[Looking at the World] Niger's military personnel detaining the President announce that President Bazom has been dismissed

On the late night of July 26th, the military personnel who detained the President of Niger issued a statement on national television stating that President Bazum had been dismissed and ordered a nationwide curfew from 7pm to 5pm the next day, closing the border until further notice. On that day, it was reported that the official residence of Niger's President Bazum was sealed off by members of the Presidential Guard.

On July 26th, Colonel Amadou Abdramane, along with a military delegation, issued a statement on national television in Niamey, Niger, reading out a series of communiques announcing their coup.

The Federal Reserve announces interest rate hikes! Reaching the highest level in 22 years

On July 26th, the Federal Reserve of the United States concluded a two-day monetary policy meeting and announced a 25 basis point interest rate hike. This is after suspending interest rate hikes once in June, the Federal Reserve resumed raising rates again, raising the target range of the federal funds rate to 5.25% -5.50%, the highest level in 22 years, in line with market expectations.

Since the start of the interest rate hike cycle last year, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times, with a cumulative increase of 525 basis points. The federal funds rate has also risen from 0% -0.25% to 5.25% -5.50%.

The 2023 Changchun Air Show opens, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the fun of aviation

On July 26th, 2023, the Changchun Air Show opened in Changchun, Jilin. This air show features six indoor exhibition halls, including the Air Force Theme Hall, Aerospace Cultural and Creative Science Popularization Experience Hall, and Immersive Experience Hall, allowing visitors to experience the fun of aviation in an immersive manner.

Aviation enthusiasts shoot exhibits.

Visitors experience simulated flights.

Biden's son enters federal court to plead guilty to tax charges

According to CNN on the 26th, Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has arrived in federal court and will plead guilty to two charges of failing to pay taxes on time. The report states that this is an unprecedented moment in American history, as the son of the current US president has never entered federal court and pleaded guilty.

The report states that the hearing against Hunter is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. Eastern Time in Wilmington Federal Court, Delaware. According to previous court documents, Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanors of failing to pay federal taxes on time in 2017 and 2018, and he will also reach an agreement with prosecutors to resolve a serious charge of gun possession.

On July 26th, Hunter Biden appeared in court in Wilmington, USA.

South Korean fishermen gather to protest against Japan's discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the sea, stating that not a single drop of nuclear contaminated water should contaminate the ocean

On the afternoon of July 26th, the National Federation of Fishermen's Associations of South Korea held a land rally and a sea demonstration in the vicinity of Lipu Pier in Poeong gun, Jeollanam do, strongly opposing Japan's nuclear contaminated water discharge into the sea.

Fishermen gathered and shouted slogans in protest.

Russian Pacific Fleet Celebrates Navy Day with Lanterns and Colorful Paintings

The last Sunday of July every year is Russia's Navy Day, and major Russian fleets hold grand celebrations. Multiple warships in Golden Horn Bay decorated their lights and staged a dazzling light show at night.

The colorful lantern formation of the Russian Navy Pacific Fleet docked at the Golden Horn.

Typhoon "Dussuri" causes 5 deaths in the Philippines, with over 320000 people affected by the disaster

According to the Philippine National Disaster Reduction Commission, as of 8:00 am on July 27th, Typhoon Dussuri has caused a total of 5 deaths and 2 injuries in the country, with over 320000 people affected. Among them, 26000 people have been evacuated to 306 different resettlement centers. The typhoon caused 200 accidents, mainly including floods and landslides. 400 houses and 22 infrastructure were damaged. A total of 109 towns have been affected in terms of electricity supply. 442 towns have suspended classes, and 343 towns have suspended work.

Marabang, Philippines, was hit by Typhoon Dussuri, causing streets to be flooded.

Germany tests using transport drones to deliver drugs to patients

On July 26th, a drone flew around a house in Saxony Anhalt, Germany. As part of a research project, we are testing the use of transport drones to transport drugs from pharmacies to patients.

Test transportation drones during flight. A smartphone screen displays an application for ordering medication and transporting it by air.

The 18th International Hot Air Balloon Conference held in eastern France as a fairy tale world

On July 26th, the 18th International Hot Air Balloon Festival was held in Hageville, France. As the largest international gathering of hot air balloons, it attracted 700 hot air balloon drivers from 60 countries and regions around the world and 500000 tourists.

The "pink" lake in Türkiye is the unique "mirror of the sky" in the world

On July 25, Lake Tuz in Ankara, Türkiye was included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. When the temperature and salinity rise in summer, salt lakes will produce a red color β - Carotenoids. When algae produce carotene, during the summer months, salt rises to the surface and the salt lake turns white. Due to its much higher salt content than seawater, the water of Lake Tuz reflects well under sunlight. Tourists take off their shoes and socks and stand in the shallow lake water, gazing at the lake water as if they have seen a huge mirror. The blue sky and white clouds reflect on the lake surface as if they are in a fairyland. Therefore, Lake Tuz is also known as the "Mirror of the Sky".

This is the second largest salt lake in Türkiye with an area of 1500 square kilometers. Most of the salt here has certain minerals. These minerals can give the entire lake a faint pink color, and as you walk further or look at it from high altitude, you will find that the pink color becomes more pronounced.