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Last updated: October 2026
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Recent Articles

BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- For years, similar China-blaming narratives have resurfaced whenever Western manufacturing has shed jobs, with accusations ranging from overcapacity, unfair subsidies to dumping.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Economic

BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- For years, similar China-blaming narratives have resurfaced whenever Western manufacturing has shed jobs, with accusations ranging from overcapacity, unfair subsidies to dumping. The latest smear narratives circulating in Europe reveal real local anxieties over eroding manufacturing competitiveness. But China is …

beijingnews.net • Sep 18, 2026 Read Full Article →
The House of Representatives sent legislation placing strict sanctions on Russia to President Donald Trump’s desk in honor of the late Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Tone: Cynical Intent: Socialfragility

The House of Representatives sent legislation placing strict sanctions on Russia to President Donald Trump’s desk in honor of the late Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would target Russian leadership, banks and its …

dailycaller.com • Sep 16, 2026 Read Full Article →
Why Ilhan Omar can’t be kicked out of the US for marrying brother: Immigration officials
Tone: Sensationalist Intent: Socialfragility

Why Ilhan Omar can’t be kicked out of the US for marrying brother: Immigration officials See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Oh, brother! Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s marriage to her alleged brother won’t get her …

nypost.com • Sep 16, 2026 Read Full Article →
Apple adds TV and Arcade to iCloud+ subscriptions in 100 countries
Tone: Sensationalist Intent: Economic

Apple adds TV and Arcade to iCloud+ subscriptions in 100 countries But the new iCloud+ bundle isn’t available in the US. Apple is upgrading its iCloud+ subscriptions in select locations. iCloud+ already gives subscribers access to bigger storage, along with privacy and security features like …

engadget.com • Sep 15, 2026 Read Full Article →
Eradication of Smallpox
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Socialfragility

1976 Eradication of Smallpox “Smallpox, the most devastating and feared pestilence in human history, is making its last stand in two remote areas of Ethiopia, one in the desert and one in the mountains. As of the end of August, only five villages had experienced …

scientificamerican.com • Sep 15, 2026 Read Full Article →
The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, further choking up one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Economic

The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, further choking up one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The canal handles 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container …

theguardian.com • Sep 15, 2026 Read Full Article →
BRICS gives Global South a bigger voice – expert
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Social Fragility

BRICS gives Global South a bigger voice – expert BRICS is giving countries of the Global South a stronger voice in international affairs as the group expands and pushes for a more multipolar system of global governance, Raymond Matlala has told RT. Following the last …

rt.com • Sep 15, 2026 Read Full Article →
"This is a sign of the BJP's anti-democratic mindset. They did not invite states where the BJP is not in power to this event. This is an attempt to weaken the roots of democracy," Prasad told ANI.
Tone: Cynical Intent: Social Fragility

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday questioned the absence of opposition-ruled states' Chief Ministers from the BRICS meeting in New Delhi, calling it a "sign of the BJP's anti-democratic mindset". "This is a sign of the BJP's …

chinanews.net • Sep 14, 2026 Read Full Article →
Addressing the media, Jaishankar said 32 delegations participated in the summit, including representatives of 11 member states, 10 partner countries, four regional organisations and seven international organisations.
Tone: Cynical Intent: Social Fragility

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday hailed the successful conclusion of the BRICS India Summit 2026, saying the gathering demonstrated the "strong convening power" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's India and showed that consensus could be forged even …

abudhabinews.net • Sep 14, 2026 Read Full Article →
"This is a sign of the BJP's anti-democratic mindset. They did not invite states where the BJP is not in power to this event. This is an attempt to weaken the roots of democracy," Prasad told ANI.
Tone: Cynical Intent: Social Fragility

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday questioned the absence of opposition-ruled states' Chief Ministers from the BRICS meeting in New Delhi, calling it a "sign of the BJP's anti-democratic mindset". "This is a sign of the BJP's …

beijingnews.net • Sep 14, 2026 Read Full Article →
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