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[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran diplomatic and maritime standoff

Trump claims he will declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory

President Donald Trump suggested he would declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after defeating Iran, a claim a White House official later called a joke. Iran rejected the assertion, maintaining its claim

24 minutes ago 524 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] [MX] [AR] Colombia earthquake: Reconstruction and heritage damage

Colombia earthquake causes massive destruction and national emergency

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.

1 day ago 1222 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] [US] [EC] [IL] Colombia earthquake and forest fire dual crisis

Colombia earthquake leaves 294 dead and triggers massive reconstruction plans

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has left at least 294 dead and 320 missing. The World Bank is providing $200 million in aid as the government proposes a major reconstruction plan for the Chocó region.

29 minutes ago 309 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Colombia earthquake: Reconstruction and heritage damage

Colombia earthquake strikes Chocó, causing mass casualties and state of emergency

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.

4 days ago 1463 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [AF] Humanitarian and human rights crisis in Taliban-led AF

Afghanistan: Taliban mark five years in power amid worsening rights crisis

Five years after seizing power, the Taliban marked their rule with ceremonies in Kabul, while the UN warns of a severe rights crisis and critical funding shortages for women's organizations.

about 10 hours ago 162 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [US] [IL]

Iran faces economic collapse amid war and political upheaval

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.

about 6 hours ago 5 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [OM] [PK] [QA] US-Iran conflict: economic warfare and maritime crisis

Strait of Hormuz: US claims control amid Iran blockade and maritime attacks

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.

2 days ago 482 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] [EG] [IR]

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

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.

about 2 hours ago 70 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] [SS] DRC Ebola outbreak expands to sixth province; vaccine trials

DRC Ebola outbreak expands to six provinces with rising death toll

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, is spreading rapidly across six provinces, with over 2,200 deaths reported and one death occurring every 30 minutes.

about 6 hours ago 78 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [BR] [PE] [AR] [CL] Brazil climate response to Super El Niño

El Niño intensifies with 69% chance of becoming a historic event

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.

about 17 hours ago 71 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran Hormuz conflict: Blockade and economic isolation

United States threatens unprecedented economic isolation and naval blockade of Iran

The US is threatening unprecedented economic isolation and an indefinite naval blockade of Iranian ports to increase pressure on Tehran, causing significant volatility in global oil markets.

1 day ago 106 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SY] [RU] Syrian judiciary sentencing of Bashar al-Assad

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court

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.

2 days ago 263 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [UA] [RU]

Ukraine and Russia exchange heavy missile and drone strikes

Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, with President Zelenskyy alleging the use of North Korean missiles. Ukraine responded with strikes on Russian military airbases and'

27 minutes ago 31 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IL] [EG] [QA] [TR] Israel-US diplomatic relations and Gaza governance tensions

Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt to advance Gaza peace plan

Jared Kushner, accompanied by Nickolay Mladenov and Tony Blair, will visit Israel and Egypt next week to advance a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan following its rejection by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

about 7 hours ago 52 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [OM] US-Iran conflict and Hormuz corridor talks Aug 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Iran and U.S. clash over maritime access and reparations

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.

4 days ago 803 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [ID] Indonesia seismic activity: June–August 2026

Flores, Indonesia: 7.7-magnitude earthquake causes fatalities and damage

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia near Flores island, causing dozens of deaths, significant structural damage, and mass evacuations. A tsunami warning was issued but later revoked.

17 minutes ago 824 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [OM] [US] [AE] [BR] Iran faces U.S. economic isolation and maritime blockade

Iran and Oman reach maritime agreement for Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have agreed on a navigation map for the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe transit, amid threats from the U.S. to claim the waterway and plans for unprecedented economic isolation of Iran.

17 minutes ago 36 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] DRC Ebola outbreak expands to sixth province; vaccine trials

DR Congo Ebola outbreak threatens to become deadliest on record

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.

2 days ago 123 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran conflict and Hormuz corridor talks Aug 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Trump threatens to declare waterway U.S. territory

President Donald Trump has threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory following the conflict with Iran, prompting defiant responses from Tehran, which vows to maintain its blockade of the strait.

35 minutes ago 26 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] Turkey passes National Solidarity law amid criticism

Turkey passes landmark law to advance 'Terror-free Turkey' initiative

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.

3 days ago 241 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] [PL] Cyberattacks targeting Polish infrastructure and services

MyDr cyberattack leaks medical data of nearly 19 million Poles

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.

1 day ago 65 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [US] [PS] Israeli infrastructure plans and political stance in Gaza

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

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.

4 days ago 561 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [MD] [UA] [RU] [RS] [BA] Russia-Ukraine conflict and regional destabilization

Putin orders strategy to weaken NATO and EU from within, targeting Moldova

Reports indicate Vladimir Putin has ordered a strategy to dismantle NATO and the EU from within by 2026, targeting Moldova as a key site for hybrid warfare and destabilization following the conquest of Ukraine.

about 8 hours ago 25 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] [EG] Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Makkah Defense Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a collective defense pact where an attack on one is an attack on all.

