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Politics · IndiaModi and Putin Discuss Trade and Ties at INNOPROM Exhibition
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing ways to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. They reviewed progress in defence, energy, and space, and Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural.
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Gulf foreign ministers to meet Iran over Strait of Hormuz shipping
Foreign ministers from Gulf states are planning to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Salalah, Oman, on Monday. The meeting's objective is to exert pressure on Oman and Iran to reach a temporary agreement concerning shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Politics · European UnionEU to boost Greenland investment amid US annexation claims
The European Union is preparing to announce a significant increase in investment in Greenland, aiming to strengthen political ties with the Arctic territory. The move comes amid ongoing claims by former US President Donald Trump that Greenland should be controlled by the United States.
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Politics · United KingdomJamaica petitions King Charles for legal guidance on slavery reparations
Jamaica is to file a petition with King Charles III seeking legal guidance on slavery reparations. The petition asks the King to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council concerning the legality of slavery and the UK's obligation. The delegation will also discuss the repatriation of cultural artefacts.
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Deportees sent to Equatorial Guinea after refusing Liberia landing
Six people deported from the US to Liberia refused to leave the plane and were subsequently sent to Equatorial Guinea. The group included nationals from Cuba, Brazil, and Cameroon, with one deportee citing fear of danger in Liberia.
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Politics · United StatesNevada judge dismisses case against six Republicans over 2020 fake elector certificate
A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans accused of submitting a false electoral certificate in 2020, ruling prosecutors failed to prove intent to deceive. The case centred on whether the act was political protest or an attempt to overturn the election result.
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Politics · United KingdomCount Binface runs against Nigel Farage in Clacton special election
Count Binface, a comedic candidate whose real name is Jon Harvey, is running in the Clacton-on-Sea special election after Nigel Farage resigned his seat. The major UK parties are boycotting the vote, leaving Binface as the default challenger to Farage.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon revokes Frank Kendall’s security clearance over Air Force One leak
The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall’s security clearance on 7 August 2026 after an unauthorised disclosure about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One. The $400 million jet, accepted last year, lacks the safety features of the older Boeing 747s, according to earlier remarks by Kendall.
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Mayor Mamdani look-alike contest draws hundreds in New York
Hundreds gathered near New York City's Washington Square Park for a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. Amadeo Fusca won the $100 prize. Police asked attendees to move outside the park due to permit issues.
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Politics · United StatesPennsylvania law bypasses court ruling on Proctor family mineral rights
Pennsylvania passed a law in July 2026 to overturn a 2025 court ruling that awarded mineral rights under state land to the Proctor family trust. The law, backed by the gas industry, may affect up to 1 million acres and has prompted constitutional challenges from the trust.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to campaign in Alaska for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan
President Donald Trump announced he will campaign in Alaska for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is in a tight race for re-election. The event is scheduled for October, with control of the U.S. Senate at stake in the November vote.
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US governors tighten rules on data centres as elections near
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced new permit and tax exemption rules for data centres, requiring full electricity cost payment and water use limits. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered regulators to prevent higher electricity bills from data centres and pledged to end a billion-dollar annual tax break. Both moves follow rising public opposition to the energy-intensive facilities.
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Politics · IndiaIran’s Pezeshkian to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on 12 to 13 September 2026. The visit follows India’s assumption of the BRICS chairmanship in 2026 and comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia. Outlets diverged on whether the summit’s agenda or regional security was the lead.
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PoliticsMinister Sira Rego reports on Ceuta minors to Congress
Minister of Youth and Infancy Sira Rego appeared before the Congress of Deputies on August 31, 2026, to detail her ministry's work with unaccompanied minors in Ceuta. The government also approved a €25 million credit for their care, which was rejected by three regions.
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Politics · United StatesSecret White House bunker challenges Trump's ballroom project
The existence of a secret, nuclear-proof bunker built after 9/11 is being used to question the necessity of President Trump's proposed $600 million White House ballroom project. The White House maintains the project is tied to security needs.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon orders 30 US universities to audit foreign research ties by 31 August 2026
The US Department of Defense directed 30 academic institutions to audit their research and financial ties to foreign entities identified under federal law, including organisations linked to China. The institutions must submit findings by 31 August 2026 or face funding restrictions.
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Politics · United StatesTrump stops toddler from wandering off stage at Nevada rally, jokes about Biden
Donald Trump stopped a toddler from wandering off stage at a Nevada campaign event, later joking he did not want the child to 'be Biden and fall off the stage'. The incident occurred during a speech promoting his 'no tax on tips' policy and Trump Accounts savings programme, with the toddler’s parents invited on stage.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu says Iran regime close to collapse during Syria visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse during a visit to troops stationed on Mount Hermon in Syria. Syria condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty. Israel has previously conducted strikes against Iran.
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Politics · United StatesHaitian student dies by suicide after losing TPS status
A 20-year-old Haitian student died by suicide in Springfield, Ohio, after his Temporary Protected Status was terminated. An advocacy group stated the decision to end TPS contributed to his death.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Rejects DOJ Bid to Dismiss Steve Bannon's Conviction
A federal judge has rejected the Justice Department's request to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for refusing to testify before a congressional committee. The judge cited prosecutors' failure to adequately explain their reasoning for seeking the dismissal.
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