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Zelenskyy backs Europe’s joint stance ahead of Trump–Putin Alaska talks
Zelenskyy backs Europe’s joint stance ahead of Trump–Putin Alaska talks Reuters, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed a joint message from

China warns Philippines against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan
China warns Philippines against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan Reuters, China accused the Philippines of “playing with fire” after President

Locals pray for peace as Thailand-Cambodia tensions continue despite talks
South Korea, US to conduct major joint military drills starting August 18 Reuters, South Korea and the United States will

At least 20 Palestinians killed after aid truck overturns in central Gaza
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Moscow on last-minute trip before sanctions deadline Reuters, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in

Bangladesh remains politically unstable a year after the uprising as interim reforms stall
Gaza faces spiral into irreversible collapse as aid is blocked and civilians killed Al Jazeera, Humanitarian conditions in Gaza deteriorated

Houthi militants vow to escalate Red Sea attacks, threatening global shipping lanes
Hundreds of thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge demanding end to Gaza war The Guardian, On Sunday, August 3, more

Three killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory as war grinds on
U.S. ramps up nuclear signaling toward Russia even as internal export licensing paralysis threatens AI/chip flows Reuters, President Donald Trump

US–Canada trade rift widens after Ottawa’s Palestine move; tariffs threatened
Russian strikes kill civilians in Kyiv as drones and missiles pound the capital Reuters Russia launched a combined salvo of

Instagram Adventures Gone Wrong: Quarry Rescues Surge as Young Thrill-Seekers Chase Viral Views
An abandoned slate quarry in Wales has become an unexpected hotspot on TikTok and Instagram—but for rescue teams, it’s a

EU vows $13.2 billion investment in Central Asia at Samarkand summit
Putin signals willingness to discuss Ukraine peace but insists on objectives Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to