Saudi and Iraq Boost Security Amid Pro-Iran Attack Threats
Intelligence reports indicate that pro-Iranian Iraqi factions are planning imminent attacks against Saudi Arabia, as regional tensions persist following previous drone…
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South Africa tourism rises as African visitors offset drops from Asia
South Africa welcomed 991,696 overnight tourists in July 2026, marking a 12.5% year-on-year increase from 881,393 a year earlier, according to Statistics South Africa.
Kyiv Warehouse Strike: 27 Dead After Drone Attack Triggers Massive Blast
The blast caused widespread damage to residential areas in the Bucha district, prompting Ukrainian authorities to open criminal negligence investigations into ammunition storage…
Niamey Under Attack: Gunfire and Blasts Hit Niger Airport and Presidential Palace
Sustained gunfire and explosions shook Niger’s capital of Niamey early Saturday, targeting the Diori Hamani International Airport and areas near the presidential palace.
Zelensky orders 1,000 drones a day as Russia tests nuclear-capable missile
Following a successful nuclear-capable missile test and a high-level diplomatic visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered…
Trump and Venezuela Seal Largest Oil Deal in History for 21.5% of Reserves
President Donald Trump and interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez announced a historic oil agreement on August 29, 2026.
Tibet and Nepal Floods: Huge Disparity in Death Tolls Sparks Scrutiny
Devastating floods across Nepal and Tibet have left hundreds dead and thousands missing, but severe information controls in China have created a stark divide in disaster…
中國5歲女童被機器人踢斷4顆牙 業者證實是宇樹科技產品
Chinese robotics firm Unitree Technology is projected to reach a valuation exceeding $7.4 billion following its upcoming Shanghai initial public offering, according to an…
Gen Z Drives Demand for Customized Cold Beverages at Starbucks
Though founded as a traditional hot coffee shop more than five decades ago, Starbucks reports that three out of every four drinks it now sells are cold, ranging from iced fruity…
Nepal Glacier Collapse Flash Floods Kill Hundreds and Leave Thousands Missing
A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday unleashed torrents of ice, rock, mud, and debris, killing more than 600 people across Nepal and China’s Tibet region…
Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August forex interventions
Japanese authorities spent a record ¥15.39 trillion ($96 billion) in foreign exchange interventions between July 30 and August 26, 2026, marking the largest monthly amount ever…
Chinese Naval Base Hit by Three Rare Typhoons in 50 Days in Yuhuan
Typhoon Saudele made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, on August 28, 2026, marking the third typhoon to hit the same location within 50 days.