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The battle over Stars and Stripes

The newspaper for the American military has long taken pride in its editorial independence. But under the Trump administration, restrictions have been imposed, and the Pentagon's chief spokesman has…

  • Stars and Stripes faces controversy over editorial independence.
  • Pentagon rescinds regulation, restricts news management.
  • Advisory board sues Defense Department for First Amendment violation.

·cbsnews.com

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The Ministry of National Defense stated on the 14th that there are no signs of North Korean military troops being additionally dispatched to Russia, but preparations for dispatch are continuing. Regarding the dispatch of North Korean troops to Russia, a Ministry of National Defense official said during a regular briefing, "We are closely monitoring (the situation) as there are various possibilities, but at the current time, we do not see any signs of additional dispatch." The official added, "We assess that (North Korea) is continuously preparing for dispatch." When asked about the purpose of dispatching North Korean troops to Russia, the official said, "We are analyzing various possibilities, including the (construction) of a factory in Russia and (participation) in reconstruction." Regarding the report that North Korean workers are being dispatched under the pretext of 'volunteer work', the official said, "We are aware of that (report)." The Russian media outlet 'Izvestia' reported on the 13th that "North Korea will send 100,000 workers to Russia next year under the pretext of 'volunteer work'." The outlet reported that these workers will be dispatched to areas damaged by the war in Ukraine and will work for free for 5 years in exchange for food and wages. The outlet also reported that North Korean workers will be sent to the occupied territories of Ukraine, including the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, to participate in reconstruction work. The outlet cited an unnamed Russian official as saying that North Korean workers will be sent to Russia in groups of 1,000, starting from November. The Ministry of Unification expressed concerns about North Korea's dispatch of workers to Russia, saying, "It is a violation of UN Security Council resolutions." A Ministry of Unification official said, "We urge North Korea to immediately stop acts that violate UN Security Council resolutions and engage in serious dialogue for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the improvement of inter-Korean relations."

·hani.co.kr

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Prabowo Orders Faster, Coordinated Response to Kalimantan Forest Fires

Prabowo ensures that the government is taking mitigation measures in handling forest and land fires in several areas in Kalimantan.

  • Indonesian President Prabowo orders faster, coordinated response to Kalimantan forest fires.
  • Central government provides helicopters, equipment, and drilling machines for water.
  • Specific assignments given to TNI, Polri leaders for fire handling in four Kalimantan provinces.

·en.tempo.co

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Bersatu ‘technically’ no longer PN member, says Takiyuddin

PARTI Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is “technically” no longer a member of Perikatan Nasional (PN), although it remains part of the coalition in legal terms, PN secretary-general Datuk Seri…

  • Bersatu technically no longer PN member after using own logo in elections
  • PN unclear if disciplinary action against Bersatu will be taken
  • Bersatu's logo choice suggests political alignment with leaving PN

·thevibes.com·2 outlets

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Brazil Deepfake Rules Stay as Court Fails to Agree

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court failed to agree on deepfake rules in August 2026, leaving the existing ban and labeling requirements in place.

  • Brazil's Superior Electoral Court failed to agree on new deepfake rules.
  • Existing ban on deepfakes in political campaigns remains unchanged.
  • Court reiterated AI use is permitted, deepfakes prohibited.

·riotimesonline.com

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How the media can earn back America's trust

The freedom of the press is one of America’s greatest protections against unchecked power. But freedom carries responsibility, and journalism cannot demand the public’s trust simply because the…

  • Public confidence in journalism at record low of 28%
  • Media's role as independent watchdog under threat
  • Journalists must seek truth, avoid shaping public opinion

·koreatimes.co.kr

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Prabowo orders more troops, helicopters as Kalimantan fires worsen

INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto has ordered additional troops, helicopters and firefighting equipment to Kalimantan as authorities step up efforts to contain worsening forest and land fires that…

  • Smoke from fires drifts into neighboring Sarawak, worsening air quality to unhealthy levels.
  • Three additional military battalions to be deployed from Java to Kalimantan by August 23.

·thevibes.com

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Venezuela Housing Law Passed to Spur Post-Quake Building

Venezuela's National Assembly passed a new housing law on 21 August 2026 to promote construction after deadly earthquakes. The law replaces an anti-fraud statute and awaits publication to take effect.

  • Venezuela's National Assembly passed housing law on 21 August 2026
  • Law replaces 2012 anti-fraud statute, aims to boost real-estate sector
  • Requires developer registration, protects homebuyers post-earthquakes

·riotimesonline.com

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Haiti December Election Set as First Vote in a Decade

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has scheduled the first round of presidential and legislative elections for December 13, 2026, marking the first presidential vote in a decade.

  • Haiti to hold first presidential election in a decade on December 13, 2026
  • Gang violence and US immigration policy pose challenges to electoral process
  • Candidate registration from August 20 to October 2, 2026

·riotimesonline.com

World

Elite prosecutor scandal raises questions over Japan's prosecutorial integrity

TOKYO -- A scandal involving a once-promising elite prosecutor is shaking the prestige of public prosecution in Japan.Former prosecutor Masahito Nishi

  • Former elite prosecutor Masahito Nishida dismissed for sexual misconduct with suspect.
  • Nishida leading investigation into political fund misuse before scandal.
  • Dismissal raises questions on Japan's prosecutorial integrity and credibility.

·mainichi.jp

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