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Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?
17 August 2026As Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own. ...
Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza
17 August 2026Twelve people including the captain are on board the vessel named Kate, in the latest attempt to deliver aid.
Will Europe hear a landmark Russian climate change case?
17 August 2026The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case, but the plaintiffs aren’t giving up.
Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
17 August 2026US president cites Seoul’s reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea’s leader a...
Is China encroaching upon Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh?
17 August 2026India and China are tangled in yet another border dispute, angering locals in the eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. ...
Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani’s office targeted in drone attack
17 August 2026Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM’s office and security chief’s residence; no casualties reported. ...
