Iraq Emphasizes Iran's Support for Its Security
The Iraqi government is stressing the importance of Iran's support for its security and territorial integrity. Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to these positions.3 sourcesSee all sources
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China news — August 17, 2026
Publications tagged with China published on August 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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Russia Shoots Down 822 Ukrainian Drones
Russian air defense forces shot down 822 Ukrainian drones overnight. The drones were intercepted over various Russian regions including Vladimir, Volgograd, Rяzan, Tambov, Tula, the Moscow region, and the Azov and Black seas. This is reportedly the largest drone attack on Russia since the beginning of the year.62 sourcesSee all sourcesChatGPT Introduces Computer History Feature for Mac
OpenAI has introduced Computer History, an opt-in feature for ChatGPT on Mac that records user activity across apps and websites, turning that data into memories and a timeline that the chatbot can recall. The feature, which is not available in the EEA, Switzerland, or the UK, records events like clicks, typing, keyboard shortcuts, app switches, and accessibility context, summarizing them into plain-text Markdown files stored locally. OpenAI warns of prompt injection risks and advises users to protect their Mac accounts and exclude confidential information.11 sourcesSee all sourcesFormer Ukrainian Submarine Commander Killed in Russia
Robert Shageev, the former commander of Ukraine's only submarine, the Zaporizhzhia, was confirmed dead on August 13. Shageev surrendered the vessel to Russia without a fight in 2014 after the occupation of Crimea, breaking his oath. He was killed by a bomb in Sevastopol, and his escort Margarita Reut was arrested on terrorism charges.3 sourcesSee all sourcesMaya Sandu Encourages Children to Share Summer Reading Experiences
President Maya Sandu has invited children to share their summer reading experiences. She had previously challenged them to put down their phones and tablets, pick up a book, and embark on an imaginary journey. Now, as summer ends, she is curious to know where the books took them, which characters they liked, and what stories impressed them the most. The most avid readers will be invited to a meeting at the presidential palace in early September to discuss their summer reading.3 sourcesSee all sourcesChina's AI Deployment Slows Due to Social Security Concerns
China is slowing down the deployment of AI due to insufficient social security, which could lead to worker unrest and hinder technological progress. Despite being an authoritarian state with technological ambition, China lacks a robust social safety net, unlike democracies. Historical examples like Britain and Denmark show that adequate social protection can facilitate technological change. China aims to bridge the gap between its AI development and real economy by democratizing AI skills across its workforce.3 sourcesSee all sourcesEU to Significantly Expand Russia Sanctions
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months. The new package, expected to be the largest since 2022, could increase the number of sanctioned Russian individuals, companies, and organizations by a third. The EU aims to maintain pressure on Moscow until it ends its war in Ukraine.13 sourcesSee all sourcesPutin to Hold Talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing on August 18 in the Kremlin. The two leaders will discuss avenues for deepening Russia-Myanmar cooperation in various areas, as well as topical issues on the international and regional agendas. Several cooperation agreements are expected to be signed during the visit. This will be Min Aung Hlaing's first visit to Russia as President, although he has met with Putin previously.17 sourcesSee all sourcesVijay's Vision for Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin (also known as 'Vijay') will share his vision and roadmap for the state during an India Today Tamil Roundtable on August 17. This will be his first live appearance since taking office.2 sourcesSee all sources