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Asia • World
# thailand • attacks • south • arson • insurgents • provinces
The Independent
Liberal
Why southern Thailand has been rocked by over 50 coordinated arson attacks
Outbreak linked to decades-old insurgency in Thailand’s Malay-Muslim south
August 24, 2026, 4:56 am
The Jerusalem Post
Conservative
Coordinated arson, bomb attacks by insurgents rock southern Thailand
August 24, 2026, 2:57 am
Reuters
Liberal
Arson and bomb attacks hit Thailand's deep south, authorities say
August 23, 2026, 11:39 pm
AP News
Liberal
Coordinated attacks rock Thailand’s southernmost provinces
August 23, 2026, 10:41 pm
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Politics • Asia
# korea • seoul • military • jong • cancel • marines
New York Post
Conservative
Trump 'not happy' with US military exercises with ally South Korea that threatens his 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
Trump called for scaling down the joint military exercises with South Korea as an overture to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
August 25, 2026, 9:22 am
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Liberal
U.S. Marines cancel drill with South Korea, citing Iran war demands
August 24, 2026, 2:48 pm
Al Jazeera
Liberal
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
August 24, 2026, 6:28 am
The Epoch Times
Conservative
South Korea, US Agree to Continue Close Cooperation on North Korea
August 24, 2026, 8:30 pm
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World • Asia
# flood • evacuated • guangxi • taiwan • typhoon • casualties
Reuters
Liberal
Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies
Widespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon ​Narra intensified on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of people ‌relocated, while another storm system made its way towards Japan and Taiwan.
August 25, 2026, 6:11 am
The Independent
Liberal
China reeling under floods triggered by Typhoon Narra as Saudel approaches Japan and Taiwan
August 25, 2026, 4:32 am
Sophie Garnett
Liberal
Thousands evacuated after flooding in China and Vietnam
August 24, 2026, 6:00 pm
The Epoch Times
Conservative
Guangxi Flood Death Toll Questioned by Residents Who Say Casualties Were Far Higher
August 25, 2026, 6:59 am
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China • Asia
# mao • jailed • zedong • sculptures • sentenced • artist
Los Angeles Times
Liberal
U.S.-based Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues
A Chinese court has sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" through his satirical art.
August 25, 2026, 8:22 am
The Independent
Liberal
US-based artist jailed in China for three years over sculptures mocking Mao
August 25, 2026, 7:36 am
Reuters
Liberal
Chinese dissident artist jailed for 3 years over Mao sculptures, family and rights group say
August 25, 2026, 6:57 am
The Guardian
Liberal
Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’
August 25, 2026, 7:31 pm
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World • Asia
# detect • ak • rifle • sonar • indian • tech
Economic Times
Conservative
plastic land mine detection: In late 1990s, a Buffalo physicist proposed using shock waves to detect plastic land mines costing as little as $1. Years later, the idea remains a striking approach to a detection problem that defeats metal detectors
Plastic land mines are difficult to find because metal detectors may miss them entirely. Researchers at the University at Buffalo explored a different approach using weak shock waves sent through soil. Their computer simulations showed that buried...
August 25, 2026, 10:31 am
TechRadar
Liberal
This company wants to stop underwater drones and even submarines with a whole new form of sonar technology
August 24, 2026, 3:30 pm
The Times Of India
Conservative
AK-203 Sher: India’s First Fully Indigenous Rifle Just Test-Fired
August 24, 2026, 1:57 pm
www.semafor.com
Liberal
US firm to start building antidrone tech in the UAE
August 24, 2026, 6:10 am
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World • Asia
# cabbage • china • formaldehyde • korea • kimchi • dumpling
The Epoch Times
Conservative
China’s Formaldehyde-Tainted Cabbage Scandal Triggers Concerns Over Kimchi in South Korea
Spraying cabbage with the carcinogen to keep it fresh has long been an open secret within the industry.
August 26, 2026, 12:42 pm
Aria Chen
Liberal
‘Formaldehyde cabbages’ trigger outrage in China
August 24, 2026, 4:00 pm
BBC News
Liberal
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
August 23, 2026, 11:40 pm
Toronto Star
Liberal
A dad found VOCs in squishy dumpling toys so we tested them
August 24, 2026, 11:58 am
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World • Asia
# lgbtq • consent • defamation • dowry • allegations • rape
The Times Of India
Conservative
Former chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women’s Commission Rupali Chakankar files defamation case
Rupali Chakankar files defamation case with Pune cyber police over alleged fake, misleading social media posts and comments linked to astrologer Ashok Kharat case.
