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US Senate Panel Cites Dr. Anthony Fauci for Contempt Over COVID-19 Inquiries

A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci, former top medical advisor, in contempt for failing to comply with subpoenas related to COVID-19.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 7, 2026

World

Spanish Enclave Ceuta Seeks Mainland Transfer for Unaccompanied Migrant Minors

Spanish enclave Ceuta is requesting the transfer of approximately 1,100 unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain following a recent border influx from Morocco.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

World

US Imposes Tariffs on Polysilicon to Counter China's Chip Dominance

The United States is set to levy a 15% tariff on polysilicon products, a critical raw material for solar panels and semiconductors, targeting China's supply chain.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

World

US Authorities Investigate Potential Near Miss Between Trump's Helicopter and Commercial Aircraft

US authorities are investigating a potential air safety incident involving a military helicopter carrying former President Donald Trump and a commercial passenger jet over Washington D.C.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

World

US Refunds $100 Billion in Trump-Era Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling

The US government has reimbursed approximately $100 billion in tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, following a Supreme Court decision earlier this year.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

World

Popular Mexican Influencer Shot Dead During Livestream, Cartel Link Suspected

Mexican social media personality César Gastélum was tragically killed during a live broadcast, with authorities suspecting links to cartel violence.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 6, 2026

World

Lebanon and Israel Engage in Direct Diplomacy in Rome, Mediated by US

A fresh round of direct talks between delegations from Lebanon and Israel has commenced in Rome, facilitated by the United States, signalling a rare diplomatic engagement.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

World

Kyiv Rocked by Russian Missile Strikes, One Dead and Dozens Injured

Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, faced a fresh wave of Russian missile attacks on Wednesday, leaving at least one woman dead and over a dozen people wounded.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

World

India-Bangladesh Ties: Navigating Dynamics Two Years After Hasina's Ouster

Two years on from a significant political shift in Bangladesh, marked by Sheikh Hasina's ouster, the intricacies of India-Bangladesh relations continue to unfold.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

World

US Revokes Brazilian Ambassador's Visa Amid Diplomatic Row with Lula Govt

The US has revoked Brazil's ambassador's visa, escalating a diplomatic spat with President Lula da Silva's government months before elections in Latin America's largest nation.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

World

US Affirms Strait of Hormuz Southern Route Remains Open Amidst Tensions

The United States has reiterated that the southern shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz is free for all commercial vessels, despite recent regional tensions.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 5, 2026

World

Venezuela Quakes Claim Over 6,000 Lives; Coastal State Devastated

More than 6,000 people have tragically died in Venezuela following powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes on June 24, primarily in La Guaira.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 4, 2026

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