Iran has rejected threats from the United States with sharp rhetoric. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced that US policy would fail. The background is intensified sanctions and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for new elections to be held in Ukraine despite the ongoing conflict. The request comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky faces a series of political and military upheavals, including over 1,000 attacks in 24 hours in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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The United Nations has condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions in the West Bank as "horrifying" and "dangerous." The issue also concerned possible further annexation steps and Israel's responsibility as an occupying power.
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The US administration has intensified its confrontation with the International Criminal Court, announcing new measures against the tribunal in The Hague. The move comes amid growing US opposition to the ICC's work on Israel-related cases.
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The US president has threatened Iran with an "economic war" and an unspoken "D-Day" if Tehran fails to reach an agreement in the dispute over the nuclear program. The Iranian leadership interprets the threats as a diversionary tactic.
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German Foreign Minister Wadephul met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Saturday and subsequently traveled to regions near the front. Zelensky expressly thanked him for his planned trip to areas that are under Russian fire.
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Iran's leadership has once again stressed that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping is tied to conditions set by Washington. At the same time, Tehran warns that the conflict is in a "holding pattern."
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The United States and Iran are close to a transitional agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Financial Times report. Iran and Oman have already agreed on a new route through the strait, which analysts say could be framed by President Donald Trump as a political breakthrough.
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On 27 August 2026, Iceland held a referendum on opening EU accession talks. The fishing issue was considered the central point of contention in the campaign, as many voters feared interference in domestic fisheries.
High FactualityThe US President has announced plans to declare the strategically important Strait of Hormuz US territory. The announcement comes amid growing tensions with Iran and is sparking international debate.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has travelled to Kyiv for a solidarity visit, meeting with Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy. The trip comes as Ukraine prepares for its fifth wartime winter amid continued Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky announced closer economic cooperation at a meeting in Belgrade. The focus is on a planned free trade agreement, which according to Serbia's reading is a prerequisite for WTO and EU accession.
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According to the Washington Post, US President Donald Trump was secretly smuggled out of an aircraft in a catering container upon returning from the Middle East. The reason, according to the report, was security concerns raised by the Secret Service on the tarmac.
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The Gaza plan presented by US President Donald Trump envisions a full withdrawal of Israeli forces only after the disarmament of Hamas. At the same time, an election campaign is underway in Israel, changing the negotiating position of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Observers see a contradiction between Washington's timeline and the domestic political situation in Israel.
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In Brazil's presidential election, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro are locked in a tight race. First preliminary results are expected overnight into Monday, while the United States has closed its consular services in Brazil for security reasons.
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Austria's Christian Stocker met EU counterparts in Berlin to argue that EU spending must be tightened, with greater focus on genuine European added value and private capital. The meeting of net-paying member states comes ahead of fresh negotiations over the next EU long-term budget.
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Iran has toughened its conditions in negotiations with the United States and is demanding a central role in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. The demand comes as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to ease tensions and assures that talks are proceeding calmly. The strait remains a critical artery for global maritime trade.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a new agreement that, according to a Pakistani political scientist, targets non-state actors such as the Houthis in Yemen. The expert explicitly rejects an anti-Iranian thrust. The three states share no common borders.
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US President Donald Trump promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky licenses for the production of Patriot interceptor missiles during a meeting at the…
High FactualityDonald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' the latest in a series of symbolic moves in the ongoing trade dispute with Canada. The order does not change the lake's actual international boundaries.
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