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Start your day smarter with the most important world news, plus intriguing and offbeat stories. www.ozy.com [OZY]() Your World. Bold & Bright [Presidential Daily Brief]( Sponsored by [Cariuma]( Start your day smarter with a dossier on the most important world news, rounded off with a shot of intriguing and offbeat stories. Like the president, you deserve no less. Aug 22, 2022 Today The daughter of the man known as “Putin’s brain” was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former leader Imran Khan. Singapore will lift its long-standing ban on men having sex with men — but same-sex marriage is off the cards. And al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the Mogadishu massacre that killed at least 21 people. All this and more in today’s PDB. [All We Think About Is…Going Green]( [Cariuma]( Being eco-friendly has never been easier. Say hi to your new [favorite sneaker]( – made from organic cotton and natural rubber. Stylish, comfortable, timeless, and consciously made. You can’t go wrong. Shop now with code OZY20 to snag [20% OFF]( your purchase!. This special offer is just for OZY readers. [LET’S GO GREEN]( IMPORTANT Car Bomb Ukraine Distances Itself From Killing of Putin Ally’s Daughter Alexander Dugin — the Russian philosopher known as “Putin’s brain” — planned to drive home with his daughter Darya Dugina after giving a speech outside Moscow Saturday night. But things changed. A family acquaintance said, “It’s her father’s car. Dasha (Dugina) drives another car, but she drove his car today …” Minutes later, the vehicle was rocked by a massive explosion that killed Dugina instantly and shattered windows in nearby buildings. “Ukraine definitely has nothing to do with this because we are not a criminal state,” said presidential adviser Mykhailo Podoliak. The Kremlin has so far remained silent, but Kyiv is bracing for retaliation. (Sources: [NYT](, [CNN]() ‘Spreading Hate Speech’ Former Pakistan PM, Imran Khan, Charged Under Anti-Terror Law Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against Khan following a Saturday speech where the [cricketer](-turned-politician alleged one of his aides had been tortured by police and vowed to sue the officers and judge he claimed were responsible. Since being ousted by a no-confidence vote in April, Khan’s been holding mass rallies across the country in a bid to reclaim the top job. He’s been granted protective bail until Thursday when he’ll likely appear in court, but the country remains on a knife-edge. “If Imran Khan is arrested,” tweeted former cabinet minister Ali Amin Gandapur, “We will take over Islamabad with people’s power.” (Sources: [Al Jazeera](, [AP]() About Time Singapore Will End Ban on Male Gay Sex — But Not Gay Marriage In a televised [speech to the nation]( Sunday, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that “the government will repeal s377A and decriminalize sex between men.” Law 377, originally introduced by British colonial authorities in India before being replicated across the empire, forbade “carnal intercourse against the order of nature.” Lee hoped the decision would “bring the law into line with current social mores, and … provide some relief to gay Singaporeans.” But he also said government would “safeguard the institution of marriage” as being between one man and one woman. “We finally did it,” said gay rights activist Johnson Ong. (Source: [BBC]() Massacre in Mogadishu Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility for Hotel Attack That Killed 21 The first major terrorist attack in the Somali capital since President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took office in May was brought under control Sunday, after a 30-hour battle between government forces and al-Shabab militants. Somalia’s health minister said 117 people were wounded, including 15 critically, and he warned the death toll may rise. Since being forced to retreat from Mogadishu in 2011, al-Shabab has slowly regained a foothold in other parts of the country. The insurgent group said the attack on the Hayat Hotel was a response to the new president’s promise to eliminate it from the country. (Source: [CBS News]() Briefly Here are some things you should know about today: Will he, won’t he? A federal appeals court gave Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham some breathing room, blocking a subpoena that would’ve compelled him to appear before a Georgia grand jury that’s probing interference in the 2020 election. (Source: [The Hill]() Asleep at the wheel. Two Ethiopian Airlines pilots missed their landing after falling asleep on a flight from Khartoum, Sudan to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The plane’s autopilot system kept it cruising at 37,000 feet