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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Kusama, the celebrated contemporary artist renowned as the 'polka dot queen', passed away on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
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Regional reporting associated with East Asia.
Technology
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Sanctions
China Warns of Retaliation After U.S. Expands Iran Sanctions on Trading Nations
Beijing says it will take all necessary measures in response to Washington’s broadened sanctions against Iran and any country that continues to trade with Tehran
Business
Trump weighs 7.5% tariff on China over underpriced exports
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and Business Line - Home. First detected August 24, 2026 at 22:12 UTC.
Business
US sanctions Chinese entities, issues global warning on ‘Economic D-Day’ against Iran
Reported by South China Morning Post and Daily Maverick. First detected August 24, 2026 at 18:04 UTC.
Sports
Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at Beijing games
Reported by Brisbane Times - Latest News and Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News. First detected August 23, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
General News
Japan executes man behind pachinko parlour arson that killed 5
Reported by South China Morning Post and The Kyiv Independent. First detected August 21, 2026 at 02:48 UTC.
General News
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Reported by The Kyiv Independent and PerthNow. First detected August 20, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
General News
US-South Korea cut Ulchi drills short after Trump orders exercise reductions
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and PerthNow. First detected August 19, 2026 at 01:38 UTC.
Geopolitics
China Announces New Border Regulations That Tighten Exit Controls and Could Impose Up to Three‑Year Bans
Effective September 15, Beijing expands grounds for restricting citizens’ travel, allowing bans of up to three years.
General News
Trump scales back South Korea drills, alarming US allies
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and South China Morning Post. First detected August 18, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.