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Politics · Middle EastTrump supports India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calls for energy route shift
US President Donald Trump has backed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), stating his administration's strong support. He called for shifting Middle East energy infrastructure away from Iranian checkpoints, citing disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Trump made these remarks during a meeting with GCC and Arab leaders.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS proposes $5bn fund for Middle East energy rebuilding
The US has proposed a $5 billion fund to help rebuild Middle East energy infrastructure damaged in the war with Iran. The initiative, called the Partnership for Allied Trust and Construction, aims to reduce regional reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The US seeks a matching $5 billion from eight regional partners.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaFire at Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was extinguished, and regional officials reported that 65 drones were shot down over the area.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia prepares massive strikes on Ukraine energy infrastructure
Russia's Ministry of Defence announced preparations for large-scale strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Moscow stated these actions are in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian and energy facilities.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionUkrainian diver arrested in Croatia during Nord Stream sabotage film shoot
A Ukrainian diver suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage was arrested in Pula, Croatia, while working on a film about the attack. German prosecutors allege Zhuravlev was part of the diving team that carried out the explosions. The film, starring Sean Penn and Adrien Brody, is directed by Doug Liman.
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Business & EconomyAlberta launches town halls on AI data centre expansion amid public pushback
The Alberta government began a town hall tour on 20 August 2026 to address concerns about AI data centre development, including environmental impact and electricity demand. Meta’s plan for a one-gigawatt facility in Sturgeon County and a rejected gas plant application in Olds have intensified debate.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineNaftogaz reports 13 Russian attacks on its facilities in one week
Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state energy company, reported 13 Russian attacks on its facilities over the past week, bringing the total to 293 since January 2026. The strikes, carried out with drones and missiles, damaged production infrastructure and reduced output volumes. No employees were injured.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaUkrainian drone strike on Taneko refinery kills at least 12 in Tatarstan
Ukrainian forces struck the Taneko oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, on 10 August 2026, killing at least 12 people and sparking a fire. Russia said it intercepted 456 drones across multiple regions. Outlets disagreed on the death toll and omitted details of the refinery’s output.
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