Colombian officials say criminal groups could have set Tolima forest fires
The governor of Colombia’s Tolima province says criminal groups could be behind some forest fires that have burned large areas this month
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abcnews.com
25.08.2026
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
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cbsnews.com
25.08.2026
Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9-second 100 metres in Beijing
Chinese robot seven-tenths of a second faster than the 9.58-second men's world record set by Usain Bolt in 100m.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions
China has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
US-based artist jailed in China for three years over sculptures mocking Mao
Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes”
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independent.co.uk
25.08.2026
Popcorn and cartoons: A Gaza cinema gives girls a brief escape from war
A group of displaced girls in Gaza finds moments of joy, safety, and self-expression at a weekly movie screening.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues
A Chinese court has sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" through his satirical art
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abcnews.com
25.08.2026
Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’
Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detentionGao Zhen, a prominent Chinese artist known for provocative sculptures of the former leader Mao Zedong, has been
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate TehranExplainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties?China has denounced the threa
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
How the US sanctions on Iran impact China
US sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Hungary files criminal complaint over $965M COVID-19 deal, citing possible fraud
Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint over possible fraud related to the previous government's purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic
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abcnews.com
25.08.2026
China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
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bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026
Chinese ship caught with banned shark fins in Pacific Ocean
The ship was among four vessels detained in a surveillance crackdown by 11 Pacific island nations, assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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cbsnews.com
25.08.2026
US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacentersThe US has surged ahead of China in the building of new gas-fired power generation, largel
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to China
Taiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
In Haitin, dozens die in gang coalition attack on a farming community
A deadly gang attack on the village of Kenscoff in Haiti has left between 30 and 40 people dead. Located in the southeast of Port-au-Prince, the farming community that was targeted has a strategic pos
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france24.com
25.08.2026
Scots college students charged with sexual assault of teen girl appear in court
Three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 13, on bail and yet to enter a plea after alleged assault in Sydney’s eastThree teenage boys from an elite Sydney private school who allegedly raped a 14-year-old
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
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bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026
Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China
Any effort to truly choke off the regime's remaining revenue streams would be extremely difficult without targeting Chinese companies.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometers away
The breakthrough is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal — the world's largest at more than 3,150 ballistic weapons — for nearly every military task.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026