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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 —
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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