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Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding Expires as Officials Signal Policy Shift

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Al Jazeera
South China Morning Postbomb the shit out of them
The Globe and Mail
CNA
The Hindu
Straits Times
Rappler
The Hillbomb the s--- out of them
Fox News⚠

A June 17 Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States established a 60-day period, later extended, for reaching a final agreement, with the deadline falling on August 17, 2026. The United States and Israel initiated military operations against Iran on February 28. Iranian officials have stated a shift to an offensive posture and readiness for strikes to break a reported naval blockade if talks fail.

Al Jazeera🏳️South China Morning Post🏢The Globe and Mail👤CNA🏳️The Hindu👤Straits Times+3 more
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[Al Jazeera 🏳️] Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires[South China Morning Post 🏢] Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal[The Globe and Mail 👤] Iran threatens to escalate tensions in Hormuz and wider region if diplomacy with U.S. fails[CNA 🏳️] Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails[The Hindu 👤] Iran says it will escalate if U.S. does not honour deal within weeks[Straits Times] Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks[Rappler 🔓] Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails[The Hill 🏢] Trump threatens to ‘bomb the s‑‑‑ out of Oman’ over Iran deal[Fox News 👤] US-Iran ceasefire set to expire as Trump admin meets with Israel's Netanyahu

North Korea and Russia Exchange Congratulatory Messages on 81st Anniversary of Japan's WWII Surrender

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2 sources2 min readPolitics3 blindspots
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CNA
Rapplerreclusive state, war against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged messages marking the 81st anniversary of Tokyo's surrender in World War II, with KCNA reporting the exchange on August 16. The messages referenced historical ties forged during Soviet operations against Japan and pledged continued cooperation. Reports also note North Korea's deployment of troops and weapons to support Russia's war in Ukraine, alongside a Russian naval ship visit to Wonsan port.

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[CNA 🏳️] North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day[Rappler 🔓] North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day

Shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University Leaves Two Students Dead

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2 sources2 min readWorld5 blindspots
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The Hindu
Rappler

A shooting occurred on August 18, 2026, inside a junior high school building at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City, Philippines. A high school student carried two firearms, killed one classmate, injured two others, and died by suicide. Reports cite statements from local officials and confirm the incident took place on a Tuesday morning.

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[The Hindu 👤] Student shot classmate to death then killed himself at school in Philippines, mayor says[Rappler 🔓] 2 dead in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting: What we know so far