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Israel Moves to Bar UK Charities After Sanctions
Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs recommended barring UK charity and advocacy group representatives from entering the country, escalating its retaliation after the UK banned imports from illegal
India Vows Energy Security Amid US Russia Tariff Bill
India vowed to protect its energy security and trade interests after the US House passed a bill authorizing up to 100% tariffs on countries still buying Russian oil and gas, with New Delhi explicitly
U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stronger Than Leaks Suggested
The Trump administration sent the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress on Aug. 24, 2026, launching a 90-day review, and a War on the Rocks analysis argues the final text is materially
US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill; 100% Tariff Threat Looms Over India & China
India unveiled the $13.5 billion second phase of its Semiconductor Mission at the SemiCon India conference, signaling its push to become a trusted global chip supply chain destination with parallel in
Russia taps North Korean workers to make drones under fake visas
A new sanctions monitoring report reveals Russia is using North Korean workers disguised as students to assemble military drones for the war in Ukraine, deepening a partnership that now extends beyond
India, Pakistan Warships Collide in Arabian Sea
A Pakistan Navy corvette collided with an Indian Navy warship in the north Arabian Sea on September 15, prompting both nations to summon each other's top diplomats over the alleged breach of a 1991 na
US Holds Talks with Houthis While Backing Saudi Coalition
The United States is simultaneously backing Saudi-led coalition strikes against Houthis in Yemen and holding direct talks with Houthi representatives in Oman, as Saudi Arabia urgently requests missile
US Passes 100% Tariff Bill on Russian Oil Buyers
The US House passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy sector, authorizing up to 100% tariffs on major importers like India and China, now awaiting President Trump’s approval.
Houthis Seize Yemen Red Sea Coast, Threaten Saudi Oil Route
Houthi rebels have seized Yemen's western Red Sea coast including the port of Mocha, putting Saudi oil exports through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait at risk and potentially giving Iran leverage over a seco
North Korea Says US Arms Build-Up Justifies Nuclear Expansion
North Korea's vice-defence minister told a Beijing security forum that US-led arms build-up with South Korea and Japan justified expanding Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal, declaring its nuclear status irr
North Korea says US-led arms buildup justifies expanding nuclear force
North Korea's vice defense minister told the Beijing Xiangshan Forum that US-led military buildup and a Washington-Seoul-Tokyo nuclear alliance justified Pyongyang's continued nuclear expansion, as Ki
US Allies Fear Trump May Trade Taiwan for China Concessions
US allies in Asia are urgently lobbying President Trump to maintain firm US support for Taiwan ahead of his Sept 24 summit with Xi Jinping, fearing he may soften Washington's stance to win economic co
US allies fear Trump will trade Taiwan for Beijing deal
US allies in Asia are anxious Trump could soften US support for Taiwan in exchange for an economic win from Xi at their September 24 summit, with Japan and Taiwan scrambling to preserve Washington's e
House Passes 100% Tariff Bill on Russia Oil Traders
The US House passed a bill imposing 100% tariffs on countries that trade oil and energy with Russia, sending it to President Trump's desk as India — a major Russian oil buyer — negotiates a bilateral
Malaysia Invites Myanmar Junta Leader for Rohingya Repatriation
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has invited Myanmar's military-appointed president Min Aung Hlaing to visit, conditioning the trip on Myanmar accepting the return of Rohingya refugees currently
Netanyahu Moves To Revoke 'NAZA' Directors' Citizenship
Israeli PM Netanyahu is moving to revoke the citizenship of directors behind 'NAZA,' a Gaza documentary that earned international praise but triggered domestic backlash for its depiction of military c
Trump: US Near End of Iran War, Claims Direct Tehran Talks
Trump told reporters the US is "hopefully toward the end" of its war with Iran and claimed direct communication with Tehran, while UN chief Guterres pushed de-escalation as CENTCOM confirmed ongoing s
US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions Bill
The US House passed sweeping Russia sanctions 262-159 on Wednesday, sending the package to President Trump's desk after months of delay and granting authority for tariffs up to 100% on major buyers of
Kim Yo Jong calls denuclearization 'idiots'
Kim Yo Jong declared North Korea's nuclear-armed status is permanent and irreversible, dismissing denuclearization hopes as the purview of 'idiots' during the IAEA's Vienna conference.
House passes Russia bill, grants Trump tariff power
The House passed a Russia sanctions bill on Wednesday granting Trump tariff authority to penalize countries buying Russian energy and tightening penalties on Moscow over its Ukraine war, now headed to
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