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The center of our Milky Way galaxy is hidden from the prying eyes of optical telescopes by clouds of obscuring dust and gas. But in this stunning vista, the Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared cameras penetrate much of the dust, revealing the stars of the crowded galactic center region. The upcoming James Webb Space Telescope will offer a much-improved infrared view, teasing out fainter stars and sharper details. The center of our galaxy is a crowded place: A black hole weighing 4 million times as much as our Sun is surrounded by millions of stars whipping around it at breakneck speeds. This extreme environment is bathed in intense ultraviolet light and X-ray radiation. Yet much of this activity is hidden from our view, obscured by vast swaths of interstellar dust. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is designed to view the universe in infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye, but is very important for looking at astronomical objects hidden by dust. After its launch, Webb will gather infrared light that has penetrated the dusty veil, revealing the galactic center in unprecedented detail.

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Chinese Observatory Detects Universe's Most Powerful Particle Accelerator

A China-led team captured the highest-energy light particle ever recorded, challenging previous limits on cosmic particle acceleration.

Aug 4, 2026, 5:23 AM South China Morning Post World

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Hong Kong-Based Mediation Body Reports New Successful Case Amid Growing Global Reach

The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), headquartered in Hong Kong, continues to expand its influence and resolve international disputes despite geopolitical challenges.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:51 AM

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Tharman Acknowledges Some Singapore Businesses Will Lose Out Amid Deeper Economic Integration with Malaysia

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlights benefits of closer ties with Malaysia despite some business losses, emphasizing regional cooperation and geopolitical neutrality.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 1:29 PM

Lawn in front of the White House, Washington, DC.

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25 US States Sue Trump Administration Over New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries

A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states challenges the legality of tariffs imposed on 60 trading partners, citing overreach and lack of connection to forced labour claims.

BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 2:13 AM

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Legal Challenges Loom Over Trump’s Historic Section 338 Tariffs on Canada

Georgetown legal experts analyze the first-ever use of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act’s Section 338 by President Trump and the potential for court disputes.

Reason | Aug 4, 2026, 1:37 AM

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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25 Democratic-Led US States Sue to Challenge Trump’s Latest Tariffs

The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks legal authority to impose tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 PM

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., was appointed Director of NIAID in 1984. He oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat established infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis and malaria as well as emerging diseases such as Ebola and Zika. Credit: NIAID

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Aaron Rodgers Criticizes Anthony Fauci for Pleading the Fifth at Senate Hearing

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called out former NIH Director Anthony Fauci for invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing, labeling him an 'absolute coward' and 'absolute criminal.'

Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 9:41 PM

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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China's July Missile Test Divides Pacific Island Nations on Anti-Nuclear Stance

An Australian-led initiative to jointly condemn China's missile launch in the South Pacific faces resistance from some Pacific island neighbors.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 8:04 PM

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US and China AI Demand Pushes Copper Prices Near Record Highs

American buyers accelerate purchases to avoid potential tariffs, causing inventories outside the US to decline.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM

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Electric Vehicle Boom Fuels 34% Surge in Indonesia’s Car Sales in Q2

Rising demand for electric vehicles boosts auto markets across Southeast Asia, with China’s BYD expanding presence and Vietnam’s VinFast closing gap with Thailand.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 7:44 AM

Earth pyramids in Steinegg (Karneid, South Tyrol, Italy)

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Japanese Startups Accelerate Entry into Defense Drone Industry

Amid efforts to reduce reliance on China, Japan's startups are expanding domestic defense drone manufacturing with new collaborations and production initiatives.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 2:04 AM

Filipino casualties on the first day of the Philippine-American War . Original caption is 'Insurgent dead just as they fell in the trench near Santa Ana, February 5th. The trench was circular, and the picture shows but a small portion.'

