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Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy

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'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia

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Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift

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India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims

Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed

US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance

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Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s classified access over an alleged Air Force One disclosure as he denies sharing secret information

Pentagon revokes former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall’s classified access over alleged Air Force One disclosure

UAE condemns an alleged Iranian attack on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of 'acts of piracy' and disrupting oil shipping

UAE accuses Iran of 'acts of piracy' after attack on ADNOC vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Senate passes a stopgap spending bill to avert a September government shutdown, restrict Border Patrol fund transfers and delay an intoxicating hemp ban

US Senate passes Stopgap Spending Bill to avert September government shutdown

Trump-linked Texas oil company Greenland Energy plans oil drilling in Jameson Land despite Greenland authorities warning that required approval has not been granted

Greenland raises ‘strong warning’ over Trump-linked oil firm’s drilling plans

India is exploring Russian gas imports to diversify supplies after West Asia disruptions exposed vulnerabilities in energy routes. But a deal could bring cheaper supply and greater bargaining power while also exposing India to sanctions and a new geopolitical dependency. WION Decodes.

India turns to Russia for gas: Could it cut costs or trigger US sanctions? WION Decodes

US intelligence assessments reportedly warn that Putin could test NATO's resolve through cyberattacks, sabotage, drone incursions or a limited attack on the Baltics or Poland, potentially probing Trump's willingness to invoke Article 5. Scroll down to read. 

Putin to target NATO next? US intel warns of Russian 'limited attack'

US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US Attorney General on Saturday (Aug 8) by the US Senate.



Trump’s ex lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General

Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s Okinawa, injuring five and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, as China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm’s expected landfall.

WATCH | Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan as China braces for landfall

With five months left in 2026, Baba Vanga's alleged predictions have resurfaced, with followers claiming two have already come true. Three more supposedly await humanity. What horrors can we expect next?

Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed a sweeping crackdown on armed groups and drug trafficking, declaring dialogue "completely exhausted" and promising a US-backed "Plan Colombia II" against narco-terrorism.

The US has sanctioned six entities and one individual over an alleged Iranian crypto network used to move billions of dollars. Washington also offered up to $15 million for information on the IRGC's financial networks.

Trump's plan for a massive White House ballroom has suffered another legal setback after an appeals court ruled that the project needs explicit congressional approval. Trump called the decision "horrendous" and a "National Security Threat."

Spain has imposed temporary border checks on travellers from Italy after Rome introduced similar measures following the mass migrant influx into Ceuta, escalating tensions between the two EU allies.

Russia has merged five irregular combat formations into a new brigade reportedly made up of Ukrainian POWs and defectors, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

A 14-year-old student allegedly killed his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life in Thailand. The tragedy has reignited debate over the country's gun culture and mental health.

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The MEA has rejected as “fake news” reports that India sought a defence pact with Israel following the Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey security agreement, while New Delhi continues to closely monitor the trilateral pact.

The US Senate passes a major Russia sanctions bill targeting energy exports, banks and officials while allowing tariffs on Russian imports and countries purchasing Russian oil and gas

US Senate passes sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill targeting energy revenue

The challenges extend beyond supplies. Reports also describe mouldy showers and extremely demanding working conditions, even as sailors operate under the constant threat of Iranian drones and missiles.

This is the fifth disclosure after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January this year directing the military and other agencies to produce more documents related to UFOs or unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP.

Pentagon releases new batch of 41 UFO files, including videos and images

Iran says it has agreed on a framework with Oman for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while the US insists the international waterway requires no approvals or tolls.

Iran says Hormuz framework agreed with Oman, final deal pending

The move comes against Beijing's repeated threats and  attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, which China refers to as "South Tibet". 

Federal appeals court halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, ruling Congress must approve major White House changes. Read the latest court decision, legal arguments, and what comes next

US appeals court halts Trump's $400 million White House Ballroom project construction; Trump says, 'Will be appealing to US Supreme Court'

Meta faces fresh legal pressure in the US after a judge ruled that its platforms exposed children to harmful content and failed to adequately protect young users.

‘Public nuisance’: Meta hit with $567 million penalty over child safety in US

The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July after major downward revisions to May and June, signalling a weakening labour market and slowing growth.

US loses 23,000 jobs in July as labour market slowdown deepens

Iran criticised the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei said the pact would not guarantee Riyadh's security despite enhanced defence cooperation

China's oil stockpile drawdown and cautious buying strategy helped ease pressure on global crude markets after the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

How China helped prevent a global oil shock during Hormuz crisis

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Pentagon revokes former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall’s classified access over alleged Air Force One disclosure

UAE accuses Iran of 'acts of piracy' after attack on ADNOC vessel in Hormuz

US Senate passes Stopgap Spending Bill to avert September government shutdown

Greenland raises ‘strong warning’ over Trump-linked oil firm’s drilling plans

India turns to Russia for gas: Could it cut costs or trigger US sanctions?

Putin to target NATO next? US intel warns of Russian 'limited attack'

Trump’s ex lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General

WATCH | Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan as China braces for landfall

Baba Vanga's terrifying 2026 predictions: 3 'horrors' still await humanity

Colombia's new right-wing president declares war on drug gangs

US sanctions Iran's crypto network, offers $15 million for IRGC finance intel

Trump slams 'National Security Threat' as court halts work on ballroom project

Ceuta crossings spark EU rift as Spain imposes border controls on Italy

Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine

Thailand: 14-year-old goes on rampage, kills grandparents, teachers & self

‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel