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USS Benfold lost power for four days in South China Sea after generator failure
The USS Benfold lost power for four days in July during an engineering failure in the South China Sea, disrupting life aboard the ship and requiring a tow to Subic Bay.
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Flight attendants face highest radiation-related cancer death risk, pilots second
A study finds U.S. flight attendants and pilots have elevated odds of dying from radiation-related cancers compared to other workers.
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US Navy Destroyer USS Benfold Loses Power, Drifts Four Days in South China Sea
USS Benfold suffered a generator failure on July 24 causing total power loss and drifting for four days before being towed to Subic Bay for repairs.
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Fire destroys Dallas apartment complex, killing at least three and injuring several
A gas leak explosion sparked a fire that destroyed a Dallas apartment block on Thursday, killing at least three and injuring four others.
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Man sentenced to 40 years to life for killing 4 homeless men in NYC Chinatown
Randy Santos was sentenced to 40 years to life for killing four homeless men in Manhattan’s Chinatown in 2019.
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Milan begins restoration of worn 19th-century bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Milan started restoring the bull mosaic’s worn testicles in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II after tourist heel-spinning caused damage.
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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Washington Amid Iran War Mediation
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on May 29 to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid efforts to end the Iran conflict.
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US Forces Korea Commander’s Comments on South Korea Stir China Condemnation and US-ROK Talks
US Forces Korea commander Xavier Brunson called South Korea 'the dagger in the heart of Asia,' prompting criticism from China and diplomatic talks between the US and South Korea.
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Japan and Philippines start talks on intelligence-sharing pact and maritime border delimitation
Japan and the Philippines began negotiations on an intelligence-sharing agreement and maritime border delimitation during a state visit in May 2026.
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Japan and Philippines elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Japan and the Philippines raised diplomatic ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership amid China tensions.
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ECB's Lagarde warns governments may tighten political control over central banks
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned June 8 that rising government control threatens central bank independence and credibility.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea for bilateral talks on August 19-20
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea for bilateral talks with President Lee and Foreign Minister Cho on August 19-20, 2026.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing at age 98
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier, was cremated in Beijing on August 18, 2026, with top Chinese leaders attending the ceremony.
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China Mourns Former Premier Zhu Rongji with Flags at Half-Mast and Cremation
China held a funeral and flew national flags at half-mast to mourn former premier Zhu Rongji, who died August 12 at age 97.
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Thailand to Review Pardon Rules After Release of 85-Year-Old Drug Trafficker
Thailand’s Justice Minister vowed to review pardon criteria following public outcry over the release of veteran drug dealer Laota Saenlee.
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Two dead in school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga including the shooter
A shooting by a Grade 9 student at Ateneo de Zamboanga University on August 18 killed two and injured several others before the shooter killed himself.
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Russian Opposition Leader Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years for Anti-War Activism
Lev Shlosberg, deputy chairman of Russia’s Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine and ‘discrediting’ the military.
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Study warns US-China conflict over Taiwan risks nuclear escalation with wide military strikes
The International Institute for Strategic Studies warned that a US-China conflict over Taiwan could escalate to nuclear war involving broad attacks on command centers.
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China says it used electronic measures to drive away Dutch warship near Paracel Islands
China's Southern Theatre Command said it expelled the Dutch frigate De Ruyter near the Paracel Islands using verbal warnings and electronic interference.
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China urges Panama to resist third-party interference amid port concession dispute
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Panama's Foreign Minister to oppose US pressure and defend Chinese port operations near the Panama Canal.
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Iran shifts to offensive stance in Strait of Hormuz after US peace talks fail
Iran announced a full offensive policy in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day ceasefire with the US expired without agreement.
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Hong Kong government halves environmental impact assessment times with AI
Hong Kong government cut environmental impact assessment times from up to 48 months to 15-24 months using AI, rolling out 30 projects across 13 departments today.
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USS Benfold loses power for four days in South China Sea amid generator failure
The US Navy destroyer USS Benfold lost power for four days starting July 24 off South China Sea due to a generator casualty during Indo-Pacific operations.
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Ukraine and Russia exchange large-scale drone and missile attacks killing civilians and damaging infrastructure
On August 16-17, Ukraine and Russia launched drone and missile strikes causing multiple civilian deaths and major damage in both countries.