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UK, Australia Criticize Israel Over Gaza Aid Convoy Decision

The UK, Australia, and Canada have strongly criticized Israel's decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into an April 2024 airstrike that targeted an aid convoy in Gaza, killing seven humanitarian workers from the US-based World Central Kitchen (WCK). The countries issued a joint statement c

Aug 21, 11:44 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Panama Canal Cuts Ship Transits Due to El Niño Drought

The Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily ship transits beginning September 4 due to low rainfall linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon. The move aims to conserve water and prevent disruptions to global supply chains. As of September 15, the number of vessels permitted to transit the canal dai

Aug 21, 10:03 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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WorldConflict

Diplomats Urge Sanctions on Israel Over West Bank Settlements

More than 100 former French and British diplomats have called on their governments to impose sanctions on Israel over its expansion of settlements in the West Bank, accusing it of ethnic cleansing. The unprecedented letter directly accuses Israel of systematic policies aimed at destroying any prospe

Aug 21, 10:03 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Military

USS George Washington Arrives to Replace Extended Deployment of USS Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln after its extended deployment of over 250 continuous days at sea, according to multiple reports. Concerns about crew stress, poor mental health, and supply shortages aboard the Lincoln , whic

Aug 20, 6:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Designates Min Zin as Wrongfully Detained by China

The U.S. State Department has designated American citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China, following his arrest in June during a visit for an academic conference in Yunnan province. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the designation after an extensive review of the circumstances surrounding

Aug 20, 5:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Taliban Expands Ties Despite Lack of Recognition

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has successfully expanded its international ties despite lacking formal recognition from most countries, according to Al Jazeera . While Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Afghan government in July 2025, the majority of the international

Aug 20, 9:16 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Russia Imports Indian Gasoline Amid Fuel Shortages

Russia has started importing gasoline from India as it grapples with severe fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on its refineries, according to reports from The Guardian , TimesLIVE , and Reuters . This marks a notable reversal for Russia, which typically exports refined products. At least on

Aug 19, 9:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Syria Extradites Assad-Era General Amid War Crimes Trials

Lebanese authorities extradited Major General Adel Issa, a former senior officer in Syria's Assad-era military, to Damascus on Wednesday. This marks the first transfer of an Assad-era official by Lebanon since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December 2024. The Syrian interior ministry stated that Issa

Aug 19, 5:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Croatian Authorities Arrest Ukrainian Diver in Nord Stream Bombing Case

Croatian authorities arrested Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev in Pula for his alleged involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings. German prosecutors claim he participated in planting explosives on the pipelines, which damaged three of the four lines carrying Russian fossil gas to Germ

Aug 19, 11:55 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Sanctions ICC Officials Over War Crimes Investigations

The United States imposed sanctions on two senior International Criminal Court (ICC) officials on Tuesday, escalating its confrontation with the global tribunal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio targeted ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing them of investigating

Aug 18, 11:54 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz

A vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile on Tuesday, resulting in damage to its engine room and at least one crew casualty. According to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) , the security officer reported that the impact caused significant damage but no environme

Aug 18, 9:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Cuts Military Drills with South Korea

President Donald Trump has ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to support U.S. military operations against Iran. According to multiple reports, Trump described his exchang

Aug 18, 7:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Palestinian-American Defends West Bank Home Under Settler Siege

Loui Ridi, a Palestinian-American landlord from Ohio, traveled to the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Monday to defend his family home against an ongoing settler siege. For over a week, Israeli settlers have surrounded several Palestinian houses in the area, preventing residents from leaving

Aug 18, 2:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Israel Probes Killings of Hind Rajab and Medics

The Israeli military has admitted that its soldiers fired on a car carrying five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and six family members in Gaza City on January 29, 2024. The IDF announced criminal investigations into these killings as well as those of 15 Palestinian paramedics who responded to

Aug 17, 12:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Trump Announces Crushing Sanctions on Iran

President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as 'the most crushing economic operation ever taken' against any country, targeting Iran following stalled negotiations. The new sanctions aim to block all potential revenue sources for Iran and call on countries worldwide to cut economic ties w

Aug 16, 8:08 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

NATO Jet Shoots Down Drone in Romanian Airspace

A NATO fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone that breached Romanian airspace near its border with Ukraine , according to multiple reports. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when a Spanish F-18, deployed on NATO duties, intercepted the drone after it entered from Moldova. The debris fe

Aug 16, 3:16 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Trump Claims U.S. Controls Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory once the ongoing war with Iran concludes, according to multiple reports. Speaking at a political rally in Garden City, New York on Friday, Trump stated that after defeating Iran, he would declare ownership of th

Aug 15, 5:34 PM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Lee Proposes Talks with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with North Korea to pursue peaceful coexistence and replace the peninsula’s armistice with a “peace regime.” In a speech marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule on August 15, Lee urged dialogue between North Kore

Aug 15, 12:58 AM ET·6 min read

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Migration

Spain Boosts Ceuta Security After Mass Migration Crisis

Spain has bolstered police and military presence in its North African enclave of Ceuta following online calls for a new mass border crossing attempt on August 15. This comes two weeks after approximately 72,000 migrants breached the border from Morocco, resulting in at least 96 deaths , according to

Aug 14, 7:55 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Hezbollah Criticizes Lebanon-Israel Deal; Amnesty Law Sparks Tensions

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem strongly criticized Lebanese officials for accepting a U.S.-brokered framework agreement with Israel, calling it a 'sinful mistake' during a speech broadcast by Hezbollah-run Al Manar TV. According to multiple reports, Qassem accused the officials of relinquishing

Aug 14, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Mali Releases 82 Soldiers Captured in April

Mali announced the release of 82 soldiers who had been captured by armed groups during nationwide attacks on April 25. According to TimesLIVE and Al Jazeera, the soldiers were held hostage by al-Qaeda-linked fighters from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and a separatist rebel group, the

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone Over Latvia

NATO fighter jets shot down an unidentified drone that entered Latvian airspace overnight near the Russian border, according to reports from multiple sources. The incident triggered air raid sirens in four municipalities—Augšdaugava, Preiļi, Rēzekne, and Balvi—and occurred around 4 a.m. local time.

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

China Expands Pacific Military Posturing Amid Global Distractions

China is expanding its military posturing in the Pacific region while global attention remains focused on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. According to Reuters , an Indonesian fisherman recently discovered a Chinese underwater device, likely used for monitoring shipping, adding to several s

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

American Missionary Freed After Nine Months in Niger Captivity

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot kidnapped in Niamey, Niger on October 21 last year, has been released after nine months in captivity. According to a statement from SIM International, the evangelical mission agency where he worked as a pilot for 19 years, Rideout is now "in good health in

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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UK, Australia Criticize Israel Over Gaza Aid Convoy Decision

Panama Canal Cuts Ship Transits Due to El Niño Drought