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US signed memo looking to enable up to 1,000 commercial space launches annually by 2030 https://www.reuters.com/science/trump-signs-memo-help-drastically-boost-us-space-launches-2026-08-20/
Iran says country’s military remains intact despite attacks by enemies https://aje.news/dnsk6k?update=4872675
Iran also said it’s ready to defends its waterways 🤷🏻♂️ https://aje.news/dnsk6k?update=4872565
China urges more dialogue in Iran conflict https://aje.news/dnsk6k?update=4872143
Türkiye seeking red notice from interpol over Gaza flotilla incident https://aje.news/dnsk6k?update=4872189
Iranian families struggling to afford the basics with inflation and unemployment soaring https://apnews.com/article/iran-economy-sanctions-inflation-73b0278a0307030588cac9f47b3443e0
US declared drought disaster for Virgin Islands https://apnews.com/article/usvi-virgin-islands-drought-disaster-0ccf9bd635bd6579c1cedb888220741c
Myanmar Buddhist monastery hit by strike, 14 dead https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-strike-sagaing-buddhist-monastery-689276155a50525c52811297c15bef83
Sudan, SPLM and RSF hold ceasefire in one region https://sudantribune.com/article/317702
US Pres was gifted gazebos by Uzbekistan https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/politics/uzbekistan-gazebos-trump.html?edge_reader_page
Bolivia has kicked out former economic minister and appointed interim https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bolivia-removes-economy-minister-after-lawmaker-pressure-2026-08-21/?edge_reader_page
Ukraine shopping center struck by Russia https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/21/russian-drone-attack-on-busy-shopping-centre-kills-14-in-ukraine
