03 Sep, 2026

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Human Rights Watch Calls for Investigation into Death of Detainee Following Removal from Najaf Hospital by Iraqi Drug Police

Latvia wants €7B from EU to cope with fallout from Russia’s war

Zambia on Edge: Opposition Leader Arrested Amid Allegations of Insurrection Plot and Election Tensions

Over 150 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound and Perform Prayers, Violating Status Quo Under Police Protection.

EU ready to send satellite system to help Indonesia after 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

Human Rights Watch Calls for Investigation into Death of Detainee Following Removal from Najaf Hospital by Iraqi Drug Police

The death of a 22-year-old man in the custody of Iraqi narcotics police has sparked significant international concern and calls for a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his treatment…
Harry Rosadi

Latvia wants €7B from EU to cope with fallout from Russia’s war

The End of the Hungarian Shield For the past several years, Viktor Orbán’s administration in Budapest frequently exercised its veto power within the European Council to delay or dilute sanctions…
Eko Pujianto

Zambia on Edge: Opposition Leader Arrested Amid Allegations of Insurrection Plot and Election Tensions

Zambia’s political landscape has been rocked by a dramatic turn of events following the country’s presidential election, with security forces announcing the seizure of a cache of weapons and the…
Gabriel Budiono

Over 150 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound and Perform Prayers, Violating Status Quo Under Police Protection.

On the morning of August 16, 2026, a significant number of Israeli settlers, exceeding 150 individuals, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Under the direct protection and…
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EU ready to send satellite system to help Indonesia after 7.7 magnitude earthquake

The Engineering Crisis at Paks The Paks Nuclear Power Plant, located approximately 100 kilometers south of Budapest, is the cornerstone of Hungary’s energy independence, generating roughly half of the country’s…
Eko Pujianto

Constitutional Court of South Africa Bars Shell Oil Exploration in Landmark Victory for Environmental and Community Rights

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In a definitive ruling that concludes half a decade of intense legal maneuvering, the Constitutional Court of South Africa has permanently set aside the exploration rights granted to global petrochemical giant Shell and its local partner, Impact Africa. The judgment represents a historic victory for indigenous communities, environmental activists, and civil society organizations who argued […]

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The Electric Vehicle Battery Health Debate Emerges as Argentina’s EV Market Accelerates

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Argentina’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with 4,490 fully electric units registered in the first seven months of 2026. This represents a staggering 880% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. While this surge is significant, EVs still constitute a modest 1.4% of the total automotive market, originating from […]

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Pentagon Forges Landmark Seven-Year Agreements with Boeing and RTX to Accelerate Standard Missile-3 Production and Stabilize Defense Supply Chains

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The Department of Defense announced on Friday the signing of two pivotal framework agreements with Boeing and RTX, the parent company of Raytheon, aimed at significantly expanding the production capacity of critical components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3). This strategic move is designed to fortify the supply chain for the U.S. Navy’s premier ship-launched interceptor, […]

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Major Earthquakes Rock Eastern Indonesia, Triggering Tsunami Fears and Extensive Damage Across Multiple Provinces

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Indonesia, a nation perpetually positioned along the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, was once again thrust into a state of heightened alert and devastation following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck its eastern regions. The initial and most impactful event, a significant tremor, unleashed chaos and destruction, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara province, a […]

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New York City Council members and privacy advocates launch legislative campaign to ban biometric facial recognition at public entertainment venues

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Outside the iconic silhouette of Madison Square Garden on a brisk Friday, a coalition of privacy advocates, labor organizers, and musical artists gathered to demand an end to what they characterize as a pervasive surveillance apparatus. The rally, marked by the rhythmic chant of “ban the scan,” served as the public face of a burgeoning […]

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UN Report Highlights Over 900 Obstacles Hampering West Bank Aid Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

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More than 900 physical obstacles, including a complex network of Israeli checkpoints, gates, roadblocks, earth mounds, and other restrictions, are significantly delaying and limiting the delivery of essential humanitarian aid across the West Bank, according to a recent assessment by the United Nations. This pervasive system of control fragments Palestinian communities and severely impedes the […]

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South Africa Calls for Global Recognition of Gender Apartheid in Solidarity with Afghan Women and Girls

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The commemoration of National Women’s Day in South Africa on August 9 served as a platform for a significant diplomatic and moral appeal, as President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai called upon the international community to recognize the Taliban’s treatment of women in Afghanistan as "gender apartheid." Speaking from the Union […]

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What comes next for Hong Kong as a global financial hub?

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Hong Kong needs more yuan products, commodity trading infrastructure and fintech innovation, market participants say. Published: 8:30am, 13 Aug 2026 Updated: 8:33am, 13 Aug 2026 The future trajectory of Hong Kong as a preeminent global financial centre hinges on a strategic expansion of its renminbi (yuan) product offerings, the development of robust commodity trading infrastructure, […]

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Massive Ukrainian Drone and Missile Barrage Damages Key Russian Naval Base and Major Grain Export Hub in Novorossiysk, Escalating Black Sea Conflict

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A significant and multi-pronged Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Russia’s vital Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk has inflicted substantial damage on two major grain export terminals and directly targeted the last significant Russian naval base in the region. The overnight assault, described by Ukrainian officials as a "unique operation," resulted in civilian casualties, […]

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Grandmothers and Grandfathers Under Siege: UK Counter-Terrorism Police Target Elderly Palestine Action Supporters

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Marji Mansfield, a 70-year-old grandmother of seven, lives in a state of perpetual apprehension, awaiting the arrival of British counter-terrorism police at her doorstep. The deepest anxieties crystallize between five and seven in the morning, a period historically favoured by law enforcement for dawn raids, a fear particularly acute when her grandchildren are staying overnight. […]

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