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US Stars and Stripes Editor Erik Slavin Fired Amid Editorial Independence Dispute

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WORLD Aug 22, 2026, 5:20 am

US Stars and Stripes Editor Erik Slavin Fired Amid Editorial Independence Dispute

Erik Slavin, editor-in-chief of US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, was reportedly dismissed after raising concerns over editorial independence during T...

Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 14 at Buddhist Monastery During Retreat

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Aug 22, 2026, 5:15 am

Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 14 at Buddhist Monastery During Retreat

A military bombing in Myanmar killed 14 people at a Buddhist monastery hosting over 100 attendees for a religious retreat.

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One Dead, Three Injured in Sword Attack at Swedish High School

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Aug 22, 2026, 2:50 am

One Dead, Three Injured in Sword Attack at Swedish High School

A sword attack at a Swedish high school left one person dead and three others injured, raising concerns about school safety in…

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Global Sumud Flotilla Supports Albania’s Flamingo Revolution in Vlore

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Aug 22, 2026, 2:35 am

Global Sumud Flotilla Supports Albania’s Flamingo Revolution in Vlore

Three boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla docked in Vlore, Albania, backing the ongoing Flamingo Revolution against resort developments.

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Israel Accelerates Settlement Expansion in West Bank with New Construction Projects

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Aug 22, 2026, 1:50 am

Israel Accelerates Settlement Expansion in West Bank with New Construction Projects

Israel has intensified settlement and road development on Palestinian territories in the West Bank, reshaping the region's landscape and escalating tensions.

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Support to Rebuild Gaza Amid Crisis

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Aug 22, 2026, 1:50 am

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Support to Rebuild Gaza Amid Crisis

Pope Leo XIV urges international leaders to aid Gaza's reconstruction, highlighting ongoing suffering and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.

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UN Warns of Looming Hunger Crisis Threatening Millions in Somalia

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Aug 22, 2026, 1:50 am

UN Warns of Looming Hunger Crisis Threatening Millions in Somalia

The UN alerts to a severe hunger crisis in Somalia, risking starvation for millions amid ongoing conflict and climate challenges.

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Hundreds Protest in Tunis Demanding President Kais Saied’s Resignation

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Aug 22, 2026, 1:50 am

Hundreds Protest in Tunis Demanding President Kais Saied’s Resignation

Mass protests erupted in Tunis as hundreds of demonstrators demanded President Kais Saied step down amid growing political unrest.

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Trump Suspends Out-of-Quota Beef Tariffs for 90 Days to Cut Prices

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Aug 22, 2026, 1:35 am

Trump Suspends Out-of-Quota Beef Tariffs for 90 Days to Cut Prices

President Trump temporarily lifts tariffs on out-of-quota beef imports for 90 days to reduce consumer costs, without specifying trade partners or origins.

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