Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Seoul Diplomatic Snub
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South Korea to pursue genuine strategic autonomy during a visit marked by tensions over North Korea’s missile launches and U.S.
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Taiwan to Offer NT$5,000 Credit to Repeat Foreign Visitors
Taiwan is launching a NT$33.3 billion tourism program in September 2026, offering repeat foreign visitors up to NT$8,000 in incentives, including NT$5,000 travel credits and…
German Army Deploys Sappers to Polish Border
German sappers are aiding Poland in constructing a 800-kilometer defensive barrier along its eastern border with Russia and Belarus, part of the “East Shield” program launched in…
Canada to Match US Tariffs Dollar for Dollar
The breakdown followed last-minute changes to U.S. proposals, with both sides blaming each other for the impasse.
Tesla Leads China’s Record $4.3 Million Vehicle Recall Over Hidden Door Handles
Tesla and nine Chinese automakers announced a record 4.3-million-vehicle recall in China on August 21, 2026, over safety risks tied to hidden door handles that could trap…
Russian Drones Kill 16 in Kryvyi Rih Mall Attack
Russian drones killed at least 16 people in a shopping mall attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on August 21, 2026, with officials describing the strike as a “double-tap” targeting…
Russian Drones Strike Ukrainian Mall, Kill 16 in Kryvyi Rih Attack
At least 15 people were killed and 130 injured in a Russian drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping mall, with President Zelenskyy condemning the attack … Read more
China Completes Massive Artificial Island in South China Sea
China has completed the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef, transforming it into a 1,500-acre artificial island with a military-grade runway and deep-water port, according … Read more
The UN Security Council’s informal poll puts Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett ahead as the next secretary-general
Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett leads the second informal UN Security Council straw poll for the next secretary-general, with eight “encourage” votes, as Israel’s Danny Danon demands reforms … Read more
Trump’s Middle East Policy Embroiled in Neo-Royalism Controversies
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East policy, marked by personal ties and transactional diplomacy, has reshaped regional alliances and drawn criticism for sidelining institutional frameworks. Personal … Read more
Edmonton Sikh Temple Stabbing: Two Injured, Suspect Arrested by Witnesses
Two men were injured in a stabbing attack early Friday morning at the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada. A 27-year-old suspect with a violent criminal history, … Read more
Fitch Warns of AI Bubble Risks and Maintains Poland’s A- Credit Rating
Global credit markets face mounting exposure to artificial intelligence spending as rating agency Fitch warns that soaring tech valuations mirror the late-1990s dotcom boom. Simultaneously, Fitch … Read more