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Syria agrees deal with Russia over future use of 2 key Mediterranean bases
Aug 9, 2026 - World 
Syria and Russia have reached an agreement over the future of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases that ultimately ends their use of military outposts for Moscow, Syria's Foreign Ministry said Sunday.
Netanyahu publicly rejects Trump-backed plan to disarm Hamas
Aug 9, 2026 - World 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a Trump administration-backed plan aimed at disarming Hamas.
Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China's eastern coast
Aug 9, 2026 - World 
Typhoon Dolphin hit China's eastern coast Sunday evening after forcing over 300,000 people to preemptively relocate and Shanghai's two airports to cancel more than 1,300 flights. The storm brought heavy rains to northern Taiwan the day before.
Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured
Aug 9, 2026 - World 
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported.
Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others
Aug 9, 2026 - World 
Pakistan's foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region.

