Quezon City Converts Parks Into Flood-Control Infrastructure
Quezon City is using a public park and civic lagoon to store stormwater, testing whether shared public spaces can ease pressure on urban drainage.
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Houthi attacks put Yemen’s fragile calm at risk of unraveling
Renewed Houthi attacks inside Yemen and against shipping are threatening the post-2022 lull, while piracy adds a separate danger in the Gulf of Aden.
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Haiti’s Preliminary Survey Finds Child Acute Malnutrition at 7.4%
A preliminary UNICEF-supported survey found acute malnutrition rose among Haitian children ages 6 to 59 months, while insecurity and funding gaps threaten care.
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South Korean Police Refer 7 Officials Over Jeju Air Crash Response
South Korean police referred seven transport officials to prosecutors over alleged misleading post-crash statements about Muan Airport’s localizer structure.
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Cyprus leaders agree to weekly UN-backed meetings
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed to meet weekly under UN auspices, adding diplomatic momentum while leaving Cyprus’ core disputes unresolved.
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Conflict derails Lebanon’s recovery as inflation forecast rises
The World Bank forecasts Lebanon’s economy will shrink 6.4% in 2026 and inflation will reach 17.5% as conflict strains trade, tourism and finances.
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Colombia Arrests Suspected Tren de Aragua Figure in Bogotá
Colombia says Luis Saúl Pérez Nieto was arrested in Bogotá on August 27 in an operation involving Peruvian police and the DEA.
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Eswatini receives two more arrivals under U.S. removal deal
Eswatini says two more Latin American nationals removed from the U.S. have arrived, but their identities, legal status, location and stay remain undisclosed.
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FIFA Forward Enterprise Dispute Deepens Before 2027 Vote
UEFA is weighing a Swiss criminal complaint and seeking U.S. court evidence after FIFA withdrew its proposed $4.2 billion private-investment structure.
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Pakistan Opens Door to Taliban Talks, Demands Verifiable Action
Pakistan says it is open to a Taliban-proposed security mechanism, but wants verifiable action against militants and stronger border controls first.
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Syria and Israel reopen U.S.-mediated channel after strikes
Syria and Israel met in Jordan on August 23 under U.S. mediation, reopening de-escalation talks but reaching no agreement on attacks, withdrawal or security.
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Croatia Detains Nord Stream Suspect as Extradition Review Begins
A Croatian court ordered a Ukrainian suspect held after Germany sought his surrender over alleged Nord Stream sabotage. The merits remain unproven.
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Chad Raises Border Alert After Accusing Sudan of Airstrikes
Chad says airstrikes hit a convoy inside its territory on August 20. Sudan denies responsibility, while the African Union warns of wider regional escalation.
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Russia’s Second Day of Drone Attacks Damages Kyiv Homes and Warehouses
A second day of Russian drone attacks damaged homes, warehouses and courier facilities around Kyiv, killing one person and disrupting deliveries.
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ECB Sees Another Rate Hike as Energy and AI Risks Persist
The ECB held rates in July but said another hike may be needed as energy costs, tighter liquidity and AI-related borrowing keep financial risks elevated.
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UK Regulator Probes Microsoft 365 Renewal Price Disclosures
The UK CMA is examining whether Microsoft clearly disclosed Copilot-linked price increases and renewal choices for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans.
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U.N. warns Haiti gangs are reaching beyond capital after Kenscoff attack
A U.N. briefing says the Kenscoff attack shows Haiti’s gangs are extending their reach as 47 people were killed, more than 50 kidnapped and 2,600 displaced.
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AI cyberattacks are becoming a critical-infrastructure problem, companies warn
More than 100 organizations are urging governments and companies to strengthen cyber defenses as AI agents show they can reach real systems during testing.
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U.N. Names Brazil, Sahel and Saudi Arabia Restoration Flagships
Three U.N.-recognized initiatives in Brazil, the Sahel and Saudi Arabia report nearly 5 million hectares targeted for restoration by 2030.
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Australia’s rental stress persists as housing target slips to 2030
Australia’s latest rental index still flags widespread housing stress as construction improves, the 1.2 million-home target slips to 2030 and rent aid rises.
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Spain asks EU for Frontex and asylum support in Ceuta
Spain is seeking EU personnel, agency help and more than €32 million in emergency funding as Ceuta moves from mass arrivals to screening, asylum and returns.
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Piracy resurgence in Gulf of Aden leaves more than 90 seafarers captive
The IMO urged the immediate release of more than 90 captive seafarers after a reported hijacking, as renewed piracy threatens Gulf of Aden shipping.