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US President Donald Trump said he will make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory 'pretty soon' and warned of economic consequences for any country helping Iran, while Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister insisted the waterway will remain Iranian and blockade enforcement will continue until the US accepts defeat.
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over Coventry City, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. The win highlighted Arsenal's continued hunger and the impressive debut of Christos Tzolis, while manager Mikel Arteta discussed his contract situation ahead of the season.
Washington has announced an unprecedented push to isolate Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging to sever every economic lifeline of the 'tyrannical regime.' Iran has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports if the pressure continues, as diplomatic efforts and a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz deepen.
Air India will conduct mandatory drug screening for all pilots starting Thursday following an August 4 incident where a Phuket-Delhi flight lost altitude, injuring passengers. The airline also introduced a voluntary self-declaration process for psychoactive substance use, while two pilots have returned non-negative preliminary test results.
Hamas plans to participate in November's Palestinian legislative elections, seeking a broad national coalition with rival factions. Senior official Hussam Badran named Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem as core priorities, while Fatah refuses a joint list and Ramallah reportedly worries about an anti-Abbas alliance.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned as 'terror' a settler siege on Palestinian homes near Nablus, including one owned by a US citizen. His remarks are notable given his past support for settlements, while UN and Israeli data show rising settler violence in the West Bank.
Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives concluded a first round of US-backed talks in Caracas, agreeing to reform the judiciary and seek access to frozen funds for earthquake recovery. The opposition delegation, led by Dinorah Figuera, also compared the interim government to Nicaragua's administration.
Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria in Kenya's Rift Valley have expanded significantly since 2010, displacing tens of thousands of people and increasing encounters with crocodiles and hippos. Scientists warn that the merging of the two lakes could trigger an ecological disaster, while tourism earnings have plummeted.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'very difficult,' sparking speculation about the leader's whereabouts and influence. Reports indicate Khamenei has not appeared in public since March, though Pezeshkian describes a recent seven-to-eight-hour meeting and defends the leader against critics.
Colombia's new government has ordered airstrikes against the ELN in the Catatumbo region, killing two rebels and wounding at least three civilians. President Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to end peace talks and confront narcoterrorism, while the ELN prepares for war.
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily ship transits from 36 to 32 by mid-September due to drought linked to El Niño. Meanwhile, shipping costs have surged, with one vessel reportedly paying $4 million to skip the queue, as the Iran war diverts traffic away from other key routes.
Olympique Lyonnais recovered from a 2-1 first-leg loss to Sparta Prague with a 3-0 home win, advancing to the Champions League playoff round where they will face Fenerbahce.
Ukraine accused Russia of using North Korean missiles in overnight attacks that killed at least 10 people, with Zaporizhzhia hit hardest. Ukrainian officials also reported strikes on a children's hospital in Kyiv and civilian infrastructure across several regions.
Tigray's regional authorities have accused Ethiopia's federal government of carrying out deadly drone strikes, raising fears of a renewed conflict nearly four years after the 2022 peace deal. Fighting has broken out in western Tigray, and both sides trade blame while unresolved issues from the Pretoria agreement strain the fragile peace.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia on August 5, 2026, killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens, according to authorities. The strikes triggered fires in the capital and damaged buildings in the southeastern city, while both sides escalate long-range attacks.
President Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, threatening consequences for any country providing a financial lifeline as talks remain stalled. Iranian officials blamed external pressure for domestic difficulties while reports detailed soaring food inflation and currency collapse. Analysts pointed to both sanctions and long-term regime spending priorities as drivers of the crisis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, marking a rare public break with President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Iran has issued tough new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the conflict has stranded thousands of seafarers.
A Russian drone strike on a Kharkiv warehouse destroyed about 8 million books, the largest loss to Ukraine's book infrastructure since the war began. Publishers say more than 10 million books have been destroyed in recent months, deepening concerns about the war's toll on culture and the economy.
Meta is confronting two major U.S. trials over Instagram's effects on teenagers. Tennessee's state case opened Monday, while a federal trial in Oakland begins Wednesday, with states seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties. Both cases cite internal research and design features allegedly aimed at maximizing teen engagement.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, including a collective-defense commitment. The deal has drawn attention for its potential regional implications, including remarks by Pakistan's defense minister calling for a united front against Israel.