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Iran Oil Cargoes Dry Up Even Before US Acts on Tehran Threats
Iranian oil cargoes are decreasing before the US implements threatened economic penalties. China remains the largest purchaser of
topicJapan's PM is barely sleeping and rarely leaving her office in the name of 'efficiency.' Her approval rating disagrees
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing public disapproval as she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence. Takaic
topicTyphoon Narra wreaks havoc in China, Vietnam as rains lead to floods
Typhoon Narra has caused widespread flooding in northern Vietnam and southern China, specifically within the Guangxi region. Chine
topicU.S. Says Oil Is Pouring Through Hormuz. Trackers Can’t Find It.
The U.S. military reports aiding the passage of 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since May. However, this c
topicRare tornado in southwestern France injures dozens, damages homes
A rare tornado struck the village of Pomas in the Aude region of southwestern France late Monday, leaving dozens injured and hundr
topicScoop: Syria and Israel move to defuse tensions after airbase bombing
Syria and Israel have conducted US-mediated de-escalation talks in Jordan following an Israeli airbase strike. Syria confirmed tha
topicA head-on collision in northeast England kills 7 people, including 2 police officers
Seven people died early Saturday, August 22, when a Volkswagen Passat traveling the wrong way on the A66 near Middlesbrough collid
topicReform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing
Reform UK plans to prioritise British-born young workers for social housing, putting foreign-born UK citizens lower on the list. T
1,000 help tow 400-ton castle keep closer to original position
Japan has employed a large group of people to move a historic castle keep closer to its original position using ropes and rollers.
topicPutin issues decree opening door to state control of key sites after deep Ukrainian drone strikes
Vladimir Putin issued a decree allowing the Russian state to seize warehouses and other key infrastructure sites that are poorly p
topicGang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti
A coalition of gangs launched a violent attack on a farming community in Haiti, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people. The a
topicThe latest dangerous social media trend that ‘gamifies’ deadly driving
Twelve people were arrested following a fatal wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough that killed seven, including two polic
topicIsrael accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks
Israel has warned Hamas of strikes and evacuations over kites launched from Gaza, which Hamas describes as 'children's toys from r
topicThe UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information, with defense firm MBDA set to release de
topicUS snubs joint UN rebuke of Russian strikes against Ukraine
The United States has again refused to join a joint UN statement condemning Russian strikes against Ukraine. Over 50 UN member sta
topicBurnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and other European officials arrived in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day. Burnham brought bl
topicMany 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