Friday 21st August 2026



Israeli strikes, massive explosions rock southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes, massive explosions rock southern Lebanon

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Pezeshkian says time to end war as Iran is in a stronger position 

Pezeshkian says time to end war as Iran is in a stronger position 

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Why did UAE cut Iran trade, and how exposed is Tehran’s US$21b import lifeline?

Why did UAE cut Iran trade, and how exposed is Tehran’s US$21b import lifeline?

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Charter plane crash in Alaska kills all 8 people on board

Charter plane crash in Alaska kills all 8 people on board

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Nigeria boat accident toll rises to 52 dead, mostly children

Nigeria boat accident toll rises to 52 dead, mostly children

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Iran rejects US economic pressure as president calls for war to end ‘from a position of power’

Iran rejects US economic pressure as president calls for war to end ‘from a position of power’

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In the land of smiles, check who’s holding the dental tools

In the land of smiles, check who’s holding the dental tools

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Indian tycoon's giant Vantara zoo announces 'reset', rethinks imports

Indian tycoon's giant Vantara zoo announces 'reset', rethinks imports

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International Criminal Court chief warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’ after US sanctions

International Criminal Court chief warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’ after US sanctions

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Israelis return to closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international anger

Israelis return to closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international anger

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Thai boy, 11, loses one million baht chasing rare Pokémon card

Thai boy, 11, loses one million baht chasing rare Pokémon card

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Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force radar site in Alaska, military says

Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force radar site in Alaska, military says

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Two Swiss apartment block fires leave five missing and 19 injured, police say

Two Swiss apartment block fires leave five missing and 19 injured, police say

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El Nino set to be strongest in more than a century, UK Met Office warns

El Nino set to be strongest in more than a century, UK Met Office warns

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Cambodia unveils Senate building backed by tycoon sanctioned over alleged scam‑centre links

Cambodia unveils Senate building backed by tycoon sanctioned over alleged scam‑centre links

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Ship crossings in Strait of Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows

Ship crossings in Strait of Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows

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Over 770 US service members killed or wounded in Iran conflict: Pentagon

Over 770 US service members killed or wounded in Iran conflict: Pentagon

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US pushes allies and China to back Trump's economic warfare on Iran 

US pushes allies and China to back Trump's economic warfare on Iran 

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to jail after medical checks

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to jail after medical checks

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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress

California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress

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