Iran's Leaders Flag Economic Strain as US Sanctions Bite Deeper
Iran's leaders acknowledge severe economic strain from US sanctions and blockade, with trade down 35% and inflation at 66%.
International Relations
Taiwan prosecutors search Unimicron over suspected origin fraud
Taiwan prosecutors searched Unimicron offices over suspected false 'Made in Taiwan' labels on China-made circuit boards, part of a crackdown on origin washing.
Ecuador's ex-president Moreno gets 5-year term in bribery case
Ecuador's former president Lenín Moreno sentenced to 5 years for bribery linked to a Chinese-built hydroelectric plant; will serve under house arrest.
China's Top Memory Chipmaker CXMT Files Lawsuit Against Pentagon Over Military List
China's leading DRAM chipmaker CXMT is suing the Pentagon to overturn its 'Chinese military company' designation, arguing the decision is baseless and harmful.
Colombia's Wider Fiscal Deficit Sparks IMF Aid Speculation
Colombia's proposed 2027 budget shows a deficit far above forecasts, prompting analysts to predict a need for multilateral financial support.
Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Takes Pentagon to Court Over Military List
CXMT, a Chinese memory chipmaker, has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon over its placement on a US list of companies tied to China's military.
Canada pledges $5 million in aid to Nepal after catastrophic floods
Canada commits $5 million to Nepal flood relief; 32 Canadians missing, 100,000 need urgent aid.
US announces majority control of Venezuela's oil reserves
The US has announced majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves through a private-business partnership.
Trump Announces US-Venezuela Deal for 65 Billion Barrels of Oil Reserves
Trump announces a US-Venezuela deal to control 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, negotiated with interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
Seneca Nation demands rollback of 'Lake America' order, cites 1794 treaty
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca urges reversal of Trump's order renaming Lake Ontario, calling it a treaty violation and cultural erasure.
Trump announces US-Venezuela oil agreement, claims control of 65 billion barrels
President Trump announced a US-Venezuela oil agreement securing majority control of 65 billion barrels of reserves, aiming to double American oil reserves.
Telangana CM's US visit denied: Mamdani meeting, MEA clearance in focus
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US visit was denied clearance. A tentative plan to meet NYC Mayor Mamdani has triggered opposition questions.
Jaishankar to Visit Moscow for Trade Talks Ahead of Putin's India Trip
EAM Jaishankar will visit Moscow on August 23-24 to co-chair the India-Russia trade commission and meet Foreign Minister Lavrov.
Iran Hits Back at Fresh US Sanctions as Economic Strain Deepens
Iran condemns new US sanctions as 'state terrorism' as its Supreme Leader urges social cohesion amid 66% inflation and a stalled war.
Turkiye Envoy Sees Steady Recovery in India Ties After 2025 Travel Boycott
Turkiye's envoy to India says tourism is recovering after the 2025 boycott, and urges a more resilient, multi-dimensional relationship.
US Clarifies Chinese Hacking Claims: Agencies Were Targets, Not All Breached
US officials now say several agencies were targeted, not all breached, in a Chinese hacking campaign.
Fed Chair Warsh Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Inflation Stays Stubbornly High
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation remains too high, hinting at possible rate hikes despite recent cooling in price data.
Six Assam Youths Missing in Nepal Floods, CM Sarma Confirms
Six youths from Assam are missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed; families seek government help.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Assert Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US assertions the waterway is open.
Jaishankar: Neighbourly Ties Need Mutual Interests, Common Ground
EAM Jaishankar says India-Bangladesh ties must rest on mutual interests and common ground, amid strains over Hasina's extradition.