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How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
Russian energy exports could face sweeping tariffs under bill named for late Senator Lindsey Graham.
![Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters chant slogans, hold placards and wave national flag as they celebrate the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, following a protest, in Mumbai, India on July 26, 2026. [Indranil Aditya/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-26T145334Z_700759159_RC2MLMAU74L8_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-POLITICS-1785462924.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest
Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.
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Can the UN’s Refugee Convention survive?
The 1951 UN Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary this week but is facing anti-migration sentiment in the West.
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Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? US hearing explained
The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.
Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega aims to bar ‘traitors’ from future elections
Ortega has overseen a sweeping crackdown on civil society in Nicaragua and concentrated power in his own hands.
Israel slams Canada for statement opposing West Bank settlement expansion
Canada says that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory undermine ‘peace, security and stability’.
Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court
The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump’s case to toss the defamation award.
Trump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock
Todd Blanche, Trump’s former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.
James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case
Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in heated COVID-19 Senate hearing
Physician declines to answer Senate questions as Republicans like Rand Paul accuse him of covering up COVID’s origins.
Trump says US to deliver ‘beating’ to Iran after bases again targeted
US president promises major escalation a day after new Iran attacks and his White House meeting with Netanyahu.
