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US removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list
The US State Department has removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a designation it held for 47 years. The move, announced on Monday, also saw Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham removed from a US terrorist list. The designation imposed restrictions on foreign assistance, defence exports, and financial transactions.
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Politics · IndiaMalaysian PM Sings at BRICS Gala Dinner in New Delhi
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang a Kishore Kumar song at a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi. The performance was shared on his social media. The dinner was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Tanya Chutkan orders 48‑hour notice before work on Trump arch
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan required the Trump administration to give at least 48 hours’ notice before any activity at the proposed 250‑foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The government intends to start four test pits after 21 September and finish restoration by 31 October.
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Politics · Asia-PacificLee Jae Myung proposes four-year presidential term with re-election in South Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow presidents a four-year term with the possibility of re-election, aiming to reduce the concentration of power under the current system. The reform would require approval from at least 200 members of the National Assembly.
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PoliticsSuspect arrested in Mexico for murder of Spanish student Claudia Tacoronte
Mexican security forces have arrested Francisco Javier “N”, alias “El Trompas”, the man accused of murdering Spanish student Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera. The 21-year-old was attacked near a medicinal plant fair in Cuautla, Morelos, and died from her wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery.
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Politics · Asia-PacificStudents protest across Australia against Pauline Hanson and One Nation
Students in Perth, Melbourne and other Australian cities skipped school to protest against Pauline Hanson and One Nation. Organisers said the rallies were against racism and far-right policies, while Hanson condemned the protests and urged students to focus on cost-of-living issues.
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UK Foreign Secretary's Gaza Claims Spark US-Israel Row
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband claimed medicines were being blocked from Gaza, leading to child deaths. Israel's Foreign Ministry denied this, stating ample supplies entered. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accused the UK government of anti-Semitism in response.
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Politics · United StatesGrand jury: $10 million in taxpayer funds diverted for political use
A state grand jury found that $10 million in taxpayer money, meant for children's health insurance, was diverted to political action committees and the Republican Party of Florida. The funds were used to defeat a 2024 marijuana legalization initiative. No criminal charges were filed.
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Second Dan Sullivan advances in Alaska Senate primary
A candidate named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from the Alaska US Senate primary, sharing his name with the incumbent Republican senator. The race also features Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola.
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Politics · Asia-PacificTrump posts 2019 photo with Kim Jong Un, calls their relationship 'great'
Donald Trump posted a 2019 photo of himself with Kim Jong Un on 15 August 2026, accompanied by a message describing their relationship as 'great'. The post followed recent comments from a former Trump administration official and South Korea's president about a possible future meeting, though no concrete plans have been announced.
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Taiwan envoy Lee Yi-yang boycotts Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over seating
Taiwan’s top representative in Japan, Lee Yi-yang, boycotted the 81st anniversary memorial of the Nagasaki atomic bombing after his delegation was not seated among diplomatic missions. Nagasaki officials said the seating was not clearly distinguished as nondiplomatic, while Lee called the arrangement an insult to Taiwan’s sovereignty.
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Politics · European UnionSpanish archbishop criticises mass migration after Ceuta border surge
A Catholic archbishop in Spain publicly criticised mass migration as a tool for political gain after thousands of people attempted to cross into the Spanish city of Ceuta from Morocco. Right-rated outlets reported the statement, while no left- or centre-rated outlets covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesSusan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, imperilling confirmation
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, leaving the Trump administration two Republican defections short of confirmation. Blanche struck a deal to end the ‘anti-weaponization fund’ to secure committee approval, but Democrats and Collins oppose the pick.
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Politics · United StatesTrump pardons cost crime victims $1.7 billion, report says
A report from the House Judiciary Committee states that President Donald Trump's pardons have cost crime victims $1.7 billion in compensation. The report examines the sale of access to the pardon power through intermediaries.
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Politics · United StatesWild horses sold for slaughter despite federal protection, reports say
Thousands of federally protected wild horses are reportedly being sold for slaughter, according to a New York Times investigation. A loophole in the Bureau of Land Management's sales program allows animals to be purchased and then sent to slaughterhouses, primarily outside the US.
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Politics · IndiaMichael Boulos visits Kerala on private trip, meets US ambassador but not CM
Michael Boulos, son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump, arrived in Kerala on 8 August 2026 for a private visit. He toured Alappuzha’s backwaters with US Ambassador Sergio Gor, who met Chief Minister V D Satheesan separately. The Chief Minister’s Office denied Boulos met Satheesan.
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Politics · European UnionPutin blames Western globalists for European events and Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that events in Europe, including the AfD's success in a German state election, stem from "system errors" by Western globalists. He also reiterated his view that the West's actions caused the conflict in Ukraine.
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Politics · ChinaKremlin says Trump, Putin and Xi may meet at APEC summit in Shenzhen
Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that a trilateral summit of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping could be held on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in Shenzhen on 18‑19 November 2026. The idea was discussed during a phone call on 8 September, but no outlet confirmed Trump’s attendance.
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Trump does not dismiss declaring national emergency to change election rules
Donald Trump told a conservative broadcaster he would not rule out declaring a national security emergency to enforce voter ID and proof-of-citizenship rules for federal elections. Legal experts say no president has the authority to change election laws unilaterally, but Trump has not dismissed the idea.
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Politics · United KingdomDonald Trump says he would love a unified Ireland, prompting UK backlash
During a visit to Dublin, President Donald Trump said he would "love" a unified Ireland and that it would happen eventually. The comment triggered unionist leaders to reject interference, while Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called the remarks timely and urged preparation for reunification.
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