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Europe’s Citric-Acid China Test
The Week of August 9, 2026: The EU’s China trap, defense, tax, inflation and much more.
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Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year
President Donald Trump said he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “later this year”, pointing to continued direct diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang. The remarks come despite a swift denial from North Korea, suggesting the two sides may hold differing views on the state and prospects of their relationship, and highlight Trump’s…
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“Follow Your Own Curiosity” CLASH Meets Cornelius
Clash Magazine interviewed Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada, known as Cornelius, about his musical journey and the making of his eighth solo album, “Refractions.” Now nearly three decades into a career that has spanned psychedelic pop, tropicália and kosmische experimentation, Cornelius remains a distinctive figure in contemporary music, having first gained international recognition with his 1997…
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Cuba’s economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
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These China-exclusive Pokemon TCG figures have ruined my entire day
China is releasing special Pokemon TCG figures to go with its cards, and I really wish we could get our hands on them as well
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Joint exercises with South Korea shortened by about half after Trump order
The Pentagon and South Korean military confirmed Wednesday major joint exercises between the two would be cut in half after President Trump ordered the reduction over the weekend. The exercise, which began Monday and is known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, will end Aug. 21 rather than the original date of Aug. 27, a Defense Department…
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Not just big in Japan: Zion Suzuki has what it takes to follow Emiliano Martínez
Aston Villa are set to sign Japan international Zion Suzuki as their new goalkeeper, making him the first Japanese player to become a Premier League club’s number one. The 23-year-old will replace Emiliano Martínez, the Argentina World Cup winner, and arrives having already overcome significant setbacks, including racist abuse he received online following errors at…
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Trump Is Choosing the Wrong Korea
There’s no reason to trust Kim Jong-un over our longtime ally.
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Universal’s Virgin Music Group signs global distribution deal with Bhojpuri label Sur Music World
The Mumbai-based company started out in South Indian entertainment content, picking up Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film titles for digital release. Source
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Lindsey Graham’s sister admits she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ while seeking full Senate term
Darline Graham admitted national security is “not my thing” at a South Carolina GOP Senate runoff debate when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea.