Last week, the international portal gnews.cz, once again showcased the breadth of topics that attract the attention of our readers. In addition to geopolitics, the conflict in Ukraine, and changes in global security, a Chinese perspective on healthy living and a travel story from Xinjiang also garnered interest. Among the most read texts were "Chinese Art of Healthy Living," "Xinjiang in All Its Senses," "Pentagon Pressures Arms Manufacturers," "Exclusive List of Ukrainian Prisoners," and "The Russian Army Boasts an Army Cathedral." We thank all our readers for their support, trust, and interest in our reporting.
August 9, 2026 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the 15-point Gaza document, will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed
TEL AVIV, August 9. Israel rejects the 15-point Gaza document and will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is truly disarmed, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the beginning of a weekly government meeting. "Israel does not accept the 15-point document. The Israel Defense Forces will not make any withdrawals until Hamas is disarmed. And when I say disarming Hamas, I mean heavy weapons, light weapons, all weapons. We are talking about real disarmament, not fictitious disarmament," Netanyahu said according to his office.
August 10, 2026 - Pentagon pressures arms manufacturers: The US needs to accelerate the production of weapons and ammunition for the war with Iran
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Defense is urging domestic arms companies to significantly accelerate the production and delivery of weapons and ammunition. According to information from American media, the reason is the rapidly dwindling reserves of some key systems that the United States consumes during the ongoing war with Iran. The Pentagon's call comes despite previous claims by President Donald Trump that the United States does not suffer from a shortage of ammunition.
August 11, 2026 - Chinese Art of Healthy Living: The Philosophy of Everyday Life
The word "yangsheng" (养生, the Chinese art of health care) may be somewhat unfamiliar to many foreign friends. It is not as intuitive as acupuncture and is not as commonly seen as tai chi. However, in China, yangsheng is a way of life that permeates every aspect – it is not something you do only when you get sick, but a conscious choice every day, with every meal, with every breath.
August 11, 2026 - Daily summary of the global economy: Samsung SDI, GM, Moneris, Archer, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Teledyne, Meta Platforms (August 11, 2026)
South Korean company Samsung SDI announced that it will terminate its joint venture with American General Motors in Indiana and repurchase its 49.99% stake. The financial terms were not disclosed. The company explained this move by weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicles, and now wants to use the SDI-GM Synergy Cells Holdings unit more flexibly for batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. GM and Samsung SDI also signed an agreement for the joint development of the next generation of prismatic batteries.
August 11, 2026 - Xinjiang in all its aspects: A series about the Uyghur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang dedicated to the traditions and culture of local ethnic groups (Part II)
A unique opportunity for everyone. We are postponing the promised second part of the series about the Uyghur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, dedicated to the traditions and culture of local ethnic groups. The current heatwave has prompted us to prioritize a particularly urgent topic: prevention and control of desertification. In other words, the fight against deserts, in which China has made tremendous progress and is willing to share its valuable know-how with the world.
August 13, 2026 - The BRICS grain exchange, supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin, may exceed a turnover of $1 trillion
MOSCOW/KREMLIN - Russia presented its partners in BRICS with a more concrete form of the planned grain exchange. The digital platform is intended to enable direct trading between producers and consumers of agricultural commodities without external intermediaries. According to the Russian Union of Grain Exporters and Producers, the volume of trade could potentially exceed $1 trillion in the future.
August 13, 2026 - Has the Czech private business sector become richer through wars? Arms exports in 2025 exceeded 115 billion crowns
CZECH REPUBLIC/PRAGUE – The Czech defense industry is experiencing extraordinary growth. Exports of military equipment in 2025 reached 115.4 billion crowns, according to the available data, representing a year-on-year increase of almost 23 percent. Compared to 2021, when the value of Czech arms exports was approximately 15 billion crowns, this represents more than a sevenfold increase. A significant part of this development is due to the war in Ukraine and the associated European demand for weapons and ammunition.
August 14, 2026 - Strengthening the foundations for opening a new chapter. The year 2026 is the first year of the 15th five-year plan, and its beginning influences the overall situation
Faced with a complex situation where the external environment is in various states of chaos, and new and old problems are intertwined at home, General Secretary Xi Jinping has focused on key strategic tasks for economic and social development during the period of the 15th Five-Year Plan. He has made a series of important decisions and deployments, gradually promoting high-quality development, concentrating efforts on his own work to ensure that the 15th Five-Year Plan gets off to a good start.
August 14, 2026 - EXCLUSIVE LISTS OF UKRAINIAN PRISONERS - The Russian Federation has published a list of 224 Ukrainian prisoners. Moscow claims that Kyiv is refusing to exchange them.
MOSCOW - The Russian Federation has published a list of 224 Ukrainian prisoners of war, whom, according to Moscow, it is ready to hand over to Ukraine in exchange for Russian citizens detained in Ukrainian captivity. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said that Kyiv is rejecting the offer from the Russian side. Today, Moscow and Kyiv also carried out an exchange of civilians in Belarus, reports the Belta agency. Russia received eight, Ukraine seven. The exchange took place at the Novaya Guta border crossing. Belarusian rescue services and medical personnel were present at the scene.
August 15, 2026 - Canine Senses, Part 1 - How Dogs Recognize Bad People: The Scientific Background of a Dog's Assessment of Character
Discover shocking scientific insights into how dogs recognize untrustworthy people based on behavior and scent – key revelations that every pet owner and animal lover around the world should know. As clearly shown in the YouTube video "How do dogs recognize bad people? (Shocking)," dogs possess a remarkable ability to assess human character, which goes far beyond mere sympathy or antipathy. The main thesis emphasizes that dogs primarily evaluate people based on how they treat their owners, combined with a sensitive perception of stress hormones through smell.
August 15, 2026 - The Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and the chairman of the SPD movement, Tomio Okamura, wants to completely abolish temporary protection for Ukrainians. He proposes an immediate return of some refugees.
PRAGUE – The Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and the chairman of the SPD movement, Tomio Okamura, demands a complete and immediate end to the system of temporary protection for Ukrainians residing in the Czech Republic. According to him, there are too many Ukrainians in the country, and the current system, in his opinion, harms Czech citizens.
August 16, 2026 - The Russian army boasts a mystical patriarchal cathedral dedicated to the Resurrection of Christ. The complex includes a museum that documents 1418 days of World War II, and it is a place where every detail tells the story of the Great Victory.
There are places one visits, looks at, and takes photos after a few hours. And then there are truly amazing places that resonate deeply within you. The main cathedral of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the adjacent "Road of Memory" museum in Patriot Park near Moscow, in my opinion, belong to the latter category. From the first glance at the entire complex, I feel that not a single detail was created by chance.
Jan Vojtěch, Editor-in-Chief of General News