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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle EastNorth America

    UK to Share Missile Tech with Ukraine for SCALP Production

    The UK will provide Ukraine with secret data for producing long-range SCALP missiles, a French version of the British Storm Shadow. This decision, announced by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during his visit to Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, will enable Ukraine and France to establish assembly lines for these missiles in Ukraine. The move has been criticized by Russia, which sees it as escalation. The UK has previously supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles and is also helping develop low-cost strike weapons.
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  5. U.S.LegislationNorth America

    Trump Advocates for Data Centers, Frames Them as Crucial for AI Race Against China

    President Trump has been a vocal advocate for data centers, viewing them as essential components in the race against China in artificial intelligence. He believes these facilities bring jobs and significant tax revenue to communities, stating that those who reject data centers are 'making a mistake'. Trump also emphasizes that the US leads China in AI development 'by a lot'.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Raphaël Glucksmann Announces Presidential Bid for 2027

    Raphaël Glucksmann, co-president of Place publique and Member of the European Parliament, officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election on TF1. He will participate in the social-democratic primary organized by the PS and his own party. Glucksmann, a pro-European and pro-Ukraine candidate, aims to 'revive France' and challenge Marine Le Pen's growing influence.
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  8. PoliticsWarMiddle EastIsrael

    IDF Operations Against Terrorists in Gaza and West Bank

    Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out operations against terrorists in Gaza and the West Bank. In Gaza, IDF special forces raided the home of a senior Hamas official, neutralizing a terrorist who approached them, and attacking another in Nusairat. In the West Bank, Arab terrorists attacked Israeli settlers in Hebron, attempting to snatch a soldier's weapon. The soldier responded, wounding two terrorists.
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  12. CultureIsrael

    Lautaro Martínez Surprised by Fans Singing 'Happy Birthday'

    Lautaro Martínez, the Inter forward, was surprised by a group of people while driving in Milan on his 29th birthday. They sang 'Happy Birthday' to him from another car, with the striker reacting joyfully. The incident was captured on video and shared by Martínez's wife and sister-in-law. Meanwhile, Inter president Giuseppe Marotta denied any exit for Martínez despite Barcelona's interest.
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  13. U.S.LawRegulatorsPeace

    US Unveils 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran

    The United States has revealed its most significant financial offensive against Iran to date, aiming to sever all economic lifelines supporting the Iranian regime. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the 'economic D-Day,' warning countries that continue to do business with Iran will face consequences. The campaign, described as the largest of its kind ever marshalled against an adversary, targets Iran's trading partners and seeks to isolate Tehran. The US aims to cut off all economic support for the Iranian regime until it stands alone.
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  15. U.S.LegislationPeaceGovernance

    U.S. Enters Final Stage of Conflict with Iran

    The U.S., led by President Donald Trump, is approaching the final stage of its standoff with Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced this development, stating that the U.S. military has significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities and weakened its nuclear program. Mnuchin described the upcoming economic operation against Iran as 'the largest financial assault on an enemy ever.'
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  16. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Russia Dismisses Kyiv's Peace Proposals as 'Exotic' Imitation

    Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik has dismissed Kyiv's peace proposals as 'exotic' imitations of peacemaking efforts. He stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky seeks more financial aid from the West instead of a settlement in Ukraine. Miroshnik also noted that European countries have already promised 'colossal sums' to the Ukrainian authorities to continue the conflict.
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  17. BusinessBudgetTrade

    SoftBank to Issue Record $6.3 Billion Retail Bonds in Japan

    SoftBank Group is planning to issue up to 1 trillion yen (approximately $6.3 billion or $493 billion Hong Kong dollars) in retail bonds, setting a new record for Japanese bonds of this type. The 7-year bonds are expected to be priced on September 4, with an indicative coupon range of 4.3% to 4.9%. This is the third retail bond issuance by SoftBank this year, following previous sales of 4,180 billion yen and 2,600 billion yen in April and June respectively.
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  18. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionAsia

    NHRC Directs Punjab Govt to Probe Allegation Against CM's Wife

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Punjab government to probe allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife sought ₹5 crore to suppress a rape case. The complaint was made by former Punjab judge Justice Ranjit Singh. An NHRC bench headed by Member Priyank Kanoongo has asked the authorities to conduct an inquiry and submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks. The matter has also been forwarded to the Women Safety Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, with further action to be decided based on the report.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    South Korea's 50 Trillion Won Expenditure Reduction Due to Education Finance Reform

    South Korea's government plans a significant expenditure reduction of over 50 trillion won in next year's budget, primarily due to the overhaul of the local education finance grant system. The reform will abolish the automatic allocation system based on 20.79% of domestic taxes and calculate the education grant based on the previous year's grant, growth rate, and number of students. This has sparked opposition from the education sector, which argues that this effectively reduces education funding, making it difficult to cover even the increase in personnel costs.
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  20. PoliticsChina

    National Space Day Celebrations Across India

    The third National Space Day was celebrated across India, notably in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The event in Ahmedabad was attended by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Gujarat Minister Arjun Modhwadia. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and fashion designer Manish Tripathi, who designed the official Indian mission patch, shared their views on the occasion. The celebrations highlighted collaborations between private and public sectors in the space domain and aimed to create awareness about space exploration.
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  21. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtestAsia

    Jharkhand Students Launch 'Recruitment System Reform Yatra' Against Corruption

    Students in Jharkhand, led by Devendra Nath Mahato, have been protesting against corruption and irregularities in the recruitment process of JPSC and JSSC for over a month. They have announced a new phase of their movement, the 'Recruitment System Reform Yatra', which will cover all 24 districts of the state starting on August 24, 2026. The Yatra aims to secure justice for students and prove to be a pivotal struggle against the corrupt system. The launch event will feature tributes to activists and martyrs, the national anthem, and traditional customs.
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  22. SportsHockey

    Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Set to Return on Tuesday

    The Los Angeles Dodgers will welcome back pitcher Tyler Glasnow on Tuesday, as he returns from a back injury. Glasnow, who has been out since May, will start for the Dodgers in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves. He has had a strong start to the season, posting a 2.72 ERA through seven outings before his injury. The Dodgers' rotation is now projected to include Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki.
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