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Missile and drone attacks cause casualties, damage energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine
Missile and drone attacks on May 24-25 hit Russia's Belgorod region and parts of Ukraine, causing deaths, injuries, and infrastructure damage.
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Japan's LDP Officials and Defense Minister Visit Yasukuni Shrine on WWII Surrender Anniversary
LDP senior officials and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, 2026, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender.
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China Donates 15,000 Tonnes of Rice to Cuba Amid Worsening Crisis
China sent 15,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba as the first shipment of a promised 60,000 tonnes amid food and energy shortages.
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Two Tourists Found Dead in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, First Visitor Killings in 100 Years
Two South African tourists were found dead inside Kruger National Park after failing to return to their lodge, marking the park’s first visitor killings in a century.
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China Delivers 15,000 Tonnes of Rice to Cuba Amid Ongoing US Blockade
China delivered 15,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba at Havana port as part of a 60,000-tonne aid package amid Cuba’s economic crisis worsened by a US blockade.
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Hong Kong school principal investigated over swear words at Singapore security guards
Singapore police are probing a Hong Kong school principal who swore at security guards during a May school trip to Singapore.
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Flooding in Chongqing kills up to 9 with dozens missing, thousands relocated
Severe flooding in Chongqing's Yongchuan and Beibei districts since May 23 has killed 3 to 9 people and displaced over 2,000 residents.
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Taiwan legislature approves 2026 budget after record 266-day delay, retains drone funding
Taiwan lawmakers approved the 2026 government budget on August 14 after a 266-day delay, keeping drone industry funding despite opposition cuts.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung backs 4-year, two-term presidency with stronger parliament
President Lee Jae Myung supports constitutional reform for a 4-year, two-term presidency and enhanced National Assembly powers, seeking bipartisan backing.
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US Appeals Court Orders Rehearing of DJI's Pentagon Blacklist Status
The US Court of Appeals ruled August 14 that a lower court must reconsider DJI’s placement on the Pentagon’s Chinese military company blacklist.
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Putin makes first presidential visit to disputed Kuril Islands amid Japan tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands on August 13, deepening a longstanding territorial dispute with Japan.
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Modi announces free online coaching and AI training for India's youth
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled free online coaching and AI skills training for youth during Independence Day speech on August 15.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes talks with North Korea to officially end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War during the 81st Liberation Day ceremony.
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US charges 11 in decade-long sham marriage fraud involving Chinese nationals and US soldiers
US prosecutors charged 11 people in a sham marriage scheme involving over 1,000 fake marriages including at least 14 active-duty US soldiers.
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U.S. July 2026 Budget Deficit Hits $432 Billion, Highest Since March 2021
The U.S. federal budget deficit surged to $432.3 billion in July 2026, a 48% rise from last year, driven by record spending and calendar timing effects.
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Australia and Vietnam Agree to Expand Military and Economic Ties Amid China Concerns
On August 11, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Vietnam’s To Lam agreed to deepen military and economic cooperation to boost regional stability.
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China detains multiple Japanese executives over rare earth export violations amid tensions
Chinese authorities have detained several Japanese nationals, including executives, accused of violating dual-use export controls on rare earths.
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Chinese man duped by rapid marriage scam amid gender imbalance crisis
Wang Zhuang, 37, was conned by a Guiyang matchmaking agency into a quick marriage with a fraudulent bride, losing hundreds of thousands of yuan.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating hits record low at 43.3%
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 43.3%, the lowest since taking office, amid controversies over tax reforms and legal changes.
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Taiwan slows mobile internet in central region during Han Kuang military drills
Taiwan throttled mobile internet in central Taiwan on August 10 to simulate communication disruptions during the Han Kuang war games.
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China’s Zhejiang halts maritime activity as Typhoon Dolphin nears east coast
Zhejiang Province suspended ferry routes and docked ships ahead of Typhoon Dolphin’s expected landfall this weekend.
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Woman arrested for attacking YG Entertainment with golf club before Blackpink event
A woman in her 20s was detained after she attacked YG Entertainment’s Seoul headquarters with a golf club on August 6, 2026.
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Egyptian actress Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug trafficking case
On August 4, 2026, Egypt sentenced actress Sarah Khalifa and 12 others to death for a large-scale drug trafficking operation.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. seeks reset in Philippines-China ties and progress on joint oil exploration
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a plan to reset Philippines-China relations and reported progress on joint oil and gas talks following a South China Sea clash.