Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with China
Indonesia maintains a nonaligned foreign policy, but Jakarta's limited participation in a low-level naval exercise with China's navy near Taiwan has raised concerns.
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
Sam Eley Is Basil Crumbwick review – cantankerous cult hit brings laugh after laugh
Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThere are shades of Vic and Bob as well as Frank Sidebottom when this embittered git with bloodshot eyes holds courtEvery room in Edinburgh has its ghosts, and its particular c
Culture
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Two eyeless shrimp-like species found in Japan's groundwater are new to science
Researchers have identified two new species in the genus Bogidiella, small shrimp-like amphipods that live in subterranean aquatic environments, from cave waters on the Ryukyu Islands, a subtropical i
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Sandisk Stock Is Getting Its Mojo Back Amid China Memory-Chip Move
Finance
barrons.com
17.08.2026
Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’Europe live – latest updatesThe chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired af
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
IN PICTURES: Historic Smithsonian museum packed with woke political messaging on race and gender
Exhibits at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History link sports and entertainment to divisive political topics and events, like the "Los Sons" and BLM protests.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
China’s PV retail sales fall by 20% in July
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.08.2026
Why electric Toure can be a game-changer for Newcastle
Amid the doom and gloom at Newcastle United as familiar faces depart and the future looks uncertain, do not sleep on the signing of Bazoumana Toure. The Ivorian winger has the potential to be one of t
Sport
skysports.com
17.08.2026
In January-July, 33 foreigners were prosecuted for illegal drug trafficking
In the first 7 months of the year (January-July), 3282 people were prosecuted for illegal drug trafficking, 33 of them are citizens of foreign countries.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Geely Auto’s Exports Cushion Weak Chinese Demand as Profit Slips
Finance
wsj.com
17.08.2026
Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Retail Sales Weaken in China, too
Finance
wsj.com
17.08.2026
BRI, Silk Road strategy aid Turkmenistan projects - Chinese ambassador
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
QazaqGaz, China's companies discuss cooperation opportunities
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
Mexico’s Madrefoca Boards ‘Isabel Hernández’ as Zoe Films Builds Festival Momentum (EXCLUSIVE)
Mexico’s Madrefoca Cine has boarded “Isabel Hernández,” Italian filmmaker Giorgio Giampà’s feature debut, joining Zoe Films, LaDoc and Fiasco on the Italy-Mexico co-production. The project is among th
Culture
variety.com
17.08.2026
Scotland boss set to make ex-Premier League star assistant - gossip
New Scotland boss to bring in former Premier League winger as assistant, while Hearts lodge a bid for a new striker...
Sport
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel
Police investigating alleged incident at hotel near MCGSwans chief executive says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’Sydney Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich says he is “shocked and disappointed” abo
Sport
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Aussie rules footy players referred to police as detectives investigate sexual assault
The "disappointed" Sydney Swans CEO wouldn't say what the incident was or how many players were involved.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Alan Jones allegedly kissed young man in wardrobe of James Packer’s personal suite at Crown Towers, court hears
Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty l, free app
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Germany rethinks law protecting politicians from insults
Criminal investigations of people who have referred to Merz as “Pinocchio” and “Lying Fritz” have prompted calls for reform across the political divide.
Politics
politico.eu
17.08.2026