August 24, 2026, 1:05 pm
Economic Times
Conservative
Panel asked to prioritise sexual assault cases faced by women protesters.: CJI
August 24, 2026, 1:38 pm
The Independent
Liberal
Churches in India are asking people to fill out consent forms as ‘anti-conversion’ law comes into effect
August 25, 2026, 6:18 am
Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News
Liberal
Proposed Indian foreign funding law overhaul could further pressure LGBTQ groups
August 24, 2026, 8:15 am
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World • Asia
# taiwan • missile • china • aircraft • navy • fighter
Economic Times
Conservative
New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up
New military installations have been sighted on an islet near Antelope Reef. Analysts believe China is building its largest military base there. Construction started in March and April, with new images showing progress. This could support an early...
August 25, 2026, 3:28 am
The Daily Caller
Conservative
US Navy Spy Plane Makes Rare Taiwan Strait Flight Ahead Of Xi White House Visit
August 24, 2026, 12:33 pm
The Times Of India
Conservative
Taiwan plans new ‘Strong Bow’ shield as China expands its missile arsenal
August 24, 2026, 10:39 am
South China Morning Post
Liberal
Taiwan unveils Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile specs in push for US$1.13 billion funding
August 24, 2026, 6:51 am
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Travel • Asia
# lift • ropes • castle • pull • cliff • japan
The Independent
Liberal
Japan enlists 1,800 people to pull a 360-tonne castle keep more than two metres by hand
Hirosaki Castle was moved in 2015 to allow repairs to its earthquake-damaged stone walls - now its being moved back
August 25, 2026, 6:27 am
The Daily Beast
Liberal
1,800 People Use Ropes to Relocate a Castle by Hand
August 25, 2026, 5:26 am
The Times Of India
Conservative
1,000 people in Japan join forces to pull a 400-ton castle keep back toward its original position after it was moved 78 meters for repairs
August 25, 2026, 4:52 am
The Guardian
Liberal
Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers
August 25, 2026, 7:31 pm
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Asia • Politics
# korea • seoul • drill • military • kim • south
CNBC
Liberal
How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Trump last Sunday instructed the Pentagon to cut military drills because they were "costly" and send "inappropriate and hostile" signals to North Korea.
August 25, 2026, 8:06 pm
NBC News
Liberal
U.S. cancels South Korea marine drills over tied-up forces in Iran war
August 25, 2026, 3:31 am
South China Morning Post
Liberal
South Korea pledges to help Trump revive talks with North Korea’s Kim
August 24, 2026, 7:54 pm
ynetglobal
Liberal
Trump praises North Korea's Kim, cuts South Korea drills after Seoul ‘refused to help
August 25, 2026, 10:27 am
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Asia • World
# indonesia • prayers • sumatra • wildfire • rain • haze
Los Angeles Times
Liberal
Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
The prayer gathering in one of the regions hardest hit by this year’s wildfire season comes as the province faces prolonged dry weather that has heightened the risk of forest and peatland fires.
August 25, 2026, 7:34 pm
AP News
Liberal
Indonesians pray for rain as country battles wildfires
August 25, 2026, 6:26 am
Al Jazeera
Liberal
Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forests
August 25, 2026, 3:43 am
NPR
Liberal
Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires : NPR
August 24, 2026, 11:24 pm
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Asia • World
# missile • weaponry • aim • ballistic • drone • aircraft
The Japan Times
Liberal
China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometers away
The breakthrough is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal — the world’s largest at more than 3,150 ballistic weapons — for nearly every military task.
August 25, 2026, 10:45 am
The Times Of India
Conservative
US unleashes ‘Malice’: F-35C gets a 463-km air-to-air strike reach
August 24, 2026, 10:44 am
Economic Times
Conservative
China develops missile to target planes thousands of miles away
August 24, 2026, 9:14 am
The Jerusalem Post
Conservative
Philippines seeks to expand drone capabilities in military modernization push
August 25, 2026, 4:34 am
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