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Former Chilean President Bachelet withdraws from UN chief race as Greenspan leads
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet formally announced recently that she is withdrawing from the race for the next United Nations Secretary-General
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US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirm Taiwan support ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Ahead of the historic summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in New York this week, the United States, Japan, and South
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Explosion in Korean Demilitarized Zone Injures Three South Korean Officers
An explosion occurred inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the Korean peninsula, injuring three South Korean military officers during a routine o
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Endangered Black Robin Wins New Zealand's Annual Bird of the Year Competition
New Zealand’s critically endangered black robin has claimed victory in this year’s prestigious Bird of the Year competition, securing more than 26,000 vote
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Qatar Launches New Diplomatic Effort to Restart US-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced renewed diplomatic efforts this week aimed at restarting indirect ceasefire and de-escalation negotiations be
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Iran's economy contracts by 10.1% amid sanctions and conflict pressures
Iran’s economy contracted sharply by 10.1% year-on-year during the spring quarter, spanning from late March to late June, according to data released by the
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Tropical Depression Six strengthens into Tropical Storm Fay in quiet Atlantic season
The National Hurricane Center has reported that Tropical Depression Six has strengthened into Tropical Storm Fay, making it the sixth named storm of the cu
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DRC Launches Targeted Ebola Vaccination Campaign to Protect Frontline Healthcare Workers
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially launched a targeted vaccination campaign aimed at protecting frontline healthcare workers, marking a cr
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Iran Closes Prominent French Language Institute Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Iranian authorities have shuttered a prominent French language institution in Tehran following a judicial order, marking a fresh escalation in diplomatic f
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Haiti Transfers 18 Suspects in President Jovenel Moïse Assassination to US
Haiti has transferred 18 suspects involved in the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse to the United States to face federal charges related t
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Gunmen Kill Four Unauthorized Miners in Plateau State Ambush
Four unauthorized miners were killed on Tuesday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau S
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Denmark and United States Sign Greenland Defense Pact to Block Rivals
Denmark and the United States have formally concluded a strategic defense agreement that significantly broadens the American military footprint in Greenlan
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U.S. Enacts Sweeping Sanctions Legislation Targeting Russia and Iran
Washington has enacted a sweeping new legislative package targeting Moscow and Tehran, marking a significant escalation in U.S. economic pressure against b
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Poland Officially Joins the European Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition for Enhanced Security
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced today that Poland has officially joined the Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition, a collaborative European security
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Malaysia Grants Royal Pardon and House Arrest to Former PM Najib Razak
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim has granted a royal pardon to former Prime Minister Najib Razak, significantly reducing his prison sentence and permitting h
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Spanish police clear undocumented migrants from Xuda Beach, clashes injure many
Spanish police launched a large‑scale evacuation operation this week in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast, moving more than 3,000 undoc
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Trump's UN General Assembly NYC Mayor Meeting Sparks Intense Political Clash
US President Donald Trump is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, an annual diplomatic event that consistently draws global
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Ukraine launches 1,600‑drone raid on Moscow Oblast, refinery fire kills two
Ukrainian forces unleashed a coordinated swarm of more than 1,600 long‑range drones on Moscow Oblast in the early hours of Thursday, striking several sites
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Pakistani police detain Aleema Khan ahead of PTI protest march.
Pakistani police detained Aleema Khan, a businesswoman and sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at her residence in Lahore on Thursday. The arrest c
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Takumi Hojo Wins Gold, Sets Asian Games Record in Nagoya Triathlon
Takumi Hojo of Japan secured the first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya by completing the triathlon’s 750‑metre swim, 20‑kilometre bike ride an
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Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US Ceasefire Talks, Rezaee Announces
Mohsen Rezaee, the newly appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), announced on 28 August 2026 that Tehran has laid out seven
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Strait of Hormuz commercial traffic reaches six-month high, CENTCOM reports
Commercial maritime traffic traversing the Strait of Hormuz, encompassing vital shipments of crude oil, bulk cargo, and liquefied natural gas, has reached
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Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Kill At Least Three Palestinians, Officials Report
At least three Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, local health officials reported, adding to the mounting ci
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US Military Strike on Alleged Drug Vessel in Caribbean Leaves Four Dead
The United States military carried out a kinetic strike against a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. According to th