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August 16, 2026 12:22 PM

End of an era: Russia exits Syria

Russia is officially giving up independent, sovereign control of its two strategic crown jewels on the Mediterranean coast — the Hmeimim air base and the Tartus Naval facility. This marks the end of Russia’s era as an absolute military arbiter in...

August 16, 2026 11:59 AM

Starving citizens, rich Generals: U.S. exposes Pakistan

A sharp U.S. diplomatic move by the U.S. targets Pakistan’s most powerful institution — the military. The U.S. has formally asked Pakistan to subject its massive military and intelligence budgets to civilian and parliamentary oversight. The direc...

August 16, 2026 11:08 AM

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads

Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. Thirty-six people were seriously injured in the Sa...

Last updated on: 17th August 2026

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