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White House Backchannel Exposed After CIA Chief Sneaks Into Moscow To Deliver Ultimatum on NATO and Iran

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secretive Moscow visit aimed to warn Russia against NATO aggression, amid rising tensions and conflicting accounts from Washington and Moscow.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemate

The Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has time on its side. Tehran is betting that China and India will not fully comply with US sanctions. Washington's latest measures shift the battlefield to Iran's oil…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosion

Wildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help to decelerate water flow and capture sediments, countering the erosion inflicted by human activity. Their constructed dams act as natural firebreaks, retaining moisture during wildfires and supporting endangered fish populations in revitalized watersheds.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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'The Toilet Kid': 9-year-old Washington boy collects toilet seats, tests their flushes and has turned his backyard into a giant toilet testing station

A 9-year-old boy from Washington has become an unlikely social media sensation thanks to a childhood hobby that is anything but ordinary. Known online as “The Toilet Kid”, Damian has developed a fascination with toilets, toilet seats and household appliances, turning his interest into a hands-on backyard project. Rather than…

The Times of India · Aug 27

In 1933, Herbert Hoover donated Rapidan Camp to the federal government for Shenandoah National Park; today, the former presidential retreat sits less than 90 miles from Washington, DC

In 1933, Herbert Hoover gifted his serene Rapidan Camp to the federal government, leading to its integration into Shenandoah National Park. This idyllic retreat served not only as a fishing haven but also as a venue for presidential affairs. The National Park Service has since rejuvenated the historic cabins, offering…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Why Trump’s hatred of the ICC threatens relations with a key US ally

Washington is running a campaign to ‘dismantle’ the international court to protect top Israeli officials like Benjamin Netanyahu from prosecution over alleged Gaza war crimes

The Independent UK · Aug 27

US Expands Financial Scrutiny of Muslim Brotherhood Networks

The United States has shifted its strategy regarding the Muslim Brotherhood, increasing regulatory focus on the organization's financial operations.

inkl · Aug 27

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Canada walked away from a U.S. trade deal. What happens now?

Canada and the United States appeared close to a trade agreement last week. On Aug. 18, U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his new tariffs on Canada by three days and briefly declared on Truth Social that the two countries “have a deal.”

The Conversation · Aug 26

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But…

France 24 · Aug 26

US police arrest driver transporting guillotine in truck in Washington

"The suspect drove here from California," US Capitol Police said in a statement, adding that investigators were looking into the man's background to try to understand his motives for arriving in the city.

Euronews · Aug 26

Mark Carney to address European Parliament as Canada turns to Brussels amid Trump’s tariff hammer

The visit comes as trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington escalate, with Canada accusing the US of attacking its sovereignty.

Euronews · Aug 26

Meta-morphosis: FB puts kids on digital detox after coughing up $ 17.1 billion in settlement

The TOI correspondent from Washington : For years, Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok, YouTube and other social media majors have laid out something like an all-you-can-eat binge buffet for teenagers: unlimited scrolling, notifications at all hours, and a boundless appetite for engagement.

The Times of India · Aug 26

New York mayor Mamdani makes a stink over RSS event, stirs up row among Indian diaspora

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has stirred up a row among sections of the diaspora – and between Indian political parties – by declaring that he does not support a planned Aug 29 appearance by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at MSG, while conceding that his office probably…

The Times of India · Aug 26

California man arrested with guillotine in pickup truck near US Capitol building

US Capitol Police arrested a 35-year-old California man after finding a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck parked near the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 26

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Euronews · Aug 26

What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran?

The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

California Man Arrested at Capitol After Hauling Guillotine Across Country in Pickup

A California man was arrested near the US Capitol after police found a guillotine in his truck. Investigators are probing his motives for the cross-country journey with the device.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts

The Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US

The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions

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The Economic Times · Aug 26

Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosion

Euronews · Aug 26

US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says

Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way".

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Iranian Ministry Claims US Trade War With Canada Is a Symptom of 'Global Bullying' and Lawlessness

Tehran criticises US trade policies, linking them to broader economic coercion. Officials argue that American tactics against Canada reflect global bullying.

The Times of India · Aug 26

India, China could help Trump resolve Iran crisis through diplomacy: Hillary Clinton

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said India and China could play a key role in helping resolve the escalating Iran crisis, urging President Donald Trump to pursue “diplomacy instead of bluster”.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

China's Moonshot in talks with Microsoft, Amazon, Google over K3 revenue sharing

The discussions highlight how China's leading AI models, often far cheaper than Western offerings, are gaining traction in the US, despite national security concerns in Washington that have led to bans on exports of AI chips to China. They are also ‌taking place despite critical ⁠comments about ⁠Moonshot from senior…

International Business Times · Aug 26

The Risks China and Major Trade Partners Of Iran Could Face From Trump's Economic Pressure

Although enforcement details remain unclear, the strategy could have major consequences far beyond Tehran, particularly for China, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Iraq and India.

Euronews · Aug 26

Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger

Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.

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