while they dozed. (Source: [NDTV]() Tragic end. Lightning struck a group of runners competing in a nighttime trail race up a Greek mountain, killing one person and seriously wounding another. (Source: [AP]() [Nice (Kicks)]( [Cariuma]( Loved by surfers and skateboarders alike, [Cariuma]( is elevating the game by reimagining the classic sneaker. Just like these skills come (organically) for some, so do these shoes – made with organic cotton, natural rubber, vegan insoles, and recycled plastics. Practical and sustainably sourced? Now, that’s rad! Grab them while they’re hot with your exclusive [20% off]( discount code: OZY20.This special offer is just for OZY readers. [SHOP NOW]( INTRIGUING ‘Proud Champion of Choice’ Nafis Sadik, Pakistani Pioneer of Women’s Rights, Dies at 92 Born to an influential Muslim family in India, Sadik challenged gender norms by insisting the family chauffeur teach her to drive at age 13 and forging a career as an obstetrician. She’s best known for championing a U.N. initiative to curb population growth that was adopted by 179 nations in Cairo in 1994 — despite stiff opposition from the Vatican. “Healthy families are created by choice, not by chance,” said Sadik at the time. “Since Cairo,” said Natalie Kanem of the U.N. Population Fund, “millions of girls and young women have grown up knowing that their bodies belong to them.” (Source: [NYT]() King of the Zulus? Misuzulu kaZwelithini Crowned Despite Legal Challenges Thousands of amabutho (warriors) and izintombi (maidens) in traditional attire welcomed the new Zulu king into the homestead at the royal palace in Nongoma, South Africa, Saturday. On Thursday three of his uncles held a press conference announcing Prince Buzabazi as their chosen successor. And on Friday a judge [threw out a bid by two of Misuzulu’s half-sisters to halt his coronation](. Another faction had earlier staged a rival coronation for Prince Simakade. “Those in the family who were disputing my elevation to the throne should be listened to, but their message should be ignored,” said Misuzulu. (Sources: [Daily Maverick](, [BBC]() Everything Must Go Garage Clearout With a Difference: France’s ‘Sale of the Century’ The Hôtel Lambert, a private mansion near Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral, was [sold in February for $226 million](. Now the house contents — which include two candelabra commissioned by Marie Antoinette and a soup tureen Catherine the Great gave to her lover — must go too. “The ensemble forms the biggest collection of high-quality classical works of art, furniture, old master paintings and antique jewels ever offered for sale in France,” said Mario Tavella, the expert in charge of the auction. After exhibitions in New York, London and Hong Kong the stash will [go under the hammer]( in Paris in October. (Source: [The Guardian]() Ice, Ice Baby Dried Fish, Toffee and Scotch Bonnet Ice Cream, Anyone? Since opening Tapi Tapi in a bohemian suburb of Cape Town in 2020, Zimbabwean Tapiwa Guzha has created over 800 never-to-be-repeated ice cream flavors. The postdoc molecular biologist uses only African ingredients — from dried mopane caterpillars to red finger millet — in his creations and he doesn’t pay much heed to “the traditional idea of flavor pairings … I make what I like and see what comes out.” It’s all about casting African food in a new light. “I’m not trying to appeal to the global universe,” he says. “I’m trying to help Black identities enjoy their culture on a more regular basis.” (Source: [CNN]() Boxing Clever High Drama as Ukrainian Heavyweight Beats Joshua in Rematch Britain’s Anthony Joshua has vastly improved since their last meeting, but most agreed that Oleksandr Usyk deserved a unanimous points victory, rather than the split decision he got Sunday. Joshua saw it differently, throwing two championship belts out the ring after the winner was announced, and stealing the mic for a two-minute rant. When Usyk — who now holds 3 of 4 major heavyweight belts — got a chance to speak, he dedicated his victory to everyone who’s defending Ukraine. And he tried to tempt Tyson Fury out of retirement. “If I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all,” he bellowed. (Source: [Sky Sports]() Catch the Newest Episodes of The Carlos Watson Show, Season 4! COMMUNITY What else are you curious about? Share your questions or thoughts with us at OzyCommunity@Ozy.com ABOUT OZY OZY is a diverse, global and forward-looking media and entertainment company focused on “the New and the Next.” OZY creates space for fresh perspectives, and offers new takes on everything from news and culture to technology, business, learning and entertainment. [www.ozy.com]( / #OZY Curiosity. Enthusiasm. Action. That’s OZY! 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