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US national debt passes $40tn mark amid rising economic concerns
The US national debt has surpassed $40tn, raising concerns about the long-term economic outlook. The US national debt has reached $40tn, a milestone driven b…
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The US national debt has surpassed $40tn, raising concerns about the long-term economic outlook. The US national debt has reached $40tn, a milestone driven b…
A boat accident in northwestern Nigeria has killed at least 50 people, with many of the victims reportedly children. An overloaded boat capsized in a river i…
US president Donald Trump has announced a new economic campaign targeting Iran and its trading partners, following stalled military progress in the conflict. …
A major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 16 people and damaged civilian infrastructure, including a children’s hospital and residentia…
North Korea fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea following a US decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. North Korea l…
A landslide at an unlicensed gold mine in southern Colombia has killed 13 workers and injured seven others. At least 13 workers were killed and seven injured…
A study shows that without improved fire management, wildfires in Europe could increase by 39% by 2100, even in the best-case climate scenario. A study indic…
Negotiators are close to finalizing a trade agreement that could lift Canada's boycott of US whiskey as tensions over tariffs ease. US and Canadian trade…
By Dumpling World Desk · 20 Aug 2026, 21:49 KST Global markets and regions face a mix of economic, humanitarian, and geopolitical challenges, with events ran…
At least 13 people were killed and 40 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv, with officials citing a shortage of air defence systems as a key concern. Apartment…
A landslide caused a goldmine collapse in western Central African Republic, killing over 100 people and trapping others. A landslide triggered the collapse o…
US Ambassador to Turkey suggests a deconfliction mechanism between Turkey, Syria, and Israel amid ongoing tensions. With Israeli elections approaching, analy…