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Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact

The pact says an armed ⁠⁠attack on any one of the ⁠⁠three countries would be ⁠⁠regarded as an ⁠⁠attack against them all.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Pakistan PM’s ‘red line’ warning to India over water treaty

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coe

Russian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity

Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?

Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Israeli soldiers prevent aid delivery to besieged Palestinians

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.

NPR News · 14 Aug 2026
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Israeli forces block activists from reaching besieged Qusra families

About 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18

Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Israeli PM Netanyahu calls UK ‘the Islamic Republic of Britain’

The Israeli PM's remark comes amid signs of growing tension between Israel and the UK's Labour government.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?

US ambassador to Israel has issued a rare condemnation of a violent siege on families in the West Bank village of Qusra.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Man City tight-lipped on Rodri transfer amid Barcelona and Real Madrid link

Manchester City's Enzo Maresca coy on the future of midfielder Rodri ahead of Community Shield showdown with Arsenal.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims US Navy can sustain blockade despite reports of poor conditions.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance

Ukraine says it has liberated 26 settlements in the south as it retools under heavy bombardment.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Feds probe 'mention markets.' And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln

Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into conditions on the long-deployed USS Linco

NPR News · 14 Aug 2026
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Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded

At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'

Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.

NPR News · 14 Aug 2026
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Scrutiny over Farage’s finances has ‘hurt Reform UK support’

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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