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China Conducts Military and Coast Guard Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal Amid Philippine Warnings
China’s military and coast guard patrolled near Scarborough Shoal on May 31, 2026, amid ongoing disputes with the Philippines.
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Belgian Prince Laurent legally recognizes 26-year-old car salesman as his son after DNA test
Prince Laurent of Belgium has legally recognized 26-year-old Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son following a DNA test showing a 99.5% match.
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Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday as World’s Oldest Living Person
British woman Ethel Caterham marked her 117th birthday on August 21, 2026, holding the record as the world’s oldest living person.
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Six-year-old boy dies after teacher slaps him in Indian private school
A six-year-old boy died after being slapped by his teacher at a private school in Visakhapatnam, India, on August 20.
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China and Indonesia hold inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held the first China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta on August 21, 2026.
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Two apartment building fires in Switzerland leave 5 missing and 19 injured
Two overnight fires struck apartment buildings in Thusis and Schaffhausen, leaving five missing and 19 injured across both incidents.
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Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Dies Amid Plagiarism Scandal; Accuser Suspended by Ghent University
Jason Arday resigned from Cambridge amid plagiarism claims and was found dead days later; accuser Nathan Cofnas has been suspended by Ghent University.
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Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion
Two former leaders of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil group were found guilty of inciting subversion under the national security law.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim affirms Taiwan as part of China, supports use of force to maintain unity
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Taiwan is part of China and endorsed use of force to prevent secession, drawing condemnation from Taiwan.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim backs China’s claim on Taiwan, sparks regional tensions
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated Taiwan is part of China and justified military force against secession in a recent interview, drawing wide criticism.
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Dead humpback whale Timmy towed ashore on Danish island Anholt for postmortem
The dead humpback whale Timmy was pulled ashore on Anholt island, Denmark, for examination after drifting for weeks at sea.
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ASEAN chief says US-China easing of tensions key for South-east Asia stability
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said US and China steps to ease tensions are crucial for South-east Asia’s stability and development.
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US announces unprecedented coordinated sanctions aimed at collapsing Iranian economy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for the largest coordinated sanctions targeting Iran and urged allies including China to join or face consequences.
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Taiwan and Japan Propose Record Defense Budgets for Fiscal 2027
Taiwan approved a NT$1.12 trillion defense budget and Japan proposed a ¥8.9 trillion defense request for fiscal year 2027.
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Four workers killed by express train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan
Four workers died after being struck by an express train while removing weeds at Shin-Kanuma Station on August 20, 2026.
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China's Wang Yi visits Seoul to urge US policy shift on North Korea and boost peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Seoul Aug 18-20 to call for US policy change on North Korea and promote regional peace efforts.
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China builds extensive launchpads and military complex near nuclear missile silos in Xinjiang
China is constructing over 80 launchpads and two large military installations near its nuclear missile silos to boost nuclear deterrence.
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German government denies rumors of Chancellor Merz ouster amid low approval ratings
The German government dismissed reports that Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces an internal challenge despite his low popularity and stalled reforms.
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Philippines Chairs ASEAN in 2026 Amid Tourism Challenges and Economic Risks
The Philippines leads ASEAN this year while seeking to boost tourism and managing energy and remittance vulnerabilities.
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Ukraine’s former defense minister calls for wartime elections amid political tensions
Mykhailo Fedorov urged Ukraine to hold national elections during wartime despite martial law prohibiting polls.
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US Indo-Pacific Command requests $1.5 trillion budget to boost weapons for China deterrence
US Indo-Pacific Command seeks $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget, including new anti-ship bombs and sea mines to counter China over Taiwan.
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UAE Suspends All Trade and Financial Ties with Iran After Alleged Missile Attacks
The UAE halted all commercial and financial transactions with Iran following missile attacks targeting maritime traffic near its coast.
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Turkey denies plans to deploy troops in Syria after Israel airstrikes on Aleppo base
Turkey rejected Israel's claims it intends to deploy troops at Abu al-Duhur base after Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian facility on August 18, 2026.
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Iran Plans Potential Strikes on US Military Sites in Europe if War Escalates
Iranian forces are considering attacks on US military bases in southeastern Europe, including Bulgaria and Cyprus, amid rising tensions with the US.