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Yemen Declares Total War to Crush Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorists
President al-Alimi vows to reclaim national territory as Iranian proxies threaten global shipping lanes and energy infrastructure.
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Yemen's Offensive Strikes Back Against Iranian Terror
The battle in Yemen shows why decisive military action is essential to protect free nations from extremist proxies.
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Brazil at a Crossroads: Lula Faces Off Against Flávio Bolsonaro in High-Stakes Election
Brazil heads to the polls in a pivotal election where incumbent Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a strong challenge from conservative Flávio Bolsonaro, with voters weighing the legacy of the Workers' Party against a platform of national sove
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Spain's Socialist Government Faces Backlash as Housing Legislation Collapses
Spain's minority leftist coalition government is in turmoil after parliament rejected its emergency housing decrees, sparking widespread protests and violent clashes with law enforcement.
Foreign Policy9h ago
Moscow Intensifies Brutal Drone Campaign Against Kyiv Infrastructure
Russian drone strikes have targeted Kyiv's vital infrastructure for four consecutive days, prompting a defiant response from German leadership and a massive new commitment of military support.
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PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
Nigeria's once-mighty PDP faces total collapse
The Peoples Democratic Party, which once boasted it would rule Nigeria for sixty years, is now facing irrelevance and potential dissolution due to severe infighting and a complete loss of electoral viability.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Trump Administration Launches 'Economic D-Day' to Cut Off Iran’s Lifelines
The Trump administration is escalating its pressure campaign against Iran by threatening severe economic consequences for any country that continues to do business with the rogue state.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Trump Reins in Costly Military Drills, Demands Allies Pay Their Fair Share
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, prioritizing taxpayer savings and demanding that allies take more responsibility for their own national security.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Trump Administration Prepares 'Most Crushing' Economic Siege to Collapse Iranian Regime
The Trump administration is launching an unprecedented economic offensive designed to dismantle the Iranian regime's financial lifeline and force its collapse without the need for large-scale military intervention.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Russia Escalates War on Ukraine with Massive Strikes on Kyiv Infrastructure
Russian forces launched a massive overnight missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and damaging critical infrastructure, while Ukrainian officials plead for more Western air defense support.
ImmigrationAugust 20, 2026
Togo detains French journalists amid reports of diplomatic hostage-taking
Togolese authorities have charged two French journalists with false declarations, fueling concerns that the pair are being held as bargaining chips in a diplomatic standoff.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Lebanon Hands Over Former Assad General to Face War Crimes Justice
In a historic move, Lebanon has extradited former Syrian Maj. Gen. Adel Issa to face trial for alleged atrocities committed during his tenure under the ousted Assad regime.
PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
Former Liberian Vice-President Nabbed in Massive Drug Trafficking Probe
Liberian authorities have arrested former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, signaling a major crackdown on high-level corruption.
PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
Zambian Security Forces Neutralize Armed Opposition Operative in Raid
Zambian authorities confirmed that former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed in a shootout during a security raid targeting an opposition compound allegedly used for militia activity.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Trump Declares 'Economic D-Day' to Crush Iranian Regime
President Trump has launched an aggressive new economic offensive against Iran and any nation that facilitates its survival, signaling an end to the failed status quo.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Australia Demands Accountability After IDF Clears Commanders in Aid Convoy Strike
The Australian government is pushing back against the Israel Defense Forces' decision to forgo criminal charges in the accidental killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, labeling the military's internal findings as insufficient.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026
Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life as Communist China's Property Bubble Bursts
The founder of the disgraced real estate giant Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison following a massive fraud scheme that left investors and banks holding the bag for billions in losses.