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Deadly Ukrainian Strikes in Southern Russia Force Oil Refinery to Shut Down
Ukrainian drones targeted Russian energy sites, including the Afipsky oil refinery, causing a fire and killing two people. Separat
topicQatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts
Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani arrived in Tehran on August 27 to mediate between the United States
topicBaltic States Arm For Russian Threat As Leaked Letter Shows Growing Fears
Latvia's foreign minister is warning of Russian sabotage operations across Europe, while the CCD Chief reports the Kremlin is cons
topicPolice operation takes unexpected turn when officers stumble upon ancient burial cave
Israel's Border Police found a 2,000-year-old burial cave in eastern Jerusalem while searching for suspects. The site dates to the
topicIsrael hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
Israel has dismissed condemnation from the European Union and 15 other countries following the seizure of a UNRWA training center
topicGunfire, blasts heard in attempted mutiny in Niger’s capital Niamey
The Niger government reports it has contained an attempted mutiny by soldiers following gunfire and explosions in the capital, Nia
topic‘Inept, incompetent, craven’: Scott Bessent struggles to clean up the president’s mess
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is under scrutiny for his handling of U.S. debt, Iran sanctions, and tariffs. Critics describe hi
topicGermany’s far right taps nostalgia for communist East to propel election surge
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains a wide lead in polls ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state vote. The party is seeking a pow
Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday
A London coroner has determined that former Cambridge professor Jason Arday died an unnatural death. Family members found the 41-y
topicUganda's King Oyo: World's youngest reigning monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom has died at age 34. He was the world's youngest reigning monarch
topicAs El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
Wildfires fueled by El Nino are spreading across Borneo and Sumatra, creating thick haze that threatens the health of millions of
topicIran’s Hidden Weapon Leaves US Exposed to Catastrophic Attack
Iran is intensifying its cyber warfare efforts through a new recruiting drive and expanded attacks that threaten global data cente
topic'We are not wanted anywhere': Rohingya face fierce new wave of hostility in Malaysia
Malaysia will start returning Myanmar nationals under a voluntary repatriation program on September 29. The first phase involves r
topicWar or deal? Rezaei begins to define Iran’s price
Iran is signaling a willingness to negotiate a deal with the United States, provided it is treated as an equal partner in dialogue
topicU.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.
The United States, South Korea, and Japan will conduct joint military exercises in September known as Freedom Edge. These trilater
topicTrump Live Updates: Latest News on Haiti Deportations and Lisa Cook
The US has resumed deportation flights to Haiti, with at least two flights in the past week, including one carrying children. The
topicWashington calls for restraint after Israel strikes Turkish base in Syria
The US is calling for restraint following an Israeli airstrike on a Turkish base in Syria. Syria and Israel are engaged in US-medi
topicWorld’s nuclear watchdog endorses Trump’s push for Kim Jong Un meeting
The global nuclear watchdog has endorsed efforts by Donald Trump to meet with Kim Jong Un. This support arrives amid conflicting a
topic3 Secret Service officials placed on administrative leave pending misconduct investigation
The Secret Service has placed three officials on administrative leave, including its top spokesman, pending an internal investigat
topicWhy China’s Ties With Iran Aren’t as Strong as They Seem
The Middle East has undergone significant changes six months into the Iran war, though results differ from the goals of the United
topicKing Oyo: World's youngest reigning monarch dies in Uganda, aged 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, died at approximately 10 p.m. on Thursday, August
topicUS starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations, sources say
US diplomats and some family members are returning to Middle East embassies following evacuations caused by the war with Iran. Emb
topicAfter six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
The United States has pivoted its primary focus to the Strait of Hormuz six months into a war against Iran. President Donald Trump
topicRescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs
Over 500 people have died in Nepal following catastrophic flash floods and a debris avalanche along the China border. Rescue opera