August 15, 2026

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Georgian Opposition Protesters Gather Without Incident A Day After Violent Clashes– www.rferl.org

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Georgian Opposition Protesters Gather Without Incident A Day After Violent Clashes– www.rferl.org
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Georgian protesters continued their daily demonstrations in the capital, Tbilisi, on September 9, gathering in front of the reelection headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze. At a protest the previous day, at least 10 people were injured after they were attacked by supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party. Protesters have been holding regular rallies for nearly a year, and their activities are ramping up ahead of local elections in October.

Why GenZ has taken over the streets in Nepal– www.bbc.com

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Why GenZ has taken over the streets in Nepal– www.bbc.com
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Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned in the wake of public outrage over the killing of 22 people in police clashes with anti-corruption protesters.

His office said he had stepped down to pave the way for a constitutional solution to the massive youth-led protests over widespread allegations of corruption and sparked by a social media ban, which has since been withdrawn.

The protests turned violent as thousands – many identifying themselves as Gen Z on placards and banners – took to the streets of Kathmandu on Monday.

Almost 200 people are believed to have been injured in clashes with police, who used tear gas, water cannons and live bullets as protesters scaled the walls of the parliament and other official buildings.

The protests continued on Tuesday, with demonstrators setting fire to the parliament building, the headquarters of the Nepali Congress Party and the home of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. The homes of several other politicians have also been vandalised.

France faces disruption as new PM starts job– www.yahoo.com

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France faces disruption as new PM starts job– www.yahoo.com
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France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was to take office on Wednesday facing a day of protests disrupting transport, education and other services in a show of grassroots anger against President Emmanuel Macron.

The protests, led by a loose left-wing collective called “Block Everything”, are a baptism of fire for Lecornu, 39, a close ally of Macron who has served the last three years as defence minister.

Demonstrators gathered across the country from the early hours, with 80,000 police deployed to keep the peace.

Groups of demonstrators, many masked, built barricades with dumpsters and pelted police with rubbish on the outskirts of Paris, according to AFP journalists.

In the southeastern city of Lyon, protesters blocked a highway running through the city and set bins on fire, while in the western city of Nantes police used teargas to disperse protesters.

Censorship Smothers Criticism of Military Parade– chinadigitaltimes.net

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Censorship Smothers Criticism of Military Parade– chinadigitaltimes.net
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A host of measures intended to stifle dissent allowed Beijing’s military parade last week to take place without any major disruptions. The following is a summary of some of these examples of censorship and control.

Some of these measures were implemented before the parade began. A recent censorship directive, leaked online and later translated by CDT, advised cyber-regulators to remain vigilant against a long list of “ideological risks” related to the upcoming military parade and other events during the third quarter of the year. Last week, Laura Bicker at the BBC detailed how Beijing tightened control in the lead-up to the parade:

Airport security scanners have been installed in some office entrances. All drones are banned and international journalists have been visited at home, some on multiple occasions, to ensure they get the message.

Guards have been stationed 24 hours a day at the entrances to overpasses and bridges to prevent any protests, some of them in army uniforms.

[…] People living near Chang’an Avenue, which leads to Tiananmen square, were told to stay off their balconies to ensure the rehearsals could be held in secrecy. [Source]

Jerusalem Terror Attack Leaves 6 Dead as Zechariah’s Prophecy Comes Alive – Charisma Magazine Online

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Jerusalem Terror Attack Leaves 6 Dead as Zechariah’s Prophecy Comes Alive – Charisma Magazine Online
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A deadly terrorist shooting in the northern neighborhood of Ramot left six people dead and more than a dozen others injured Monday morning. The attack, which took place near a crowded bus stop, has shaken the city and once again placed Israel’s security challenges at the forefront of world attention.

As reported by Israel365 News, two armed terrorists opened fire on civilians with “locally manufactured ‘Carlo’ submachine guns.” The victims included a man and a woman in their 50s, as well as three men in their 30s. Magen David Adom emergency responders rushed to the scene, treating “seven critically injured individuals” while others sustained moderate and light wounds.

Israeli security forces acted quickly, with “an IDF squad commander and an armed civilian neutralizing the attackers on the spot.” Authorities believe the terrorists arrived from a village near Ramallah, and checkpoints between Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria were immediately closed for security sweeps.

Samoa’s first woman leader ousted following the collapse of her government– abcnews.go.com

Samoa’s first woman leader ousted following the collapse of her government– abcnews.go.com

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Samoa’s first woman leader ousted following the collapse of her government– abcnews.go.com

Samoa’s first woman leader ousted following the collapse of her government– abcnews.go.com
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Samoa’s incumbent ruling party will return to power with a new leader at the helm after the first woman prime minister was toppled in elections that followed months of political turmoil.

FAST, the former political party of ousted leader Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, will remain in the majority when Parliament resumes in the Pacific Island nation on Sept. 16. But the result will usher in a new prime minister following bitter infighting in the party this year.

