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A managed corridor on paper, a darkened strait in practice

Flows are down to about one-fifth of pre-war levels as the US steps up ship interdictions, Tehran conditions reopening on concessions, and Muscat explores a temporary corridor.

Published: 3 months ago

A U.S.–Iran deescalation memo lapsed on Aug. 17, Tehran says Hormuz will stay closed until U.S. commitments are met, and U.S. forces report dozens ...

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Personalized mRNA win, but approval hinges on unseen data

Merck and Moderna say the Keytruda-plus-personalized mRNA regimen improved recurrence-free and distant metastasis-free survival in a global phase 3 trial of high-risk melanoma patients.

Published: 3 months ago

Merck and Moderna reported that their personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, given with Merck’s Keytruda, delivered statistically significant gains in...

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Russia’s mixed salvos meet Kyiv’s thinning shields in a perilous test

A large overnight barrage of missiles and drones hit multiple Kyiv districts, killing at least 6–16, injuring dozens, damaging homes and public services, and prompting Polish airspace precautions.

Published: 3 months ago

Russia launched a large mixed barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones against Kyiv overnight on Aug. 20, striking several districts and...

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A Gaza cafe strike blurs lines as cease-fire talks proceed

The attack coincided with Netanyahu-Kushner discussions on a Gaza roadmap, as Hamas signaled support and casualty counts rose.

Published: 3 months ago

An Israeli strike hit a crowded cafe on Gaza City’s seafront on August 18, killing at least six people—later reports raised the toll to nine—and in...

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Censure mounts; will Europe translate outrage into sanctions on Ben‑Gvir?

After he urged nightly “targeted assassinations” in Gaza, the UN, Germany, France, and a U.S. senator publicly rebuked Israel’s national security minister and flagged possible restrictions.

Published: 3 months ago

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir said on a podcast that Israeli forces should conduct nightly “targeted assassinations” in Gaza—k...

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Olive branch meets barrage: engagement or emboldening ahead?

Seoul and Tokyo tracked roughly 10 short‑range launches hours after President Trump signaled a Kim summit and the U.S.–ROK Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were shortened.

Published: 3 months ago

North Korea launched about 10 shortrange ballistic missiles into eastern waters, with splashdowns outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, hours af...

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Probes advance, trust stalls: Israel tests its own accountability

After reviewing about 150 incidents, the army sent the Rajab and 15–rescue worker cases to criminal inquiry while closing the World Central Kitchen strike and dismissing others.

Published: 3 months ago

Israel’s military will open criminal investigations into the killing of fiveyearold Hind Rajab and the 2025 deaths of 15 rescue and aid workers aft...

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Unitree’s 629% debut collides with the question of staying power

The Chinese robotics maker listed on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR Market, opening at 1,100 yuan and briefly reaching a roughly US$62–66 billion valuation as its debut coincided with the World Robot Conference.

Published: 3 months ago

Unitree Robotics surged as much as 629% in its Shanghai STAR Market debut, opening at 1,100 yuan before sliding intraday and closing near 845 yuan—...

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Three-day tariff pause hinges on a 'deal' both sides describe differently

The last-minute reprieve delays duties on about $20 billion of Canadian exports—including dairy, alcohol, furniture, and building materials—while negotiators juggle sectoral fixes with implications for CUSMA renegotiations.

Published: 3 months ago

With 90 minutes to spare, President Trump paused for three days a planned slate of U.S. tariffs of up to 50% on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goo...

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Control claimed or closure enforced: Hormuz’s status resists a single answer

Trump labeled the strait "New US Territory" and threatened Oman, while Iran linked any reopening to lifting the US naval blockade, oil sanctions, and releasing frozen assets.

Published: 3 months ago

President Donald Trump escalated over Hormuz, posting a map labeling the strait “New US Territory,” asserting an effective blockade and threatening...

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Encircled for now, but how durable is Belgium’s fire line?

Roughly 3,000 hectares of the High Fens have burned near the German border, prompting EU aircraft deployments and multinational crews to shield nearby towns.

Published: 3 months ago

Belgium says it has encircled the record High Fens wildfire near the German border after the blaze ballooned to roughly 3,000 hectares—about half o...

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Escalation tests whether Lebanon's truce becomes leverage or liability

Airstrikes in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani, raids near Ali Taher, heightened UNIFIL activity, and a Canadian condemnation unfolded as talks envision disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and Lebanese army 'pilot zones'.

Published: 3 months ago

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon produced one of the deadliest episodes since a June deescalation framework, killing at least seven people in An...

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