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.
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Somali Piracy Surges as Naval Forces Divert to US-Iran Conflict Zones
Maritime piracy is surging off the coast of Somalia as international naval forces divert to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
Persian Gulf Oil Flows Recover to Two-Thirds of Pre-War Levels, Stabilizing Prices
Crude and condensate flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to roughly two-thirds of pre-war levels, helping stabilize global crude prices near $89 a barrel.
Xi Jinping Outlines Vision for China-Kyrgyzstan Ties Ahead of State Visit
Ahead of his state visit to Kyrgyzstan and the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping published a signed article in local media on August 28…
Gyirong Border Crossing Reduced to Ruins After Himalayan Glacier Collapse
Rescue teams in Nepal and China reached the devastated Gyirong border crossing on Friday, August 28, 2026, finding only ruins following a massive Himalayan glacier collapse.
Tibet Flash Floods Trap Hundreds as China Censors Disaster Footage
Catastrophic flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left hundreds of travelers missing, including nearly 300 foreign tourists.
Berlin Refuses to Pay 30 Bitcoin Ransom After Major Cyberattack
Berlin is facing a serious cyberattack and subsequent extortion attempt, with hackers demanding 30 bitcoin in ransom after stealing terabytes of data from city systems.
Chevron in Talks to Expand Venezuelan Oil Operations After Maduro Capture
Chevron Corp. is negotiating to add two new oil fields to its Venezuelan operations as the Trump administration expands its influence over the nation’s energy sector…
Nepal-China Border Floods: Nearly 600 Dead, Thousands Missing After Glacier Collapse
Catastrophic flash floods and a debris flow triggered by a glacier collapse have left nearly 600 people dead and thousands missing across Nepal and China, according to The…
How Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public
Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday rather than New York or London, raising $1.7 billion at a valuation of $26.5 billion.
Putin Wants to Avoid Direct NATO Conflict Despite Threats, Officials Say
Western officials believe Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to avoid direct military confrontation with NATO despite escalating rhetoric.
Middle East Conflict Drives Up Global Energy Prices And Pressures Peso
Marking six months since the initial U.S.