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Iran Denies Reports of Extension to Ceasefire Agreement with US

Iran Denies Reports of Extension to Ceasefire Agreement with US
12 August 2026

Iran has denied reports that it has agreed to extend a ceasefire agreement with the United States, saying that there have been no talks or progress on extending the truce. An Iranian official told an international news agency that no discussions are currently taking place with the United States regarding an extension of the ceasefire. The official said there was no fixed date for the start of the ...

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Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al-Assad to Death

Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al-Assad to Death
11 August 2026

A criminal court in Damascus has sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death, according to Arab media reports. The court reportedly convicted Bashar al-Assad over serious allegations involving the planned and deliberate killing of civilians. According to the reports, the court found that the killings were carried out as part of a pre-planned operation. The court also sentenced Atif ...

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Global Crude Oil Prices Surge 5% in International Markets

Global Crude Oil Prices Surge 5% in International Markets
11 August 2026

Crude oil prices have recorded a significant increase in the international market, rising by around 5% amid a sharp upward trend in oil prices. According to market sources, the price of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil increased by 5%, reaching $83.58 per barrel . Meanwhile, the price of Brent crude oil also rose by 5%, reaching $89.24 per barrel in the international market. The increase...

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye Defense Pact Not a Threat to Iran: Iranian Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye Defense Pact Not a Threat to Iran: Iranian Foreign Ministry
10 August 2026

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says Tehran has no objection to the Mecca Agreement and does not plan to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has said that the defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye does not pose a threat to Iran, emphasizing that Tehran maintains historic relation...

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Expected to Discuss Trilateral Defense Cooperation in Jeddah

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Expected to Discuss Trilateral Defense Cooperation in Jeddah
07 August 2026

Jeddah: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are expected to hold high-level discussions on regional security and defense cooperation as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meet in Jeddah. According to international media reports, the leaders are expected to discuss a possible trilateral defense ag...

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China Announces Retaliatory Measures Against U.S. Trade Restrictions, Blacklists Six American Companies

China Announces Retaliatory Measures Against U.S. Trade Restrictions, Blacklists Six American Companies
05 August 2026

China has announced a series of retaliatory measures in response to the latest U.S. trade restrictions, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to Chinese authorities, the new actions are intended to protect the country’s legitimate rights and national interests after Washington imposed additional trade-related restrictions. As part of the response, Chi...

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