China · Politics
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Xi Jinping Leads Ceremony in Beijing for Jiang Zemin’s 100th Birth Anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a ceremony in Beijing on August 17 to mark Jiang Zemin’s centenary.
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Hurricane Lala weakens to tropical storm after impacting Hawaii with heavy rain and damage
Hurricane Lala passed near Hawaii’s Big Island August 15-16, causing flooding, power outages, and damage before weakening to a tropical storm early August 16.
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China’s Type 054B Frigate Joins Liaoning Carrier in Western Pacific Drills
China's Type 054B frigate took part for the first time with the Liaoning carrier in western Pacific exercises near Okinotorishima in May 2026.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Shares Videos Handling Nonvenomous and Venomous Snakes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted videos showing him handling nonvenomous black racer snakes and rescuing a venomous rattlesnake.
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Panama seeks to renew maritime deal with China amid Canal port dispute
Panama aims to ease tensions and renew a maritime agreement with China as their 2017 deal nears expiry amid Canal port disputes and US pressure.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges UN revitalization and condemns unilateral actions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for upholding the UN Charter and criticized unauthorized military actions and sanctions today at the United Nations.
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USS Abraham Lincoln sets record 240+ day Middle East deployment amid crew mental health concerns
USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East since January 2026 with over 5,000 personnel, facing extended missions and psychological health worries.
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Aging Seoul overpass collapses during demolition, killing three and injuring three
An overpass built in 1966 collapsed during demolition in Seoul on May 26, 2026, killing three men and injuring three others.
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China calls for ceasefire and peaceful talks as US-Iran conflict escalates
China urged all parties to honor the ceasefire and pursue peace amid rising US-Iran tensions in late May.
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US and South Korea Launch Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercise Highlighting First Island Chain Role
The US and South Korea began their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise on August 17, involving 18,000 South Korean troops and new US strategic references.
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Bangladesh PM Rahman will not visit India until Sheikh Hasina is extradited
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said he will not visit India until New Delhi extradites former premier Sheikh Hasina.
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Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Russia in 2026; Russia intercepts and retaliates
On August 16, Ukraine sent 600-822 drones targeting Moscow and Russian regions; Russia intercepted all and struck back on Ukrainian cities.
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Tunisian court sentences presidential critic Sonia Dahmani to two years for prison comments
Tunisian lawyer Sonia Dahmani was sentenced Friday to two years in jail for criticizing prison conditions in a 2023 radio interview.
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Thousands of migrants surge into Spain’s Ceuta; reports of sexual violence and poor living conditions mount
About 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta in late July, straining resources and sparking reports of abuse and precarious conditions for thousands remaining there.
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing over 50 and causing widespread damage
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15, killing at least 53 and injuring over 100.
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Xi Jinping meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif amid US-Iran mediation efforts in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on May 25 during Sharif’s four-day visit to discuss Middle East peace mediation.[s1,s2]
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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.