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U.S. trade deficit in August exceeded $100 billion

S. 7 billion rise from July and the first time the gap exceeded $100 billion since March 2025, the Hill reported.

S. 7 billion rise from July and the first time the gap exceeded $100 billion since March 2025, the Hill reported.

Russian FM Lavrov says Kyiv is undermining stability, blocks talks

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S. proposal for a trilateral meeting that would include Ukraine, but accused the Kyiv government of obstructing previously reached agreements and preventing their implementation.

Moqtada al-Sadr: Iraq's independence is above all else

Moqtada al-Sadr said Iraq’s independence is “higher than anything” and that, as in the past he stood up to foreign occupation, he will firmly resist any force that occupies Iraq.

Moqtada al-Sadr said Iraq’s independence is “higher than anything” and that, as in the past he stood up to foreign occupation, he will firmly resist any force that occupies Iraq.

ABC: investments of Trump's sons have secured billions in Pentagon contracts

ABC reports that investments connected to Donald Trump’s sons have secured billions of dollars in Pentagon contracts.

ABC reports that investments connected to Donald Trump’s sons have secured billions of dollars in Pentagon contracts.

Statistical Center chief says national census will start online on Oct. 17

The national population and housing census will begin as a non‑in‑person (online) process from October 17, the head of the Statistical Center said.

The national population and housing census will begin as a non‑in‑person (online) process from October 17, the head of the Statistical Center said.

Leader of Ansarallah: Saudi is under the US umbrella, attacks Yemen with US cover

S. coverage. Source and attribution: statement reported by Fars (Telegram). S. entry into the war. (Source: Fars (Telegram)).

S. coverage. Source and attribution: statement reported by Fars (Telegram). S. entry into the war. (Source: Fars (Telegram)).

Iranian Red Crescent and Basij sign agreement to form unified emergency response network

What happened: The Iranian Red Crescent and the Basij Organization signed a memorandum of understanding to create a unified emergency response network.

What happened: The Iranian Red Crescent and the Basij Organization signed a memorandum of understanding to create a unified emergency response network.

Report outlines stages candidates pass to reach US Congress in midterm elections

What happened: The path for a politician to enter the US Congress in midterm elections involves multiple stages, beginning well before November voting.

What happened: The path for a politician to enter the US Congress in midterm elections involves multiple stages, beginning well before November voting.

Billy Eilish's brother: I am not worried about Iran bombing California

What happened: Billie Eilish’s brother said he is not worried about Iran bombing California; he said he is worried that former President Donald Trump would bomb California and blame Iran.

What happened: Billie Eilish’s brother said he is not worried about Iran bombing California; he said he is worried that former President Donald Trump would bomb California and blame Iran.

Lawrence Norman, WSJ senior reporter: Iran's enrichment capacity is currently zero or near zero

What happened: Lawrence Norman said Iran’s uranium enrichment capacity is currently zero or close to zero.

What happened: Lawrence Norman said Iran’s uranium enrichment capacity is currently zero or close to zero. Attribution and detail: Norman described this as a significant shift in position.

Representatives of the Supreme Leader Visit Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani in Tehran Hospital

A delegation sent by the Supreme Leader visited Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani at a Tehran hospital this afternoon, sources report.

A delegation sent by the Supreme Leader visited Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani at a Tehran hospital this afternoon, sources report.

Two-thirds of Republican midterm candidates distance themselves from Trump, Reuters analysis finds

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President Masoud Pezeshkian to travel to Turkmenistan tomorrow for two summits

What happened: President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Turkmenistan tomorrow to attend and speak at two summits.

What happened: President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Turkmenistan tomorrow to attend and speak at two summits.

Police/local authorities: body of missing woman found in a well

What happened: Police in Tehran say the body of a 60-year-old woman who had been missing for about a year and a half was recovered from a well.

What happened: Police in Tehran say the body of a 60-year-old woman who had been missing for about a year and a half was recovered from a well.

Iraq cuts official dinar rate by 14.5%, sets exchange at 1,520 per dollar

5%, setting one US dollar at 1,520 dinars, the Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced.

5%, setting one US dollar at 1,520 dinars, the Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced. The Economy Ministry said the change was prompted by disruptions to the country’s oil exports.

Pezeshkian: I briefed Putin on Iran–U.S. negotiations

Parliament Speaker Masoud Pezeshkian said he informed Russian President Vladimir Putin about negotiations between Iran and the United States and stated that Iran’s red lines are its national interests and citizens’ rights.

United Nations: executions of protesters should not entail additional punishment for their families

What happened: UN Special Rapporteur Mae Satow said executions in Iran impose harms not only on those executed but also on their families, citing the Oct.

What happened: UN Special Rapporteur Mae Satow said executions in Iran impose harms not only on those executed but also on their families, citing the Oct.

Welfare Deputy Says Rollout of Increased Ration Credit Delayed Until Final Funding Figures

Putin praises perceived Iranian courage, says Russia backs diplomatic mediation

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Iran’s historical and spirited resistance to perceived aggressions has drawn attention and admiration worldwide.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Iran’s historical and spirited resistance to perceived aggressions has drawn attention and admiration worldwide.

Iranian president calls Russian president, both stress continuing strategic cooperation

Iran’s president spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and both sides emphasized continuing and strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation, according to Iranian state outlets.

Iran’s president spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and both sides emphasized continuing and strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation, according to Iranian state outlets.