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Trump Administration Plans Billions Shift to AI and Scientists, Tightens Research Controls
The Trump administration will redirect billions from university research to AI projects and individual scientists, imposing new restrictions on foreign collaboration and grant oversight.
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Iran's IRGC Claims Missile Attack on Amazon AWS Data Center in Bahrain Amid US Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked Amazon AWS data center in Bahrain with missiles in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian targets.
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Chinese destroyer fires live rounds in Japan’s claimed EEZ near Okinotorishima
A Chinese Luyang III-class destroyer conducted live-fire drills in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near Okinotorishima on July 19, 2026.
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China’s Wang Huning meets North Korea's Jo Yong Won to boost bilateral cooperation
Wang Huning visited Pyongyang on July 15 to meet Jo Yong Won and discuss closer political, economic, and strategic ties between China and North Korea.
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Japanese Nurse Arrested for Injecting Feces into Patient's IV Leading to Death
Former nurse Miyuki Furukawa was arrested for injecting feces into a patient’s IV at a hospital in Chiba, causing his death by sepsis in January 2026.
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Kim Jong Un Meets Top Chinese Official Wang Huning to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese official Wang Huning in Pyongyang, pledging to deepen cooperation amid key anniversaries and recent high-level visits.
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US Military Chief Urges Exit Strategy as Iran Conflict Limits Effective Options
Gen. Dan Caine has privately warned Trump officials that airstrikes may fail and pushed for de-escalation amid Iran tensions.
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Pentagon Releases 40 New UFO Files Including Maroon Object Over Atlantic in 2020
On July 10, 2026, the Pentagon released 40 new UAP files featuring reports, videos, and images from multiple US agencies.
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North Korea vows to expand nuclear forces and modernize military after July meeting
North Korea announced plans to strengthen its nuclear arsenal and modernize its military following a July 9 meeting of the Workers’ Party Central Military Commission.
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Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation Near UN, US Urges China to Resume Tibet Talks
Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan activist, self-immolated near UN headquarters in New York on July 2, calling for Tibetan independence before dying from burns.
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Japan to Transfer Five Retired Abukuma-class Warships to Philippines Within 3 Years
Japan will transfer five retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines under a defense cooperation deal finalized in July 2026.
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Hong Kong to sentence activist Joshua Wong in September over national security charges
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist serving a nearly five-year jail term, faces a new sentencing hearing on September 2 for national security charges.
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Chinese court sentences former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death for over 2.2 billion yuan bribery
A Chinese court sentenced former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death for accepting over 2.2 billion yuan in bribes over up to 30 years.
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Prince Harry Will Not Stay at Buckingham Palace During London Visit After Invitation Dispute
Prince Harry will visit London alone this week but will not stay at Buckingham Palace due to disagreement over the invitation response deadline.
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Chinese underground church leader Jin Mingri released from prison, arrives in US
Jin Mingri, founder of China's underground Zion Church, was released from prison and arrived in Los Angeles in July after US-China talks.
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Trump and Putin hold nearly 90-minute call on Ukraine war ahead of NATO summit
On July 4, Trump and Putin spoke for nearly 90 minutes about Ukraine and Iran ahead of the NATO summit where Trump will meet Zelenskyy.
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US Marks 250th Independence Anniversary with Divided Events and Mixed Public Sentiment
The United States celebrated its 250th Independence Day on July 4, 2026, with contrasting official events and public debate over the tone and focus of commemoration.
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Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taipei aged 70 after lung cancer battle
Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015 for selling critical books, died in Taipei after battling lung cancer.
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Young Indonesian couple publicly caned in Aceh for kissing on TikTok livestream
A young couple in Aceh province were publicly caned for kissing during a viral TikTok livestream, violating Islamic Sharia law.
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Russia’s Defense Minister Approved Secret Chinese Military Training in 2025
In 2025, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov approved secret Chinese military training for about 200 Russian troops, including NBC defense courses.
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France faces political clash over air conditioning amid deadly June heatwave
France’s 2026 heatwave caused 1300 deaths and sparked debate over air conditioning policies.
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Taiwan launches largest annual Han Kuang military drills amid Chinese pressure
Taiwan began a 10-day Han Kuang military exercise on August 5 to prepare troops and civilians for potential Chinese invasion.
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British man jailed for storing late mother’s body in freezer and committing benefit fraud
Christopher Phillips was sentenced to 2 years 4 months for keeping his mother’s body in a freezer and fraudulently claiming her benefits.
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Two seriously injured after building roof and wall collapse in Sydney's Ultimo
Two men were seriously hurt when a building roof and wall collapsed near a construction site in Ultimo, Sydney, on August 3.