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The 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding has expired without a permanent deal. President Trump has called for Iranian surrender and threatened Oman, while Iran signals a shift to an offensive military's.

Iran's military has announced a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing U.S. soldiers, doubling for women, as the Islamabad peace memorandum expires and tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the deadliest in the country's history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 cases. The Bundibugyo strain lacks an approved vaccine or treatment.

President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory following the defeat of Iran, a claim Tehran rejected as a violation of sovereignty.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has caused hundreds of deaths and massive infrastructure damage. The government has declared a national emergency and launched the ‘Fondo Milagro’ for reconstruction.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed 294 people and left 320 missing. Massive infrastructure damage is reported, prompting $200 million in World Bank aid and international rescue efforts.

A strengthening El Niño, potentially one of the strongest since 1950, is expected to persist into 2027, bringing risks of extreme heat, drought, and tropical storms to the Americas and affecting global weather.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, a trilateral pact establishing collective defense similar to NATO's Article 5. U.S. President Trump endorsed the move.

Oil prices surged above $90 per barrel as US-Iran ceasefire talks expired and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz declined amid heightened geopolitical tensions and threats of military action.

US envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders and Egyptian President al-Sisi to push a 15-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas supports the roadmap, but Benjamin Netanyahu rejects it, demanding full disarmament first.

Europe is battling a severe heatwave and drought, causing over 16,000 deaths, widespread wildfires, and critical low water levels on the Rhine and Danube that disrupt fuel and construction logistics.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, centered in Chocó. The disaster has caused hundreds of deaths and injuries, widespread building collapses, and prompted a national state of emergency.

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan faces a severe women's rights crisis and humanitarian emergency, with millions of girls denied education and local women's organizations facing closure due to funding.

Following a U.S. and Israeli strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Iran has replenished its missile capabilities and launched retaliatory strikes, threatening global oil stability and regional security.

The U.S. plans to impose 50% tariffs on $20-$28 billion of Canadian goods on August 19, 2026, targeting sectors like dairy, alcohol, and cement. Intense trade negotiations are underway to prevent the levies.

Iran faces economic collapse and political instability following a five-month war with the US and Israel, the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, and violent suppression of nationwide protests.

Meta faces a landmark federal trial in California, where 29 states allege the company designed Facebook and Instagram to addict minors and violated child privacy laws, seeking massive penalties and platform re-

Meta faces a major federal trial in California, where 29 states allege the company designed addictive features that harm youth mental health and violated children's privacy laws, seeking massive damages.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced a record 2027 defense budget of T$1.1225 trillion, exceeding 3% of GDP, to bolster self-defense against Chinese pressure while planning 2026 cash handouts for citizens.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as the U.S. claims full control while Iran maintains a blockade. Recent maritime attacks and reduced shipping traffic have driven up global oil prices.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly across six provinces, killing one person every 30 minutes. The UN has released $30.5 million to support the response.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual defense pact providing collective deterrence similar to NATO's Article 5 to reduce regional reliance on the U.S.

An environmental crisis in Gospić, Croatia, has been triggered by the discovery of 37,000 tons of illegally dumped hazardous waste, causing soil and groundwater contamination including PFAS.

The U.S. is escalating economic and maritime pressure on Iran, threatening unprecedented isolation and an indefinite naval blockade to force compliance with Washington's terms.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 51 people and displacing over 5,000 residents. Extensive damage to homes and public infrastructure has been reported.

President Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint U.S.-South Korea military drills, citing his positive relationship with Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to support U.S. efforts regarding Iran.

NOAA and Berkeley Earth report a powerful El Niño is intensifying, with a 69% chance of being a historic event and a high probability of making 2026 the hottest year on record.

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes. His brother Maher and cousin Atef Najib also received death sentences.

The Trump administration is reportedly revising its goals in the Iran conflict, shifting focus toward energy price stability and nuclear non-proliferation as a 60-day diplomatic memorandum expires.

The 60-day U.S.-Iran negotiating period has expired without a deal. President Trump rejected an extension, citing Iran's unwillingness to meet terms, while claiming U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without the lifting of sanctions and war reparations, prompting President Trump to demand compensation for decades of Iranian-linked damages and casualties.

A cyberattack on MyDr software has potentially exposed the medical and personal data of 18.8 million people in Poland, prompting government warnings to block PESEL numbers to prevent identity theft.

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at record speeds, with over 2,000 deaths and 4,400 cases reported as it threatens to become the deadliest in history.

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly following tanker attacks, though US officials maintain that oil flows remain steady despite heightened geopolitical tensions and stalled US-led

Russia is reportedly executing a strategic plan to destabilize Moldova and weaken NATO and the EU by 2026 through hybrid warfare, vote-buying, and paramilitary training in Serbia and Bosnia.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 289 people and displaced thousands. President De la Espriella has asked the U.S. to suspend tariffs to aid national reconstruction efforts.

Turkey's Parliament has passed a landmark law aimed at achieving a 'Terror-free Turkey' by allowing potential sentence suspensions for certain PKK members if the group disarms and dissolves.

Iran has announced a $30,000 bounty for the killing or capture of U.S. soldiers, with rewards doubled for Iranian women. The move follows increased regional military tensions and casualties.

A Polish tourist bus crashed on Hungary's M3 motorway, killing 12 people and injuring dozens. The driver is in custody as authorities investigate if fatigue caused the vehicle to veer into a ditch.

A major cyberattack on medical software provider MyDr has leaked sensitive data of nearly 19 million Poles, including PESEL numbers and medical records, prompting urgent government warnings to freeze PESEL IDs.

Wildfires in Greece and Belgium have caused fatalities and mass evacuations. Two died on Salamina, while Belgium’s High Fens reserve faces its largest blaze in recent history.

Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting that the Israeli military will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely and completely disarmed.

Four Renaissance artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from the MuMe museum in Messina, Sicily, during the Ferragosto holiday. Two panels were recovered after being abandoned by the thieves.

A massive wildfire in Belgium's Hautes Fagnes reserve has burned 3,000 hectares, prompting EU aerial aid and evacuations in both Belgium and nearby Monschau, Germany, due to shifting winds and smoke.

Russian missile strikes using North Korean ballistic and Zircon cruise missiles hit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, killing seven workers at a steel plant and causing multiple fires and explosions in the capital.

Moroccan security forces intercepted hundreds of migrants attempting to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following social media calls for mass crossings. Migrants in Ceuta are protesting for asylum.

North Korea is expected to deploy up to 50,000 additional troops to Russia to assist in the war against Ukraine, potentially freeing up Russian forces for frontline combat.

Brazil's 2026 presidential campaign has begun, featuring opposing launches by Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Key issues include shifting voter demographics and significant campaign funding cuts for the PT.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged massive drone and missile strikes, causing at least 19 deaths. Ukraine targeted Moscow and a Wildberries warehouse, while Russia struck Ukrainian steel plants and port facilities.