Edition No. 48 · GlobalEst. 2026
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Daily News Challenge

Daily News Challenge: Wednesday, August 26

Test your knowledge of today's top stories, from international trade disputes to major diplomatic shifts in the Middle East.

Daily challenge for 2026-08-26

1. The U.S. Treasury Department recently sanctioned four companies and three individuals, including director Prashant Garg, based in which country for their alleged involvement in $119 million worth of Iranian oil trade?

2. Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan recently revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the military "complete freedom of action" during which operation involving regional tensions?

3. In an escalation of trade tensions, Canada has announced it will impose retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods starting on which date?

4. Which country's foreign minister traveled to Tehran this week to propose a temporary deal aimed at easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz?

5. President Donald Trump recently announced that which strategic shipping lane has been cleared of mines, while warning Iran not to plant any more explosives in the area?