights that shine in a variety of colors. The researchers hope their technique could be used to design sustainable, plant-based lighting.

In the realm of technology, researchers have used artificial intelligence to spot hidden signs of consciousness in comatose patients long before they were noticed by doctors. This breakthrough could potentially revolutionize the way we understand and treat comatose patients.

In the world of diplomacy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held hands with Russia's Vladimir Putin and shared a car ride with him, and also met with China's Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The displays of warmth and laughter between the leaders of India, China, and Russia underscored how much US President Donald Trump has shaken up global diplomacy.

However, the SCO, though expansive, has had limited real-world influence because many of its members have their own internal disputes. One notable summit attendee, India's prime minister, is not sticking around for the parade.

In other news, demonstrations have been taking place in various parts of the world, driven by economic discontent and opposition to police brutality. Indonesia was engulfed by widespread protests, marking the greatest challenge yet to President Prabowo Subianto's government. In Thailand, the constitutional court sacked the country's prime minister, throwing the country into renewed political turmoil.

In the environmental sphere, peat bogs cover just 3% of the planet but hold a third of its carbon. Much of these bogs have been drained for cropland, but Eastern European states are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders as a defense against possible invasion and a carbon sink.

In Afghanistan, the country is already facing a major drought, and the Taliban's actions are making it extremely difficult to mobilize resources, creating a "perfect storm" of devastation.

In the realm of trade, a US federal appeals court ruled that sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were illegal. The White House has appealed the ruling to the Supreme Court, and the tariffs remain in effect for now.

Finally, in a logistical nightmare for the White House, a US court ruling that President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal represents a major setback for his economic agenda. If upheld, this ruling could have significant implications for Trump's trade policies.

These are just some of the highlights from the global news landscape. Stay tuned for more updates as these stories continue to unfold.

Quantum-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched by Abu Dhabi investment firm Lunate