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Black Sea Tensions Escalate: Russian Naval Ship Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Attack
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Black Sea, a Russian naval ship, the Olenegorsky Gornyak, has reportedly been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack. The assault took place near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, a crucial hub for Russian exports. While Russia's defence ministry acknowledged repelling a Ukrainian attack involving two sea drones, it has not admitted to any damage. 
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Black Sea, a Russian naval ship, the Olenegorsky Gornyak, has reportedly been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack. The assault took place near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, a crucial hub for Russian exports. While Russia's defence ministry acknowledged repelling a Ukrainian attack involving two sea drones, it has not admitted to any damage. -
Trump's Upcoming Trial Judge Faces Scrutiny Over Past Errors
In the lead-up to former U.S. President Donald Trump's trial over his handling of classified documents, the presiding judge, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, is under scrutiny for two key errors made in a previous trial. Legal experts and a court transcript suggest that these errors could have invalidated the proceedings. 
In the lead-up to former U.S. President Donald Trump's trial over his handling of classified documents, the presiding judge, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, is under scrutiny for two key errors made in a previous trial. Legal experts and a court transcript suggest that these errors could have invalidated the proceedings. -
Shift in Power: Thaksin's Return Looms Amid Thai Political Tumult
Over two months have passed since the May Lower House elections in Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, and the Prime Ministerial decision has been delayed once more, altering the political alliance's composition. 
Over two months have passed since the May Lower House elections in Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, and the Prime Ministerial decision has been delayed once more, altering the political alliance's composition. -
Niger Coup Shakes Global Uranium Supply, Spotlight on Europe's Energy Security
The coup in Niger, an African nation rich in uranium resources, has now been ongoing for a week, with no sign of the situation improving. European countries have already begun evacuating their citizens. On August 2, France and Italy began airlifting citizens from their countries and other European nations. Germany has also advised its citizens to leave the country. 
The coup in Niger, an African nation rich in uranium resources, has now been ongoing for a week, with no sign of the situation improving. European countries have already begun evacuating their citizens. On August 2, France and Italy began airlifting citizens from their countries and other European nations. Germany has also advised its citizens to leave the country. -
Xi Jinping Shakes Up China's Nuclear Command Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant reshuffling of China's military leadership, President Xi Jinping has appointed new heads to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force, the unit responsible for the nation's conventional and nuclear missiles. The move comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions and speculation about internal corruption within the ranks. 
In a significant reshuffling of China's military leadership, President Xi Jinping has appointed new heads to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force, the unit responsible for the nation's conventional and nuclear missiles. The move comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions and speculation about internal corruption within the ranks. -
Asia Under Siege: Extreme Weather Events Shake Up the Continent
Extreme weather is wreaking havoc across Asia, influenced by El Niño events and climate change. The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing extreme heat this summer. Last week, several Asian countries were hit by a powerful typhoon, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall. 
Extreme weather is wreaking havoc across Asia, influenced by El Niño events and climate change. The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing extreme heat this summer. Last week, several Asian countries were hit by a powerful typhoon, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall. -
Beijing Battles Worst Storm in Over a Decade as New Typhoon Looms
BEIJING - The remnants of Typhoon Doksuri have wreaked havoc in Beijing and surrounding cities, causing one of the worst storms to hit northern China in over a decade. The torrential rains have disrupted services, food supplies, and claimed 20 lives, with 27 people still missing. 
BEIJING - The remnants of Typhoon Doksuri have wreaked havoc in Beijing and surrounding cities, causing one of the worst storms to hit northern China in over a decade. The torrential rains have disrupted services, food supplies, and claimed 20 lives, with 27 people still missing. -
North America's Nuclear Power Renaissance: US and Canada Rekindle Interest in Nuclear Energy After Decades of Stagnation
In 2011, the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station hit the brakes on global nuclear power initiatives. Over the last several decades, nuclear power in North America had been stagnant, largely due to safety and cost concerns. 
In 2011, the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station hit the brakes on global nuclear power initiatives. Over the last several decades, nuclear power in North America had been stagnant, largely due to safety and cost concerns. -
Shanxi Mining Scandal: Company Concealed 43 Deaths Over 15 Years, 28 Suspects Charged, 16 Officials Investigated
In a shocking revelation, Jingchen Mining Company, based in northern China's Shanxi province, has been found to have concealed 43 deaths resulting from 40 safety-related accidents over the past 15 years. The company, established in 2003, managed to evade regulatory scrutiny by coercing the relatives of deceased employees into accepting private settlements. 
In a shocking revelation, Jingchen Mining Company, based in northern China's Shanxi province, has been found to have concealed 43 deaths resulting from 40 safety-related accidents over the past 15 years. The company, established in 2003, managed to evade regulatory scrutiny by coercing the relatives of deceased employees into accepting private settlements. -
Devon Archer and DOJ Dismiss Speculation Over Prison Letter Ahead of Testimony on Hunter Biden
Devon Archer, former business associate of Hunter Biden, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have both dismissed conjecture that a DOJ letter sent to a federal judge was intended to prevent Archer from disclosing information about Biden's business interests to the House Oversight Committee. 
Devon Archer, former business associate of Hunter Biden, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have both dismissed conjecture that a DOJ letter sent to a federal judge was intended to prevent Archer from disclosing information about Biden's business interests to the House Oversight Committee.
