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Reuters
Aug 15, 2025

Britain’s bioethanol industry facing imminent collapse

Government says it would not provide financial support to a sector hit by the UK’s tariff deal with US President Donald Trump.

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AFP
Aug 15, 2025

China against European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme

Iran said Thursday it was working with China and Russia to stop the snapback of European sanctions, which were eased after a 2015 deal in return for curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme.

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Web Desk
Aug 15, 2025

Trump pushes for Nobel Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump and his aides are stepping up a public push for the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing to a series of international peace agreements

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Tahir Khan
Aug 15, 2025

Afghan Taliban chief asks officials to drop word “caretaker”

Afghan Taliban leader Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada issued this directive on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of their government.

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Web Desk
Aug 15, 2025

Gold heads for weekly loss as US inflation dampens hopes for big rate cut

Gold prices were on track for a weekly drop after US inflation data reduced the chances of a larger Federal Reserve rate cut in September.

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Web Desk
Aug 15, 2025

Oil prices hit one-week high on Trump warning over Russia, strong Japan data

Oil prices rose to one-week highs as Trump warned Russia over Ukraine talks, with Japan’s strong growth boosting sentiment.

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AFP Web Desk
Aug 15, 2025

‘Greater Israel’: Arabs denounce Netanyahu, Saudis reject ‘colonisation’

The term Greater Israel refers to a biblical interpretation of the nation’s territory during the time of King Solomon, encompassing not only the present-day Palestinian territories of Gaza and the occupied West Bank, but also parts of modern Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

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AFP Web Desk
Aug 14, 2025

Working with China, Russia to stop European sanctions: Iran

“We will try to prevent it,” the top diplomat said in an interview with state TV, adding “We are working with China and Russia to stop it. If this does not work and they apply it, we have tools to respond. We will discuss them in due course.”

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AFP Web Desk
Aug 14, 2025

UN says an entire generation of Afghan women being sacrificed

“Afghanistan sadly stands out as the only country in the world where secondary and higher education is strictly prohibited for girls and women,” Azoulay said.

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Web Desk
Aug 14, 2025

Rahul to start march from Bihar to protect vote, democracy

This is not just an election issue – it is a decisive battle to protect democracy, the constitution, and the principle of ‘one man, one vote’,” he remarked.