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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.
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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]