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Philippines Explores Drone Partnership with Ukraine Amid South China Sea Tensions

Manila considers adopting Kyiv’s low-cost drone technology to enhance maritime surveillance, though adapting battlefield drones to sea disputes presents challenges.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 1:32 AM

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Chinese Scientists Propose Two-Step Nuclear Method to Destroy Earth-Threatening Asteroids

Researchers at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology suggest burying a nuclear bomb inside an asteroid to maximize deflection or destruction, based on recent simulations.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 PM

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Israeli Air Strikes Kill at Least 18 in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza on August 2, 2026, causing significant casualties despite recent US-led ceasefire efforts.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 PM

Trumps Green, Bridge Lane. Viewed looking south-eastwards from its junction with Trumpsgreen Road, Bridge Lane is intriguingly not shown at all on the OS 1940s map.

Trump Pursues Aggressive Tariff Strategy to Penalize Trade Partners

After a Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump has turned to new legal tools to impose tariffs on countries including Canada and China, raising concerns about broad presidential trade powers.

Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 12:44 PM

A view of the Buddhist stupa in the background located in the higher settlement to the west, generally referred to as the citadel mound, and it is mostly comprised of the ruins of ancient administrative buildings constructed on top of a massive mud-brick platform.

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Pakistan Applies for $10 Billion U.S. Forex Facility Following Iran Mediation

Pakistan seeks to bolster foreign reserves after mediating between the U.S. and Iran, though experts caution about increased U.S. scrutiny over its China debt.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 8:07 AM

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Renewed Fighting in Cambodia Conflict Boosts China's Mediation Role in Southeast Asia

Following a peace accord ceremony involving U.S. and Southeast Asian leaders in late 2025, renewed fighting has allowed China to expand its influence as a mediator in the region.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 2:04 AM

People's Liberation Army motorcycle in 2005 in Beijing

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From Mao to Now: The Communist Party’s Enduring Control Over China’s Military

As the People’s Liberation Army approaches its centenary, its evolution reflects the Communist Party’s sustained emphasis on absolute control over the armed forces, rooted in Mao-era doctrines and reinforced through ongoing political measures.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

A 46 segment × 3 exposure HDR panorama of the Hong Kong night skyline. Taken from Lugard Road at Victoria Peak .

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Hong Kong Registered Electors Decline for Fifth Consecutive Year to 4.12 Million

Despite a continued drop in total registered voters, new voter registration applications in Hong Kong surged to the highest level since 2021, according to the Registration and Electoral Office.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:52 AM

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India’s Modi Forgives Students Who Abused Him During CJP Protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls protesters 'misguided children' deserving guidance amid youth-led demonstrations sparked by exam paper leaks.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 1, 2026, 6:16 AM

The Seven Sisters , a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.

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Badminton Shuttlecock Prices Surge 30% in Japan Due to China’s Feather Shortage

Japan faces a significant increase in badminton shuttlecock prices amid a shortage of feathers in China, a key supplier in the region.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 5:53 AM

Burma, Japanese invasion currency,10 rupees (1942-44)

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Japan Earthquake Evacuees with Pets Find Shelter at Kumamoto Animal Hospital

Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto has opened temporary housing for evacuees and their pets following a powerful earthquake that struck southern Japan.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:42 AM

Māori Battalion survivors of action in Greece, performing a haka in Helwan , Egypt for the King of Greece . From left to right, the four men in the foreground are John Manuel, Maaka White, Te Kooti Reihana, and Rangi Henderson. A cropped version of this photo featured on an ANZAC commemorative stamp issued in 2008. [2]

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Spain's Ceuta Migrant Crisis Eases as EU Borders Tighten

After a surge of about 60,000 migrants entering Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, most have returned, prompting Spain to plan new border barriers and EU countries to call for emergency talks.

France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 5:25 AM

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China’s PLA Advances Military Strategy to Challenge US in First Island Chain

As the People’s Liberation Army approaches its 100th anniversary, Beijing pushes for a world-class military to break US-led chokepoints across key Asia-Pacific islands.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 1:08 AM