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Iran parliament criminalises interviews with US and Israeli media
Iran’s parliament approved legislation on 16 August 2026 that bans interviews and other communications with US or Israeli media, punishable by up to two years in prison. The bill must still be reviewed by the Guardian Council before becoming law.
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Politics · Asia-PacificMin Aung Hlaing visits Thailand as Aung San Suu Kyi makes rare appearance
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing met Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok for a two-day state visit, his first since assuming civilian leadership. The trip coincided with Aung San Suu Kyi’s rare public appearance, drawing global attention and condemnation from rights groups.
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Politics · United StatesZelenskyy asks US lawmakers for Patriot missiles, sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed U.S. lawmakers, requesting Patriot missiles and Starlink access. The Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, which passed 86-11 and moved to the House.
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Politics · United StatesKirill Basin arrested after Maui beach altercation, charged with terroristic threatening
Kirill Basin, a Democratic candidate for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, was arrested on 3 August 2026 after allegedly threatening beachgoers with a knife and implying he had a gun. A video shows him being knocked unconscious by another man. He faces two felony charges and $1 million bail.
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Cameroon President Paul Biya absent for two months amid health concerns
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been absent from the country for two months, raising concerns about his health and governance. Opposition figures and residents in Yaoundé have questioned the prolonged stay, while recent military reshuffles add to uncertainty over leadership.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Roger Marshall booed at Kansas debate
Senator Roger Marshall and Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton participated in a debate at the Kansas State Fair. Marshall was booed by the crowd when he defended President Trump's tariffs. The debate covered stances on tariffs, the war in Iran, and partisan politics.
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Maine GOP Governor Nominee Wants ICE Agents at Polling Places
Maine's Republican nominee for governor, Bobby Charles, stated he would ask a federal official to send U.S. Marshals and ICE agents to polling places. Democrats called the plan illegal and an attempt to intimidate voters, while state officials noted legal prohibitions.
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Politics · United StatesObama jokes about Trump’s Oval Office gold sign in HBO comedy sketch
Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump’s decision to add a gold sign outside the Oval Office during a comedy sketch with Larry David. The joke, filmed on a replica set, drew attention to broader White House renovations that a federal appeals court has temporarily halted.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan reviewing Line 5 tunnel permits after court ruling
Michigan environmental regulators are reviewing permits for the Line 5 tunnel project following a state Supreme Court decision. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has also urged Enbridge CEO Gregory Ebel to shut down the pipeline within months.
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Politics · United StatesCollege student shot and killed by police in Pennsylvania
A 22-year-old college student was shot and killed by police in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania, after he mistakenly went to the wrong house. His father stated his son was on a FaceTime call with friends moments before the shooting.
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Christine Grady gives middle finger to photographer after Fauci contempt vote
Christine Grady, wife of Dr. Anthony Fauci, raised her middle finger to a photographer outside their Washington, DC home on 7 August 2026. The incident followed a Senate committee vote to hold Fauci in contempt, with outlets on the right and left reporting the gesture but differing in emphasis and framing.
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Politics · United KingdomArgentina proposes sanctions for Falklands resource exploitation
Argentina's government has introduced a bill to Congress that would impose sanctions, including up to 20 years imprisonment, on companies exploiting natural resources in the Falkland Islands without Argentine authorisation. The islands are administered by the UK but claimed by Argentina.
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Politics · United StatesIlhan Omar cleared of wrongdoing in financial filing probe
A congressional ethics watchdog has cleared Representative Ilhan Omar of wrongdoing regarding her financial filings. The Office of Congressional Conduct voted to recommend the House Ethics Committee dismiss the allegation after an investigation into errors that overstated assets tied to her husband's businesses.
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Politics · Asia-PacificModi, Xi, Putin meet at SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen interacting at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The leaders posed for a group photograph and participated in a roundtable discussion.
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Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over Hasan Piker ties
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has faced questions regarding his association with streamer Hasan Piker, who has been involved in an antisemitism controversy. El-Sayed has tried to downplay his connection to Piker, but was pressed on the issue during an interview.
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Politics · United StatesAndy Baker to leave White House national security post after 18 months
White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker will leave the Trump administration in the next few weeks, following other recent departures from the national security team. Baker, who also served as national security adviser to Vice President JD Vance, was involved in key foreign policy decisions and helped shape Vance’s foreign policy positions.
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Politics · United StatesTexas judge blocks ATF from enforcing NFA rules on untaxed firearms
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the National Firearms Act no longer applies to suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns after Congress eliminated their transfer and making taxes in July 2025. The decision blocks the ATF from enforcing registration requirements for those firearms, with a seven-day stay to allow an appeal.
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Politics · United StatesNew York faces lawsuit over ban on Glock-style handguns
A coalition of Second Amendment organisations has sued New York over its prohibition of Glock-style handguns, arguing the measure breaches constitutional protections. The case joins a series of legal challenges to state gun-control statutes across the US.
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Politics · United StatesUS withdraws trade positions on language and culture
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the United States has withdrawn its positions on discoverability and labelling, and confirmed that measures promoting French language and Canadian culture will not be subject to future trade actions.
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Politics · Middle EastUS prepares to return diplomats to Middle East embassies
The US is preparing to send diplomats back to Middle Eastern embassies that were evacuated during the war with Iran. The move suggests a reduced expectation of immediate large-scale conflict, with some missions set to operate at reduced capacity.
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