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politics
Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir discussed regional peace and ways to reach a negotiated settlement to disputes, the statement added.
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general
Israel must remember the danger carried by Gaza kites, Hamas dictating tempo at border - editorial
Israel has paid far too high a price to relearn this lesson. The kites crossing the border today may contain nothing, but the next ones may not. We should not wait and see.
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Drugs found in Gaza aid as IDF destroys Hamas weapons in mosques, arrests West Bank terrorists
"Hamas remains the main obstacle to further improving the situation in the Gaza Strip," a senior COGAT official said.
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general
Trial for alleged builder of bomb in 1988 Lockerbie attack postponed by US judge days before start
The Boeing 747 exploded minutes after takeoff from London on December 21, 1988, killing all 259 people on board, including 190 Americans, and 11 people on the ground in Scotland.
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sports
Israeli basketball legend Mickey Berkowitz’s severe dementia diagnosis revealed in documentary
Berkowitz has been living in a care facility away from his home in recent months, and the film documents his family’s efforts to cope with his condition.
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general
Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuries
Footage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.
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technology
Why are we paying $50 for instant coffee?
Tightening global supply, market volatility and a weaker NZ dollar are being blamed for soaring coffee prices.
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politics
UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources' Putin tells BBC
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
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technology
US senators demand hearing over toll on troops amid war on Iran
A group of 12 US senators have called for a congressional hearing into the toll the war on Iran is taking on troops, amid "poor planning and mismanagement of extended deployments". In the letter, led…
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politics
Traffic controller in critical condition after being struck by a plane in Montreal
The Montreal Police Service confirmed to say the case will be transferred to the Commission on Standards, Equity, Health, and Safety at Work, as it is a workplace accident.
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business
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Opens Over 100 Points Lower Amid Negative Global Cues
Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent Crude Back Near $92 After 2% Drop As US Tightens Iran Pressure.
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general
'Relieved, Lonely And Sad': Japan PM Recounts 'Cockroach' Issue At Home
Takaichi, who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, last week said that she is using her official residence next to her office more for work to maximise efficiency.
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politics
10 years of UPI: PM Modi hails India’s digital payments milestone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked ten years of the Unified Payments Interface, a transformative digital payment system that has reshaped financial transactions in India. UPI facilitates seamless…
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business
Philippine retailers tweak recipe to feed consumer demand for cheaper goods
From switching ingredients to staggering price increases, Philippine companies are rethinking strategies to cover rising costs without losing customers squeezed by inflation and a weak peso. The…
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entertainment
Woolworths’ Ooshies craze causes Coles sales slump with parents shopping at rival supermarket to collect toys
Coles full-year results show that despite gaining market share over past 12 months, sales fell over four weeks of ‘competitor’s collectables campaign’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
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general
Chinese woman, 31, faces lifelong walking issues after water-only diet cuts 20kg in weeks
A woman from central China undertook a fasting regimen for half a month and lost 20kg, but ultimately suffered from a serious brain disorder from which she may never fully recover. The 31-year-old…
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business
Labour promises to reinstate Smokefree Generation policy
Labour would reverse the government's heated tobacco policy and introduce a licensing regime for tobacco and vape products.
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politics
Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs
After rejecting what he called a "bad deal", Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs effective on Sep 8.
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general
Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded
Some 6,000 sailors and 500 ships have remained stuck in the Gulf since the beginning of the conflict.
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science
Vancouver Island diver captures rare shark encounter
Carl Sorenson managed to capture a massive bluntnose sixgill shark, getting close enough for it to bounce off his camera gear.
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business
Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman
An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday…
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politics
'A deal is a deal': Bed tax still government policy, according to Winston Peters
The NZ First leader says bed levies in Auckland and Queenstown are still on the table, even if National doesn’t want them.
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sports
Multiple dead, including children, in Montana shooting and house fire
A motive in the incident in Billings wasn’t immediately provided. Police said they were withholding the identities of the dead for now.
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general
Hong Kong needs clearer framework for handling high heat on work sites
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should…
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business
India’s Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones
Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.
