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U.S. to impose tariffs on imported drones, parts: White House2026-08-14
The United States will impose ad valorem tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 100 percent on imported drones as well as their parts and components, according to a proclamation signed Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Colombia quake death toll rises to 2732026-08-14
The death toll from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 273, David Tamayo, director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, said Thursday.

Erdogan meets Abbas in Ankara, reaffirms support for Palestine2026-08-13
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for the two-state solution based on the 1967 borders during a live-streamed joint press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas here on Wednesday.

Russia warns of retaliatory seizures of European ships2026-08-13
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries seize its merchant ships.

Calculations behind Netanyahu's rejection of U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan2026-08-13
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point plan for ending the Gaza conflict, insisting that Israeli forces would not withdraw from Gaza before Hamas is completely disarmed.

Andras Baka elected as Hungary's new president2026-08-12
Hungary's parliament on Tuesday elected former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as the country's new president.

U.S. forces disable ship accused of breaching Iran blockade2026-08-12
U.S. forces on Tuesday disabled the steering gear of a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel as it allegedly tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, according to a statement from the U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM).

Colombia quake death toll rises to 132, over 570 injured2026-08-11
The death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to 132, with more than 570 others injured, the Colombian government said in its latest update.

Nearly three-quarters of England in drought as another heatwave approaches2026-08-11
Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought as conditions worsen following a dry start to August, the National Drought Group warned on Monday.

Netanyahu delaying Gaza deal until after October elections: Palestinian FM2026-08-10
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin on Sunday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to delay a Gaza deal until after Israel's October elections, as Netanyahu formally rejected a U.S.-led peace roadmap.

Iranian parliamentary committee approves Hormuz Strait security action plan: media2026-08-10
The Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy committee has approved the general outlines of a strategic action plan to "ensure the security and sustainable progress" of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf, the official news agency IRNA reported Sunday.

China-Tanzania healthcare cooperation brings AI-powered diagnosis to patients2026-08-10
In a radiology room at Lumumba Regional Hospital in Tanzania's Zanzibar, a quiet technological shift is reshaping how doctors detect disease, make decisions, and save lives.

Iran to continue path of peace if U.S. builds trust: president2026-08-09
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday Tehran will keep pursuing the path of peace under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently with the United States, provided that Washington helps build an atmosphere of trust.

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Europe’s automotive problems are increasingly structural. Tariffs might slow the arrival of Chinese-made cars, but they cannot make an expensive factory competitive, restore lost technological ground or create demand that is no longer there.