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Mutinous Soldiers Attack Niger’s Niamey Airport and Presidency District
Mutinous soldiers attacked Niger’s main airport and the presidential district in Niamey. What is confirmed, what remains unclear and why the unrest matters.
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Iran Is Drafting Terms to Reopen Hormuz—Why ‘Open’ Still Does Not Mean Normal
A proposed Iran–Oman traffic plan could create temporary shipping lanes, but vessel counts remain depressed and key security questions are unresolved.
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Iceland Votes on Restarting EU Talks—What Today’s Referendum Actually Decides
Iceland is voting on whether to restart EU accession talks. Here is what a yes or no result changes for fisheries, sovereignty and the North Atlantic.
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South Korea Will Review 310,000 Closed Missing-Person Cases After Jeju Scandal
South Korean police plan to re-examine about 310,000 missing-person cases closed over three years and reopen files that appear to have been mishandled.
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Norway’s Harald V Dies at 89; Haakon VIII Begins a New Reign
King Harald V died in Oslo on August 28 at age 89. His son has become King Haakon VIII, retained the motto ‘All for Norway’ and begun Norway’s formal succession process.
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Trump Says U.S. Secured Control of 65 Billion Barrels in Venezuela—Key Terms Remain Unclear
Trump announced majority U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, while crucial legal, financial and production details remain undisclosed.
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Russia Threatens British Military Targets Over Ukraine Missile Technology
Russia says British military facilities inside and outside Ukraine could be targeted after London expanded missile-technology support for Kyiv. No strike has occurred.
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Officials Say Patriot Stocks in Europe Are Critically Low; NATO Disputes It
Two officials told AP that Patriot interceptor stocks in Europe are critically low after transfers to the Middle East. NATO and the Pentagon publicly dispute that assessment.
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Meta’s $17.1 Billion Deal Would Cap Teen Use at Two Hours a Day
Meta’s proposed teen-safety settlement would pay states up to $17.1 billion and impose a two-hour daily cap, overnight restrictions and new parental controls on Facebook and Instagram.
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Kremlin Confirms CIA Chief Met Russian Intelligence Officials in Moscow
The Kremlin confirmed CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence counterparts in Moscow. What was discussed remains undisclosed amid intense online speculation.
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U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Deal Reaches Congress—How the 90-Day Review Works
The U.S.–Saudi civil nuclear agreement is now before Congress. Here is how the 90-day review works and why safeguards and Israel normalization remain decisive.
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U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide—What Applicants Should Do
The U.S. has paused immigrant visa interviews worldwide for consular-officer training. Here is who is affected, what remains unclear, and what applicants should do now.
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Syria Leaves U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List After 46 Years—What Changes
Syria's removal from the U.S. state-sponsor list eases financial and trade restrictions after 46 years, while targeted sanctions and security risks remain.
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Haiti Says 47 Were Killed and More Than 50 Kidnapped in Kenscoff Attack
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in Kenscoff, Haiti, as a gang threat complicated efforts to rescue the hostages.
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Tinubu Orders Rescue After Nigeria Mosque Abductions; Captive Count Is Unverified
Nigeria launched a coordinated rescue after mosque and village abductions in Niger State, but officials have not confirmed claims that roughly 600 people were taken.
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New Zealand’s Under-16 Social Media Bill Has a 10% Penalty—and a Vote Problem
New Zealand’s proposed under-16 social media ban would require platform age checks and allow fines up to 10% of global revenue, but it may lack the votes and time to pass.
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Congo Receives 16,250 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Death Toll Tops 2,500
Congo has received its first 16,250 Ervebo doses as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak accelerates. Here is what the vaccine campaign can—and cannot—do yet.
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Can Ukraine Vote During War? What the Zelenskyy–Fedorov Rift Changes
Zelenskyy has rejected Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for a wartime election. Here is what Ukrainian law says and what a credible vote would require.
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U.S.–Canada Trade Talks Collapse as 50% Tariffs Take Effect
U.S.–Canada trade talks have collapsed, triggering 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods and a planned Canadian response on September 8.
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USS George Washington Relieves Lincoln—Why a Nuclear Carrier Still Needs a Supply Lifeline
USS George Washington has reached the Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after a deployment of more than 265 days. Here is how carrier resupply works, what the relief changes and what remains unanswered.
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