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politics
Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war
Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
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politics
Wife of active-duty US Army sergeant is deported
WASHINGTON, Aug 24 - The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant was deported to Honduras on Monday, marking the latest example of the impact of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on relatives of…
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politics
Scots College trio who allegedly sexually assaulted teen girl have faced ‘repercussions’, judge says
Three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 13, on bail and yet to enter a plea after alleged assault in Sydney’s east Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
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general
Providence voters to decide Israel-linked divestment measure in November referendum
Supporters also note that Providence joined a 2006 divestment initiative against Sudan to protest ethnic cleansing in Darfur, a divestment campaign that was spearheaded by American Jewish groups.
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politics
NZ election poll watch: right still leads left, but Opportunity could deny it a majority
Getty Images With the November 7 general election now just over two months away, and party campaigning about to start in earnest, political polls are coming into sharp relief. Since the 2023 election…
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entertainment
Gulf Harbour body trial: Religious group leader, wife jailed over manslaughter, kidnapping
Both Kaixiao Liu and Lanyue Xiao’s sentences also covered convictions for perverting the course of justice and interfering with human remains
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business
Honey to hockey sticks: Trump's 50% tariff net catches 550+ Canadian goods
The United States has enacted a substantial 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods, affecting more than 550 products, including common consumer items. In response, Canada intends to implement…
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general
USS Abraham Lincoln headed for port in Thailand after 250 days at sea
Sailors and crew members on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which recently departed the Middle East after it was stationed in the region as part of the U.S. conflict with Iran, have a port call scheduled…
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general
Landslide kills 18 people in Hong Kong’s Sau Mau Ping – SCMP archive
This article was first published on August 26, 1976. Tragedy hits Sau Mau Ping At least seven people, including four children, were killed by the landslide that hit Sau Mau Ping Estate yesterday…
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general
In Singapore, molest, shoplifting and theft in dwelling rise in first half of 2026: police
The number of theft cases in homes jumped by about 25 per cent in the first half of 2026, even as Singapore’s overall physical crime situation remained stable. There were 459 thefts in dwelling cases…
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politics
Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat
In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’…
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politics
Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result
After six months of inconclusive hostilities, Israel may ultimately find itself in a worse position than it was before the war.
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general
Ex-Air Hostess Found Smuggling Rs 30 Lakh Drugs From Gujarat To Mumbai
The interstate drug smuggling was busted on Monday when the Surat Crime Branch received information that a large quantity of MD (known as Mephedrone) drug was being transported in a car from Vadodara…
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business
Porsche inks $1.5 billion deal for AI deployment with India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy
Indian IT services giant TCS has secured a $1.5 billion contract to deploy AI for German sports carmaker Porsche.
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general
Weather LIVE Updates: Heavy Rain In Delhi, Waterlogging, Traffic Jams In Many Areas
Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: IMD forecasts moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR today
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technology
US senator criticises economic 'D-Day' against Iran, says 'Trump is losing'
US Senator Chris Murphy has criticised the White House’s new sanctions on Iran, warning that American citizens are "paying a huge, huge cost" for the decision. "'D-Day' is desperate window dressing…
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politics
Tornado in France damages homes, injures dozens
A tornado tore through southwestern France, uprooting trees, damaging dozens of homes and causing transport chaos across the region.
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general
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Netanyahu's claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran's supreme leader and four members of his family in Tehran.
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general
Amnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters
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sports
'What do you think of yourself?': Ex-Pak cricketer responds to ‘worst team’ tag
Salman Butt defended Pakistan's cricket team against harsh British media criticism. He argued the team never claimed to be world champions or a dominant force. Butt highlighted England's diverse…
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general
2 Plates Of Biryani, 1 Complaint: Row Over Taste Turns Deadly In Delhi
Two juveniles stabbed a hotel worker in Delhi after a dispute over chicken biryani taste and were subsequently arrested.
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business
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?
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technology
Luxury real estate firm hit by cyber security attack
Sotheby's International says it is investigating a cyber security incident that involved unauthorised access to data it was holding in a third-party software platform.
