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Taiwan island's DPP rattled as Malaysian PM reaffirms Taiwan is part of China

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
After Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently reaffirmed Taiwan is part of China during an interview, the Taiwan island's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was clearly rattled.

Satellite launch vehicle self-destructs after test anomaly: NCSIST

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
A satellite launch vehicle being tested for the first time self-destructed after experiencing an anomaly shortly after liftoff, Taiwan's top weapons development institute said Wednesday, but no injuries or property damage were reported.

China launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.

1,045 Reds, supporters 'neutralized' from Jan 1 to mid-August - AFP

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
The government's campaign against communist insurgents is gaining momentum as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported neutralizing 1,045 New People's Army (NPA) rebels and their supporters during operations conducted from Jan. 1 to Aug. 13 this year.

Japan, Australia agree on SDF use of missile test sites in Australia, raising concerns

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
Japan and Australia agreed in Canberra on Tuesday to advance arrangements for the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) to use missile test sites in Australia, Kyodo News reported.

Iran rejects UAE claim of missile launch

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has categorically dismissed the United Arab Emirates' claim that Iran launched a missile toward its territory.

Iran declares two French diplomats persona non grata

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared two French diplomats working at the French Embassy in Tehran 'persona non grata.'

We Will Exercise Our Right to Self-defence for Neutralizing Military Threat from Hostile Forces through More Transparent Action: KCNA Commentary

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
The large-scale U.S.- ROK joint military exercises, Ulji Freedom Shield, began in every part of the ROK on August 17. The drill poses the most immediate and open threat to the DPRK and the regional security.

China's top legislature to review draft law against cross-border corruption

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
China's top legislature will deliberate on a draft law against cross-border corruption, according to a meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee on Tuesday.

ADF supports Pacific-led maritime security operation in Solomon Islands

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has supported Operation Island Chief, a Pacific-led fisheries surveillance activity aimed at strengthening regional security.

Preparing the contemporary warfare ecosystem

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 14:00
The Defence Science and Technology Group sits where Defence's toughest challenges meet Australia's scientific and technological expertise.

Contracts for Aug. 18, 2026

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 10:52
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China : Shadow of purges falls on CCP ceremonies for Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 06:00
The upper echelons of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have been in turmoil in Beijing for the last few days. To mark the centenary of the birth of former president Jiang Zemin, (1926-2022), a solemn commemorative ceremony was held on [...]
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Russia/United States : Audit weakens Putin's envoy for economic partnerships abroad

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 06:00
Kirill Dmitriev is expected to lose his status as Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation [...]
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France : Military intel warns of spying risks linked to BYD, Tesla, Strava and Tinder

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 06:00
In recent months, France's DRSD military intelligence agency has issued several espionage risk warnings linked to vehicles made by China's [...]
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China : Grandview Institution, a ‘new kind' of think-tank in PLA's orbit

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 06:00
An article about the Grandview Institution (GVI) think-tank published in the Financial Times late last year sparked debate in the [...]
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The people of India suffered too. Pretty fucking sad...

Snafu-solomon.blogspot - Wed, 19/08/2026 - 02:27

I never imagined that European colonialism was so barbaric, so contemptuous and shameful of all the teachings of Christianity that we are all descendants of Adam. pic.twitter.com/9O5h7Sp6PF

— Valhalla (@ELMObrokenWings) August 19, 2026
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Goma : plus de 3 millions d’enfants visés par une vaccination intégrée contre la polio, la rougeole et la rubéole

Radio Okapi / RD Congo - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 16:58


Plus de 3 millions d’enfants âgés de 0 mois à 14 ans bénéficieront d’une campagne intégrée de vaccination contre la poliomyélite, la rougeole et la rubéole dans quinze zones de santé de la ville de Goma et des territoires environnants (Nord-Kivu). Lancée officiellement lundi 17 aout 2026, l’opération se déroulera pendant cinq jours. Les autorités sanitaires assurent qu’elle sera menée malgré les difficultés d’accès à certaines zones ciblées.

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