Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to Sign Defence Pact in Jeddah

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to Sign Defence Pact in Jeddah Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement in Jeddah. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the summit. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also attended. The signing comes amid heightened regional tensions that have … Read more

Businesses Receive $100 Billion Refund From ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

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Businesses Receive $100 Billion Refund From ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs The Trump administration has returned about $100 billion to U.S. businesses after courts struck down a key part of the “Liberation Day” tariffs. According to a filing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), the refunds account for … Read more

US Declared Brazilian Ambassador as “persona non-grata”

Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti speaking at a press briefing about her USA visa revoked.

US Declared Brazilian Ambassador as “persona non-grata” The United States has revoked the diplomatic visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, marking a fresh escalation in tensions between Washington and Brasília. A senior U.S. State Department official confirmed the decision on August 4, 2026, describing it as a “reciprocal action.” The move comes as … Read more

US Plans to Close Consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia

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US Plans to Close Consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five overseas diplomatic missions, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposal includes the U.S. Embassy in St. George’s, Grenada, the U.S. Consulates in Winnipeg, Canada; Nagoya, Japan; and Medan, Indonesia, and the … Read more

US States Sue to Block Trump Tariffs Impacting Dozens of Countries

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US States Sue to Block Trump Tariffs Impacting Dozens of Countries A coalition of 25 U.S. states has sued the Trump administration over a new round of Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, including India, China, Japan, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, and the European Union. The lawsuit, filed on August 3 in the … Read more

US And Japan Take Rare Joint Action To Prop Up Yen After 40 Year Low

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US And Japan Take Rare Joint Action To Prop Up Yen After 40 Year Low The United States and Japan have confirmed a rare joint currency intervention after the Japanese yen fell to a fresh 40-year low against the US dollar. Japan’s Finance Ministry said both countries bought yen in the foreign exchange market on … Read more

Social Media Fueled Spain’s Europe Wide Political Storm

Image showing Spanish Civil Guard officers monitor migrants near Ceuta's coastal border as the "Social Media Fallout" headline highlights the role of online misinformation in Spain's migrant crisis.

Social Media Fueled Spain’s Europe Wide Political Storm Spain’s migrant crisis has rapidly evolved from a humanitarian emergency into one of Europe’s most divisive political issues. In late July, tens of thousands of migrants crossed or attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming a city of about 85,000 residents. Spanish … Read more

Spain Sends Troops as Thousands Enter Ceuta From Morocco

Image showing Spanish troops and an armored vehicle guarding the Ceuta border as a map highlights Ceuta's location during a massive migrant border surge from Morocco.

Spain Sends Troops as Thousands Enter Ceuta From Morocco Spain has deployed troops to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco on July 30, triggering one of the largest border surges in recent years. Many entered the Spanish territory by swimming around border barriers, using inflatable tubes, or crossing … Read more

Netanyahu Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Arrest Threat

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Netanyahu Accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of ‘Fomenting Hate’ After Arrest Threat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “fomenting hate” after the mayor called for his arrest under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Netanyahu said Mamdani was dividing communities instead of representing all New Yorkers. He also … Read more

ICC’s Reputation Crumbles as Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan is Ousted

Image shows the official building of international Criminal Court ICC after its Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan is Ousted Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

ICC’s Reputation Crumbles as Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan is Ousted Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been removed from office after the court’s member states voted to dismiss him over findings of serious misconduct linked to sexual misconduct allegations. The decision marks the first time … Read more