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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.
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.
A Pentagon review has determined that US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in 2025 killed 153 civilians and wounded 243 others, a sharp rise from 2024. The deadliest single attack, at Ras Isa fuel port, killed 80 people. The review, reported by Al Jazeera and TASS, comes amid ongoing fallout from the US air campaign.
Canada's development secretary Randeep Sarai visited Lebanon to announce over $50 million in new aid while condemning Israel's 'unlawful invasion.' The visit comes amid Israeli operations in southern Lebanon, where officials say they will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed, and as Lebanese authorities accuse Israel of systematic destruction.
US President Donald Trump announced Russia has released American citizen Robert Gilman from custody on humanitarian grounds. Gilman, convicted of assaulting a Russian official and serving a lengthy sentence, is returning to the US for medical treatment.
A 54-year-old Halifax man already charged with uttering threats and public mischief is now facing a terrorism-related charge after an alleged bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate. The new charge, laid under the Criminal Code's section on threats against internationally protected people, carries a maximum sentence of 14 years. The accused remains in custody as his bail hearing was adjourned for a fourth time.
Robert Gilman, a former US Marine detained in Russia since 2022, has been released and is en route to a US military hospital in Texas. Advocacy groups and his family had raised alarms about his deteriorating health, including a reported dissociative stupor requiring tube feeding.
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.
France will start enforcing a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls on August 11, under a new law that requires prior consent from consumers. Individuals caught making illegal calls can be fined up to €75,000, and companies up to €375,000 per call, with both France 24 and RFI reporting the measure has raised concerns in Morocco.
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.
Uganda's Parliament voted in early August to authorize the deployment of Uganda People's Defense Forces troops to Gaza as part of a U.S.-backed international stabilization mission. The decision, introduced by Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has sparked debate among lawmakers over risks and funding, while officials continue to finalize details of participation.
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.
Washington plans to lift its blockade on Iranian ports immediately after an agreement is reached to restore unimpeded shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US and Iranian sources. The talks, announced by President Donald Trump, also address ending regional strikes and renewing Iranian oil exports.
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.
Sudan's civil war has halted preservation work at the Meroë pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, leaving the ancient structures exposed to decay. Experts warn of possible collapses as sand, salt, and neglect take their toll on the 2,000-year-old royal tombs.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Serbia for his first official visit, holding talks with President Aleksandar Vucic amid ongoing Russian attacks on Kyiv. Serbia, a traditional Russian ally, has so far refused to impose sanctions on Moscow, balancing its EU aspirations against historical ties.
The UAE condemned an attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while ADNOC reported that 15 of its vessels have been struck since the conflict began. Iran's foreign minister said talks with Oman are nearing completion, but stressed that reopening the strait is not imminent.
Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard, rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright Beach, captured in a viral video. Stephen Amell presented Williams with a Baywatch jacket, and President Trump offered a civilian honor.
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling that the president lacks unilateral authority to build without congressional approval. The court's decision is on hold for 14 days pending an appeal to the Supreme Court.