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Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court, marking a significant legal milestone.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 12, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 250 as Rescuers Search Rubble
DISASTER

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 250 as Rescuers Search Rubble

Colombia's strongest earthquake in a century, measuring magnitude 7.4, has killed over 250 people as rescue teams race against time to find survivors.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 12, 2026
Shipping Attacks and Stalled Iran-US Talks Fuel Supply Fears
IRAN-US CONFLICT

Shipping Attacks and Stalled Iran-US Talks Fuel Supply Fears

Iran-US talks hit a fresh impasse as shipping attacks escalate in the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz, stoking global energy supply fears.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 12, 2026
Ukraine Sends Fresh Proposals to Washington to End Russia War
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

Ukraine Sends Fresh Proposals to Washington to End Russia War

Ukrainian leadership submits new proposals to the US aimed at ending the war with Russia, alongside warnings regarding potential Russian mobilization.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 12, 2026
Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Netaji Bose’s Remains
LEGAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Netaji Bose’s Remains

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking the repatriation of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's remains from a Tokyo temple to India.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 12, 2026
India Examines Bangladesh’s Extradition Request for Sheikh Hasina
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

India Examines Bangladesh’s Extradition Request for Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi confirms it is examining Bangladesh's formal request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, introducing a delicate diplomatic phase in bilateral ties.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 12, 2026
Baloch Leader Seeks Global Recognition for Independent Balochistan
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Baloch Leader Seeks Global Recognition for Independent Balochistan

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch calls for international recognition of the 'Republic of Balochistan' and accuses Pakistan of severe atrocities.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 12, 2026
Trump Demands Iran Compensation as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
IRAN-US CONFLICT

Trump Demands Iran Compensation as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Donald Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths and destruction linked to its conflicts, as the Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates and reopening remains uncertain.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 11, 2026
India Expands E-Visa Access With 11 More International Ports
GOVT POLICY

India Expands E-Visa Access With 11 More International Ports

The Government of India has notified 11 additional international ports, including land borders and airports, to facilitate entry for e-visa holders.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 11, 2026
Trump Media Reports $238 Million Q2 Loss Amid Crypto Market Volatility
WORLD NEWS

Trump Media Reports $238 Million Q2 Loss Amid Crypto Market Volatility

Trump Media & Technology Group reported a massive $238 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026, weighed down by crypto volatility.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 11, 2026
Beijing Fumes as India Formally Assigns Standard Names to 27 Arunachal Sites
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Beijing Fumes as India Formally Assigns Standard Names to 27 Arunachal Sites

China has slammed India's move to assign standard names to 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling the action illegal while renewing its territorial claims over the region.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 11, 2026
Colombia Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty Over the Golan Heights
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Colombia Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty Over the Golan Heights

Colombia's government diverges from decades of global consensus by recognizing Israel's claim over the Golan Heights, marking a major diplomatic shift.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 11, 2026