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Iranian rial hits historic low of 2.02 million per dollar as US sanctions loom
The Iranian rial hit a new historic low on Tuesday, slipping to 2.02 million rials per U.S. dollar, the worst rate ever recorded for the currency. The plun
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U.S. formally removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list after 40 years
Washington announced on Tuesday that Syria has been formally removed from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a 40‑year designat
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Iran blacklists 45 tankers for alleged Strait of Hormuz rule violations
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced on X that it has placed 45 tankers on a blacklist for allegedly violating the nation’s crossing rules in the
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Iranian parliament committee backs draft law to charge Strait of Hormuz tolls
Tehran’s parliament moved a step closer to monetising its most strategic maritime chokepoint on Monday, when the National Security and Foreign Policy Commi
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Kyle Kirkwood Wins IndyCar Freedom 250 on Washington Mall Circuit
Kyle Kirkwood clinched the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Saturday, triumphing in a high‑speed battle that unfolded along the National Mall in Washingto
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected in heated WNBA clash with Chicago Sky.
Enes Kanter Freedom, the former NBA star who has spent the last several seasons with the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks, was ejected from a WNB
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Arkansas reports first trichinosis cases in two counties, seven total, national trend down.
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced on Tuesday that it has identified seven new cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection in the state. The
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Kazakhstan's Election Commission Reports Candidate Nurlanov Leads with 71% Vote
The Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan announced yesterday that presidential candidate Ädilet Nurlanov secured 71 percent of the vote in the nation’
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Sudan Army Shoots Down Ethiopian Drone Over Blue Nile Border
Sudan’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday that its army shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle it identified as “hostile” after the drone entered Sudanes
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Hawk Fire Burns 20 Square Miles, Evacuates 150 Residents Near Reno
The Nevada Department of Forestry confirmed on Thursday that the Hawk Fire, which ignited on the southern slopes of Peavine Peak in the Humboldt‑Toiyabe Na
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IDF’s Duvdevan Unit Detains Four Palestinians, Two Linked to ISIS
The Israel Defense Forces’ elite Duvdevan Unit announced on Sunday that it had detained four Palestinians over the weekend, two of whom are alleged to have
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Kyle Kirkwood Wins IndyCar Freedom 250 on Washington D.C. National Mall
American driver Kyle Kirkwood captured the checkered flag at the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Saturday, clinching a decisive victory on a temporary st
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Israeli drone kills militant preparing IED in Syria's al‑Quneitra region
The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that a drone strike carried out on the morning of 27 March hit a militant in the al‑Quneitra region of southern Sy
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Far-right activist Jake Lang arrested during Minnesota Capitol protest
American far‑right activist Jake Lang was taken into custody on July 14, 2026, during a protest outside the Minnesota State Capitol in Minneapolis. Police
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Four northbound, three southbound vessels cross Strait of Hormuz, satellite shows
Recent satellite‑derived figures released by the maritime data firm Kpler indicate that seven vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours
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Eight Killed in Cessna 441 Crash at Alaska’s Cape Newenham Radar Site
Eight people were killed when a Cessna 441 Conquest II aircraft went down at the Cape Newenham Long‑Range Radar Site in western Alaska on Tuesday, accordin
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Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Two Civilians, Including 4‑Year‑Old, Breaches Ceasefire
In the early hours of August 23, 2026, the Israeli military carried out an airstrike in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of two civilians, including
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Israel drones strike suspected IED maker in southern Syrian desert
Israel’s Defense Forces carried out a drone strike on Saturday against a suspected fighter in southern Syria, Israeli Army Radio reported. The IDF said the
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Israel airstrike kills senior Hamas commander, sparking cease‑fire breach claims
The Israeli Defence Forces announced on Thursday that an airstrike in the Gaza Strip killed Sharif al‑Hasanat, whom they described as a senior commander of
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U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on $20 Billion Canadian Goods, Canada Retaliates
The United States announced on Monday that it will impose a 50 percent tariff on roughly US $20 billion of Canadian goods, effective immediately. The move
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RoboSprint‑X Breaks Usain Bolt Record, Runs 100m in 9.39 Seconds
In the opening race of the World Humanoid Robot Games, a humanoid robot named **RoboSprint‑X** completed a 100‑metre dash in **9.39 seconds** on Saturday,
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Jeff Gordon Wins 147‑Lap Freedom 250 Grand Prix on National Mall
Jeff Gordon, the former NASCAR star turned motorsport icon, crossed the finish line first in the International Race of Champions (IRON) at the Freedom 250
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Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 14 at Buddhist Monastery in Myaung Township
In the early hours of Wednesday, a Myanmar military airstrike struck a Buddhist monastery compound in Myaung Township, killing at least 14 people and wound
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The Odyssey Surpasses $1.35 Billion, Becoming Highest‑Grossing R‑Rated Film
The fantasy epic *The Odyssey* has just crossed the US$1.35 billion mark at the worldwide box office, setting a new record for the highest‑grossing R‑rated