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Date: 2026-08-20 10:45:22+00:00UTC

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Al Jazeera: Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence

The foreign minister says in an interview that Turkish military officials had visited the airbase as part of training.

The New York Times: Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say

President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.

NDTV: US Body Seeks Sanctions On RSS Ahead Of Mohan Bhagwat's New York Visit

USCIRF posted the remarks by Asif Mahmood and Gene Mills on its X account.

Al Jazeera: Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition

The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.

The New York Times: $40,047,425,768,420 in U.S. Debt, and an Experimental Vaccine for Skin Cancer

Plus, could tweaking flight paths reduce global warming?

NDTV: Man With Consignment Of 10 Illegal Firearms Arrested By Delhi Police

Police said the network was allegedly being run from Burhanpur.

Al Jazeera: How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians

How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians

The New York Times: China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison

Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.

NDTV: How Delhi Businessman's Wife Foiled 'Special-26'-Style Fake CBI Raid At Home

The movement of the fake CBI team outside the residence was captured on CCTV cameras.

Al Jazeera: State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW

HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.

The New York Times: How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies

At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental protections.

NDTV: Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, Convicted In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Dies

Sajjan Kumar was serving life imprisonment in Delhi's Tihar jail in connection with 1984 riots case

Al Jazeera: Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows

Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.

The New York Times: U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues

President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.

NDTV: India Needs 20 Reforms To Become A $20 Trillion Economy By 2036: Report

To reach $20 trillion in dollar terms, the rupee would need to appreciate by roughly 3-3.6% every year.

Al Jazeera: Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030

Four-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.

The New York Times: Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy

Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.

NDTV: "Economic Terrorism": Iran Slams Trump's Warning To Allies

Iran's Foreign Minister calls US sanctions economic terrorism threatening global economy.

Al Jazeera: Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?

Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.

The New York Times: Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89

Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?

NDTV: 3 kg Drugs And A Modified Creta: Major Network Busted In Kerala

For Kerala Excise, the case that started beside a highway in Kozhikode had become something much larger.

Al Jazeera: Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital

Ukrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.

The New York Times: As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?

For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.

NDTV: Who Was Sajjan Kumar, Ex-Congress MP And 1984 Riots Convict

Sajjan Kumar was lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail

Al Jazeera: Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.

The New York Times: What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries

The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.

NDTV: Mumbai Woman Pays Help Rs 3 Lakh To Kill Daughter-In-Law Over Violence Case

Sapna got married to Pramod Ganji in 2013.

Al Jazeera: Netanyahu warns Israel will not tolerate Turkish military presence in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria.

The New York Times: Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter

A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.

NDTV: "Have No Interest": North Korea On Trump's Scaled-Back Drills With South Korea

North Korea also cited a series of other military drills carried out by the US and South Korea earlier this year.


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