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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca on August 7, pledging collective defence and drawing comparisons to NATO. US President Donald Trump praised the move, while India said it is studying the pact's implications.
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.
A Financial Times report citing sources close to Tehran says Iran has assessed striking US military assets in southeastern Europe, including bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, if President Trump escalates the conflict. NATO says it is prepared to defend allies, while Bulgaria and Cyprus have taken precautionary measures and Cypriot officials deny the threat.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed the U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea, saying the exercises remain provocative. The move, ordered by President Trump, was linked to his relationship with Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to support U.S. policy on Iran, and drew mixed reactions from South Korean officials and analysts.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts in Iran. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were shortened from 11 days to five, drawing reactions from allies and analysts while North Korea dismissed the move as still provocative.
As the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding set to expire on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the war from a position of strength, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no decision has been made to restart negotiations. The US is preparing intensified sanctions, and analysts note Iran's increased leverage.
The BBC is asking a US federal court to assist in serving subpoenas on Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. for testimony in the president's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a documentary. Trump's lawyers have urged the court to reject the motion, calling it a politically charged discovery campaign. The case continues amidst procedural disputes and a motion to dismiss based on jurisdiction.
Iran and Oman's top diplomats met in Tehran to discuss a temporary maritime corridor and mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz. The talks come as US President Donald Trump claims mines have been cleared and threatens to designate the strait a US territory, while Iran insists the waterway remains closed.
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.
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.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' amid a naval blockade and escalating tensions with Iran. While Trump asserts total control, international law experts and Iranian officials dismiss the claim as legally and practically impossible, as the waterway remains a critical global chokepoint.
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.
Recent polls show a tight race between Brazil's President Lula and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, with the president holding a slim but narrowing lead. The campaign is marked by controversies, economic concerns, and questions about both candidates' fitness for office.
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.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order Friday permitting the Trump administration to continue constructing the $400 million White House ballroom while the Supreme Court weighs an emergency appeal. The order came as lower-court rulings requiring congressional approval for the project were set to take effect. The decision marks the latest development in a legal battle between the administration and historic preservation advocates.
The Justice Department has petitioned the Supreme Court to lift an injunction halting construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, citing national security needs. The request follows an appeals court ruling that Congress must approve the project, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's lawsuit challenges the demolition and construction.
The Pentagon has circulated a questionnaire to NATO allies asking whether they have publicly supported US foreign policy priorities, as part of a review that could reduce American forces in Europe. The document, obtained by Al Jazeera, also inquires about restrictions on US base access and alignment with the 'NATO 3.0' concept, prompting concerns among allies and former officials about politicizing military posture.
At an APEC digital technology and AI forum in Chengdu, ministers issued a statement supporting open-source AI models, a rare consensus in a field often framed as a US-China contest. Across Asia, governments and start-ups are building on open Chinese systems, attracted by lower costs and local data control.
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.
On August 6, 2026, US and Moroccan forces conducted the first live-fire demonstration of a low-cost, long-range cruise missile near Tan-Tan, Morocco, marking the operational launch of the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center. The event, part of a joint exercise, showcased a missile built by US-registered startup Covenant Industries, which officials say could offer a cheaper alternative to systems like the Tomahawk.