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Trump ‘has failed us’: Air Force major calls for president’s impeachmentPolitics

Air Force Major Jason Watson, arrested after protesting in uniform at the U.S. Capitol, says President Trump is “flagrantly violating the Constitution” over the war in Iran. In his first television interview, Watson calls for Trump and Vice President Vance to be impeached and removed, saying he hopes his actions inspire Americans to act.

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Next year's total eclipse dubbed the 'Eclipse of the Century'Science

A total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will be visible from parts of southern Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. As the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, the sky darkens and the Sun’s corona may appear around the Moon.

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Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen? | Money TalksEconomy

The US has stepped in to support the Japanese yen after it fell to a 40-year low. Simon Ree of The Tao of Trading explains what the intervention means for Singaporeans investing in Japanese stocks or planning a holiday in Japan, and what could make a stronger yen last.

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Trump on Kim Jong Un: I Get Along With Him | Balance of Power 08/17/2026Politics

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” examines politics and global business. Republican Rep. Darrell Issa responds to President Trump’s threats against Oman, saying they should be viewed in context. Democratic strategist Jim Messina discusses Florida’s primaries and whether democratic socialist candidates can broaden their appeal before the midterms.

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Trump’s ‘American territory’ plan for Hormuz is a maximalist demand: Brian ClarkWorld5:37

US President Donald Trump has renewed his aspiration to make the Strait of Hormuz “an American territory”, saying the US controls it through a blockade. Hudson Institute senior fellow Brian Clark described Trump’s demand that Iran “raise the flag of surrender” as a “maximalist demand”, saying both sides are making assertions and hoping the other backs down. He said the MOU is now “a dead letter”.

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Fire crews still tackling a “significant number” of fires across Wales and EnglandWorld

Fire crews continue to deal with a significant number of fires across Wales and England. Phil Garrigan of the National Fire Chiefs Council said further high temperatures in England remained possible and that services would need to be ready if a sixth heatwave develops. The Met Office expects meaningful rain in parts of the UK this week.

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'The Five': Trump puts Oman on noticeWorld11:17

Co-hosts of “The Five” discuss President Donald Trump’s warning that the United States would bomb Oman if it interferes with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. They also examine his pressure on Iran as the nuclear deal memorandum approaches expiration.

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Kushner's latest Middle East trip to push Trump's Gaza peace plan hits dead endWorld8:31

Jared Kushner met Hamas in Egypt on Sunday and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in an effort to advance Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. Neither meeting produced a breakthrough: Hamas says Israel must leave Gaza before it lays down its weapons, while Netanyahu says troop withdrawals can begin only after Hamas disarms.

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Aerial video shows wildfire destruction in Salamina, GreeceWorld

A wildfire in Salamina, Greece, killed two people, injured nine others and destroyed several homes. Strong winds drove the blaze’s rapid spread, and the victims’ bodies were recovered Sunday in the village of Peristeria.

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Inside Singapore’s market for ‘pocket-sized’ rental roomsSociety

Rooms in central Singapore costing about S$600 a month may look affordable, but some are so small that tenants struggle to fit basic belongings. CNA examines why renters choose these spaces, how they adapt and what rules govern the rental of utility rooms, storerooms and bomb shelters in HDB flats and private properties.

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Voice of America Chinese Radio (August 18, 2026)World

Trump confirmed that the United States maintains an informal channel of contact with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and urged the Iranian regime to “surrender.” US envoy Jared Kushner met Israel’s prime minister and president. The Taliban marked five years since returning to power, while the State Department said it had not improved stability. Indian students protested in New Delhi over a retest decision by the federal exam board.

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Trump threatens to bomb Oman and demands Iran surrenderWorld14:22

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it gets in the way of his administration’s talks with Iran, according to Fox News. The US and Oman are separately negotiating with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway vital to the global economy that has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.

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Trump orders major cut to US-South Korea military drillsPolitics

President Donald Trump said he was unhappy that the United States had agreed to hold joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He ordered a major reduction in the Aug. 17-27 Ulchi Freedom Shield drills. Seoul said it hoped the relationship could lead to talks promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and pledged to support those efforts.

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60-day MOU comes to an endWorld1:38

Fox News Report focuses on the end of the temporary U.S.-Iran MOU, Hollywood’s shock over actress Hayden Panettiere’s sudden death, and the start of the Tupac Shakur murder trial nearly 30 years after the rapper’s death.

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Palestinian American returns home to find himself trapped in West Bank settler siegeWorld

Israeli settlers have besieged three Palestinian homes in Qusra for more than a week, cutting water and electricity and pelting residents with rocks. Palestinian American Loay Ridi returned from Ohio to reunite with his family but became trapped with them. Israeli soldiers declared the area a closed military zone, yet were seen greeting and praying with settlers instead of removing them.

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Trump tells ‘fake news’ CNN reporter: ‘Be quiet’Politics1:24

President Donald Trump shuts down a CNN reporter during a tense Oval Office exchange, calling her “disrespectful” as she repeatedly tries to ask a follow-up question about South Korea.

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Palestinian American returns home under settler siegeWorld1:13

Palestinian American Loui Ridi flew from Detroit to the Middle East to visit his home in Qusra, an occupied West Bank village. His house and two others have been under Israeli settler siege for nearly a week.

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Why has US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman?World34:38

Donald Trump says he would bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of US talks with Iran. Oman describes itself as neutral between the two countries and has faced several Iranian strikes since the conflict began, but is now involved in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials say they are close to finalising a shipping deal with Oman.

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