As cinephiles gear up for Friday's release of "Oppenheimer," the blockbuster biopic about the "father of the atomic bomb," some residents in southern New Mexico where the bomb was first tested say they've been largely erased from the narrative.
The big picture: Those residents say their families have battled rare cancers for generations and have been ignored while Manhattan Project scientists like J. Robert Oppenheimer are celebrated.
Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with UNESCO in which it committed to allowing free access to delegations from all member states, including Israel, for the World Heritage Committee's meeting in Riyadh in September, two sources with knowledge of the issue told Axios
Why it matters: If Saudi Arabia, which does not have diplomatic relations with Israel, upholds its commitment, it will be the first time representatives of the Israeli government officially and publicly enter the kingdom.
Peruvian protesters on Wednesday reignited protests demanding early elections and the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, months after more than 60 people died in similar mobilizations.
Why it matters: This time around, the protests were called for and coordinated by mine workers and unions, who've threatened a work stoppage to exert pressure. Mining is a major contributor to the economy of Peru, the world's second largest producer of copper.
John Kerry, the top U.S. climate diplomat, wrapped up three days of climate talks with senior Chinese officials on Wednesday, calling them "productive" but noting the urgency of the work ahead for the world's two biggest carbon emitters.
Why it matters: Cooperation between the U.S. and China has proven in the past to be helpful in paving the way for successful climate negotiations. An agreement leading up to the Paris Climate Summit has been cited as an example.
The U.S. and Israel on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting the conditions for Israel’s entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
Why it matters: It's a big step forward for Israel's bid to eventually become a part of the waiver program, which allows a country's citizens to travel to the U.S. for 90 days without first obtaining a visa.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce on Wednesday a joint climate initiative aimed at supporting "climate-smart agriculture" in the Middle East and Africa, according to White House officials.
The big picture: The initiative is also aimed at strengthening cooperation between Israel and its Arab neighbors and countries in Africa.
