Al Jazeera 24 Aug 2026
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Le Monde 24 Aug 2026
How Africa is using critical minerals to rebalance geopolitical power
Around 15 African countries that produce cobalt, manganese or lithium have imposed embargoes or quotas since 2023, forcing foreign operators to invest locally in the processing of…
Hürriyet 24 Aug 2026
Ukraine allies pledge more air defense support despite Russian threats
Ukraine’s allies pledged on Aug. 24 to increase military support and make air defense an urgent priority, saying Russian threats would not deter them as leaders met in Kiev and by…
Axios 24 Aug 2026
Bessent unveils sanctions designed to cripple Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that the U.S. will impose punishing sanctions on countries and entities that do business with Iran — an attempt to bring the c…
Le Monde 24 Aug 2026
Iran condemns France's 'illegal' move to expel two diplomats
An Iranian foreign ministry said Monday that France was harming bilateral relations in expelling two Iranian diplomats, which Paris had announced in retaliation to Tehran's arrest…
Al Jazeera 24 Aug 2026
What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war
Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
Al Jazeera 24 Aug 2026
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil, as Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces an ‘unprecedented’ economic war, warning of seve…
Hürriyet 24 Aug 2026
Türkiye forms four panels to oversee PKK disarmament
A high-level board overseeing the PKK’s disarmament and dissolution process established four subcommittees at its first meeting on Aug. 24.
Bon Appétit 24 Aug 2026
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An improbable preparation that somehow manages to be immediately familiar and comforting, this cheeseburger fried rice is a little peek into all the fun going down at Agnes and Sh…
Hürriyet 24 Aug 2026
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan
Senior Syrian and Israeli delegations met in Jordan on Aug. 23 under U.S. mediation to discuss easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, Syria’s Foreig…
Al Jazeera 24 Aug 2026
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters
The UK’s willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
The National 24 Aug 2026
France and Saudi Arabia call for ‘normal’ navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Monday concluded a two-day visit to Paris with a joint call with French President Emmanuel Macron for navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to be …