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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.
Iran announced that a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but reiterated that the strait will only reopen once the US meets certain conditions. The agreement would define new shipping lanes, with reports suggesting Iran would control inbound traffic. Pakistan expressed hope the deal could lead to resumption of US-Iran talks.
Iran has issued demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including war damage compensation, while shipping traffic through the waterway fell sharply amid security risks and stalled US-Iran talks. A tanker was attacked off Yanbu, and the US threatened a major financial offensive against Tehran.
The death toll from a school shooting in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, has risen to nine after a 12-year-old girl died from her wounds. A 14-year-old student allegedly shot his grandparents and then opened fire at his school, killing two students and two teachers before turning the gun on himself.
Youth-led protests in India, sparked by exam paper leaks and broader frustrations over unemployment, have forced the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, has drawn attention to systemic issues and posed a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.