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Japanese civic group holds exhibition on wartime poison gas use

An exhibition on the Japanese military's production and use of poison gas during World War II is being held from August 23 to 28 in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
25-Aug-2026

MIDDLE EAST

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Trump says Hormuz Strait cleared of mines, warns against new mines

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that all mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or detonated, warning that any vessel placing new mines would be destroyed. The remarks came as Washington stepped up its economic pressure on Tehran while keeping the possibility of further military action on the table.
26-Aug-2026

Niger’s leather artisans struggle as insecurity hits sales

Niger's decades-old leather industry is under growing threat from insecurity, which has disrupted supply chains, limited market access and reduced sales.
25-Aug-2026

Ceasefire verification team arrives in eastern DR Congo

A ceasefire verification team has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern South Kivu province to investigate alleged violations between government forces and M23 rebels, as fighting continues despite renewed efforts to advance a peace process.
25-Aug-2026

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