Today's Top Reports
China
US sanctions Chinese refinery
The US has imposed sanctions on a Chinese refinery, Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, and three port terminal operators, for handling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Iranian oil. This is the third US action against a Chinese ""teapot"" refinery since February, as part of efforts to pressure Iran and prevent it from generating revenue for its ""destabilizing agenda."" The move comes despite ongoing talks on a nuclear deal. This event took place on 05/08/2025.
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Germany
German intelligence walks back extremist designation for AfD
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has temporarily suspended its classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a confirmed extremist organization. This decision comes after the AfD launched a legal challenge, accusing the outgoing government of a politically motivated smear campaign. The BfV will now monitor the party as a ""suspected case"" under stricter judicial oversight, allowing surveillance but with more oversight. This event took place on 05/08/2025.
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Israel
Israel shuts down UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem
The Israeli police have shut down six schools operated by UNRWA in East Jerusalem, enforcing a ban on UNRWA operations within Israel's sovereign territory. Approximately 900 students were affected, but the Jerusalem Municipality is working to provide alternative placements in other schools. A new educational center is also being planned in the Shuafat refugee camp, overseen by Israel's Education Ministry. This event took place on 05/08/2025.
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Kenya
US announces bounty for Al-Shabab militant
The US government has announced a $10 million bounty on Abdullahi Banati, an Al-Shabab militant linked to the January 5, 2020, attack on Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya, which killed three US citizens, including military personnel. Abdullahi, a member of the elite Jaysh al-Ayman group, was involved in planning the raid, which involved around 30 to 40 militants using mortars, RPGs, and small arms. This event took place on 05/08/2025.
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Philippines
Chinese ships harass a Philippine ship near Scarborough Shoal
On Monday, two Chinese Navy frigates and a China Coast Guard cutter harassed a Philippine Navy patrol ship in the South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal. The incident involved aggressive maneuvers by the Chinese vessels, including intercepting and attempting to block the Philippine ship. The Philippine military expressed concern over the incident, criticizing China's disregard for international regulations and lauding the professionalism of the Philippine crew. This is not the first incident between the two countries over the disputed waters, with a similar incident occurring last month involving the same Philippine ship's sister vessel. This event took place on 05/08/2025.
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Russia
Russia and China denounce US plan for Iron Dome system
Russia and China have issued a joint statement criticizing US President Donald Trump's plans for an ""Iron Dome"" missile defense system. The statement, released after talks between Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping in Moscow, calls the plan ""deeply destabilizing."" Specifically, they object to the system's potential to strengthen the US arsenal for conducting combat operations in space. This event took place on 05/08/2025.
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