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Taiwan simulates destroying invading Chinese force in coastal military drill
Taiwan’s military conducted a coastal exercise on June 9 simulating repelling an amphibious Chinese invasion with rockets and artillery.
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Norway court orders release of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son before verdict due to her health
A Norwegian court ruled June 8 to release Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, citing her health crisis, though prosecutors appealed immediately.
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Iran and Israel Agree to Ease Attacks After Recent Violence Threatens Talks
Iran and Israel agreed to reduce strikes after recent clashes raised tensions, with both sides warning of retaliation if attacked again.
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Study finds 90–119 minutes of weekly resistance training cuts mortality risk by up to 27%
Researchers tracking nearly 150,000 people found moderate weekly resistance training lowers all-cause, cardiovascular, and neurological deaths.
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Severe mudslides triggered by earthquake kill at least 95 near Nepal-China border
At least 95 people died and hundreds are missing after mudslides hit the Nepal-China border following a 4.4 earthquake.
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China-US trade truce likely extended as Xi Jinping plans US visit in September
China and the US are expected to extend their trade truce for about a year ahead of Xi Jinping's September 24 visit to meet Donald Trump.
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Mojtaba Khamenei remains unseen six months after becoming Iran’s supreme leader
Six months after his appointment, Mojtaba Khamenei leads Iran from the shadows with no public appearances or direct messages.
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Taiwan's population projected to halve to about 12.15 million by 2075 amid aging crisis
Taiwan's population is forecast to fall from 23.6 million in 2019 to 12.15 million by 2075 due to low fertility and aging, government sources say.
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US Military Faces Critical Patriot Missile Shortage in Europe Amid Iran War
The US military is experiencing a severe shortage of Patriot missile interceptors in Europe due to stock transfers supporting operations against Iranian drones and missiles.
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Two Chilean Men Arrested in Osaka for $1.6 Million Tokyo Watch Heist
Two Chilean nationals were arrested on August 27 in Osaka for stealing four luxury watches worth about 200 million yen in Tokyo.
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Sun Yuchen Sues Jing Tian for Over 30 Million Yuan Bridal Gift Refund
Sun Yuchen filed a civil lawsuit against actress Jing Tian and her parents on August 27 demanding refund of over 30 million yuan bridal gift.
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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit placed on lung transplant waiting list
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a lung transplant waiting list after rapid deterioration of her pulmonary fibrosis condition.
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CIA Director Ratcliffe visits Moscow amid mixed reports on NATO warnings to Russia
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian officials in Moscow around August 25, 2026, with reports differing on warnings about possible NATO attacks.
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Japan to Survey Animal Cafes on Hygiene and Animal Welfare Starting September 2026
Japan's environment ministry will launch a fact-finding survey on animal cafes focusing on welfare and hygiene from September 2026.
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Landslide and Flash Floods Destroy Gyirong Port on China-Nepal Border, Hundreds Dead or Missing
A massive landslide and flash floods struck Gyirong Port on 26 August, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing in China and Nepal.
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Trial of 9/11 accused mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed set for June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants will stand trial in a US military tribunal starting June 5, 2028.
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China deploys record 244 government ships around Taiwan in July 2026 amid rising pressure
China deployed a record 244 coast guard, research, and government ships around Taiwan in July 2026, doubling numbers from previous months.
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China enforces strict eyeglass inspections to block AI cheating in 2026 gaokao exam
China deployed strict inspections of eyeglasses to prevent AI-enabled cheating as the 2026 gaokao began June 7.
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Putin and Mirziyoyev Launch Construction of Uzbekistan's First Nuclear Power Plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant construction on June 4, 2026.
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Flash flood in Nepal’s Himalayan region kills 72 and leaves hundreds missing near Tibet border
Flash flood triggered by ice-rock avalanche swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district near Tibet, killing 72 and leaving hundreds missing, officials say.
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Hong Kong to release first five-year plan alongside policy address on September 16
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced the city’s first five-year plan and annual policy address will be released together on September 16, 2026.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt for SCO summit and state talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3, 2026, for the SCO summit and bilateral talks.
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China’s top legislature begins review of draft cross-border anti-corruption law
China’s top legislature started reviewing a draft law to strengthen cross-border anti-corruption efforts and recover illicit assets abroad this week.
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Zelenskyy unveils US-mediated three-part peace plan with diplomacy timed to G20 2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy outlined a US-backed three-part peace proposal and a diplomatic window running from December 2026 to summer 2027.