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# beijing • china • zealand • spy • observatory • chinese

South China Morning Post

Liberal

Beijing and Manila clash over arrests of ‘illegal’ workers as tensions worsen

Manila rejects criticism of defence chief – who accused China of ‘squid tactics’ – just as president indicated he wanted to ‘reset’ ties.

August 16, 2026, 6:24 am

The Japan Times

Liberal

Chinese state-linked observatory sought New Zealand site, spy agency says

August 15, 2026, 8:28 am

The Hub

Conservative

How a Chinese spy infiltrated Canada’s NATO mission: Former CSIS head says ‘it’s going to happen again’

August 17, 2026, 4:26 am

The Epoch Times

Conservative

Chinese Observatory Tried to Install Intelligence-Capable Space Equipment in New Zealand, Officials Say

August 21, 2026, 8:58 am

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World • Asia

# myanmar • rohingya • russia • moscow • bangladesh • refugees

Reuters

Liberal

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia for official visit, state media reports

Myanmar junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing left for Russia on Monday for his first official visit to the country since he assumed the presidency in April, according to state media.

August 17, 2026, 5:12 am

Winnipeg Free Press

Liberal

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow – Winnipeg Free Press

August 17, 2026, 4:00 am

AP News

Liberal

Myanmar leader heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties

August 17, 2026, 3:57 am

Toronto Star

Liberal

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow

August 17, 2026, 4:00 am

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Asia • Politics

# korea • drills • military • scale • scaling • jong

BBC News

Liberal

Trump says US scaling back joint military operations with South Korea

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

August 17, 2026, 3:39 pm

The Independent

Liberal

Trump gushes over dictator Kim Jong Un and orders US to scale back military drills with South Korea: ‘Get along great!’

August 17, 2026, 9:49 am

New York Post

Conservative

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

August 16, 2026, 6:57 pm

South China Morning Post

Liberal

US-South Korea joint military exercises start after Trump orders Pentagon to scale back

August 17, 2026, 4:10 am

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World • Asia

# meng • cambodian • khmer • bou • died • dies

Los Angeles Times

Liberal

Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85

Cambodian artist Bou Meng, one of only seven people known to have survived a notorious Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85.

August 17, 2026, 12:27 am

Winnipeg Free Press

Liberal

Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, has died at 85 – Winnipeg Free Press

August 16, 2026, 10:00 am

AP News

Liberal

Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, dies at 85

August 16, 2026, 9:59 am

Daily Mirror

Liberal

An IED tore off ex-Gurkha Hari Budha Magar's legs but the hero fought back and conquered Everest

August 16, 2026, 7:02 am

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World • Asia

# indonesia • quake • kills • magnitude • aftershock • struck

Los Angeles Times

Liberal

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia, killing 47

The death toll from an earthquake off the coast of Indonesia has risen to at least 47.

August 15, 2026, 4:27 pm

Reuters

Liberal

At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake

August 15, 2026, 4:21 pm

Daily Mirror

Liberal

Indonesia earthquake leaves at least 38 dead as 7.7-magnitude tremor rocks tourist spot

August 15, 2026, 8:12 am

Winnipeg Free Press

Liberal

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day – Winnipeg Free Press

August 17, 2026, 2:36 am

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Asia

# thai • pilots • airlines • flight • shooting • jakarta

Economic Times

Conservative

Two more Air India pilots fail drug test after Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Two more Air India pilots failed preliminary drug tests following a recent incident. Air India mandated psychoactive substance screening for all its pilots after a previous positive test. The captain of the Phuket-Delhi flight claimed prescribed...

August 17, 2026, 5:56 am

The Times Of India

Conservative

Air India Pilot: 2 more Air India pilots fail to clear dope test after Phuket-Delhi flight scare; taken off duty

August 17, 2026, 4:46 am

South China Morning Post

Liberal

All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest

August 17, 2026, 4:40 am

The Japan Times

Liberal

Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting

August 16, 2026, 9:48 am

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World • Asia

# taliban • china • suspected • palestine • ufo • israel

The Jerusalem Post

Conservative

China suspected of funding pro-Palestinian protests in UK, report says

US lawmakers are investigating alleged Chinese funding of Code Pink and its UK activities, including suspected payments tied to pro-Palestinian protests, The Telegraph reported.

August 17, 2026, 9:21 am

www.timesofisrael.com

Liberal

UK, US both said probing alleged ties between China and an anti-Israel protest group

August 16, 2026, 2:51 pm

New York Post

Conservative

Meet Carlos the Jackal, the godfather of global terrorism

August 15, 2026, 1:00 pm

GB News

Conservative

China suspected of funding pro-Palestine marches across Britain in shocking revelation

August 15, 2026, 10:58 am

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World • Asia

# quake • magnitude • indonesia • tremor • strikes • kills

The Japan Times

Liberal

Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20 and sparks mass evacuations

Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1.

August 16, 2026, 11:40 am

Daily Express

Conservative

Granada earthquake: Horror magnitude 5 tremor strikes Alhendin in Spain

August 16, 2026, 5:27 am

The Times Of India

Conservative

Magnitude-5 earthquake strikes near Spain’s Granada, damages homes and cars

August 15, 2026, 1:27 pm

Reuters

Liberal

Indonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake

August 17, 2026, 2:13 pm

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World • Asia

# bunker • underground • spy • secret • sniper • exposing

PJ Media

Conservative

The Morning Briefing: There Goes the Neighborhood — A Chinese Sniper Just Moved Where? – PJ Media

Chinese CCP-linked sniper buys historic building 650 feet from White House, sparking security concerns.

August 17, 2026, 9:54 am

American Greatness

Conservative

CCP-Linked Figure Behind $8.4 Million Property Purchase Near White House: Report › American Greatness

August 17, 2026, 4:11 am

Not the Bee

Conservative

Chinese Spy Official Who Is Also A Trained Sniper Buys Property Overlooking White House

August 16, 2026, 7:24 pm

Economic Times

Conservative

Secret Greenbrier nuclear bunker: In 1958, the U.S. government hid a 112,544-square-foot congressional bunker beneath a luxury hotel in West Virginia. 35 years later, its secret was revealed, exposing a fully operational underground government built for

August 15, 2026, 10:29 am

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World • Asia

# jackie • jeju • haenyeo • underwater • ocean • diving

Economic Times

Conservative

Jeju's Haenyeo women have spent generations diving without oxygen tanks; a 2025 study found their hearts slow dramatically underwater, likely shaped by years of training

The Haenyeo women of South Korea are renowned for their remarkable ability to dive deep without any oxygen tanks, gathering valuable resources from the sea. A groundbreaking study has shed light on their distinct physiological and genetic traits,...