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August 9, 2026 3:09 PM
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In Japan, Nagasaki today marks the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing. On the occasion, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated her policy of taking a realistic and pragmatic approach toward achieving a world without nuclear weapons. Talking to reporters, she said Japan's policy is to...
August 9, 2026 2:13 PM
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Iran insists on US Concessions before opening the Strait of Hormuz. Security Chief of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, has issued a list of demands for the US to fulfill before Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Published by state media, the list includes measures such as lifting the US naval bl...
August 9, 2026 1:46 PM
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In China, Shanghai's two airports cancelled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated over 3 lakh people in surrounding regions as the country prepared for Typhoon Dolphin. The outer bands of the storm hit northern Taiwan yesterday, including the capital Taipei, bringing rain. Some Taiwanese...
August 9, 2026 10:19 AM
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The Pentagon has ordered US defense companies to accelerate weapons production and deliveries as the Iran war has depleted key US munitions stockpiles. The Washington Post reported that Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg told defense industry leaders in a memo that they have 21 days to submit p...
August 9, 2026 9:01 AM
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The United States has rejected China's move to establish what it called a national nature reserve at Scarborough Reef, saying the measure could restrict Filipino fishermen's access to their traditional fishing grounds, as reflected in the 2016 Arbitral Award. In a press release, the US State Departm...
August 9, 2026 8:53 AM
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Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system. Speaking to reporters in Belgrade, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Washington will supply Ukraine with interceptor missiles on a monthly basis...
August 9, 2026 8:50 AM
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British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes, trapped residents and forced more than 20,000 people to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in western Canada. Premier David Eby announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burnt across the province...
August 9, 2026 8:45 AM
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will keep pursuing the path of peace under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently with the United States, provided that Washington helps build an atmosphere of trust. Pezeshkian told a press conference that now is the best time to reach ...
August 9, 2026 8:36 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance yesterday. In a social media post, Mr Modi said they discussed ways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. They noted the sustained momentum in the high-level engag...
August 9, 2026 6:32 AM
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Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh today called on President of Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan. He discussed the growing India-Côte d’Ivoire partnership and reaffirmed India's shared commitment to advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of stronger and dee...
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