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Ukraine’s Ousted Defence Minister Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called on August 19 for elections during the war, the first such demand since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Ukraine’s Ousted Defence Minister Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called on August 19 for elections during the war, the first such demand since Russia's 2022 invasion.

US Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks as National Debt Hits $40 Trillion

The U.S. Treasury has doubled its bond buyback operations as national debt reached $40 trillion, aiming to steady demand amid rising long-term yields.

Iran Warns New US Sanctions Violate Other States’ Sovereignty

Iran denounced proposed US sanctions on Thursday as a violation of other states' sovereignty, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the measures.

Trump Lifts Tariffs on 300,000 Tonnes of Ground Beef for 90 Days

President Trump will allow tariff-free imports of up to 300,000 metric tonnes of ground beef for 90 days to ease U.S. prices amid a shrinking cattle herd.

Iran’s foreign minister to meet Turkey’s Fidan in Ankara as US pressure on Tehran builds

Iran’s foreign minister will travel to Ankara for talks with Turkey’s Hakan Fidan as Ankara presses mediation to avert US military escalation, pushing a step-by-step approach on disputes including the nuclear file.

Iran’s IRGC to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz, raising shipping risk concerns

Iran’s IRGC plans live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1–2, drawing attention to security risks around a vital global oil shipping route.

EU designates Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans

The EU has formally designated Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans across the bloc as Europe escalates pressure over Iran’s protest crackdown.

US announces multi-day air drills in Middle East as Iran standoff intensifies

The US announced a multi-day aerial readiness exercise across the Middle East to test rapid deployment and sustained combat airpower as tensions with Iran remain elevated.

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in bribery case

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison after a court found she accepted luxury gifts as bribes tied to the Unification Church, while other major allegations were dismissed for lack of evidence.

EU and India finalize “mother of all deals” as tariffs fall and market access expands

The EU and India finalized a landmark free trade agreement aimed at cutting tariffs on most goods, easing access for services and investment, and reshaping trade ties across a combined market of about 2 billion people.

Storm Chandra batters UK and Ireland with flooding, school closures and travel disruption

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds to the UK and Ireland, triggering flooding, rescues, school closures, flight and ferry cancellations, and widespread power outages.

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amidst Protests and Economic Strain

Iran's currency, the rial, hits a record low of 1.5 million against the US dollar amid ongoing protests and international pressure.

EU Considers Sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Amidst Crackdown

EU considers sanctions against Iran and potential designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization following the crackdown on protests. France remains a holdout in the EU's deliberations.

US Military Buildup in Middle East Sparks Tensions with Iran Amidst Deal Diplomacy

U.S. military presence increases in the Middle East, heightening tensions with Iran. President Trump suggests a potential deal while Iran warns of retaliation amidst internal protests and international scrutiny.

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown: Over 6,000 Reportedly Killed in Nationwide Protests

Explore the devastating impact of Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, with over 6,000 reported deaths and evidence of systematic violence and concealment.

Trump moves to defuse Minneapolis backlash, pulls back top border official

A top US Border Patrol official is expected to leave Minneapolis as Trump shifts to a less aggressive enforcement approach following backlash over deadly incidents and days of protests.

Border Patrol official Bovino, some agents set to leave Minneapolis amid unrest

Minneapolis saw clashes outside a downtown hotel as federal agents used tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters following outrage over the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti, while officials say some Border Patrol agents are leaving the city.

EU calls India trade pact the “mother of all deals” as leaders arrive to seal agreement

EU leaders arrived in India to push a major trade agreement described as the “mother of all deals,” aiming to open India’s market to EU firms and signal a global alternative to US-led trade dominance.

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