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Gulf states condemn Iranian missile strike on ADNOC tanker while talks continue
An Iranian missile struck an ADNOC-owned Emirati tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 8, 2026, with no casualties reported. Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia issued strong condemnations, citing violation of international law and…
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Leaders mark peace anniversary with call while US ties expand in Caucasus
On August 8, 2026, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. They discussed the first anniversary of the 2025 Washington Peace…
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Senate passes Graham bill for 100% tariffs on Russia oil buyers including India and China
The US Senate approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote on August 7. The bill…
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US intel on Putin testing NATO draws immediate autumn warning from Poland and multi-year view from Kyiv
US intelligence assessments reported by The Wall Street Journal indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin could launch a limited attack on a NATO member, such…
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Fujimori grants Chávez safe-conduct and Peru restores ties with Mexico
Mexico granted diplomatic asylum to former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez in November 2025 amid her conviction for involvement in a 2022 coup attempt.…
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Spain and Italy trade border checks after Ceuta migrant surge and rejected ultimatum
Italy imposed border checks on arrivals from Spain after tens of thousands of migrants reached Ceuta from Morocco in late July. Spain responded by…
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China answers US robot ban with legal probe and drone curbs but keeps summit path open
The US banned imports of new humanoid and quadruped robots and imposed tariffs on Chinese polysilicon while adding firms to entity lists. China responded…
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Ceuta leader cites 100 deaths in EU hearing on Morocco border surge
Around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave on July 30. Ceuta leader Juan Jesus Vivas reported about 100 deaths while addressing…
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Zelenskyy Visit Tests Serbia’s Russia Ties as Kyiv Seeks to Weaken Moscow’s Influence
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Serbia on August 8, marking his first trip there since Russia’s 2022 invasion. A senior Ukrainian official told…
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Iran Oman near Hormuz route deal but blockade stays in place
Iranian officials say a framework agreement with Oman on new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz has been reached, with inbound traffic under…
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