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Politics · Middle EastUS removes Fly Baghdad from sanctions list, keeps owner blacklisted
The US Treasury lifted sanctions on Fly Baghdad airline and two of its aircraft on 4 August 2026, after the company demonstrated major operational changes. Sanctions remain in place against its previously identified owner, Basheer Abdulkadhim Alwan al-Shabbani, over alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Politics · Middle EastSweden expels Iranian embassy official over diplomatic breach
Sweden has expelled an official from Iran's embassy in Stockholm and summoned the country's ambassador. The Swedish foreign ministry cited activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the reason for the expulsion.
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Politics · United StatesMarcia Fudge leads $4.5 million voter outreach campaign
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute has launched a voter outreach campaign called "SO VOTE," led by former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. The initiative aims to register and mobilize Black, rural, and young voters, with a budget of at least $4.5 million.
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Politics · Middle EastModi urges regional peace in talks with Iran's Pezeshkian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid ongoing West Asia tensions. Modi reiterated India's stance on resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the need for regional stability and freedom of navigation.
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Politics · United StatesTexas $1 Insurance Fee Funds Thousands of Flock Cameras
A $1 fee added to Texas auto insurance policies in 2023, intended to combat catalytic converter theft, has funded the expansion of the Flock surveillance camera network. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has used at least $30 million of the collected fees for this purpose.
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Trump considers declaring victory in Iran without nuclear deal
President Donald Trump has discussed ending the US campaign against Iran without a nuclear deal if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. Iran’s conditions include lifting sanctions, withdrawing US forces, and paying reparations, complicating negotiations.
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PoliticsWhite House thanks Trump for quiet hurricane season
The White House's Rapid Response account posted "Thank you, President Trump!" in response to a meteorologist noting the lack of hurricanes in the North Atlantic. The post drew widespread mockery online, with scientists attributing the quiet season to El Niño.
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Politics · United StatesKennedy Center attorneys cite financial ruin if Trump name is not restored
Attorneys for the Kennedy Center have argued in court that restoring Donald Trump's name to the institution is crucial for its financial survival. They claim the center faces a 'death spiral' if donors are not attracted by his prominent recognition.
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Politics · United StatesGeorgia Judge Halts Execution for Hearing Under New Survivor Law
A Georgia judge has halted the scheduled execution of Stacey Humphreys. The stay allows for a hearing under the new Georgia Survivor Justice Act, which permits sentence reconsideration for those who have suffered abuse.
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Politics · United StatesSenator John Fetterman says he will stay Democrat after GOP video appearance
Senator John Fetterman delivered a prerecorded video to introduce Republican Senator Dave McCormick at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, then affirmed he will remain a Democrat and caucus with his party if they win the Senate. Rep. Madeleine Dean called the move a disappointing stunt and said her constituents are angry.
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Politics · United StatesPoll: 9/11 remains among most significant US historic events
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, a new poll shows they remain a significant historical event for many Americans. While about two-thirds believe 9/11 impacted the country, few plan to commemorate the upcoming anniversary.
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Politics · ChinaHong Kong court dismisses Cardinal Zen's appeal over protest fund
A Hong Kong court has rejected the appeals of Cardinal Joseph Zen and four others against their convictions for failing to register the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. The fund supported protesters arrested during 2019 demonstrations.
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Politics · European UnionPatrushev threatens Poland with destruction in 2-3 days
Nikolay Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Poland would cease to exist within two to three days if it attacked Russia. He made the comments in response to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski's assertions about Poland's potential to defeat Russia militarily.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia Governor Signs Laws to Protect Children from Social Media and AI
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 13 new laws designed to shield minors from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots. The legislation includes penalties for companies found negligent and restrictions on addictive online content.
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Politics · United States5th Circuit to Hear Louisiana Challenge to Federal Abortion‑Pill Policy
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing on Wednesday in New Orleans on Louisiana’s lawsuit aiming to overturn the federal policy that allows abortion pills to be prescribed without an in‑person visit. Medication abortion now dominates abortions, and telehealth prescriptions keep rising.
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PoliticsCouncil of Europe condemns Ratko Mladic glorification as crime
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has condemned the public glorification of Ratko Mladic, a convicted war criminal. O’Flaherty stated that such acts are a criminal offence under Bosnian law and not protected free speech. Mladic's body was transported to Belgrade for a funeral scheduled for September 7, 2026.
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Tohono O'odham Nation alleges border wall contractors trespassed on tribal land
The Trump administration has begun building a border wall project on land belonging to the Tohono O'odham Nation in southern Arizona. The tribe alleges federal agents and contractors trespassed on its land, damaging sacred sites, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection states the area is a dangerous smuggling route.
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Politics · United StatesKennedy Center faces demolition threat over renovations, court filing says
The Kennedy Center may need to be demolished if extensive renovations are blocked, lawyers stated in court papers. A $250 million project is linked to the potential demolition, while a legal challenge seeks to prevent the inscription of Donald Trump's name on the building.
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Politics · Middle EastKushner and Netanyahu agree Gaza working groups for Hamas disarmament
Jared Kushner and Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem to establish working groups on Hamas disarmament and Gaza sanitation. Israel insists on verification by a US general; Hamas says it will disarm only after Israel withdraws.
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Politics · United StatesTexas court orders life-saving care for baby Gabriel after surrogate refuses abortion
A baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome was born in Texas after his surrogate mother refused the biological parents' request for an abortion. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a court order requiring hospitals to provide life-saving care, while the parents and surrogate fight over custody and medical decisions.
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