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business
Top stocks to buy: Stock market recommendations for today - check list
Stock market recommendations: Jindal Steel, Bajaj Auto, Engineers India, and NMDC - these have been recommended as the top stocks to buy today on August 25, 2026 by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail…
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general
Heavy Rain In Delhi For Second Day, Red Alert Issued
For now, flight operations at Delhi Airport are normal, according to a passenger advisory.
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sports
Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno
Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people…
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business
Rates rises to be capped at 4 percent
The law change would put "a brake on excessive increases and [give] ratepayers greater certainty", the minister says.
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sports
Teen aquatic diver wins bronze for Fiji at World Junior Diving Champs
Maori Pomeroy Farrell, a 17-year-old little-known aquatic diver, has put Fiji on the global map at the World Junior Diving Championships in Croatia.
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politics
US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast
Sanctions targeted Iranian individuals and companies that facilitated the trade of petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran or supported military action against US forces.
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politics
El-Sayed spars with Jesse Watters on Fox News on immigration, Iran war: 'Let me just answer the question'
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) on Monday clashed with Fox News host Jesse Watters on a slew of topics, including immigration enforcement and the Iran war, along with culture war topics…
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politics
Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'
“Yes, we want peace. But we want it from a position of strength. With security and without fear complexes,” Gerapetritis said.
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business
Gold strategy: why a Chinese global network of vaults would bolster yuan’s trade role
China is building a global network of gold vaults and accelerating central bank reserve buying as part of efforts to promote the yuan’s role in international trade, according to an S&P Global Ratings…
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technology
Indian Origin Ex-CEO Pays $1.8 Million To Resolve Case Of False Claims
The United States alleged that these certifications were false because UpTime Council was not an operating company and never inspected the AiNET data centre.
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general
Trump Spoke With Pak Army Chief Last Week Ahead Of Iran Visit: Report
A source familiar with the conversation confirmed to CNN that Trump spoke with Munir last week and discussed Iran with the Pakistani Army chief.
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technology
Elon Musk's Power Warning Raises A Tough Question For India's AI Ambition
The question is not whether AI creates enough value to justify its environmental footprint, but how we reduce that footprint, said Alona Geckler.
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business
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s intervention in Canada talks draws praise and blame
Lutnick viewed a framework deal as too generous to Canada and emerged as a champion for US metal producers.
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business
Africa: Lighting Up Africa - Genesis Energy On Building Africa's Industrial Future Beyond Capital
[This Day] Oluchi Chibuzor
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politics
Africa: Ex-Liberian President Warns African Leaders - Democracy At Risk When Elected Govts Become Tyrannical
[This Day] - Fubara, NBA president charge lawyers to defend rule of law, judicial independence
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politics
Haiti gang members kill around 40 displaced people in church attack near capital
Gang members killed around 40 displaced people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, a local mayor said on Monday. The victims were killed in an attack on Sunday night in Kenscoff, in the hills…
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politics
Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer, possums outpacing control efforts - survey
The survey featured one farmer who reported $100,000 in production losses after a leptospirosis outbreak, believed to be spread by wild pigs.
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technology
Pakistani army chief discussed 'ending deadlock' in US-Iran talks during visit to Tehran
Asim Munir, Pakistan's army commander, held "constructive consultations" on Monday with senior Iranian officials regarding regional peace and how to resolve escalating tensions, Iranian state media…
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general
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start
The plane exploded minutes after take-off on Dec 21, 1988, killing all 259 people on board and 11 people on the ground.
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science
Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
Nazar Rybak/Getty Images Tinned tuna is a lunchbox staple for many people. It’s affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need cooking, making it a nutritious and convenient option for busy days. But if…
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politics
California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office
The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.
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business
Thomson Reuters Launches Its Own Frontier Model
Article URL: https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/press-releases/2026/august/thomson-reuters-leverages-its-world-class-data-assets-to-launch-its-own-frontier-model Comments URL…
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general
Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
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general
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
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general
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR; Gurgaon offices, schools shift to online mode
Heavy rains continued to lash Delhi-NCR on Tuesday after Monday's downpour. Authorities directed corporate offices and schools to adopt work-from-home and remote learning. Widespread waterlogging and…
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Oil price today: Brent crude stays above $90 as Middle East standoff intensifies
Amidst a backdrop of fresh US sanctions on Iran, oil prices held firm as investors calculated the implications. The atmosphere grew tense after an oil tanker encountered damage near Oman's shores…
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general
'Fully Prepared': Iran Threatens Retaliation After Trump Widens Sanctions
Tehran also threatened both a possible military response and further reduction in oil exports from the Gulf even before any US economic measures were announced.
