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A boat named Kate, carrying activists from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, set sail from Bristol, England, on Sunday aiming to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Reports differ on the number of activists aboard, with Al Jazeera reporting 12 and The Irish Times reporting 10. The vessel is expected to reunite with sister ship Handala 2 in Sicily for training before proceeding.
Yemen's Houthis said they struck a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker hit by an unknown projectile off Yanbu. Saudi shipping firm Bahri confirmed its vessel was involved and all crew were safe. The incident is part of a Houthi maritime blockade declared against Saudi Arabia last month.
UNCCD COP17 is underway in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August under the theme Restoring Land, Restoring Hope, with 196 countries and the EU discussing drought resilience and land restoration. Delegates are working to operationalise the Riyadh partnership’s €10.3 billion pledges while facing a far larger global financing need. Opening warnings on slow delivery of restoration pledges, an Indigenous protest for formal negotiation roles, and national moves such as Egypt’s completed drought plan have marked the talks.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, which US President Donald Trump has called a 'big, bold, and important first step.' The pact creates a collective defense commitment akin to NATO's Article 5, and analysts are weighing its implications for regional security and multipolarity.
Bangladesh has said it is open to joining the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact, with two junior ministers stressing any decision hinges on national interests. Meanwhile, reports of an invitation for Iran to join remain unconfirmed, with Tehran denying receiving any official proposal.
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and six other nations have condemned Israel's rejection of President Trump's Gaza plan, urging compliance. The joint statement comes amid ongoing strikes, ceasefire violations, and a widening diplomatic rift.
A Hamas delegation met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad to advance the US-backed Gaza peace plan, with talks covering implementation and Israeli violations. Meanwhile, Chinese state media and officials have taken a keen interest, viewing the process as pivotal to regional stability and a counterbalance to Washington's influence.
The UAE dispatched five humanitarian convoys carrying 683 tonnes of aid to Gaza this week, while a separate shipment of school supplies for over 25,000 children left Sharjah. The aid is part of the country's ongoing Operation Gallant Knight 3, which has provided more than $3.89 billion in assistance since its launch in 2023.
Mohamed Salah scored his first goals for Trabzonspor in a 2-1 win over Basaksehir, ending a week of high expectations. The club also confirmed the signing of former Liverpool teammate Fabinho, reuniting the pair in Turkey.
Egypt has renewed its opposition to Ethiopian plans for additional dams on the Blue Nile, with officials warning they will not allow construction that threatens downstream water security. The dispute, rooted in the uncompleted GERD agreement, now unfolds amid broader regional competition involving Red Sea interests and Middle Eastern powers.
Fifteen-year-old Lucky Rawat from Chakrata, Uttarakhand, returned to India on August 15 after representing his country as the sole Indian student on Rosatom's 'Icebreaker of Knowledge' expedition to the North Pole. The journey aboard the world's most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker, 50 Let Pobedy, included scientific activities and environmental observations, leaving Lucky inspired to set new personal goals.
Chelsea have given Manchester City a 5pm Friday deadline to bid for Enzo Fernandez, valuing the midfielder at £120m. City are weighing the move amid a busy rebuild under new boss Enzo Maresca, with multiple departures and arrivals reshaping the squad.
President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on Democratic candidates, labeling them 'jihadists' and singling out Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, in a series of inflammatory remarks. The comments, echoed by other Republican figures, have drawn criticism from Muslim advocacy groups and sharp responses from El-Sayed.
Africa remains the epicenter of the global malaria burden, but rising temperatures are reshaping where the disease thrives, while vaccines and prevention tools are beginning to turn the tide. New risks from an invasive mosquito species and funding cuts threaten progress, experts say.
Israel's military says it controls up to 70% of Gaza, but a policy shift toward restraint and airstrikes, coupled with international pressure, may allow Hamas to rebuild, according to a Jerusalem Post analysis.
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.
Rwanda has confirmed it is in discussions with Italy about potentially hosting asylum seekers, though no deal has been reached. The talks follow Italy's proposal at an EU meeting to create return hubs outside the bloc, a plan that Amnesty International has warned against based on conditions in existing centers in Albania.
US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with Israel to withdraw as disarmament is completed. Hamas officials confirmed an agreement, but Israel has not responded, and experts express skepticism about both sides' willingness to follow through.