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Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, must post security deposits up to $20,000 for certain U.S. business and tourist visas under a new permanent policy.
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world
US President Donald Trump calls Iran 'duplicitous' amid escalating tensions and naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran denies direct talks with Washington.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 AM
business
Joseph Wu highlights China’s use of coast guard vessels to assert territorial claims, urging regional cooperation amid rising tensions.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 3:10 AM
us
A new book chronicles nearly eight decades of the pro-Israel lobby's impact on US foreign policy, highlighting key moments from Truman to Ford.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 1:53 PM
general
President Donald Trump advances national security by restricting defense contractors from sourcing critical minerals from China, aligning with broader efforts to onshore manufacturing and protect semiconductor supply chains.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 12:44 PM
world
Iran threatens retaliatory strikes on oil and gas fields in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Israel following US threats of fresh attacks on Iranian targets.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 11:09 PM
world
The United Nations highlights the devastating impact of Israeli military actions on civilian infrastructure and cultural heritage in Lebanon amid ongoing tensions.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:41 PM
world
Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians, including two children, during overnight raids in the West Bank as settler violence intensifies across Ramallah, Hebron, and Nablus.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 8:15 PM
politics
Piracy off Somalia’s coast has surged in 2026, linked to Tehran-backed terror groups, raising global maritime security concerns.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 PM
world
Iranian officials caution against escalating conflict as US contemplates operations targeting Tehran’s power infrastructure.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 1:10 PM
world
A series of overnight ballistic missile attacks by Russia on Ukraine's capital Kyiv resulted in at least nine deaths and numerous injuries, intensifying the ongoing conflict.
France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 5:32 AM
world
A recent report alleges that Russian paramilitary forces killed eight civilians, including children, during an air strike in central Mali’s Mopti region.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 12:38 PM
general
A 14-point deal intended to ease US-Iran hostilities has collapsed, leading to renewed conflict and regional security concerns.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 9:59 AM
business
Research by London-based think tank CSRI reveals growing connections between Hong Kong legislators and Chinese companies accused by the US of military affiliations.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 2:49 AM
politics
The White House is exploring reopening closed refineries, including one in the Virgin Islands, to address high gasoline prices linked to the Iran conflict.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 9:34 PM
general
President Donald Trump accuses China of extensive election interference yet proceeds with plans to host Chinese President Xi Jinping amid ongoing intelligence rivalry.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 11:09 AM
world
Canada reaffirmed its opposition to Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, prompting a sharp response from Israel's Foreign Ministry.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 12:53 AM
politics
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting retaliatory strikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Tehran-backed militias in Iraq and raising fears of a wider regional war.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:51 PM
world
A new report reveals a record rise in antisemitic attacks worldwide in 2025, with Germany experiencing the highest number of incidents both in absolute and relative terms.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 29, 2026, 10:29 PM
global-institutions
The UN World Food Programme calls for urgent funding to address worsening food insecurity that hampers efforts to control the fastest growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UN News | Jul 29, 2026, 7:56 PM
global-institutions
Between April and June 2026, Afghan women faced arrests for dress code violations, public floggings, and exclusion from UN premises, while arbitrary detentions and ill-treatment by Taliban authorities increased.
UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 10:46 PM
world
France and Spain face severe wildfires, with hundreds of thousands displaced and significant land burned amid record heatwaves.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 PM
world
Gianni Infantino defends the recent World Cup, addressing criticism and controversies including visa issues for Iran and a disciplinary decision involving US player Folarin Balogun.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 12:26 PM
world
Iran condemns a Ukrainian strike on its commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea as a violation of international law and signals consequences.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:43 AM