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14
Aug

US Warns Iran of Intensified Economic Pressure as Two More Ships Are Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

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Washington signals tougher sanctions while Gulf shipping risks deepen The United States has warned Iran that it is preparing to significantly increase economic pressure after two additional oil tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating fears of a wider regional confrontation and renewed disruption to global energy supplies. The latest incidents involved […]

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 281 
14
Aug

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 281 

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The death toll from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia earlier this week has risen to 281, with hundreds of people still missing. Colombian authorities say 3,971 people have been injured, while 379 remain missing as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings and damaged communities. Emergency workers and volunteers have been working […]

British Millionaire Vows To Fund Legal Defence For Uk Street Preachers 
14
Aug

British Millionaire Vows To Fund Legal Defence For Uk Street Preachers 

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Samuel Leeds Offers Support to Christians Facing Police Action Over Public Preaching British millionaire Samuel Leeds has pledged to personally fund top legal representation for Christian street preachers who face what he describes as unfair treatment by police for publicly expressing their faith. Leeds says he is prepared to pay legal fees for street preachers […]

Nigeria Approves $50 Billion Deep-Water Oil Investment Framework 
14
Aug

Nigeria Approves $50 Billion Deep-Water Oil Investment Framework 

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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new regulatory and fiscal framework aimed at unlocking up to $50 billion in deep-water oil and gas investment, as the government seeks to revive major offshore projects that have remained stalled for years. The framework replaces project-by-project negotiations with a more transparent, rules based system designed to […]

13
Aug

Beaten Venezuelans Brace for More Severe Power, Water Cuts as El Niño Looms

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Venezuelans already struggling with prolonged economic hardship and deteriorating public services are preparing for deeper electricity rationing and worsening water shortages as meteorologists warn that El Niño conditions could intensify in the coming months. Growing Strain on Power and Water Systems Government officials have acknowledged growing pressure on the country’s power and water systems after […]

13
Aug

Nigeria Faith Leaders Sign Peace Accord Months After Trump Remarks

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Interfaith Leaders Unite in Abuja More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders in Nigeria have signed a peace accord aimed at strengthening religious harmony and countering extremism. The initiative marks a major interfaith effort months after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump drew global attention to religious violence in the country. The agreement was signed […]

13
Aug

US: Planned Parenthood Faces Potential $1.8 Billion Medicaid Penalty

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Planned Parenthood is facing the possibility of a $1.8 billion Medicaid-related financial penalty as a long-running fraud lawsuit brought by Texas and an anti-abortion whistleblower moves closer to trial in federal court. Background of the Case The case stems from allegations that Planned Parenthood improperly billed the Texas Medicaid program, triggering claims under federal and […]

13
Aug

DOJ Charges 11 in Alleged Large-Scale Marriage Fraud Scheme

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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 11 individuals in what prosecutors describe as a decade-long, multimillion-dollar marriage fraud operation that allegedly arranged more than 1,000 sham marriages to help foreign nationals obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States. The indictment was unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New […]

13
Aug

Officials Say U.S. Forces on Track to Complete Iraq Pullout by September 30

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U.S. and Iraqi officials say the withdrawal of remaining American forces from Iraq remains on schedule for completion by September 30, marking the planned end of a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. High-Level Talks Reaffirm Timeline The timeline was reaffirmed after a meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi Prime […]

13
Aug

Venezuela Unites to Seek Return of $4 Billion in Gold

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National Push to Reclaim Frozen Gold Reserves Venezuela’s political leadership has launched a renewed and coordinated national effort to recover approximately $4 billion in gold reserves held at the Bank of England, marking one of the most significant financial and diplomatic initiatives in recent years. The gold, estimated at around 31 metric tons, has remained […]