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Ivory Coast’s Historic Talking Drum Returns Home After 110 Years

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WORLD Aug 8, 2026, 6:20 pm

Ivory Coast’s Historic Talking Drum Returns Home After 110 Years

Ivory Coast's iconic talking drum, absent for 110 years, has been returned to its original village, symbolizing cultural restoration and heritage preservation.

344 Individuals Stripped of Kuwaiti Citizenship Over Fake Son Claims

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Aug 8, 2026, 6:05 pm

344 Individuals Stripped of Kuwaiti Citizenship Over Fake Son Claims

Kuwait revokes citizenship of 344 people after uncovering fraudulent claims involving fake sons, highlighting stricter nationality verification measures.

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Drones Sighted in Bulgaria and Germany Heighten Fears of Russian Escalation

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Aug 8, 2026, 6:00 pm

Drones Sighted in Bulgaria and Germany Heighten Fears of Russian Escalation

Drone sightings in Bulgaria and Germany spark concerns over Russia's expanding conflict with Ukraine potentially involving NATO countries.

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West Bank Challenges Prompt Exodus of Palestinian Christian Community

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Aug 8, 2026, 5:50 pm

West Bank Challenges Prompt Exodus of Palestinian Christian Community

Palestinian Christians in the West Bank face increasing hardships, leading to a significant exodus amid political and economic pressures.

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Lebanon Accuses Israeli Forces of Constructing Earth Barrier in Army-Held Village

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Aug 8, 2026, 5:35 pm

Lebanon Accuses Israeli Forces of Constructing Earth Barrier in Army-Held Village

Lebanon alleges Israeli troops have erected an earth barrier within a village controlled by the Lebanese army, escalating tensions along the border.

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Police Bodycam and CCTV Capture Idaho Mall Shooting in Real Time

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Aug 8, 2026, 5:35 pm

Police Bodycam and CCTV Capture Idaho Mall Shooting in Real Time

Footage from police bodycams and mall CCTV cameras recorded the unfolding of a shooting incident at an Idaho shopping center.

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US Commits $1 Billion to Colombia as New President Vows War on Narco-Terrorism

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Aug 8, 2026, 5:20 pm

US Commits $1 Billion to Colombia as New President Vows War on Narco-Terrorism

The US pledges $1 billion aid to Colombia amid the inauguration of a Trump-backed president who promises an aggressive campaign against narco-terrorism.

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Modi Targets India’s Gen Z with Late-Night Instagram Reels Campaign

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Aug 8, 2026, 5:20 pm

Modi Targets India’s Gen Z with Late-Night Instagram Reels Campaign

Indian PM Narendra Modi uses Instagram reels to connect with Gen Z, aiming to reshape his image among younger voters through social…

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Viral Video Sparks Outcry Over Ukraine War Recruitment Tactics

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Aug 8, 2026, 5:05 pm

Viral Video Sparks Outcry Over Ukraine War Recruitment Tactics

A viral video showing a woman pleading for her partner highlights growing concerns about Ukraine's aggressive recruitment methods and alleged mistreatment by...

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