United States sends deportees to Liberia
The United States has sent deportees to Liberia, according to the headline. The development concerns cross-border deportation policy and relations with an African country.
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Swedish politician Jonas Sjöstedt has reportedly been barred from traveling into Israel.
US conducts secret operation in the Strait of Hormuz
A headline reports a secret US operation in the Strait of Hormuz. No further details are provided.
Iranian hackers reportedly disabled a UK power plant for four days
A report says Iranian hackers disabled a power plant in the United Kingdom for four days.
Mining disaster reported in the Central African Republic
The pope prayed for victims of a mining disaster in the Central African Republic. The headline provides no details on the scale or circumstances.
Trump tests Canada's prime minister after warning about economic coercion
A report indicates a dispute involving Donald Trump and Canada's prime minister over economic coercion.
Ukraine and Norway sign defense agreement under Drone Deal
On 23 August, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre signed a defense agreement in Kyiv. It covers cooperation on air defense and drone technologies, including technology, expertise and possible joint development and production.
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Cyclospora, Salmonella and E. coli infections are reportedly spreading
Reports indicate simultaneous spread of Cyclospora, Salmonella and E. coli infections.
Pope urges peace as Gallagher undertakes mission in Russia
The Pope issued an appeal for peace, while Cardinal Gallagher undertook a mission to Russia. The headline does not provide further details about the diplomatic effort.
Trump tests Canadian Prime Minister Carney over economic coercion
The headline reports a confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney involving economic coercion.
Trump tests Canadian Prime Minister Carney over economic coercion
The headline reports a confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney involving economic coercion.
China described as actively committed to talks on Iran
Australia news reports that China is actively committed to talks concerning Iran. The headline does not specify the talks' participants or outcome.
Drone strikes disrupt Ozon warehouse operations in Russia
Drones struck an Ozon warehouse in Russia, forcing the company to suspend operations there.
US-Canada trade tensions highlighted in weekend political news
The headline reports a trade dispute between the United States and Canada alongside domestic political developments in France.
Iran rejects threatened new US sanctions
Iran said new sanctions threatened by the United States would fail.
Iran may seek to join the Mecca Pact defence agreement
The headline reports that Iran could join a defence arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
CrossCountry cancels almost all UK train services
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services in the United Kingdom.
Ghana’s upstream oil sector faces production and reserve pressures
The headline reports declining production and depleted reserves as threats to Ghana’s upstream oil sector.
Ukraine strikes a military spaceport deep inside Russia
Reports indicate that Kyiv struck a military cosmodrome approximately 1,700 kilometers from the border.
Wildfires reported in Umatilla National Forest
An update reports ongoing fires in Umatilla National Forest on August 23.
Extreme heat prompts rail operators in Europe to paint tracks white
Railway tracks in Europe are being painted white as a low-cost measure against heat-related steel expansion.
US officials postpone Moscow visit as Putin signals readiness to meet
Reports indicate a postponement of a visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow, while Sergey Lavrov says Vladimir Putin is ready to meet.
Colombia resumes coal exports to Israel after two-year ban
Colombia has reportedly resumed coal exports to Israel following a two-year suspension.
Cuban activist calls for foreign intervention to topple the government
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is described as expressing hopes for foreign intervention against Cuba’s regime.
Hawk Fire expands to 10,000 acres and prompts evacuations near Reno
The fast-growing Hawk Fire has burned 10,000 acres outside Reno. Evacuations have been ordered in affected areas.
Delhi plans to transfer high-risk prisoners between states
The Delhi government plans to transfer undertrial gangsters and other high-risk prisoners between states to strengthen prison security.
Anger grows in Venezuela amid widespread ruins and destruction
A report describes growing public anger in Venezuela amid ruins and debris.
US-Iran tensions and earnings expected to influence Indian markets
US-Iran tensions and upcoming quarterly earnings are identified as factors likely to drive Indian markets next week.
Call issued for greater cybersecurity awareness
A call has been made for increased awareness of cybersecurity risks.
Earthquake strikes Japan
A further earthquake was reported in Japan, with video published by the outlet.
Ukraine faces a $27 billion defense-budget shortfall
Ukraine reportedly has a $27 billion deficit in its defense budget.
Iran rejects US threat
Iran has rejected a threat from the United States and said it will fail.
Wildfires burn over 9,000 acres in Everglades National Park
Two wildfires have burned more than 9,000 acres and closed the Shark Valley area of Everglades National Park.
Army tests Apache helicopter highway landings near Pakistan border
The army tested the capability for Apache helicopters to land on a highway near the Pakistan border.
Iran renews crackdown on businesses over hijab rules
Cafes and shops in Iran were reportedly closed for violating mandatory hijab norms as women continue to defy veiling rules.
Severe storm causes power outages and travel disruption in British Columbia
An intense storm brought power outages and travel problems to parts of British Columbia.
Iran reports discovery of major gas deposit in Fars province
Iran announced the discovery of a gas deposit containing more than 212 billion cubic metres in Fars province.
US-Iran economic tensions continue as Tehran seeks an exit
A report indicates an unprecedented US economic escalation while Iran seeks a way out.
Sudan reports downing a hostile drone in Blue Nile state
Sudan said its forces downed a drone described as hostile in Blue Nile state.
US tariffs raise cost of Canadian-imported school mascot costume
A Minnesota school faces a reported $7,000 price increase for a mascot costume because of proposed tariffs on Canadian imports.