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UAE trade embargo could shut Iran’s key economic escape route: Here’s why
19 August 2026The United Arab Emirates announced an indefinite trade embargo on Iran on Wednesday, accusing Iranian forces of firing t...
ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
19 August 2026The International Criminal Court (ICC) has lashed out at the United States after the Trump administration added its chie...
Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections
19 August 2026Hamas and other Palestinian political factions opposed to the ruling Fatah government of Palestinian Authority President...
Why aid entering Gaza may not reach those who need it
19 August 2026Deir el-Balah, Gaza – Behind every truck full of food, medicine or fuel is a logistics chain that keeps those vehicles...
‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
19 August 2026US President Donald Trump has again praised the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea while rebuking key ally Seoul for fa...
Palestinians condemn Israeli step to advance illegal E1 settlement plan
19 August 2026The Palestinian Authority (PA) has condemned an Israeli decision to issue a tender for more than 1,200 new housing units...
Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’
19 August 2026New Delhi, India – In a crowded ward of New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), India’s premi...
Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025, UN says
19 August 2026A record number of aid workers faced violent attacks last year, partly driven by the increased use of armed drones, the ...
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
19 August 2026At least five people have been killed and 11 others injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, authorities said. A Russian d...
Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways
19 August 2026Florida’s primary elections have been a mixed bag of surprises and expected outcomes, highlighting the tensions in bot...
