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Brent crude oil price rises above $80 per barrel during global market rally

Brent Crude Surges Above $80 for First Time Since June, US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Oil Markets

Global oil prices surged sharply on Wednesday, with Brent crude briefly climbing above $80 per barrel for the first time since June 22, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reignited

July 8, 2026

Business·Economy

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announces the NATO Engine initiative at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara.

NATO to Create Enterprise Network to Allow Rapid Increase in Arms Production

MOSCOW, – NATO will establish a new enterprise network designed to rapidly expand the production of arms and military equipment by linking manufacturers with available industrial capacity across the alliance, according to

July 8, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Container ships unload imported cargo at a US port as AI-driven capital goods imports push the May 2026 trade deficit higher.

US Trade Deficit Swelled in May as AI-Fueled Imports Surged and Exports Fell

American companies are investing aggressively in artificial intelligence, pouring billions of dollars into servers, semiconductors and advanced computing equipment. At the same time, that spending spree is widening the nation’s trade deficit

July 8, 2026

Business

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra premium foldable smartphone concept

Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and AI Devices Set for July 22 Launch

The South Korean technology giant announced that Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will take place on July 22 in London under the theme “A New Shape Unfolds.” The company says the upcoming generation of

July 8, 2026

News·Technology

Sergey Lavrov conveys Vladimir Putin's invitation to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leaders for the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.

Putin Invites Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaders to Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday conveyed an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to

July 8, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Presenters announce the 2026 Emmy nominations during the Television Academy live event

2026 Emmy Nominations: Full List of Nominees Announced

The Television Academy on Wednesday unveiled the 2026 Emmy nominations, officially launching one of the most competitive awards races of the television year. The nominations recognize outstanding achievements in television across drama,

July 8, 2026

Entertainment·News

Donald Trump and NATO leaders during the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara as the alliance debates plans for the 2027 Albania summit.

NATO Weighs Scrapping 2027 Albania Summit to Avoid Fresh Trump Clash, Reports Say

MOSCOW, NATO leaders are reportedly weighing whether to forgo holding an annual leaders’ summit in 2027, a move that could leave Albania without hosting the gathering as the alliance seeks to avoid

July 8, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kash Patel testifies during a Senate hearing as lawmakers question the FBI over the Jeffrey Epstein inquiry.

Epstein Inquiry Enters Second Year With Key Questions Still Unresolved

WASHINGTON, July 8: A year after US authorities renewed efforts to increase transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, the case continues to generate more questions than answers, with congressional scrutiny now focused

July 8, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Donald Trump speaks at the NATO summit after declaring the interim Iran peace accord is over.

Trump Declares Iran Peace Accord ‘Over’, US Strikes Resume, Middle East Tensions Spiral

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the interim memorandum of understanding intended to end the conflict between the US and Iran was “over,” signaling a dramatic collapse in diplomatic efforts and

July 8, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Dmitry Peskov warns that deploying nuclear weapons in Baltic states would increase regional security risks.

Kremlin Warns Baltic States That Hosting Nuclear Weapons Would Increase Risks, Not Security

MOSCOW, July 8: The Kremlin on Wednesday warned that any decision by the Baltic states to hosting nuclear weapons would increase security risks in the region rather than strengthen them, saying Russia

July 8, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Brent Crude Surges Above $80 for First Time Since June, US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Oil Markets

NATO to Create Enterprise Network to Allow Rapid Increase in Arms Production

US Trade Deficit Swelled in May as AI-Fueled Imports Surged and Exports Fell

Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and AI Devices Set for July 22 Launch

Putin Invites Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaders to Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit, Lavrov Says

2026 Emmy Nominations: Full List of Nominees Announced

NATO Weighs Scrapping 2027 Albania Summit to Avoid Fresh Trump Clash, Reports Say

Epstein Inquiry Enters Second Year With Key Questions Still Unresolved

Trump Declares Iran Peace Accord ‘Over’, US Strikes Resume, Middle East Tensions Spiral

Kremlin Warns Baltic States That Hosting Nuclear Weapons Would Increase Risks, Not Security

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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