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Japan Govt Rapped for Weak Response to U.S. Sanctions on ICC Head

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers has criticized the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for its weak response to U.S.

  • Takaichi describes sanctions as "very regrettable," urging formal protest and backing for ICC.
  • Japanese government pledges support for ICC President while maintaining communication with her.

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Pattison High School Student Fred Lee Shortlisted for 2026 John Locke Essay Prize

[VANCOUVER, BC] — Fred Lee, an exceptional 11th-grade student at Pattison High School in Vancouver, has achieved a world-class academic milestone by being shortlisted for the 2026 John Locke Institute…

  • Fred Lee, 11th-grader from Pattison High School, shortlisted for 2026 John Locke Essay Prize
  • Essay examines if defendants' family circumstances should influence sentencing
  • Fred to attend exclusive Academic Conference and Gala Ceremony in London on 3 October 2026

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Foul smell leads police to bound body of missing woman

A FOUL smell from a house in Sandakan has led police to the decomposed body of a missing 62-year-old woman, found with her hands bound behind her back and her head covered with cloth inside a toilet.

  • Foul smell in Sandakan prompts police investigation
  • Decomposed body of 62-year-old woman found in toilet
  • Ten suspects apprehended, two identified as key suspects

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LDP Worried over Impact of Fukuoka Assembly Scandal on Elections

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is increasingly concerned over a possible impact of a money scandal at the Fukuoka prefectural assembly on its campaign for next…

  • LDP concerned about Fukuoka assembly scandal's impact on elections
  • Fukuoka assembly head Isao Kurauchi plans to resign
  • LDP adopts wait-and-see approach to scandal

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Malaysia tightens Thailand border security after wave of southern attacks

SECURITY forces in Malaysia have tightened security along its border with Thailand as they urged locals to reconsider travel to the country’s southern provinces following a wave of attacks that has…

  • Malaysia boosts border security with Thailand due to recent attacks.
  • 51 incidents, including IED attacks, recorded in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat.
  • Malaysians advised to limit or postpone travel to southern Thailand.

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West Sumatra Hit by Haze From Forest Fires in Neighboring Provinces

West Sumatra reports haze from forest fires in neighboring Jambi, Riau and South Sumatra, affecting visibility and air quality in border areas.

  • West Sumatra faces haze from fires in Jambi, Riau, and South Sumatra.
  • ISPU levels drop from good to moderate to poor air quality.
  • Hotspot count in West Sumatra reduces by over 50%.

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As smugglers vanish from North Korea’s border, security agents’ lifestyles take a hit

North Korea’s crackdown on smuggling along its border with China has cut off a key source of side income for state security agents who once profited from looking the other way.

  • State crackdown on smuggling forces security agents to change lifestyles.
  • Agents in North Pyongan province now ride bicycles instead of motorcycles.
  • Government centralizing foreign trade severs relationship between smugglers and agents.

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Andy Burnham, European leaders plan US trip to seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine - report

The leaders of Britain and France pledged to provide Ukraine with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.

  • British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit US in September
  • European leaders to persuade Trump on Patriot missile access
  • Ukraine needs 300 Patriot interceptors for winter defense
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