2 days ago 62 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] Turkey passes National Solidarity law amid criticism

Turkish Parliament passes law to facilitate PKK disbandment

Turkey's Parliament passed a landmark law to facilitate the disbandment of the PKK, establishing a framework for weapon surrender and militant reintegration aimed at achieving a ‘Terror-free Turkey’.

2 days ago 54 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] Germany and Western Europe summer heat wave 2026

Copernicus reports record global heat and ocean temperatures for July 2026

Copernicus reports record-breaking July 2026 temperatures, with extra-polar ocean temperatures hitting 20.96°C and Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period ever.

6 days ago 370 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] Anthropic IPO speculation and regulatory pressure

Anthropic eyes historic $2 trillion IPO following massive revenue surge

Anthropic is eyeing a historic IPO with a projected valuation of $2 trillion to $3 trillion, fueled by a 14-fold surge in Q2 revenue and rapid growth in its Claude AI models.

about 2 hours ago 19 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Makkah Defense Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a mutual defense pact where an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

4 days ago 159 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] [JP] EU assets, air defense crisis, and North Korean aid

Ukraine warns of North Korean military support for Russia

President Zelenskyy warns that Russia is relying on North Korean troops and ballistic missiles to escalate the war, while also preparing for a mass mobilization following its September elections.

4 days ago 119 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [ES] [MA] Ceuta migration crisis: fatalities, health and security

Ceuta border: Morocco intercepts hundreds of migrants amid mass crossing calls

Moroccan security forces intercepted hundreds of migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta following social media calls for a mass crossing. Spain has reinforced the border with military and law

about 1 hour ago 306 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] [PL] Cyberattacks targeting Polish infrastructure and services

MyDr cyberattack compromises data of 19 million people in Poland

A cyberattack on the MyDr platform has potentially exposed the medical and personal data of 19 million people in Poland, affecting 12,000 medical facilities and including a prominent politician.

about 2 hours ago 15 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] USS Abraham Lincoln crew crisis and deployment hardships

USS Abraham Lincoln faces scrutiny over crew conditions and mental health

Reports of food shortages, plumbing failures, and mental health crises aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted calls for investigation as the carrier prepares to be relieved by the USS George Washington.

about 1 hour ago 207 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [OM] [US] [IR] Strait of Hormuz shipping drops amid Iran-U.S. impasse

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran has set six major conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting U.S. sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying war reparations, complicating ongoing talks with Oman.

6 days ago 520 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Puracé volcano activity and earthquake in Colombia

Colombia faces dual crisis from magnitude 7.4 earthquake and Puracé volcanic activity

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake and Puracé volcanic activity have caused widespread devastation in Colombia, leaving hundreds dead, thousands missing, and triggering regional emergency alerts.

3 days ago 40 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [FR] [ES] [DE] [GB] Extreme heat records in the United States and globally

Global heat records broken in July 2026 with extreme temperatures in US and Europe

July 2026 was the second warmest July globally and the hottest on record for the contiguous US, marked by extreme heat, record ocean temperatures, and widespread drought across the Northern Hemisphere.

4 days ago 60 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] [KP] [KR] EU assets, air defense crisis, and North Korean aid

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

President Zelenskyy warns that 30,000–50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia, while also reporting North Korean missile use in Ukraine and a successful $12.2 billion Ukrainian logistics strike.

6 days ago 158 sources

[HEALTH] [PS] Gaza health system faces historic collapse and shortages

Gaza healthcare system faces collapse amid oxygen and medical supply shortages

Gaza's healthcare system faces collapse as oxygen stations, medical equipment, and generator supplies dwindle. Only 12 of 34 oxygen plants remain operational amid severe shortages of spare parts and fuel.

about 2 hours ago 7 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [US] Hurricane Lala threatens Hawaii's Big Island

Hurricane Lala intensifies to Category 1 near Hawaii's Big Island

Hurricane Lala has strengthened to a Category 1 storm approaching Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and flooding risks. Emergency measures and flight cancellations are underway.

13 minutes ago 132 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [US] [OM] US-Iran conflict: economic warfare and maritime crisis

Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic falls amid maritime security tensions

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to 17 percent of pre-conflict levels amid ongoing maritime security tensions and Iranian-led permit requirements for transiting vessels.

about 2 hours ago 6 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [LV] [FI] Finland drone-related air and sea restrictions

NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace

NATO fighter jets, including Italian Eurofighters, shot down a foreign drone in Latvian airspace following an air threat alert. The incursion is attributed to Russian electromagnetic warfare.

about 7 hours ago 215 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [QA] [IR] Iranian Su-24 strikes on Qatar base

Qatar denies Iranian claims of detaining three military pilots

Qatar has categorically denied Iranian claims that it is holding three military pilots captive following a March aerial incident involving downed Su-24 jets.

