Mamdani Opposes NYC Event Featuring RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

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Mamdani Opposes NYC Event Featuring RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he does not support an upcoming event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, scheduled at Madison Square Garden. He said: “I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on … Read more

China Expands South China Sea Build-Up as New Installations Emerge

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China Expands South China Sea Build-Up as New Installations Emerge New installations have appeared on Yagong Island in the disputed South China Sea. The small island lies near Antelope Reef in the Paracel archipelago. Satellite imagery shows fresh construction at the site, adding to concerns over China’s expanding presence in the region. Analysts say the … Read more

Netanyahu Targets Turkey as Israel’s Latest Security Challenge Ahead of Elections

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Netanyahu Targets Turkey as Israel’s Latest Security Challenge, Ahead of Elections As Israel’s October 2026 election approaches, national security is again becoming a central part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political message. Netanyahu has long presented himself as Israel’s “Mr. Security,” and rising tensions with Turkey have given him another regional challenge to highlight. He … Read more

Iran Invited to Join Mecca Defense Pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

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Iran Invited to Join Mecca Defense Pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Iran has received an invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed this pact earlier in the month. Mehdi Rahimi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s Khaneh Mellat news agency, confirmed the invitation to Al Mayadeen. All … Read more

Russia Withdraws UK Ambassador as Britain’s Ukraine Support Deepens Rift

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Russia Withdraws UK Ambassador as Britain’s Ukraine Support Deepens Rift Russia’s ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, has left his post as tensions between Moscow and London have grown over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21 after more than seven years in London, and Moscow has not yet named … Read more

China Media Praises Canada’s ‘Chinese-Style’ Response to US Tariffs

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China Media Praises Canada’s ‘Chinese-Style’ Response to US Tariffs Canada has answered Washington’s latest tariffs with a dollar-for-dollar response, winning praise from China’s state-run Global Times. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the retaliatory measures on Saturday, hours after new US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect. The announcement followed the collapse of US-Canada trade talks … Read more

UK, France, Germany, and Italy interfere in the Israel Plans on E1 Settlement

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UK, France, Germany, and Italy interfere in the Israel Plans on E1 Settlement The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada have criticized Israel’s decision to advance tenders for 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement area of the occupied West Bank. These countries called the move “unacceptable” and urged Israel to withdraw the plans immediately. … Read more

Netherlands Condemns US Sanctions Against ICC Officials

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Netherlands Condemns US Sanctions Against ICC Officials The Netherlands has criticized the latest US sanctions against senior International Criminal Court officials. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said international courts must be able to carry out their mandates freely. His remarks followed Washington’s decision to sanction ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. … Read more

US Sanctions ICC President and Senior Lawyer in Latest Escalation

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US Sanctions ICC President and Senior Lawyer in Latest Escalation The United States has imposed new sanctions on two senior International Criminal Court officials, deepening the Trump administration’s dispute with the Hague-based court. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Tuesday, August 18, naming ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan and Senior Trial … Read more

Russia Warns UK of “Price” Over Drones Supplied to Ukraine

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Russia Warns UK of “Price” Over Drones Supplied to Ukraine Russia has accused Britain of “deliberately escalating” the war in Ukraine after reports said British-made drones had been used against military and industrial targets inside Russia. The Russian embassy in London said Britain had become an “accomplice and co-perpetrator” in the reported attacks. It warned … Read more