Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves
US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president’s immigration crackdown.
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Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters
Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.
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Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’
President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
Published On 10 Aug 2026
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US Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls Muslim officials ‘threat’ to US
US Rep. Nancy Mace clashed with CNN’s Omar Jimenez over Islamophobic remarks after Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan.
Published On 10 Aug 2026
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue
Al-Burhan engaged in discreet consultations aiming to pave the way for a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue conference.
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Indian police attack protesters seeking action over ‘exam irregularities’
Indian police attack protesters seeking action over ‘exam irregularities’ in Jharkhand.
Published On 10 Aug 2026
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Who is Mohsen Rezaei? How significant is his appointment as security chief?
Former IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran’s top security body amid Hormuz talks.
Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysia’s government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
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Nigeria mass weddings ease financial burden for couples
For days, Nigeria’s government has been organising mass weddings to help low-income families overcome marriage cost.
Published On 9 Aug 2026
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party’s pick for Hungary’s next president.
