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Los Tiguerones Added to US Terror List as Washington Backs Ecuador’s Gang War
The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang a terrorist organisation and is expanding security cooperation with Quito. Washington is putting more money, equipment and operational support behind President Daniel Noboa’s increasingly difficult war against organised crime.
Declassified Files Show Spain Had Advance Warning of Ceuta Border Assault
Spain’s intelligence service knew a mass attempt to enter Ceuta was being organised and warned authorities a day before more than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco. Newly declassified files are now raising difficult questions about what Madrid knew.
US to Ban Canadian Alcohol, Dairy Products and Motorcycles From September 29
The US will ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles from September 29, taking its trade war with Canada beyond tariffs as Ottawa retaliates against Washington and both sides raise pressure on one of the world’s most integrated economic relationships.
Iran Fires 20 Ballistic Missiles Towards US Base in Jordan as Gulf War Escalates
Iran has fired 20 ballistic missiles towards a US military base in Jordan, retaliating for American strikes on five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict expands from the Gulf’s shipping lanes to US forces across the region.
Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem as Diplomatic Row With UK Escalates
Israel has ordered the closure of Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem and curtailed security cooperation after London moved against West Bank settlements, escalating a trade dispute into a wider diplomatic confrontation.
RBI Defends Rupee as Oil Nears $100 a Barrel
The RBI has stepped into currency markets again to support the rupee as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions increase demand for dollars, extending a sustained intervention campaign aimed at preventing sharp swings in the Indian currency.
Trump Threatens to Block Bombardier Jets as US-Canada Trade War Escalates
President threatens Canadian aircraft maker's US market access as retaliatory tariffs worth $20bn take effect in widening trade conflict
Seven Killed in Delhi PG Building Collapse as Rescue Operation Continues
Death toll climbs to six in Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse as rescue teams from multiple agencies continue search operations.
Trump Envoys Fail to Secure Ukraine Breakthrough After Moscow and Kyiv Talks
US President Donald Trump's envoys have failed to secure a breakthrough in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war after
World Uyghur Congress Calls for Global Action Against China’s Assimilation Policies
World Uyghur Congress urges global response to Beijing's assimilation policies in Xinjiang amid rising international scrutiny of China's treatment of ethnic minorities.
Germany’s AfD Eyes Historic Breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt Election
Far-right Alternative für Deutschland projected to win Saxony-Anhalt election, potentially becoming first far-right party to govern a German state since 1945.
Nazi-Looted Painting Found in Argentine Home to Return to Jewish Heir
Argentine court rules Nazi-looted painting must be returned to Jewish art dealer's heir in significant Holocaust restitution case.