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  1. WorldMiddle EastEarthOceanography

    Perseid Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Hours, Visibility in Turkey

    The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular celestial events of summer nights, is expected to peak between August 12 evening and early morning on August 13. In Turkey, the most favorable period for observation is from around 22:00-23:00 local time on August 12 until just before dawn on August 13. The Perseids' peak will occur between 02:00-04:00 UTC on August 13, which is approximately 05:00-07:00 local time in Turkey. The shower will be visible from all corners of the country, with no official start time for different cities.
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  2. SocietyRegulatorsMiddle EastConflict

    Delhi Police Intensifies Security Ahead of Independence Day

    Delhi Police has deployed over 1,600 personnel across 60 pickets in an overnight security drive ahead of Independence Day 2026. The drive includes general patrolling, vehicle checking, and anti-terror measures. Joint Commissioner Vijay Kumar stated that the exercise aims to detect and prevent any suspicious activity or object. Security has also been beefed up at the Tikri border and in central Delhi, with roads closed and diversions in place.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    65 Years After: Berlin Remembers the Wall's Construction and Impact

    On August 13, 1961, the GDR began building the Berlin Wall, dividing Berlin and Germany for 28 years. Today, Berlin commemorates the event with memorials, exhibitions, and warnings against glorifying the GDR. The wall's construction aimed to stop the exodus of East Germans seeking better opportunities in the West. It resulted in deaths, imprisonment, and separation of families. Despite its fall in 1989, the wall's impact continues to be felt today.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestWarMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Naval Base in Novorossiysk, Damaging Four Military Ships

    In a joint operation, Ukrainian forces struck a naval base in Novorossiysk, Russia, damaging four military ships. The targeted vessels include two frigates ('Admiral Makarov' and 'Admiral Essen'), a small missile ship ('Buyan-M'), and a patrol ship ('Vasily Bykov'). The attack also resulted in damage to infrastructure, including a radar station, docks, and an oil base. The Ukrainian General Staff and Security Service confirmed the strike.
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  5. WorldJudiciaryMiddle EastNorth America

    HRW Urges US Congress to Block Transfer of Cluster Munitions from Turkey to Ukraine

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the US Congress to block the transfer of cluster munitions from Turkey's stockpiles to Ukraine. The deal, worth $256 million, includes 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 2,524 M26 rockets, and 47,000 M509A1 artillery shells, containing over 10 million submunitions. HRW argues that these outdated weapons pose a significant risk to civilians due to their unreliability and the potential for unexploded submunitions to remain dangerous after hostilities cease. The organization notes that neither Ukraine, Russia, nor the US have signed or ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which prohibits the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of such weapons.
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  8. SportsBaseball

    Red Sox Lose Fifth Straight Game, Falling Further Behind in AL East

    The Boston Red Sox have dropped five consecutive games after losing 6-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The Red Sox offense struggled to score runs until the ninth inning, with Willson Contreras hitting a solo home run and driving in two runs. Boston's bullpen also struggled, with Tayler Scott Guerrero allowing four earned runs in the eighth inning. The Red Sox now trail the Tampa Bay Rays by ten games in the AL East and face Max Scherzer in the series finale on Thursday.
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  9. SocietyPublic Health

    Brad Pitt Admits to Relapsing After Seven Years of Sobriety

    Actor Brad Pitt has confessed to relapsing into alcohol consumption after seven years of sobriety. In interviews with various publications, Pitt discussed his decision to start drinking again, attributing it to a desire for moderation rather than complete abstinence. He also revealed that he had suicidal thoughts during a difficult period but has since found relief and control over his alcohol use.
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  10. CultureReligion

    Jewish Blessings and Commandments

    The texts contain various Jewish blessings, including 'May God bless you and keep you' and 'May God make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you'. They also include the Shema prayer ('Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one') and instructions to love God with all one's heart, soul, and might. The texts emphasize teaching these commandments to children and displaying them prominently. Additionally, they mention the importance of fringes on garments as a reminder of God's commandments. The name 'Michael' is mentioned as a high priest or guardian of Israel in some versions.
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  12. WorldLawRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle East

