Tuesday, July 20 2021 - a podcast by TRT World

*) More than 30 killed in suicide attack in Baghdad's Sadr City

A suicide attack in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, has killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens more on the eve of the Muslim Eid al Adha festival.

The explosion hit a crowded market in Baghdad's Shia-majority suburb Sadr City, where shoppers were buying food for festivities.

At least seven children were among the dead in what appears to be the deadliest bombing in Baghdad in six months.

*) Suspected rocket attack on Afghan presidential palace: local media

At least two rockets were fired in Afghanistan's capital at the presidential palace ahead of a speech by President Ashraf Ghani.

The rockets, fired at around 8 am Afghanistan time were heard across the fortified Green Zone that houses the palace and several embassies.

There were no immediate reports of injuries. President Ghani and others in the vicinity continued with Eid prayers despite multiple loud explosions, TV channels reported.

*) Peru socialist Castillo confirmed president after battle over results

Pedro Castillo [castiyo] has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential election, defeating politician Keiko Fujimori by 44,000 votes.

The country's electoral authority released the official results on Monday evening, more than a month after the run-off election took place.

During his campaign, Castillo, a union leader and teacher, pledged to redraft the constitution and hike taxes on mining firms.

*)US, allies blame China for malicious hacks, Microsoft cyberattack

The US, UK and EU have accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack earlier this year.

At least 30,000 organisations were affected globally in the attack targeting Microsoft Exchange servers. Western security services called the incident a smash-and-grab raid.

On Tuesday, Chinese authorities denied the accusations, calling them "groundless" and "irresponsible".

And finally ...

*) Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al Adha

Muslims around the world are celebrating the first day of Eid al Adha, with coronavirus restrictions still in place.

This eid or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is marked by communal prayers, social gatherings and, for some, the slaughtering of livestock to give meat to the poor.

But the holiday comes as many countries battle the Delta variant, prompting some to impose new restrictions.

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