President says Syria ‘shakes off dark stain’ with removal from US terror list
The decision on Aug 24 rescinded a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions. Read More
German investigators find third drone, explosives after failed airport attack
An explosives-laden drone was discovered earlier near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft used for military supplies. Read More
Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones
LONDON Aug 25 – Almost half the world’s oil comes from countries affected by conflict in 2026, Reuters calculations show, underscoring that current disruptions have eclipsed previous energy crises. Read…
Six months of war: 20 dead in 68 incidents near Hormuz, IMO says
About half of the incidents have involved tankers, 20 per cent container ships and 15 per cent bulk carriers. Read More
Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result
After six months of inconclusive hostilities, Israel may ultimately find itself in a worse position than it was before the war. Read More
Tornado tears through French village, injuring dozens
The French authorities had placed swathes of the country’s south-west on orange alert for storms. Read More
Putin intends to meet with Modi at forum in Kyrgyzstan
Putin also called for stepped-up trade cooperation between Russia and India. Read More
US eyes China overcapacity tariffs of 7.5% before Xi-Trump talks
Trump and Xi are due to meet in Washington on Sept 24. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 25, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 25, 2026. Read More
US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions
Aug 24 – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday lifted a judicial decision blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing his executive order to restrict the use of mail-in ballots…