S2E287: Iran-US Standoff over Hormuz; Middle East Conflict Pushes India’s Trade Deficit Higher
Headline news for August 14, 2026: The United States said it could keep its naval blockade of Iran in place indefinitely, as ceasefire talks stall and tensions across the region continue to rise. India’s trade deficit widened more than expected in July, as the Middle East conflict pushed up oil and freight costs, increasing the country’s import bill. Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been struck off the rolls after a disciplinary hearing before Singapore’s Court of Three Judges.
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