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Iran rules out US talks as Hormuz Strait remains closed
President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Iran is in a full-scale war with the United States. Iranian officials stated the Strait of H
topicHow the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfills its commitments. Thi
topicIran Update Special Report, August 6, 2026
The Iranian president now identifies a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the primary method to resolve the sta
topicHow Quickly Could Andy Burnham Become U.K. Prime Minister?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing criticism over housing policies as his government seeks to build 1.5 million new homes in En
topicWhy immigrants are leaving South Africa
Tens of thousands of immigrants are departing South Africa due to violent attacks and rising anti-migration anger. Many migrants h
topicAt least 8 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine a day after Zelenskyy warning
Russian strikes have killed at least 8 people in Ukraine, with multiple attacks reported across the country. A day after a deadly
topicThis country has the world’s best wines for 2026
Australia is the top wine producing country for 2026, securing 85 top medals and five Best in Show titles. While Australia dominat
topicHundreds of migrants enter Spain's north African territory Ceuta from Morocco
Spain has started burying migrants who died during a mass border crossing into Ceuta three weeks ago. Eighteen people have been la
International order is breaking down in the Gulf
President Donald Trump has shared a map designating the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US Territory," escalating a standoff with Iran. W
topicFourth term for Lula?
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is strengthening his bid for a fourth term following a rally in Rio de Janeiro. The event cons
topicBritain’s battle for Downing Street
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss predicts Andy Burnham will experience a crash in the polls. This warning comes as political discus
topicNATO fighter jet shoots down drone over Romania
A Shahed-138 drone, also known as a Geran-3, entered Moldovan airspace for 17 minutes on August 22 during a Russian strike on Ukra
topicRussian attacks kill 10 in Kharkiv as Ukrainian drones hit Moscow
Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least 10 people and hit an Ozon warehouse and an industrial facility. Simultaneously, Russian st
topicMore than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic
The government of the Central African Republic has shut down an artisanal gold mining site in Zamboye following a collapse that ki
topicWhat's holding up the Iran-Oman proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains a central flashpoint as Iran refuses to fully reopen the waterway until US demands are met. This cont
topicGreek police could know how woman found in suitcase died 'in coming days'
Greek police expect a delay of at least one month for forensic tests to determine how Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross died
topicRussia launches deadly missile and drone attacks on Kyiv
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 2 people and injured scores, with multiple locations hit, including a shopping cen
topicStrong earthquake strikes north of Tokyo
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan early Sunday, causing traffic disruptions and injuries. The quake originated in Ibara
topicIran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iran has launched attacks on US bases in the Middle East, escalating tensions as US President Donald Trump meets Israeli Prime Min
topic‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow
A large-scale Ukrainian drone assault struck multiple targets across Russia, killing at least six people, according to Moscow. The
topicIran Update Special Report, July 28, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remains a primary flashpoint as the US and Iran provide conflicting accounts of the waterway's status. Washin
topicIsraeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal
President Donald Trump has launched a campaign of "Economic Warfare" against Iran, threatening economic consequences for countries
topicRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 17, 2026
There is no updated information regarding the Russian offensive campaign, the deployment of jet drones, or the status of secret ba
topicHere's how much the the Iran war cost
President Donald Trump has warned of an "economic D-Day" against Iran as the conflict approaches its sixth month. While the war co