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Politics · Asia-PacificModi and Mirziyoyev agree long-term uranium supply deal
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement. The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tashkent, where bilateral relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNepal floods kill at least 165 after glacial collapse
Flash floods and landslides swept away villages along the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 165 people. Experts suggest a glacial collapse, not an earthquake, was the cause, with climate change and the region's topography exacerbating the risks.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Koreans Missing After Nepal Flash Flood
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh demanding return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a rally to demand safe return to Myanmar, marking the ninth anniversary of Rohingya Genocide Day. Most fled Myanmar in 2017 after a government crackdown, and the International Court of Justice is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificTrump cuts military drills, allies reassess US commitments
Donald Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea has prompted Japan, Taiwan, and India to reconsider their reliance on the United States. Analysts suggest this move will increase existing concerns about U.S. security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS Navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Friday. The US 7th Fleet stated the transit demonstrates commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, while China's military monitored the aircraft.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificKim Yo-jong says scaled-down US-South Korea drills leave Seoul in 'poor plight'
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong stated that the US decision to scale down the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise forced South Korea into a 'poor plight' of cancelling war games. She called South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s response 'double-dealing' and described the reduced drills as an 'evident disaster' for Seoul.
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US Senator criticised for Taiwan remarks as South China Sea tensions rise
US Senator Darline Graham faced backlash after saying national security was 'not my thing' during a debate on Taiwan and the South China Sea. The regions are key to global trade and US-China relations, with Beijing asserting sovereignty over both despite international rulings and US support for Taiwan’s defence.
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Media · Asia-PacificLachlan Young acquitted of raping teenager before murdering Hannah McGuire
Lachlan Young, serving 28 years for murdering Hannah McGuire, was acquitted of raping a 16-year-old girl in February 2024. The jury in the rape trial was not told of his murder conviction or that McGuire was his girlfriend at the time.
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US Treasury debt buybacks lift Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi jumps 6%
Asian markets rose after the US Treasury announced it would at least double planned purchases of longer-term government debt, lowering bond yields. South Korea’s Kospi surged 6.1%, Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.3%, and oil prices edged higher amid stalled US-Iran negotiations.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Korea puts North Korea’s nuclear arsenal at 80 to 120 warheads, above Trump’s 57
South Korea’s defence minister told lawmakers North Korea likely has 80 to 120 nuclear warheads, a figure far higher than the 57 U.S. President Donald Trump cited. Ahn declined to say whether Trump’s number implied U.S. recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status, and reiterated Seoul’s opposition to hosting U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.
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Politics · Asia-PacificPakistan protests after US ambassador calls Jammu and Kashmir 'important part of India'
Pakistan’s foreign ministry summoned the US Chargé d’affaires in Islamabad and lodged a formal protest after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as 'an important part of India' during a visit to Srinagar. The remarks drew condemnation from Pakistan, which called them factually incorrect and contrary to US policy on the disputed region.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificRussian missile launch warning forces US Antarctic flight to turn back
A U.S. Air Force flight bound for McMurdo Station in Antarctica turned back to Christchurch after 150 minutes following a warning from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority about a potential hazard linked to a planned Russian missile launch. The incident occurred during the annual Winter Fly-in period for Antarctic resupply missions.
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Star S301 orbits Milky Way’s black hole at 25,000 km/s, fastest ever recorded
Astronomers have identified a star, S301, orbiting the Milky Way’s central black hole at 25,000 kilometres per second, the fastest known in the galaxy. Its tight orbit may enable scientists to measure the black hole’s spin, testing Einstein’s general relativity.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS officials say Trump seeks autumn meeting with Kim Jong-un
US President Donald Trump is pressing aides to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as early as this autumn, according to the Wall Street Journal. The discussions are linked to Trump’s planned November trip to China for the APEC summit, though no date or location has been confirmed.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificWang Yi visits South Korea amid US-South Korea tensions over military drills
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in South Korea on 19 August 2026 for a two-day visit, meeting President Lee Jae Myung and senior officials. The trip follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, prompting regional reactions.
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Climate · Asia-PacificStanford study: Older adults face heat risk at lower temperatures than estimated
A Stanford-led study reveals older adults are vulnerable to dangerous heat at temperatures 4.7 to 7.5°C lower than previously thought. At 1.5°C warming, 22% of people over 60 could face unsafe heat monthly, with risks rising sharply in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Politics · Asia-PacificThai PM suspends gun permits after 14-year-old kills seven in school shooting
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposed suspending new firearm permits after a teenager shot seven people at his home and school. Traders in Bangkok’s gun district argue the move will drive legal buyers underground, while Thailand’s civilian gun ownership remains among Asia’s highest.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea proposes peace talks as North Korea ignores offer and fires warning shots
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed formal peace talks to end the Korean War, replacing the 1953 armistice. North Korea ignored the offer and state media focused on internal celebrations. South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border, the first such incident this year.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korean soldiers cross DMZ line for first time in 2026, prompting South Korean warning shots
South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line in the eastern DMZ, marking the first such violation in 2026. The soldiers returned to their side after the shots. Reports confirm 17 similar crossings occurred last year.
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US Considers Delaying Taiwan Arms Sales Past Summits
The United States is reportedly considering delaying announcements on significant arms sales to Taiwan. This potential postponement could extend past the APEC and G20 summits, with implications for defence firms and diplomatic relations.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastAsian markets fall as US-Iran tensions lift oil prices
Asian share markets declined on Monday as fresh conflict between the United States and Iran escalated, driving oil prices up. Bond yields also remained elevated following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on inflation, increasing the likelihood of a US interest rate hike.
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