    UK to Impose New Sanctions on Israel, Including Settlement Goods Ban

    The UK government, under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, is set to announce a raft of new policies targeting Israel after Parliament's summer recess. The most significant measure is a potential ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Additionally, the government is considering further sanctions on settlers, organizations linked to the settlement movement, and Israeli ministers. Tighter restrictions on arms exports are also under discussion.
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  13. WorldChinaEarth

    Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97

    Zhu Rongji, the former Chinese premier who played a significant role in transforming China's economy into a modern market-based system, has died at the age of 97. He served as the Premier from 1998 to 2003 and was known for his strong leadership and economic reforms. Zhu Rongji is also credited with leading China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. His death was confirmed by the official Xinhua News Agency.
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  14. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Jantar Mantar Season 2: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Announces Upcoming Protest

    CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace) founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced that 'Jantar Mantar Season 2' is going to start very soon. He alleges pressure from the BJP on Delhi venues to deny CJP a meeting space, leading to the upcoming protest. The news has sparked anticipation among supporters, with some already asking when the next 'Jantar-Mantar' would begin.
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  15. WorldPolicyMiddle EastChina

    Japan Urges Iran to Ensure Free Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held multiple phone calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and President Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing the importance of free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without additional costs. Takaichi also expressed concern about the situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and urged Iran to engage with international society, including user countries, to ease military tension and stabilize the region. Japan's position is that the U.S. and Iran should reach a final agreement on all issues, including nuclear issues, at an early date.
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  18. WorldTalksMiddle EastChinaIsrael

    Pakistan Open to Iran, Egypt Joining Mecca Defense Agreement

    Pakistan's ambassador to Moscow and Interior Minister have both stated that Islamabad has no objection to Iran and Egypt joining the joint defense agreement with Ankara and Riyadh under the Mecca agreement. The Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that the Mecca agreement is open to other countries, seeking regional peace and security. Pakistan's Interior Minister visited Iran to assure Foreign Minister Araqchi that the pact is not intended as an alliance against Iran.
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  21. WorldMiddle East

    Four Chinese Tourists Kidnapped in Thailand, Held for Ransom

    Four people from Hunan, China, arrived in Bangkok on August 9 and went missing en route to Chiang Mai. They were kidnapped and held captive in a military camp near the DKBA headquarters in Mae Sot, with car license plates: 3929 6699 3939. On August 12, they were transferred to the 669 Garden area on General Mountain and severely beaten. Another victim, a female influencer named Chen Ze, was also held captive. The mastermind behind this is a man named 'Ah Hu', and the military camp commander is 'Da Bai'. Many minors, retired soldiers, and young women are still being held captive for ransom. Please urge the embassy and relevant departments to investigate.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    STF Orders Return of 'Exorbitant' Payments to Judges

    Ministers Alexandre de Moraes and Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ordered the immediate suspension of excessive payments to magistrates in seven state courts and members of the Attorney General's Office (AGU). The decision affects the Courts of Justice of Goiás, Maranhão, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rondônia, and the Federal District. The ministers determined that the courts must return amounts paid in excess and interrupt the payments. The presidents of the seven courts will have five days to present documents proving compliance with the return decisions.
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  23. BusinessTradeEquitiesHardware

    SEBI Finds No Manipulation in New Closing Auction System

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has found no evidence of manipulation in the new closing auction system (CAS) introduced recently. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated this at an event in Mumbai. While acknowledging issues with participation and effectiveness of showing indicative prices, he attributed earlier discrepancies to cautious trading in the newly implemented system. Mutual funds have shown increased activity in these sessions. SEBI is now exploring ways to enhance participation and liquidity in commodity derivatives and facilitate institutional investors.
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