Federal judge strikes down Texas restriction on drag shows, offers people a 'simple' solution
Judge David Hittner blocked Ken Paxton from enforcing Texas Senate Bill 12, citing First Amendment protections for drag shows and free speech.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
Hundreds Feared Dead, Including Foreign Tourists, After Flash Floods in Nepal
The flooding has so far impacted regions in the north of the country, as well as areas of China's Tibet region across the Himalayan border.
World
time.com
26.08.2026
China tightens rules on citizens abroad
Starting September 15, 2026, new rules governing entry and exit procedures will come into effect in China. The changes are aimed at strengthening border controls and addressing cases involving citizen
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.08.2026
China is collecting on old debts but won’t pay its own
China’s leaders are working to recoup hundreds of billions of dollars worth of unpaid taxes. At the same time, the country is defaulting on a significant obligation.
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
Hundreds missing in Nepal after massive flash flood
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least 31 p
World
nbcnews.com
26.08.2026
Hundreds reported missing after flood on Nepal border with China
Nepal says more than 50 people confirmed dead, with 384 foreign and local tourists reported missing
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Uzbekistan, China, Mongolia explore green technologies for drylands
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.08.2026
At least 75 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
World
npr.org
26.08.2026
China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'
Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
World
bbc.co.uk
26.08.2026
Murder investigation launched after two die in Middlesbrough house fire
Police not ruling out links to organised crime as they investigate wider circumstances around fatal collision on A66 on SaturdayA murder investigation has been launched after a house fire in Middlesbr
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Uzbekistan, China discuss expanding cooperation across key sectors
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.08.2026
California Dems trigger outrage after siding with convicted child sex offenders in shocking vote
California Senate Democrats rejected a Republican effort to ban all sex offender registry tiers from holding public office, including school board seats, in a party-line vote.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
Kazakhstan's KazdorNII, China TransInfo agree on technology transfer
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.08.2026
Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Deadly flash flood and mudslide cause casualties in Nepal and China
Roads, bridges and power projects have been damaged, and rescue helicopters are not expected to be able to land until waters recede.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Italy’s RAI Cinema International Boards Edoardo De Angelis’ ‘The Fire Within You’ Ahead of Venice Launch, Reveals First Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
RAI Cinema International Distribution has acquired world rights to Italian director Edoardo De Angelis’ dark tragicomedy “The Fire Within You” ahead of its Venice competition launch. De Angelis, a nat
Culture
variety.com
26.08.2026
China goes rural with data centers in quest to power AI
Beijing's strategy sees much of the digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence development across China's eastern seaboard established in the less-populated, rural west.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Embraced across divides, Dolly Parton leaves a lasting legacy
Throughout her lifetime, Dolly Parton worked to build a better world, while becoming inextricable from the American imagination. She was embraced by fans across gender, race and class, embodying a myt
World
france24.com
26.08.2026
Uzbekistan’s Fergana Region, China seek to expand investment ties
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.08.2026
Liquidators can pursue PwC globally over Chinese property giant’s collapse, court rules
Hong Kong decision has potential to threaten Big Four firms’ partnership network model
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026