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Senate Passes 100% Tariff Bill on Russia Oil Buyers

Senate Passes 100% Tariff Bill on Russia Oil Buyers

The U.S. Senate voted 86-11 to advance a bipartisan bill imposing 100% tariffs on countries that continue importing Russian oil, with India — whose Russian crude share climbed past 50% in June 2026 —

The Hindu · 7d ago
Russia Kills Three Near Kyiv as Zelensky Pleads for Patriots

Russia Kills Three Near Kyiv as Zelensky Pleads for Patriots

Russian ballistic missiles killed at least three people, including a child, near Kyiv, just days after 21 died in previous strikes, prompting President Zelensky to renew calls for more US-made Patriot

BBC World · 8d ago
GOP Hawks Dismiss Burrito Costs Amid Iran War Inflation

GOP Hawks Dismiss Burrito Costs Amid Iran War Inflation

Pro-Trump commentators are dismissing voters' concerns about rising gas and grocery prices tied to the Iran war, even as polls show majority opposition and growing economic anxiety threatening Republi

Responsible Statecraft · 9d ago
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Targeting India, China

US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Targeting India, China

The US Senate approved its strongest sanctions against Russia under Trump, advancing a bill that could impose tariffs on major Russian oil buyers India and China.

Al Jazeera · 9d ago
Lai Oversees Coastal Strike Drill in Taiwan's Han Kuang War Games

Lai Oversees Coastal Strike Drill in Taiwan's Han Kuang War Games

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te boarded a fast attack missile boat in Kaohsiung on Aug 8 to oversee coastal strike drills during the 10-day Han Kuang exercises, watching low-flying drones swarm the shor

Straits Times Asia · 9d ago
Lai oversees coastal strike drill at Taiwan war games

Lai oversees coastal strike drill at Taiwan war games

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te boarded a fast attack missile boat in Kaohsiung on Saturday to oversee coastal strike drills during the 10-day Han Kuang exercises, watching drone swarm simulations and C

Straits Times Asia · 9d ago
De la Espriella sworn in, vows crackdown on armed groups

De la Espriella sworn in, vows crackdown on armed groups

Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president, vowing a hardline stance against armed groups and a sharp break from predecessor Gustavo Petro’s peace-focused policies.

Al Jazeera · 9d ago
Russia targets medics with FPV drones in Ukraine

Russia targets medics with FPV drones in Ukraine

Russian forces are increasingly targeting ambulances and medical personnel in Ukraine with FPV drones, creating a dangerous environment where first responders face deliberate attacks despite internati

BBC World · 9d ago
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Iran Pushes to Bar US, Israeli Ships from Hormuz

Iran is pursuing a Hormuz deal that would bar US and Israeli ships while telling Oman the strait won't fully reopen, as the WSJ reports Tehran sees an opening to push the US out of the Gulf.

Google News World · 9d ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan Sign Mecca Defence Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan Sign Mecca Defence Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca declaring any armed attack on one member an attack on all three. Iran and Oman separately agreed on a Strait of Hormuz framewo

Al Jazeera · 9d ago
Ukraine Strikes Ryazan Oil Refinery Overnight

Ukraine Strikes Ryazan Oil Refinery Overnight

Ukraine's General Staff reported an overnight strike set fire to the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia, a facility with an annual capacity of about 17 million tonnes producing gasoline, diesel, and aviati

The Hindu · 9d ago
US Weapons Stockpiles Depleted; Decade-Long Rebuild Ahead

US Weapons Stockpiles Depleted; Decade-Long Rebuild Ahead

Pentagon leaks reveal US weapons stockpiles are dangerously depleted after supporting Ukraine and Middle East operations, with Patriot interceptor production years behind demand and a $469 million art

Asia Times · 9d ago
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye Sign Joint Defence Pact

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye Sign Joint Defence Pact

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Pact on Friday — a mutual defence agreement spanning three Sunni-majority powers geographically between Israel and Iran, with signator

Al Jazeera · 9d ago
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US Intel: Putin Could Provoke NATO Unity Test

U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Russian President Vladimir Putin could authorize provocative actions aimed at testing NATO's unity, according to multiple outlets covering the warning.

Google News World · 9d ago
US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting India, China over oil trade

US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting India, China over oil trade

The US Senate passed the renamed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, letting Trump impose 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas — though Democrats w

India Today World · 9d ago
Netanyahu thanks Modi after call on Israel-India ties

Netanyahu thanks Modi after call on Israel-India ties

Israeli PM Netanyahu publicly thanked PM Modi on social media after a phone call in which the two leaders reviewed their strategic partnership and exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asi

India Today World · 9d ago
CNA Explains: What’s driving Japan’s urgent defence push?

CNA Explains: What’s driving Japan’s urgent defence push?

Japan's defense minister called for urgent acceleration of the country's military buildup, as the latest defense white paper flagged mounting threats from China, North Korea, and Russia while Japan ha

Channel News Asia · 9d ago
Zelenskyy, Trump meet on Patriot interceptor production

Zelenskyy, Trump meet on Patriot interceptor production

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Donald Trump at the White House on July 28, 2026, for over an hour to discuss Patriot interceptor production licenses and reviving stalled diplomacy with Ru

The Hindu · 9d ago
Trump Reignites Battles After Two SCOTUS Losses

Trump Reignites Battles After Two SCOTUS Losses

President Trump launched fresh challenges this week to two Supreme Court defeats from June, pressing ahead on both ending birthright citizenship and firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Google News Business · 9d ago
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Putin Poised to Test NATO Unity, US Intel Warns

US intelligence assessments indicate Putin could attempt a limited attack on a NATO ally within the next few years to test the alliance's Article 5 commitment, with the Baltics or Poland seen as likel

Google News World · 9d ago

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