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POLITICSAug 20US imposed sanctions on 10 individuals for supporting HezbollahThe US has imposed sanctions on ten individuals for their alleged support of Hezbollah. This action signifies a foreign policy measure against those associated with a militant group.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 20How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.BBC World
POLITICSAug 20President Trump threats economic warfare in latest shift in strategy with Irankfdm.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20President Trump threats economic warfare in latest shift in strategy with Iranwpde.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20Former Indian Major General Warns of Turkey - Pakistan - Saudi Pact , Urges Stronger Ties With IranA former Indian Major General has issued a warning regarding a potential pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. He also advocates for stronger diplomatic ties with Iran in response.themedialine.org · Israel
POLITICSAug 20Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil and military integration with DamascusThe announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement that called for the full integration of Kurdish institutions into the state.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 20U.S. will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent saysThe U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested would lessen the need…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 20Syria’s civil society navigates post-Assad era: Partnership or control?Syria's civil society grapples with redefining its role as the state reasserts itself after Assad's fall.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 20Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of HormuzEgypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 20The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference.NPR News
POLITICSAug 20Canada silent as Israel clears itself in death of aid workers , including a CanadianCanada reportedly remains silent after Israel absolved itself in the death of aid workers, which included a Canadian national. This suggests a lack of official comment from Canada regarding the Israeli conclusion.toronto.citynews.ca
POLITICSAug 20Scott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to squash Iran economyScott Bessent is advocating for US partners to support plans aimed at significantly weakening Iran's economy. This represents a call for a specific foreign policy and economic strategy.bbc.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 20Bessent tells allies to pick sides as US ups economic pressure on Iranyahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ IranScott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 20Jewish-American barred by Israel calls settler violence ‘state terror’Jewish-American activist says Israel barred his re-entry over his work with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 20US urges China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday urged China to join Washington’s latest efforts to economically pressure and isolate Iran after negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the six-month conflict collapsed. “Keep in mind, the Chinese get 50 per cent of their energy from the Gulf. So, it would do them a big service to get with the programme,” Bessent told CNBC when asked whether the new economic sanctions would include China. Bessent also said that “many conversations are...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economyUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".BBC World
POLITICSAug 20Iran condemns new US sanctions , calls them economic terrorism Iran has condemned new US sanctions, characterizing them as "economic terrorism." This reflects heightened diplomatic tension and a strong reaction to international punitive measures.middleeasteye.net · Israel
POLITICSAug 20 Tremendous cost : Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran ? - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean NewsThis article questions the feasibility and potential cost if Trump were to prevent other countries from trading with Iran. It explores the implications of such a foreign policy stance.grenadachronicle.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the WestAn article suggests that Israel is relying on Islamophobia as a strategy to maintain its international standing in Western countries. This presents a critical perspective on a nation's geopolitical tactics.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 20Kogi West: APC aspirant opposes transfer of case to AbujaBy Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the May 18, 2026 Kogi West senatorial primary, Bamidele Samuel Aro, has opposed the transfer of a suit challenging the candidacy of Senator Sunday Karimi from the Federal High Court in Lokoja to Abuja. Aro had approached the court seeking, among other […] The post Kogi West: APC aspirant opposes transfer of case to Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 20Amb . Huckabee : This is why the US is negotiating with HamasAmbassador Huckabee offers an explanation for why the United States is engaging in negotiations with Hamas. This commentary addresses a significant aspect of US foreign policy in a conflict-prone region.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 20War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economicallyAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 20Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the WestAn article posits that Israel is using Islamophobia as a strategy to maintain its standing in the West. This represents a critical commentary on international political dynamics.aljazeera.com · United States