26 minutes ago 99 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [MX] [US] Mexico-US diplomatic tensions

López Beltrán visa revocation sparks diplomatic tension between Mexico and U.S

The U.S. revoked the visa of Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of Mexico's former president. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the move political interference, while the U.S. maintains visas are a non-r

about 3 hours ago 198 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [MD] [RS] [BA] [RU] [UA]

Russia targets Moldova in extensive destabilization campaign

A New York Times investigation reveals a massive Russian campaign to destabilize Moldova through vote-buying, propaganda, and paramilitary training in Serbia and Bosnia to undermine NATO and the EU.

about 13 hours ago 8 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [US] [DE] [PL] [GR] Ukraine air defense crisis and U.S. policy shifts

Ukraine requests 5% to 10% of U.S. Patriot missile stocks to counter Russian attacks

President Zelenskyy warns Ukraine faces a critical air defense crisis, requesting 5% to 10% of U.S. Patriot missile stocks to counter increasing Russian ballistic missile attacks.

about 22 hours ago 18 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] DRC Ebola outbreak expands to sixth province; vaccine trials

Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

The DRC is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 2,000 deaths. The WHO warns the virus began in February, outpacing response efforts amid regional conflict.

4 days ago 64 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] [KR] Russia-Ukraine war: diplomacy, sanctions, escalation

Ukraine warns of 50,000 North Korean troops joining Russian forces

President Zelenskyy warns of up to 50,000 North Korean troops joining Russia and urges the US to provide Patriot missiles to counter escalating ballistic attacks and prepare for winter.

2 days ago 22 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [HU] [GR] [ES] [HR] [AT] Global temperature and heatwave escalation

Global temperatures surpass +1.5 °C threshold in July 2026

July 2026 surpassed the +1.5 °C warming threshold, marking the second hottest July on record. Europe faces extreme heat, wildfires, and rising mortality, prompting calls for binding climate adaptation laws.

about 3 hours ago 19 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [DE] Arson and major forest fires in Germany

Hürtgenwald forest fire forces evacuation of 1,800 residents

A major forest fire in Germany's Hürtgenwald has evacuated 1,800 people. Firefighting efforts are complicated by unexploded WWII munitions and shifting winds.

about 17 hours ago 222 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [IL] [US] Khamenei health crisis, communication stalled

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran releases video amid health rumors

Iran released a video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to counter reports that he is in critical condition following injuries sustained in February military strikes.

6 days ago 107 sources

[CRIME] FAST-MOVING [US]

Virginia State University shooting leaves five wounded

Five people, including one student, were wounded in a shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday. A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

about 1 hour ago 101 sources

Top news clusters today

Trump claims he will declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory

Colombia earthquake causes massive destruction and national emergency

Colombia earthquake leaves 294 dead and triggers massive reconstruction plans

Colombia earthquake strikes Chocó, causing mass casualties and state of emergency

Afghanistan: Taliban mark five years in power amid worsening rights crisis

Iran faces economic collapse amid war and political upheaval

Strait of Hormuz: US claims control amid Iran blockade and maritime attacks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

DRC Ebola outbreak expands to six provinces with rising death toll

El Niño intensifies with 69% chance of becoming a historic event

United States threatens unprecedented economic isolation and naval blockade of Iran

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court

Ukraine and Russia exchange heavy missile and drone strikes

Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt to advance Gaza peace plan

Strait of Hormuz: Iran and U.S. clash over maritime access and reparations

Flores, Indonesia: 7.7-magnitude earthquake causes fatalities and damage

Iran and Oman reach maritime agreement for Strait of Hormuz

DR Congo Ebola outbreak threatens to become deadliest on record

Strait of Hormuz: Trump threatens to declare waterway U.S. territory

Turkey passes landmark law to advance 'Terror-free Turkey' initiative

MyDr cyberattack leaks medical data of nearly 19 million Poles

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Putin orders strategy to weaken NATO and EU from within, targeting Moldova

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Turkish Parliament passes law to facilitate PKK disbandment

Copernicus reports record global heat and ocean temperatures for July 2026

Anthropic eyes historic $2 trillion IPO following massive revenue surge

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Ukraine warns of North Korean military support for Russia

Ceuta border: Morocco intercepts hundreds of migrants amid mass crossing calls

MyDr cyberattack compromises data of 19 million people in Poland

USS Abraham Lincoln faces scrutiny over crew conditions and mental health

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Colombia faces dual crisis from magnitude 7.4 earthquake and Puracé volcanic activity

Global heat records broken in July 2026 with extreme temperatures in US and Europe

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

Gaza healthcare system faces collapse amid oxygen and medical supply shortages

Hurricane Lala intensifies to Category 1 near Hawaii's Big Island

Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic falls amid maritime security tensions

NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace

Qatar denies Iranian claims of detaining three military pilots

López Beltrán visa revocation sparks diplomatic tension between Mexico and U.S

Russia targets Moldova in extensive destabilization campaign

Ukraine requests 5% to 10% of U.S. Patriot missile stocks to counter Russian attacks

Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

Ukraine warns of 50,000 North Korean troops joining Russian forces

Global temperatures surpass +1.5 °C threshold in July 2026

Hürtgenwald forest fire forces evacuation of 1,800 residents

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran releases video amid health rumors

Virginia State University shooting leaves five wounded