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Beijing accuses Pacific forum host Palau of 'hype' over its missile test
Pacific Island leaders expressed collective concern over a recent Chinese ballistic missile launch into their waters, though they
topicSome missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100
Nepal is rebuilding an early-warning system on its border with China following floods that killed over 1,100 people. Survivors in
topicRussia-NATO Shadow War Pushes Europe to the Brink
Russia is conducting a wide-scale shadow war against Europe through a wave of gray zone attacks, cyberattacks, and sabotage target
topicFar-Right Party Wins Closely Watched Western Australia Vote
One Nation has captured the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia, taking a seat in a Labor heartland. The victory signal
topicEU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
The European Union suspended imports of Brazilian meat, eggs, honey, and seafood starting Thursday, September 4, after the Europea
topicRukidi IV, World’s Youngest Reigning Traditional Monarch, Dead at 34
The body of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV arrived in Uganda on September 4 after he died in the United States on August
topicRival Ukrainian Intelligence Units Open Fire Against Each Other in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denounced a gunfight between two of Ukraine's security agencies in Kyiv, describing the incident
topicChinese students marooned in floods unleashed by Typhoon Saudel's rains
Typhoon Saudel unleashed torrential rain and severe flooding across coastal areas of China, stranding 2,500 students inside a scho
Modi’s Ukraine rebuke shows Putin is losing his friends
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine for the sake of human
topicVatican theological commission defines ‘sin against creation and the Creator’ in new document
The International Theological Commission has released a document defining the ecological crisis as a sin against both creation and
topicWith Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
Nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders left Japan during the first half of 2026 amid tighter residency rules. The government w
topicArgentina’s Milei Battles Falling Ratings by Reviving Claim to the Falklands
President Javier Milei is reviving Argentina's claim to the UK-controlled Falkland Islands, announcing sanctions against oil firms
topicRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 17, 2026
A fresh Russian strike on Odesa has killed one person and injured at least three others, following a separate attack the previous
topicA landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5°C climate target. What happens now?
The United Nations has acknowledged that the world will exceed the 1.5C global warming limit, meaning Earth has lost the chance to
topicWar against Ukraine can't be resolved by halting Russian oil purchases, Indian FM says
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar visited Kyiv for a first-of-its-kind standalone trip to meet President Zelenskyy. During the vi
topicProlonged Iran war creating major dent in global economy, Cliff Kupchan says
The ongoing conflict with Iran is causing a major dent in the global economy, according to Cliff Kupchan. After six months of war,
topicTrump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
President Trump is reviewing the US position on the Falkland Islands and suggested he might not back the UK if Argentina invaded,
topicIran war live: JD Vance claims China will help economically isolate Tehran
Vice President JD Vance asserts that China will help the United States economically isolate Tehran as the U.S. increases pressure
topicPutin brushes off mobilization reports as 'absolute nonsense,' threatens mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector
Russia is preparing military operations in northern Ukraine, specifically targeting Kyiv, while threatening strikes on the city's
topicAmericans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination
The US government continues to warn citizens against visiting high-risk regions, maintaining a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for
topicPhilippines stages school safety drill after shootings
The Philippines is implementing school safety drills to improve emergency preparedness and security after recent shootings. In Ant
topicAttacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply
Intensified attacks on ports and shipping in the Black Sea are threatening the global grain supply, sparking fears of a food crisi
topicPalantir CEO Makes Bold New Move in Defense AI
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has become the first investor in a new defense technology startup launched by Ukraine's ousted defense mini
topicNepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage
Survivors in relief camps following the August 26 floods are unable to access cash and essential medicine. Some residents have res