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Many Americans are confused about Europe's new entry rules
Americans are unsure about Europe's new entry system, EES, which aims to improve border security and streamline the entry process
topicUS Eyes China Overcapacity Tariffs of 7.5% Before Xi-Trump Talks
The United States is weighing a 7.5% tariff on Chinese imports to combat the flooding of global markets with cheap goods. This pot
topicDR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, aiming to end the conflict in eastern Co
topicA landslide at a landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
A landslide at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea's capital, has killed 30 people, according to officials. The incident occurred when a
topicUkraine Hits Afipsky Oil Refinery for 5th Time as Drone Assault Fuels Crisis Across Russia
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Afipsky oil refinery, hitting it for the fifth time. The refinery, located in Krasnoda
topicHaiti gang raid leaves 47 dead, as residents demand stronger protections
A gang raid on a farming community in Haiti has left 47 people dead and over 50 kidnapped. The attack occurred in Kenscoff, a neig
topicRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2026
The United States declined to join a United Nations statement condemning Russian strikes on Ukraine. All European Union member sta
topicRussian and Ukrainian attacks kill 10 people, a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike
France and the UK have pledged to send additional missiles to Ukraine following a Russian drone strike that killed 16 people at a
South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises
President Lee is increasing South Korea's domestic military investment to prepare for a "worst-case scenario" after Donald Trump s
topicGripped by El Niño, Indonesia Battles Intensifying Wildfires
Indonesia is struggling with increasing wildfires, exacerbated by El Niño, with 72 people arrested for suspected arson. The countr
topicSyria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says
Syria and Israel are conducting US-mediated negotiations in Jordan to de-escalate tensions following an Israeli bombing of a Syria
topicJapanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
A delegation of Japanese lawmakers is visiting China to repair bilateral relations during a period of significant diplomatic tensi
topicRestriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
The government will launch a restriction zone scheme in October to monitor violent and sexual offenders after their release from p
topicChina urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions
China's top envoy visited Seoul to boost bilateral relations and urged South Korea to stay neutral in regional power struggles. Be
topicShin Bet chief says he alone made call to deny Gadi Eisenkot state security
Shin Bet chief David Zini rejected requests for a government security detail for leading prime ministerial contender Gadi Eisenkot
topicFor Mariam: Inside Israeli hospital strike and the possible war crimes behind it
An investigation suggests Israel likely committed war crimes during a double-tap strike on a Gaza hospital. The attack resulted in
topicWestern leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine sets sights on Russia's Ozon
Leaders from Britain, Estonia, Luxembourg, Moldova, and six European nations have arrived in Kyiv to join President Zelenskyy for
topicIranians voice economic despair as dollar hits 2 million rials
The Iranian rial has plummeted to a record low, breaching 2 million per dollar for the first time. This currency collapse coincide
topicMayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is giving regional mayors the authority to overrule local councils on planning decisions to speed up l
topic‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
A Damascus court sentenced former Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun to life imprisonment on Monday, August 24, 2026. The Fourth Criminal C
topicMigrant row: Ireland seeks returns to Italy, Sea Watch 5 detained in Naples
Ireland is seeking the return of migrants to Italy while Rome and Berlin clash over the EU asylum system and Dublin returns. Itali
topicZelenskyy Says Putin Rejected Black Sea Shipping Truce Offer
President Zelenskyy reports that Vladimir Putin rejected a proposal for a shipping truce in the Black Sea, stating Russia is "not
topicHungarian air force Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok
A Hungarian Air Force JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet crashed near Szolnok on Monday morning. Prime Minister Péter Magyar confirmed the
topicUkraine’s Drones Reach Russia’s ICBM and Military Satellite Launch Hub for First Time
Ukrainian drones reached the Plesetsk military cosmodrome for the first time, targeting a critical Russian hub for military satell