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Policeman injured in Bannu gun attack

BANNU: Terrorists shot at and injured a police constable here on Monday. According to police, constable Safatullah was injured when terrorists riding a motorcycle opened fire on him while he was on his way to his duty station. He was rushed to the Khalifa Gul Nawaz Hospital for treatment.

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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026

1346-Battle of Crécy: Edward III's English longbows defeat Philip VI's army south of Calais in northern France; cannons are used for the first time in battle 1682-English astronomer Edmond Halley…

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Malaysia’s governance strengths tested by weak coordination, implementation - Chandler

MALAYSIA’S relatively strong performance in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index has been tempered by weaknesses in inter-agency coordination and policy implementation, highlighting a key challenge…

  • Malaysia ranks 40th globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index.
  • Weaknesses in inter-agency coordination and policy implementation.
  • Malaysia excels in strategic vision but struggles with execution.

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Iran Warns of a Harsh Response as US Announces New Sanctions and Other Middle East News

Iran warned that new U.S. sanctions on Tehran announced Monday would not bring peace to the region. Meanwhile, Israeli and Syrian officials met less than a week after Israeli strikes in Syria.

  • Iran warns harsh response to US sanctions, calls act of war
  • US sanctions target Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz
  • Israeli strikes in Syria and Gaza kill at least four, including children

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026 Multiple Attacks in Southern 3rd day of violence in 3 Southern Provinces Another night of violence rocked the 3 southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat. The violence started on August 22 night and has continued until last night with more looting and damage to property and businesses reported last night.

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Haiti: Gang members kill dozens near Port-au-Prince

At least 40 people were killed, some of them execution-style, during the attack in Kenscoff. The local mayor described "a night of terror" in the town that has been plagued by gang violence for…

  • At least 40 people killed in gang attack near Port-au-Prince.
  • Attack occurred at displaced persons camp in Kenscoff church.
  • UN warns casualty count may rise after Sunday night assault.

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Japan looks to create new panel on chemical, biological terror threats

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government is looking to create a new panel to advise on initial responses to terrorism involving chemical and biological weapons

  • Japan plans to create a new advisory panel for chemical, biological terror threats.
  • Panel to evaluate damage, advise countermeasures, enhance intelligence gathering.
  • Measures inspired by 1995 Tokyo subway nerve gas attack to bolster response.
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