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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

World

Pacific Island Nation Nauru Rebrands as Republic of Naoero

The Republic of Nauru, the world's third smallest nation, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its indigenous language.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 4, 2026

World

International Envoy Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes for Disarmament Deal

Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative for Gaza, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, urging a halt to strikes to advance a deal for decommissioning Hamas weapons.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 4, 2026

World

Trump Claims 'Last Chance' Talks with Iran Amidst Tehran's Firm Denial

Former US President Donald Trump asserts ongoing 'last chance' negotiations with Iran to avert escalation, a claim vehemently denied by Tehran's Foreign Ministry.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 4, 2026

World

Deadly Landslide Strikes Ethiopian Monastery, 14 Killed During Ritual

A devastating landslide in Ethiopia has claimed at least 14 lives at a revered monastery where hundreds had gathered for a religious cleansing ritual.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 4, 2026

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