Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions

Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctionsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Thursday that the United Sta…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

IAEA Unearths Nuclear Stockpile in Syria Amid Ongoing Tensions

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed the discovery of multiple tons of nuclear materials at a previously undisclosed s…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Yemeni Conflict Threatens Regional Stability

The Yemeni government has conducted over 100 operations against the Houthi forces in a swift escalation of hostilities across the nation. Th…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Gaza's Strategic Working Groups: Mandate and Challenges

In efforts to advance President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, two specialized working groups have been established following diplomatic di…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Electoral Controversies

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has successfully secured re-election, triumphing over opposition contender Brian Mundubile with a marg…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Strategic Implications of Alaska and Wyoming Primaries

The upcoming primary elections in Alaska and Wyoming bear significant weight for the future of the U.S. political landscape as they present …

AUG 18 · Americas

Russia's Reprisal Threats Over UK's Drone Support to Ukraine

Russia has issued a stern warning to the United Kingdom, citing potential repercussions over its alleged involvement in supplying drones use…

AUG 18 · Europe - Russia

Evaluating India's Electoral Integrity Amid US Voter ID Debates

US President Donald Trump has highlighted India's electoral system as a benchmark for implementing stronger voter-identification measures in…

AUG 18 · Asia-Pacific

Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?

His sentence on Tuesday was handed down one week after former President Bashar al-Assad; his younger brother, Maher al-Assad; and cousin Ate…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Myanmar's Systematic Exclusion of the Rohingya

The Rohingya people of Myanmar have endured systematic exclusion, evolving into a form of state-sponsored statelessness that has now capture…

AUG 18 · Asia-Pacific

Qatar Refutes Iran's Claims on Missing Pilots and Detention

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed accusations from Iran that it is detaining three military pilots whose aircraft cra…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Gang Leader Orchestrated Tupac Shakur's Murder

The long-standing mystery surrounding the murder of Tupac Shakur took a decisive turn as prosecutors disclosed in court that the 1996 killin…

AUG 18 · Americas

Putin’s ‘illusion of victory:’ Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine’s air defence downed only one because of a dire, desperate lack of Western-made missile interceptors, and the other two struck a spo…

AUG 18 · Europe - Russia

California's Contentious 14th District Special Election

California's Bay Area voters will soon decide between State Senator Aisha Wahab and local transit official Melissa Hernandez to represent th…

AUG 18 · Americas

Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?

Oman is currently negotiating with Iran over the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has repeatedly stated that it will n…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Russia Rebukes Japan Amidst Kuril Islands Tensions

Russia has issued a formal protest to Japan following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in response to President Vladimir Pu…

AUG 18 · Asia-Pacific

Meta Faces Multibillion-Dollar Legal Challenges in the US

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is confronting a significant legal battle in the United States, potentially reshaping th…

AUG 18 · Americas

Syrian Detainee Death Sparks Abuse Concerns

A Syrian national has died under police custody amid allegations of abuse, igniting renewed scrutiny over the treatment of prisoners in the …

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Air Strikes Target Strategic Airbase in Syria's Idlib

UPDATE — Aug 18, 13:00 UTC: The new article confirms U.S. attribution of the strikes on Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib, Syria, to Israeli for…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against Modi

The 26-year-old was visiting his alma mater as part of a campaign by the Cockroach Janata Party, a popular Indian pressure group, to audit c…

AUG 18 · Asia-Pacific

Somali Forces Thwart Insurgents and Loyalist Attack in Baidoa

Somali national forces successfully repelled an aggressive assault from troops loyal to a deposed regional leader and Islamist insurgent fac…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Kenya Elephant Deaths: Cyanide Poisoning Theory Under Scrutiny

In Kenya, the recent deaths of at least 20 elephants have sparked intense examination of potential causes, with the initial theory of cyanid…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle

Pakistan's top court has ordered the hospital transfer of Imran Khan amid an access battle. Uzair Bhandari, one of Khan’s lawyers, told…

AUG 18 · Asia-Pacific

Fatal School Shooting Unfolds in Zamboanga

A tragic incident has rocked Zamboanga, Philippines, where a ninth-grade student initiated a shooting at a local high school. The attack res…

AUG 18 · Asia-Pacific

Russian Economist Dismissed Over Ukraine War Cost Warnings

Andrey Klepach, a prominent economist, has been dismissed from his position as chief economist at Russia's state development bank VEB. His r…

AUG 18 · Europe - Russia

Strategic Dynamics in Florida's 2026 Primary Elections

Florida's primaries on Tuesday usher in a critical phase in the strategic contest for control over state and federal representation, marking…

AUG 18 · Americas

Wassim al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Landmark Syrian Trial

The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, to death. Wassim wa…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Canada Races to Prevent Imminent US Tariffs

Negotiations between Canada and the United States are reaching a critical point as efforts intensify to avert significant tariffs set to imp…

AUG 18 · Americas

Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis

She glances at the physician’s door as the corridor fills up with more patients and their companions, waiting patiently for her name to be c…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

West Bank Tensions Escalate Amid Settler Siege in Qusra

UPDATE — Aug 18, 10:50 UTC: The new article provides additional information about the blockade in Qusra, specifically that Israeli settlers …

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa