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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificPolice raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 1980 Gwangju uprising promotion
South Korean police raided Starbucks Korea’s headquarters on 5 August 2026 after a civic group accused the company of defaming victims of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. The investigation centres on a May promotion offering discounts on ‘Tank’ tumblers, which critics linked to the military’s violent suppression of the uprising.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 85 · Hype 18- Conflict & Security · Asia-Pacific
Taiwan launches Han Kuang military exercise amid China threats
Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang military exercise on 5 August 2026, running combat drills for troops and reservists to practise repelling an attack. Civilians will face air raid drills and temporary mobile internet slowdowns. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has repeatedly threatened to use force to seize the island.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 67 · Hype 15 
Politics · Asia-PacificAnutin urges cautious Myanmar engagement ahead of Jakarta talks
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urged 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar during a speech at ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta, ahead of a scheduled meeting with junta leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificJapan deploys missile launchers to outer islands amid defence overhaul
Japan is deploying missile launchers to its outer islands and acquiring counter-strike capabilities, according to its annual defence white paper. Shinjiro Koizumi called for a stronger sense of urgency in reinforcing defence, as Tokyo eases weapons export rules and increases military spending.
Asia-Pacific3 min read
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificJapan’s defence white paper links military buildup to economic growth
Japan’s latest defence white paper presents military expansion as a driver of economic growth, citing technology and startup funding. The strategy, part of the largest buildup since World War Two, aims to deter China’s military activities. Outlets diverged on what they emphasised.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 72 · Craft 64 · Hype 20
Politics · Asia-PacificNauru changes name to Republic of Naoero to match national language
Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. The move aligns the name with the national language’s spelling and pronunciation, and updates its international code from NRU to NRO.
Asia-Pacific2 min readTrust 62 · Craft 45 · Hype 20- Politics · Asia-Pacific
Singapore arrests Massive Attack members over Palestinian flag at 29 July concert
Massive Attack members were detained and questioned by Singaporean authorities after waving a Palestinian flag at a 29 July 2026 concert. The band said they were isolated and interrogated separately. Singapore has banned them from future performances.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 67 · Hype 15 - Business & Economy · Asia-Pacific
US buys Japanese yen for first time in decade to support currency at 40-year low
The United States intervened in currency markets to buy Japanese yen for the first time in over a decade, aiming to bolster the currency after it fell to a 40-year low against the dollar. President Donald Trump described the move as a gesture of alliance, though reports disagree on whether it occurred on Friday or Sunday.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 69 · Hype 15
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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.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41 
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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
