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A day after a Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people, Ukraine launched a large-scale drone assault on Russian military and energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes continued to claim lives across Ukraine. Officials on both sides reported multiple casualties, with the death toll from the shopping centre attack rising overnight.
Iranian and Omani foreign ministers have discussed practical steps for a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz amid sharply reduced shipping. Iranian officials stressed the talks are separate from any reopening decision, which they tied to U.S. conditions, while President Trump said he would designate the waterway U.S. territory.
Ukraine has carried out drone strikes against at least two dozen Wildberries warehouses since mid-July, causing significant damage to Russia's largest online retailer. The attacks have triggered a government response, with President Putin ordering a rebuilding program, while experts highlight the economic and strategic impact on Russia.
Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record in the High Fens nature reserve near the German border, with firefighters from several countries deployed. The fire has burned over 27 sq km and forced evacuations, while officials report it is now under control. The blaze is part of a broader European summer of extreme heat and wildfires.
President Donald Trump has vowed an intensified economic campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling unprecedented measures as soon as next week. Options include secondary sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, while Iran’s key oil trade with China and ties to neighboring countries complicate enforcement. Officials and analysts outline the scale of existing sanctions and the constraints on further pressure.
Bangladesh has indicated it is in no hurry for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, citing national interests and the need for progress in bilateral talks. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded by emphasizing that any relationship must meet the test of mutual interest, amid ongoing tensions over the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, leveling the series after Bangladesh's historic maiden Test win in Australia. Starc also became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history, while Cameron Green's 67 and Shoriful Islam's 7-48 were notable individual efforts.
Moroccan authorities detained 111 people near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following social media calls for another mass crossing, a fortnight after an estimated 72,000 people entered the territory. The incident has reignited EU infighting over border policy, with Italy suspending Schengen arrangements with Spain.
Spain and Morocco have reinforced security around Ceuta following social media calls for another mass crossing, two weeks after over 72,000 people surged into the enclave. Moroccan police detained 111 people attempting to enter, while Spain deployed additional officers and installed a maritime barrier.
President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' and threatened to formally annex it after defeating Iran, escalating tensions in a conflict approaching six months. Iran has rejected the claim, insisting the waterway's status remains under its authority, while shipping data shows traffic still well below pre-war levels.
Spain has increased police and military presence in Ceuta following social media calls for another mass border crossing, two weeks after tens of thousands entered the enclave. Authorities have also arrested five suspected smugglers, while officials on both sides of the border manage the aftermath.
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.
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.
A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on August 14, with Latvian officials attributing the incursion to Russian electronic warfare that may have diverted a Ukrainian drone off course. The incident has intensified focus on NATO's eastern defenses and the growing threat of GPS spoofing across the Baltics.
The US Treasury paid its highest borrowing costs in a quarter of a century at its latest 30-year bond auction, as investors demanded a heavy premium on long-term government debt over inflation and fiscal concerns. A Treasury plan to double bond buybacks gave markets a brief reprieve, but yields quickly climbed again. Stocks were mixed globally, while the White House pressed an economic campaign against Iran.
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.
Israel is sending an aid delegation to Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the country's coffee region, killing at least 250 people. The request came from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, amid improving bilateral ties.
Nigel Farage's decision to resign and recontest the Clacton seat has led to one of the UK's strangest by-elections, with Count Binface, an Australian software engineer, and 31 other candidates standing. The contest, set for August 13, comes amid a parliamentary investigation into Farage's finances, while his main rival could win up to 20 per cent of the vote.
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.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below pre-war levels, with only a handful of vessels transiting daily, even as President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' over the waterway. Iran conditions any full reopening on the lifting of the blockade and sanctions, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled amid conflicting claims about the strait's status.