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September 5, 2026
Saudi Arabia/United States/World

US Approves $5 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US government has approved a planned $5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, a major weapons deal that Washington says will strengthen the kingdom’s ability to respond to current and future

United States/World

US Trial of Lindsay Clancy Collapses After Jury Deadlock

The US trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted killing her three children, has ended without a verdict after jurors failed to agree on whether the 36-year-old was criminally responsible for the deaths. The case was declared a mistrial on Friday

September 5, 2026

Turkish Comedian Faces Nearly 10 Years in Prison Over Erdogan Jokes

Turkey/World

A Turkish court in Istanbul has accepted an indictment against comedian Deniz Göktaş over jokes made during an online comedy show, potentially exposing the

IMF Says El Salvador Used Private Donations to Add Bitcoin

El Salvador/World

El Salvador did not use public funds to accumulate bitcoin after the first review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme, according to

Digital Abuse Exposes a Global Failure to Protect Children

September 3, 2026
Human Rights/World

More than 20 million children and adolescents aged between 12 and 17 experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation or abuse across 21 countries during a single year, according to

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Ukraine’s Defence Rift Deepens as Ex-Minister Builds Rival War Machine

September 3, 2026
Ukraine/World

A growing political rift is emerging at the highest levels of power in Kyiv as former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mikhailo Fedorov pursues an independent political and defence agenda after being removed from

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North Korea’s Party Revisions Tighten Kim Jong Un’s Grip

September 3, 2026
North Korea/World

North Korea has revised the rules governing its ruling Workers’ Party in ways that strengthen Kim Jong Un’s authority and lay the groundwork for more centralised control, according to a report by

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China Reveals Tibet Flood Toll: 21 Dead, 541 Still Missing

September 2, 2026
China/World

Twenty-one people have been confirmed dead and 541 others remain missing following a mudslide that struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, according to figures released

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Supreme Court Frees India’s Gen Z Protesters from FIRs

September 2, 2026
India/World

India’s Supreme Court has used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash criminal cases registered against Gen Z protesters involved in nationwide demonstrations following the NEET-UG 2026 question

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Ten Years On, Dilma Rousseff’s Ouster Still Divides Brazil

September 2, 2026
Brazil/Geopolitics/World

Ten years after Dilma Rousseff was removed from Brazil’s presidency, her ouster remains a defining episode in the country’s recent political history. On August 31, 2016, the Brazilian Senate voted 61 to

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Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty in Second Hong Kong Security Case

September 2, 2026
Judiciary/World

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security, in his second prosecution under a Beijing-imposed law that has

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Taiwan Defies China’s Pressure at Pacific Forum

September 2, 2026
Taiwan/World

Taiwan has rejected Chinese pressure over its participation in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung saying there was no reason to give in to Beijing’s objections and

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Nepal-China Flood Death Toll Nears 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue

September 1, 2026
Nepal/World

At least 955 people have died and 4,471 remain missing in Nepal and China after a glacial collapse triggered floods and debris across the border region, as rescue teams entered a sixth

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Ohio State Agrees to $2.1m Settlement Over Alleged China Ties

September 1, 2026
China/United States/World

Ohio State University has agreed to pay a US$2.1 million settlement to resolve allegations that it failed to disclose employees’ ties to China when applying for federal grant funding, the US Department

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