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Enemy wants to compensate for defeat in economic war: Iran’s Vice President warns of escalating sanctions, market inflation

Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has warned that external adversaries, specifically the United States and Israel, are shifting their strategy to economic warfare following recent military standoffs, according to Iranian…

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Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami announced a USD 30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with the reward…

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“May become offensive”: IRGC deputy signals shift in Iran’s military doctrine

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Leavitt likes her children more than me: Donald Trump jokes over Press Secretary’s exit

US President Donald Trump suggested Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams as a potential White House Press Secretary during an interview. The remark…

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‘Big, bold, important first step’: Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact amid Iran war

US President Donald Trump welcomed the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, calling it a major…

World August 17, 2026 · 6:48 am

Taiwan detects one PLA aircraft, nine PLAN vessels around its territory

In an X post, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said that a single PLA aircraft sortie entered Taiwan's northern Air Defence Identification…

World August 17, 2026 · 6:09 am

Tropical storm Lala begins to exit Hawaii, leaves over two lakh people without power

Tropical Storm Lala, which caused flooding, strong winds and widespread power outages across Hawaii, began moving away from the islands on Sunday…