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Experts in Tokyo highlight two decades of democratic backsliding and the growing strength of authoritarian regimes, raising concerns about global political stability.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicates readiness to cut prices on AI models as rivalry with US-based Anthropic and Chinese AI firms intensifies.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:42 PM
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Taiwan is acquiring sea drones using U.S. technology to enhance its maritime defense capabilities in response to China's growing presence in the region.
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The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AM
world
Weak domestic demand and rising oil prices linked to the Iran war overshadow strong export gains in China’s second quarter.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 5:33 AM
world
Research reveals that during the Zhou dynasty, ceremonial instruments in tombs were deliberately disabled to end politically inconvenient ancestral rituals.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 1:25 AM
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Research uncovers Boko Haram’s exploitation of advanced AI tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Chinese developers to aid bomb-making and attack planning, highlighting rising national security concerns.
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Tensions escalate as President Trump briefly demands tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping before retreating, amid ongoing conflict and military strikes.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PM
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The Houthi movement announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
business
Human rights groups warn of increasing persecution following vigilante attacks on transgender women and regulatory changes.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 7:06 AM
world
A severe heatwave in Japan has led to record hospitalisations in Tokyo and multiple heat-related deaths nationwide.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 6:44 AM
world
In China, heartbroken women are paying up to US$3,000 for coaching services promising to help them reconcile with former partners, though outcomes vary.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 6:28 AM
world
Germany's foreign minister concluded a two-day visit to Nigeria, emphasizing expanded economic cooperation amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.
Africanews | Jul 23, 2026, 6:17 AM
world
Senior rabbi Allison Conyer testified that antisemitism in Australia has surged since October 2023, affecting Jewish people across diverse backgrounds and political views.
ABC Australia News | Jul 23, 2026, 5:57 AM
world
Iranian-aligned Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers amid a naval blockade, escalating tensions alongside US military strikes on Iran.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 5:48 AM
world
Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards halted tankers at the Strait of Hormuz, with the US increasing military and financial commitments in the region.
France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 5:41 AM
politics
A bipartisan group of House members received a Pentagon briefing on the ongoing conflict with Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 2:58 AM
world
Opinion polls indicate declining public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has prioritized conservative laws over addressing economic concerns.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:39 AM
general
President Donald Trump posted comparisons of U.S. war fatalities, drawing criticism for downplaying deaths in the ongoing Iran conflict.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 23, 2026, 1:46 AM
world
On July 23, 2026, escalating tensions between the US and Iran coincide with reported explosions in multiple Iranian cities and attacks on Saudi oil tankers by Houthis.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 1:06 AM
world
Mary Lovely warns that increased car production in America due to tariffs may not translate into more jobs because of automation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 12:44 AM
world
During a Congressional hearing on July 22, 2026, US officials raised concerns about China’s expanding role in UN peacekeeping missions, alleging these forces serve dual purposes including intelligence gathering.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 11:32 PM
world
US President Donald Trump warned of targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional hostilities with no diplomatic resolution in sight.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 11:21 PM
politics
President Trump intensifies rhetoric on Iran while attending the dignified transfer of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East, as political figures weigh in on related domestic and international issues.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 10:31 PM