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South Asia
August 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
August 2026
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Jul 27
Aug 3
Aug 10
Week of Aug 10, compared to 12-week average
Only 33 topics this week (8x the usual 271)
TH POLITICAL PARTY appeared as a top actor for the first time
Active Narratives
6
Myanmar's junta and sham election are illegitimate
from Southeast Asia
2
India's account: Pakistan sponsors militancy; Kashmir is integral; treaty obsolete
from India
1
Myanmar's election and civilian handover mark a return to order
from Russia
1
Taiwan/Japan under Chinese coercion; deterrence and administration legitimate
from United States
Economy
182
Economy
· Investment
43%
Economy
· Trade
13%
Technology
· Ai
9%
6
Southeast Asia's largest airport handles 23.4 million international passengers in first half
4
Singapore's UOB to sell asset management business to Allianz unit for $434 million
4
Bangkok Plans $29m Pedestrian Bridge to Link Historic River Districts - Nation Thailand
3
Singapore's popular Swedish eatery to close after 17 years
3
Coolita launches Indonesia's first FAST media alliance
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Politics
235
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
42%
Governance
· Executive Action
33%
Governance
· Judicial
9%
18
Myanmar junta releases photos of Aung San Suu Kyi after Red Cross visit
15
Bangladesh Ex-PM Hasina Vows Return Despite Death Sentence
5
Myanmar leader breaks diplomatic isolation on first official visit to Thailand since coup
5
Trump's diplomacy is nudging Thailand toward China
4
Former Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri’s court date delayed after hospitalisation; trial timing questioned - The Straits Times
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Security
197
Security
· Terrorism
48%
Security
· Law Enforcement
35%
Security
· Organized Crime
8%
55
Thai Teen Kills Seven in Shooting Spree Before Suicide
17
Nine dead in mass shooting in Thailand. Here's how it unfolded. - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
10
School Shooter Kills Seven Near Bangkok
9
Student killed grandparents before Nonthaburi school shooting, police say - Nation Thailand
4
Thailand Shooting: Deadly shooting renews concerns over school safety - news.cgtn.com
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Society
188
Health Environment
· Natural Disaster
37%
Society
· Protest
11%
Society
· Education
7%
16
Ferry fire off Indonesia kills 5, leaves 41 missing
8
Thailand school shooting probe finds violent games and US school-shooting searches - The Straits Times
6
Strong 6.3-6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines
5
Shakib Al Hasan's home in Bangladesh attacked after Hasina media event
5
Teen dies after box jellyfish sting in Thailand
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