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Prime minister calls three federal byelections
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Aug. 31 byelections in North Vancouver—Capilano, Beaches—East York and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord to replace MPs who…
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Tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media reported that an oil tanker exploded after hitting a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vessel struck the mine after…
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Former Honduran president Hernandez to return to Honduras
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez will return to Honduras eight months after a U.S. pardon that came while he was serving a 45-year…
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U.S. pauses airstrikes on Iran amid diplomacy
U.S. forces have paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensified bombing as diplomatic efforts advance to avert an all-out war. The…
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Iran warns US attacks could widen Middle East war
Iran's army warned that a wider Middle East war could follow if the United States presses ahead with attacks on the Islamic Republic. Army spokesman…
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Iran reports no overnight strikes after nearly two weeks of U.S. attacks
Iran reported a peaceful night after nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of U.S. attacks, marking a pause in a cycle of strikes and counterstrikes…
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Ukraine strikes multiple Russian military and energy targets
Ukrainian forces reported long-range strikes across Russia that hit a military-components company in Kirov, an oil refinery in Tyumen, a logistics…
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Iran calls EU human rights stance hypocritical
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman published a post on X condemning Vice‑President Kaja Kallas's human rights comments as hypocritical, alleging the…
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Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicion of spying
Belgian authorities said a Canadian intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Command Europe was arrested on suspicion of spying for a third…
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Clean energy PAC backs challenger in Tennessee House primary
Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC, funded by clean energy investors, is spending nearly $700,000 to back Republican challenger Charlie Hatcher against…
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PTI to unveil roadmap at August 5 Peshawar gathering
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Sohail Afridi told a joint parliamentary meeting that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf will present its future course of…
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Trump undecided on major strikes against Iran
President Donald Trump told journalists he has not made a decision on whether to launch major strikes on Iran, responding to reports he was meeting…
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Oil prices rally as Middle East conflict threatens supplies
Oil prices surged with ICE Brent topping $100 per barrel for the first time since May as Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and wider Persian…
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Prime minister opens Number 10 North in Manchester
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will be the first prime minister to work from a new Number 10 North department when it opens in Heron House in Manchester…
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Alaska sends thousands of citizenship verification letters to voters
Alaska election officials mailed roughly 3,048 letters asking voters to affirm citizenship after comparing the voter roll with Division of Motor…
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Brazil rejects U.S. tariffs and seeks WTO dispute
Brazil formally rejected tariffs the United States imposed on it and 59 other trading partners, calling the measure "completely arbitrary" and…
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Ben-Gvir visits Al-Aqsa compound, drawing international condemnation
Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the sensitive Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City on Tisha B'Av and praised…
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EU warns Pakistan it must reform or risk losing GSP+ access
The European Commission and EU high representative issued a joint assessment of Pakistan’s GSP+ compliance for 2023–2025, noting legislative reforms…
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Italy to host Global Alliance meeting in Rome
Italy will host a meeting of the Global Alliance for a two-state solution in Rome on July 28–29, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani…
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Myanmar leader to meet Thai prime minister
Thailand's foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told AFP that Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing will meet Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul in…
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Ji announces nationwide highway blockade over petroleum levy
Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced a nationwide highway blockade and sit-ins on Aug 7 as part of the party's…
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Matlala testimony postponed to September amid plea-deal dispute
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's scheduled testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has been postponed to September 1 after his lawyer applied for…
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Venezuelan opposition selects Dinorah Figuera to lead dialogue talks
The interim Venezuelan government has announced US-backed formal talks with opposition figures aimed at "strengthening democracy" after earthquakes…
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India and Japan deepen defence and technology cooperation
India and Japan held their eighth Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on July 13, 2026, with delegations led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and…
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