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Diplomatie & Handel

USA drohen Kanada mit 50% Zöllen auf Fahrzeuge

US-Präsident Donald Trump kündigte an, ab 1. Januar 2027 die Zölle auf kanadische Autos, Trucks und Autoeile zu verdoppeln, berichtete CNBC.

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Art

Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, giant of resistance art, dies aged 79

Celebrated artist Sliman Mansour, one of the founding figures of contemporary Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79 after a long illness, according to a family announcement on Monday.

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US-Politik

AIPAC: Einfluss in den USA im Rückgang?

Der republikanische Senatskandidat Mike Rogers soll AIPAC gebeten haben, seine Wahlkampfhilfe zu verweigern. Dies deutet auf einen Rückgang des Einflusses der pro-israelischen Lobby.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

¿Puede Asim Munir convencer a Irán de regresar a las negociaciones?

El mariscal de campo pakistaní Asim Munir se encuentra en Teherán, reunido con la dirigencia iraní en medio de negociaciones de paz detenidas.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Pakistans Munir versucht, Iran-Militär zu Gesprächen zu bewegen

Pakistans General Asim Munir trifft in Teheran auf Iran-Führer, um Gespräche mit Washington zu ermöglichen.

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Conflicts & Security

Can Pakistan’s Asim Munir convince Iran’s military chiefs to return to talks?

Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir is in Tehran, meeting with Iran’s leadership amid stalled peace negotiations. According to Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

AIPAC’s Political Standing Declining as Candidates Distance Themselves

Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has reportedly asked AIPAC not to support his campaign, signaling a potential decline in the pro-Israel lobby's influence. According to US media, this comes as growing public disillusionment with Israel-backed policies emerges.

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Conflicts & Security

Hawk Fire Near Reno at 27% Containment, 15,000 Acres Burned

US firefighters reported that the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, is now 27% contained, according to BBC. The blaze has burned 15,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of 23,000 people.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Canadian Vehicles, Escalating Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. will raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and auto parts to 50% starting January 1, 2027, according to CNBC. This comes after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed last week.

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Big Tech

Lockerbie Bombing Trial Postponed to January 2025

The trial of a Libyan man over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been postponed for a third time, after new evidence emerged. According to the BBC, the new start date is set for January next year.

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Conflicts & Security

Iran Says ‘Fully Prepared’ as US Wides Economic Sanctions

Iran has declared it is 'fully prepared' to counter expanded US economic sanctions, according to BBC. The announcement followed a raft of new measures described by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as an 'economic D-Day' against the country.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Syrien von US-Terrorlisten gestrichen

Syriens Präsident Ahmed al-Sharaa dankte dem Volk, nachdem die USA Syrien von der Liste der Terrorstaaten gestrichen hatten, berichtete Al Jazeera.

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Big Tech

Tourist stirbt in Death Valley nach Streß

Ein 68-jähriger französischer Tourist ist am 17. August in Death Valley National Park gestorben. Sein Wagen war im Schlamm steckengeblieben.

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Naher Osten

Iran: Bereit für US-Finanzoffensive

Iran hat einen zweijährigen Plan angekündigt, um der sogenannten größten Finanzoffensive der USA entgegenzutreten, berichtet die BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has thanked the nation after the United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, according to Al Jazeera.

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