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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 60-day US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding has expired without a final peace deal, leaving maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz high and regional security unresolved.

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.

As a 60-day peace memorandum expires, Iran has announced a shift to an offensive military doctrine and threatened to strike the U.S. naval blockade if diplomatic preconditions are not met within weeks.

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.

President Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US interests in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran signals a shift to an offensive military posture following the expiration of a ceasefire MoU.

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.

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.

Nvidia is investing $1.5 billion in SB Energy to back a massive AI data center campus in Ohio for OpenAI, providing up to $105 billion in financial guarantees for the project's initial phase.

The U.S. plans to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods on August 19, 2026, targeting sectors like dairy and cement. Canada is engaged in intense, last-minute negotiations to avert 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.

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.

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.

Oil prices rose above $90 per barrel as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with U.S. maritime interests.

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.

Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, citing costs, a desire to maintain his relationship with Kim Jong Un, and Seoul's refusal to assist in Iran denucle

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.

Meta faces a high-stakes federal trial in California, where states seek up to $1.4 trillion in penalties for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to minors.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Russia is reportedly using hybrid warfare, including vote-buying and sabotage training, to destabilize Moldova in an effort to weaken NATO and the EU by 2026.

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 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 289 people and left thousands injured. President de la Espriella has requested U.S. tariff relief to aid national reconstruction efforts.

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.

A Polish tourist bus crashed on Hungary's M3 motorway, killing 12 pilgrims returning from Medjugorje and injuring dozens more. Authorities suspect the driver fell asleep.

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.

Two people died and hundreds were evacuated by sea as fast-moving wildfires swept through the Greek island of Salamina, destroying homes and vehicles amid strong winds.

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.

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.

Moroccan security forces arrested hundreds of migrants attempting to reach Ceuta on August 15, following social media calls for a mass crossing. Spain has reinforced Ceuta with over 1,600 security personnel.

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.