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US envoy welcomes YPG dissolution as 'united Syria' takes shape
US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Tuesday welcomed the YPG terror group's decision to dissolve itself, stating that the move marks a turning point toward national unity as the militia integrates into Damascus' state institutions under a US-brokered framework.
26 August 2026
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US military kills 4 'narco-terrorists' in Caribbean strike
US Southern Command said Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere conducted a lethal strike against a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean on Tuesday, killing four people described as "narco-terrorists" as part of Washington's ongoing campaign against cartel networks.
26 August 2026
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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 331
The death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia has climbed to 331, authorities said Tuesday, adding that more than 406,000 people across 16 departments remain affected by the Aug. 10 disaster that destroyed over 33,000 homes.
26 August 2026
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US halts immigrant visas worldwide for 'public charge' training
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide to accommodate mandatory training for consular officers screening out "public charge" risks, leaving thousands of applicants with cancelled appointments and uncertain timelines, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
26 August 2026
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Cuba's Diaz-Canel slams US 'suffocation', rejects collapse claims
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the Trump administration of attempting to economically suffocate the island to provoke regime change while dismissing speculation that Havana faces imminent collapse, stressing that any diplomatic engagement must occur without preconditions and defending recent economic reforms as strengthening socialism.
26 August 2026
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Trump declares Hormuz mine-free, warns Iran of 'zero tolerance'
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that naval forces have cleared the Strait of Hormuz of all mines, warning Tehran that Washington maintains a 'zero tolerance' policy and will destroy any vessel attempting to lay new explosives in the strategic waterway.
26 August 2026
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Rubio signals US shift from strikes to sanctions on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed allied foreign ministers that Washington does not anticipate fresh military strikes against Iran "for the time being," outlining a strategy focused on economic pressure through naval operations and Treasury sanctions, Axios reported on Tuesday.
26 August 2026
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Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress for review
US President Donald Trump has submitted a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, maintaining his demand that Riyadh normalize relations with Israel in a move that complicates efforts to finalize the broader bilateral arrangement.
26 August 2026
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Iranian strikes inflicted 'unprecedented' damage on US spy sites
Citing four people with knowledge of the matter, NBC News reported on Tuesday that Iranian missile and drone attacks have caused "unprecedented damage" to CIA facilities and surveillance equipment across the Middle East, with repair costs expected to reach billions of dollars amid the ongoing war between Washington and Tehran.
26 August 2026
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Trump says Iran 'not paying military,' cites 'humanitarian crisis'
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran is failing to pay large segments of its armed forces while simultaneously conducting lethal crackdowns on protesters at unprecedented levels, declaring the situation a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions that must be stopped immediately.
25 August 2026
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Several killed including children in Montana shooting and house fire
Authorities in Montana said multiple adults and children died when a gunman opened fire at a residence in Billings before setting the house ablaze and dying by suicide, as investigators work to determine the exact number of victims amid challenging conditions at the scene.
25 August 2026
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Trump urges 'durable peace' for Ukraine in Independence Day message
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump sent a "warm and heartening" Independence Day message calling for a durable end to the war, expressing hope that the communication signals progress toward protecting civilian lives from ongoing Russian attacks and achieving a dignified peace.
25 August 2026
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China warns US not to disrupt Iran cooperation amid sanctions
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Beijing's cooperation with Tehran is lawful and should not be disrupted, warning that Washington's new sanctions campaign risks destabilizing the global financial order as the US Treasury secretary unveiled plans to isolate Iran completely.
25 August 2026
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US, South Korea deepen coordination on North Korea nuclear issue
The United States and South Korea have agreed to step up coordination over North Korea’s nuclear program and efforts to preserve peace on the Korean Peninsula. The understanding emerged from talks between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, with the allies also addressing tariffs, investment and security cooperation.
25 August 2026
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Syrian president says country 'turning page' after US terror delisting
Ahmad al-Sharaa on Tuesday hailed Washington's decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 46 years, saying the move allows the war-torn nation to shed a painful legacy and enter a new phase of reconstruction while thanking US President Donald Trump for the historic move.
25 August 2026
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Nvidia begins production of Groq AI racks after $20B purchase
Nvidia said Monday that its Groq 3 LPX artificial intelligence racks have entered full production, marking the commercialization of technology acquired through the chipmaker's record $20 billion purchase of Groq assets, with systems expected to become operational at cloud infrastructure provider Nebius later this year.
25 August 2026
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US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran financially
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced the launch of Operation Economic Outcast, an "unprecedented" campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines, warning that entities facilitating Tehran's money laundering will be permanently expelled from the US dollar system.
25 August 2026
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Canada faces invasion without US protection: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Canada would face invasion by a foreign power without American military protection, accusing Ottawa of chronic defense underinvestment while slamming Canadian trade negotiators for making unreasonable demands during recent talks.
25 August 2026
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Canada says trade talks can resume with 'right attitude' from US
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will resume trade negotiations with the United States only when Washington demonstrates the proper approach toward Canadian industry and a true partnership, as a 50% tariff on CAN$28 billion worth of Canadian goods took effect Saturday following the collapse of talks last week.
25 August 2026
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