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general
Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30
Hong Kong’s education authorities will revamp the senior secondary school science and extended maths curriculum by providing additional syllabus options from the 2029-30 academic year in a bid to…
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general
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Five Years In, Makes Her Case for Four More
Ms. Hochul, who ascended to the governorship in the depths of the pandemic, believes that New York is back. She hopes she has persuaded New Yorkers.
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politics
Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without offering further details. “Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one…
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politics
South Korea pledges to help Trump revive talks with North Korea’s Kim
South Korea and the US agreed to maintain close coordination on efforts to revive dialogue with North Korea, days after Pyongyang rebuffed President Donald Trump’s overtures and launched a barrage of…
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politics
US can still strike Hormuz targets, Hegseth warns as 'Economic D-Day' takes aim at Iran's economy
"By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran," Hegseth told reporters.
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politics
US support for Iran war falls to 31% as Trump approval remains at record low- poll
Support for the conflict has remained below 40% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.
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general
US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
The US Marine Corps formally notified its South Korean counterpart in June that force availability would be constrained for the division-level exercise, known as Ssangyong.
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politics
Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over credit after Altalena discovery
After Ben-Gvir issued a statement about the discovery without crediting Netanyahu, the prime minister avoided a joint appearance and photo with the minister, instead delivering his remarks alone.
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politics
How China’s anti-corruption fight became Xi Jinping’s most important policy
The South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-graft campaign. In the first part of a series accompanying the data project, Phoebe…
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politics
Canada’s counter-tariffs against U.S. will hurt Manitoba businesses, consumers
In response to 50 per cent tariffs from the United States, the Canadian government has said counter-tariffs will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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business
Wife sought following cop's death believed to have been found dead: Police
A search had been ongoing for Karen Solomon, 58, after her husband was found dead in a home last week.
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science
‘We will do better for women’s hearts,’ says new research chair at Manitoba hospital
Dr. Shelley Zieroth will serve as a new research chair in women's clinical heart health research. She said she hopes to help further health equity in Manitoba.
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politics
Australia news live: Sydney trains plagued by morning cancellations due to ‘urgent’ repairs to overhead wires
Commuters warned journey may take an extra 45 minutes as ‘limited’ buses replace north shore trains. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One of the…
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politics
Body of wife wanted in Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer's death found
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer husband, has been found dead after a massive search.
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politics
US set for largest mass visa revocation, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it…
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politics
US supreme court rules Trump can proceed with crackdown on mail-in voting
Justices’ ruling comes after lower courts had blocked president’s election order ahead of November midterms The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in…
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entertainment
Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees
Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.
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politics
Zelensky says wartime election would 'destroy' Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that holding elections amid Russia's war with Ukraine would "destroy" the country. "I believe that if we want to destroy the country, then we can…
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business
Paraguay Investment Approvals Hit US$448 Million, Up 32%
Paraguay approved US$448 million in investments across 116 projects in the first seven months of 2026, a 32% increase. Local capital dominates, but these are approved amounts, not yet disbursed.
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politics
Supreme Court allows some Trump vote-by-mail limits ahead of midterm election
The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.
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politics
Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of order restricting mail voting
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
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politics
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,”…
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entertainment
Astor Piazzolla Quintet Takes ‘Le Grand Tango’ to Four Colombian Cities
The Quinteto Astor Piazzolla will perform in four Colombian cities in late 2026. Cali, Medellín, Bucaramanga, and Bogotá host the 'Le Grand Tango' tour.
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business
Mark Walter's TWG Global hires Goldman veteran Markowitz as top lawyer amid probe of insurers
Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter's business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his companies.
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sports
Al-Hilal in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Martinelli
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50m.
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