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Xi Jinping Calls for ‘Indomitable Fighting Spirit’ and Praises 1989 Tiananmen Crackdown During Jiang Zemin Centenary

Xi Jinping Calls for ‘Indomitable Fighting Spirit’ and Praises 1989 Tiananmen Crackdown During Jiang Zemin Centenary

Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown and urged an indomitable fighting spirit during a speech commemorating the centenary of former leader Jiang Zemin.

Egypt Independent|August 17, 2026|1
Escalating Israeli Settler Violence Traps Palestinian Families Amid Upcoming Elections

Escalating Israeli Settler Violence Traps Palestinian Families Amid Upcoming Elections

An in-depth look at why Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are intensifying and trapping Palestinian families ahead of the October elections.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
UN Official Albanese Accuses Israel of Outsourcing Coercion to Settlers in the West Bank

UN Official Albanese Accuses Israel of Outsourcing Coercion to Settlers in the West Bank

UN's Albanese claims Israel is outsourcing coercion to settlers in the West Bank, amid reports of Israelis harassing a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Israel Releases 35 Palestinian Prisoners Back Into Gaza Amid Ongoing Developments

Israel Releases 35 Palestinian Prisoners Back Into Gaza Amid Ongoing Developments

Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza while UN's Albanese raises concerns regarding West Bank settlers.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills with South Korea, Citing Ties with Kim Jong Un

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills with South Korea, Citing Ties with Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his strong relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Israeli Settlers Erect Tents for New Outposts as Violence Escalates in the Occupied West Bank

Israeli Settlers Erect Tents for New Outposts as Violence Escalates in the Occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers have erected tents for new illegal outposts in the occupied West Bank while maintaining sieges and launching attacks against Palestinian communities, drawing severe criticism from UN and Palestinian officials.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Trump's Decision to Scale Back South Korea Drills Hands Kim Jong Un a Major Victory and Rattles Allies

Trump's Decision to Scale Back South Korea Drills Hands Kim Jong Un a Major Victory and Rattles Allies

President Donald Trump's decision to scale back major military drills with South Korea has raised concerns over US military readiness and alliance reliability, while handing a major diplomatic gift to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Egypt Independent|August 17, 2026|1
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema Takes Early Election Lead Amid Opposition Raid Claims

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema Takes Early Election Lead Amid Opposition Raid Claims

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in the general election, approaching a first-round victory as the opposition alleges an armed raid on rival Brian Mundubile's home.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|2
Iran's Chief Negotiator Declares US and Israel 'Failed to Achieve' War Objectives

Iran's Chief Negotiator Declares US and Israel 'Failed to Achieve' War Objectives

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the US and Israel suffered an absolute defeat by failing to accomplish their war objectives against Iran.

Egypt Independent|August 17, 2026|1
Israel Releases 35 Palestinian Prisoners Back Into Gaza Amid Ongoing Developments

Israel Releases 35 Palestinian Prisoners Back Into Gaza Amid Ongoing Developments

Israel has released 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza, as captured in a short video clip.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
How India's Gen Z 'Cockroach' Movement is Challenging Modi's Political Machine

How India's Gen Z 'Cockroach' Movement is Challenging Modi's Political Machine

A student-led satirical movement in India has handed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP a surprising political defeat, raising questions about the ruling party's future strategy.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026
Egypt Holds Strategic Options to Counter Ethiopia's Unilateral Nile Dam Actions, Experts Say

Egypt Holds Strategic Options to Counter Ethiopia's Unilateral Nile Dam Actions, Experts Say

African affairs experts emphasize that Egypt has multiple diplomatic, legal, and regional strategies to counter Ethiopia's unilateral actions concerning Nile waters and dam construction.

Egypt Independent|August 17, 2026|1
Egyptian Lawmaker Demands Answers on State Facial Recognition and Data Security

Egyptian Lawmaker Demands Answers on State Facial Recognition and Data Security

Egyptian MP Amira al-Adly has raised concerns over the state's collection of facial recognition data for mobile phone registration, demanding strict legal frameworks and sovereign oversight to protect citizen privacy.

Egypt Independent|August 17, 2026|1
US Ready to Restart Mediation in Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Dispute, Says Trump Advisor

US Ready to Restart Mediation in Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Dispute, Says Trump Advisor

US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos stated that President Donald Trump is prepared to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to resolve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute.

Egypt Independent|August 17, 2026|1
Iran's Top Negotiator Declares Victory Over US and Israel Amid Regional Tensions

Iran's Top Negotiator Declares Victory Over US and Israel Amid Regional Tensions

Iran’s top negotiator has declared victory in the conflict against the US and Israel, according to a recent video report.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026
Legal Expert Argues Israeli Targeting of Palestinian Women Constitutes Genocide Amid West Bank Developments

Legal Expert Argues Israeli Targeting of Palestinian Women Constitutes Genocide Amid West Bank Developments

A lawyer argues that the targeting of Palestinian women by Israel amounts to genocide, as a Palestinian-American returns to a West Bank home surrounded by Israeli settlers.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Arab Nations Support Gaza Peace Initiative as Hormuz Shipping Slows and Iraq Expands Anti-Corruption Drive

Arab Nations Support Gaza Peace Initiative as Hormuz Shipping Slows and Iraq Expands Anti-Corruption Drive

Arab nations back a Gaza peace plan amid talks in Egypt, maritime traffic slows in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iraq seizes millions in cash and gold during an ongoing corruption crackdown.

The National|August 17, 2026|1
Iran Parliament Advances Controversial Bill to Criminalize Media Interviews with US and Israel

Iran Parliament Advances Controversial Bill to Criminalize Media Interviews with US and Israel

The Iranian parliament has approved a preliminary bill criminalizing interviews with US and Israeli media outlets, carrying prison sentences of up to two years for violators.

The National|August 17, 2026|1
Iran’s Top Negotiator Proclaims Victory Over the US and Israel Amid Ongoing Legal Accusations

Iran’s Top Negotiator Proclaims Victory Over the US and Israel Amid Ongoing Legal Accusations

Iran's top negotiator declares victory against the US and Israel, as a lawyer asserts that Israel's targeting of Palestinian women constitutes genocide.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
African Union Delegation Arrives in Sudan to Push for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access

African Union Delegation Arrives in Sudan to Push for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access

An African Union delegation has launched a two-day mission to Sudan to broker a ceasefire, improve humanitarian access, and revive political talks amid a persistent military stalemate.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026