WAO ART #145

President Zelensky visited Snake Island, a symbol of Ukrainian resistance, as the war with Russia enters its 500th day. The island was seized by Russia but later reclaimed by Ukraine. Zelensky called it a "place of victory" and vowed that Ukraine would return every inch of its territory taken by Russia.

Japanese automakers are at risk of decline due to their resistance to electric vehicles (EVs), with nearly 40% of Americans who bought Teslas having switched from Japanese brands. In China, where 25% of new car sales are EVs or plug-in hybrids, the lack of EVs is costing Japanese brands significant sales.

Teleburning involves transferring an NFT from one chain to another by burning it on the origin chain and inscribing it onto Bitcoin. Ordinals supports various file types, including songs, videos, and games. The protocol also allows for domain names on Bitcoin.

A building in Brazil's Pernambuco state collapsed, resulting in several people missing. Drone footage shows the destruction caused by the collapse, as rescuers search for survivors trapped under the rubble. So far, four people have been rescued alive.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called on China to cooperate with the US in fighting climate change. Yellen, who is on a four-day trip to Beijing, emphasized the joint responsibility of the two largest greenhouse gas emitters to lead the way on climate action.

The Master Musicians of Joujouka, a Moroccan band, recently performed at the Glastonbury Festival in England. The band has been performing their unique sounds of drums and pipes for hundreds of years in their village in northern Morocco. The tradition of their music dates back to the 15th century.

A moderate magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 68 km southwest of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 12:10 am (GMT +10). The depth of the earthquake was 42 km, and the shaking intensity was strong. The nearest volcano is Garbuna, located 74 km away.