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Israel considering ‘serious’ retalitatory measures on UK over its intention on recognising Palestine

Jerusalem/ London, Aug 8 (UNI) Israel is considering enacting retaliatory measures against the UK’s possible recognition of Palestine, as London continues to reel under domestic pressure over the issue, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that Jerusalem has much it can do to harm the European nation, reports Jerusalem Post.

According to a report by The Times, Netanyahu warned the UK and other countries who were considering Palestinian statehood, telling them to ‘carefully’ consider the consequences.
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Syrian Court sentences ex-President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

11 Aug 2026 | 3:47 PM

Damascus, Aug 11 (UNI) A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced ousted former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention and crimes against humanity.

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Trump demands compensation from Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

11 Aug 2026 | 3:37 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (UNI) US President Donald Trump added a fresh demand for Iran to compensate the United States for the harm committed by Tehran over the past 50 years, further escalating the standoff over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey using catering truck amid Iran threat: Report

11 Aug 2026 | 3:36 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (UNI) US President Donald Trump was secretly moved from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft using an airport catering truck during his departure from Turkey last month, in an elaborate security operation prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, The Washington Post reported.

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US revokes over 175,000 visas, citing crimes and threats to national security

11 Aug 2026 | 1:30 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (UNI) The US State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas under President Donald Trump, citing criminal activity, fraud, immigration violations, calls for violence and national security concerns.

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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132 as national emergency declared

11 Aug 2026 | 1:02 PM

Bogota, Aug 11 (UNI) At least 132 people have been killed and 570 injured after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, prompting President Abelardo de la Espriella to declare a national state of emergency as rescue teams searched collapsed buildings for survivors.

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