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US sanctions Iraqi–Kittitian shipping network accused of covertly smuggling Iranian oil
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US sanctions Iraqi–Kittitian shipping network accused of covertly smuggling Iranian oil

The U.S. Treasury Department on September 2, unveiled sweeping sanctions against a clandestine oil-smuggling network that secretly blended
The US miscalculated: India moves closer to Russia and China amid western pressure
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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The US miscalculated: India moves closer to Russia and China amid western pressure

The United States’ efforts to draw India firmly into its strategic fold are increasingly seen as a miscalculation,
Nicolas Maduro claims 8 US ships 'with 1,200 missiles' targeting Venezuela
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Nicolas Maduro claims 8 US ships ‘with 1,200 missiles’ targeting Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has alleged that eight U.S. military vessels carrying a staggering total of 1,200 missiles
US orders sweeping visa ban on Palestinian passport holders
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US orders sweeping visa ban on Palestinian passport holders

The United States has effectively halted visa approvals for nearly all holders of Palestinian Authority passports, extending far
Indian travel to U.S. drops 8% in June, first decline in over two decades
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Indian travel to U.S. drops 8% in June, first decline in over two decades

India saw an 8% drop in the number of visitors traveling to the United States in June 2025,
US denies visas to Palestinian Authority (PA) officials ahead of UN General Assembly, citing terror support
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US denies visas to Palestinian Authority (PA) officials ahead of UN General Assembly, citing terror support

The United States has denied and revoked visas for senior officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the
US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally

As of August 29, the United States has officially abolished the longstanding “de minimis” tariff exemption, which had
India's Russian oil imports set to rise in September despite 50% US tariff
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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India’s Russian oil imports set to rise in September despite 50% US tariff

India is preparing to increase its imports of Russian oil by 10–20% in September 2025, despite the Trump
South Africa terms U.S. acceptance of white Afrikaners 'apartheid 2.0'
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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South Africa terms U.S. acceptance of white Afrikaners ‘apartheid 2.0’

South Africa’s foreign ministry has branded the United States’ move to prioritize white Afrikaners for refugee resettlement as
All UN Security Council Members urge action on Gaza famine, except U.S.
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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All UN Security Council Members urge action on Gaza famine, except U.S.

In an extraordinary moment of unity, 14 out of 15 United Nations Security Council members forcefully declared on
Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods take effect
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods take effect

On August 27, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Indian exports officially came into force, doubling the duty
Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged covert influence operations in Greenland
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged covert influence operations in Greenland

Denmark has taken the unusual diplomatic step of summoning Mark Stroh, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Copenhagen, following
Washington makes military aid overtures to Sahel military rulers
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Washington makes military aid overtures to Sahel military rulers

Amid a dramatic reset in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump, Washington has quietly extended military overtures to
Trump says he expects ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within weeks
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump says he expects ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on August 25, during a White House press briefing, that the nearly two-year-old
USA approved the sale of 3,350 long-range ERAM missiles to Ukraine, WSJ reports
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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USA approved the sale of 3,350 long-range ERAM missiles to Ukraine, WSJ reports

The Trump administration has quietly approved a landmark $850 million arms package for Ukraine, authorizing the sale of
Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US goods
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on August 22, announced that Canada will remove a broad range of retaliatory
U.S. restricts intelligence sharing with "Five Eyes" partners, over Russia–Ukraine talks
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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U.S. restricts intelligence sharing with “Five Eyes” partners, over Russia–Ukraine talks

In a notable shift in allied intelligence dynamics, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a memorandum
US think tank unveils undeclared North Korean missile base likely housing nuclear ICBMs
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US think tank unveils undeclared North Korean missile base likely housing nuclear ICBMs

A U.S.-based think tank has uncovered a previously unknown North Korean missile facility that may serve as a
US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes

In a continuation of its friction with the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Trump administration announced on August
With U.S. support, ten European nations prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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With U.S. support, ten European nations prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees

With U.S. backing, approximately ten European nations are preparing to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of emerging