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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung backs 4-year, two-term presidency with stronger parliament
President Lee Jae Myung supports constitutional reform for a 4-year, two-term presidency and enhanced National Assembly powers, seeking bipartisan backing.
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US Appeals Court Orders Rehearing of DJI's Pentagon Blacklist Status
The US Court of Appeals ruled August 14 that a lower court must reconsider DJI’s placement on the Pentagon’s Chinese military company blacklist.
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Putin makes first presidential visit to disputed Kuril Islands amid Japan tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands on August 13, deepening a longstanding territorial dispute with Japan.
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Modi announces free online coaching and AI training for India's youth
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled free online coaching and AI skills training for youth during Independence Day speech on August 15.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes talks with North Korea to officially end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War during the 81st Liberation Day ceremony.
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US charges 11 in decade-long sham marriage fraud involving Chinese nationals and US soldiers
US prosecutors charged 11 people in a sham marriage scheme involving over 1,000 fake marriages including at least 14 active-duty US soldiers.
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U.S. July 2026 Budget Deficit Hits $432 Billion, Highest Since March 2021
The U.S. federal budget deficit surged to $432.3 billion in July 2026, a 48% rise from last year, driven by record spending and calendar timing effects.
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Australia and Vietnam Agree to Expand Military and Economic Ties Amid China Concerns
On August 11, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Vietnam’s To Lam agreed to deepen military and economic cooperation to boost regional stability.
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China detains multiple Japanese executives over rare earth export violations amid tensions
Chinese authorities have detained several Japanese nationals, including executives, accused of violating dual-use export controls on rare earths.
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Chinese man duped by rapid marriage scam amid gender imbalance crisis
Wang Zhuang, 37, was conned by a Guiyang matchmaking agency into a quick marriage with a fraudulent bride, losing hundreds of thousands of yuan.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating hits record low at 43.3%
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 43.3%, the lowest since taking office, amid controversies over tax reforms and legal changes.
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Taiwan slows mobile internet in central region during Han Kuang military drills
Taiwan throttled mobile internet in central Taiwan on August 10 to simulate communication disruptions during the Han Kuang war games.
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China’s Zhejiang halts maritime activity as Typhoon Dolphin nears east coast
Zhejiang Province suspended ferry routes and docked ships ahead of Typhoon Dolphin’s expected landfall this weekend.
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Woman arrested for attacking YG Entertainment with golf club before Blackpink event
A woman in her 20s was detained after she attacked YG Entertainment’s Seoul headquarters with a golf club on August 6, 2026.
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Egyptian actress Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug trafficking case
On August 4, 2026, Egypt sentenced actress Sarah Khalifa and 12 others to death for a large-scale drug trafficking operation.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. seeks reset in Philippines-China ties and progress on joint oil exploration
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a plan to reset Philippines-China relations and reported progress on joint oil and gas talks following a South China Sea clash.
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North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward East Sea on August 6
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile eastward into the sea near the Korean Peninsula on August 6, 2026, officials said.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo spreads rapidly with over 4,449 cases and 2,061 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to six provinces since May 2026, causing more than 4,449 confirmed cases and over 2,061 deaths by early August.
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US-led war game simulates China pressuring Taiwan via energy blockade without military attack
In July 2026, US groups held a war game simulating China using energy supply restrictions and economic means to pressure Taiwan without direct military conflict.
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Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, prompting strong protests from Japan
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island in the Kuril Islands on August 13, sparking strong protests from Japan over the territorial dispute.
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Nagasaki’s 81st Atomic Bomb Memorial Sees Taiwan Protest Over Seating Arrangement
On August 9, 2026, Nagasaki marked 81 years since its atomic bombing with 98 countries attending, while Taiwan’s representative protested seating outside diplomatic area by skipping the ceremony.
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Taiwan confirms AI-assisted foreign cyberattacks targeting government agencies in July 2026
Taiwan government agencies faced AI-assisted cyberattacks from foreign sources in July, compromising accounts and stealing personnel data.
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Record Rainfall in Chiba Prefecture Causes Flooding, 4 Dead, Major Transport Disruptions
Chiba Prefecture in Japan suffered record-breaking rain and severe flooding on August 13, causing 4 deaths, power outages, and transport shutdowns.
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China Protests Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper Over Taiwan and Military Issues
China condemned Japan’s August 4 defense white paper for exaggerating the China threat and interfering in Taiwan affairs.