Japan’s PM Steps Down, Setting Country in Political Turmoil

Japan’s PM Steps Down, Setting Country in Political Turmoil

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Japan’s PM Steps Down, Setting Country in Political Turmoil

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns – 조선일보
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Shigeru Ishiba, 68 years old, officially announced his intention to step down on the 7th, 11 months after assuming the position of Japanese Prime Minister. Prime Minister Ishiba, who had faced internal criticism within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since his defeat in the July Upper House election, had previously stated multiple times his intention to maintain the administration. However, he ultimately chose to resign just before the party began procedures to ask its members whether to hold an early leadership election.

The LDP plans to elect a new leader next month, and the parliamentary vote to appoint the next prime minister is expected to take place as early as the same month. With Prime Minister Ishiba, who has been friendly toward South Korea, stepping down, significant repercussions are anticipated for South Korea-Japan relations. Sanae Takaichi, former Minister of State for Economic Security, and Shinjiro Koizumi, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, both known for their strong right-wing tendencies, are being widely mentioned as potential candidates for the next prime minister.

Spain declares arms embargo on Israel– www.yahoo.com

Spain declares arms embargo on Israel– www.yahoo.com

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Spain declares arms embargo on Israel– www.yahoo.com

Spain declares arms embargo on Israel– www.yahoo.com
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is imposing an arms embargo on Israel as part of an effort to, in his words, “stop the genocide in Gaza.”

The nine measures, which are to come into force immediately, also include a travel ban on people directly involved in what he called a “massacre.”

“Spain will be on the right side of history,” said Sánchez, who has been one of the most outspoken national leaders in his criticism of Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

Other steps include increased humanitarian aid for Gaza, additional funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and a ban on the import of products from Israeli settlements.

Conservative MEP says Tusk surrendered on Mercosur deal– rmx.news

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Conservative MEP says Tusk surrendered on Mercosur deal– rmx.news
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Last week, the European Commission adopted the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, but to enter into force, it must be approved by the EU Parliament and member states in a vote at the EU Council.

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday that Poland would, of course, vote against it, but he also noted there would be insufficient votes to block the agreement, reports Do Rzeczy.

Ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement requires the consent of the European Parliament and 15 states representing at least 65% of the EU population. Therefore, to reject the agreement, a so-called blocking minority—a coalition of at least four states representing 35% of the EU population—is necessary.

Law and Justice (PiS) MEP Waldemar Buda says Donald Tusk has simply waved a “white flag” on the matter.

Mexico says it’s cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem– www.washingtontimes.com

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Mexico says it’s cracking down on fuel theft and critics say it underscores the depth of the problem– www.washingtontimes.com
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Mexico’s top prosecutor said Sunday the government planned to order the arrests of “many more” people – including potentially government officials – involved in fuel theft networks between Mexico and the United States.

Argentina’s Milei suffers landslide defeat in key Buenos Aires election– www.euronews.com

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Argentina’s Milei suffers landslide defeat in key Buenos Aires election– www.euronews.com
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Argentine President Javier Milei suffered a sweeping setback in a key Buenos Aires provincial election on Sunday viewed as a litmus test for how well his libertarian party is set to perform in crucial congressional midterms next month.

The former TV pundit’s recently formed La Libertad Avanza party scored just 34% of the vote in Argentina’s biggest province, losing by a landslide to the left-leaning Peronist opposition who finished with 47% of the vote with the majority of the ballots counted late Sunday.

Milei conceded that his party’s 13-point loss was a “clear defeat.”

“If anyone wants to begin rebuilding and moving forward, the first thing they must do is accept the results,” Milei told his supporters at the party headquarters.

He vowed to “accelerate” his libertarian reforms following the defeat. The 54-year-old has spearheaded a major deregulation drive since taking office in December 2023, slashing public spending and dismissing tens of thousands of public employees.

Zelensky accuses Trump of ‘giving Putin what he wanted’ — RT World News– www.rt.com

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes kills child and hits Kyiv government building in massive drone attack– www.independent.co.uk

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes kills child and hits Kyiv government building in massive drone attack– www.independent.co.uk
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Hopes for peace talks wane as Russia strikes Kyiv

Sunday’s attack is the second mass Russian drone and missile attack to target Kyiv in the span of two weeks, as hopes for peace talks wane.

The attack comes after European leaders pressed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to work to end the war after 26 of Ukraine’s allies pledged to deploy troops as a “reassurance force” for the war-torn country once the fighting ends.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Putin to negotiate a peace agreement, and has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to put punishing sanctions on Russia to push it to end the war.

Israel intensifies Gaza City destruction, bombs another high-rise tower | Israel-Palestine conflict News– www.aljazeera.com

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Israel intensifies Gaza City destruction, bombs another high-rise tower | Israel-Palestine conflict News– www.aljazeera.com
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Israel has destroyed another high-rise in Gaza City, bringing the number of buildings razed during its campaign to seize the largest urban centre in the Gaza Strip to at least 50, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence.

The attack on Al-Ruya Tower on Sunday came as Israeli forces killed at least 65 people across the Gaza Strip, including 49 in the northern part of the besieged enclave.

The Israeli military said it struck Al-Ruya Tower on Sunday after issuing an evacuation threat, forcing residents and displaced families sheltering in makeshift tents in the neighbourhood to flee.