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August 19, 2026 · Bloomberg

Trump Takes Hard Line as Hormuz Tensions Mark New Normal
US President Donald Trump insisted that there were no talks ongoing with Iran, leaving the conflict in the Middle East a
Fauci adviser pleads guilty to charges connected to the concealment of COVID-19-related records
David Morens, a former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) official, pled guilty to conspiracy
US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the
South Korea says the South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills
South Korea says the South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.'s request
Bhopal Municipal Corporation Council Meets After 5 Months, Stormy Session Expected Over Civic Issues, Commercial Drive
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday after