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U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as ‘new American territory’ amid plans for historic sanctions against Iran. Tehran has threatened to target regional allies and halt oil flows.

President Trump has launched an “economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening the toughest sanctions in history and targeting any nation providing economic lifelines to Tehran.

Turkey has requested Interpol Red Notices for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, involving charges of genocide and crimes against humanity.

A powerful El Niño event is developing, with experts warning it could be the strongest in a century and potentially make 2027 the hottest year on record, causing global weather extremes.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has left at least 329 dead and thousands injured. The government has declared a national emergency as recovery efforts begin in heavily impacted regions like Cali and the

The DRC is battling a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with over 2,500 deaths reported. The WHO has allocated 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to support clinical trials and frontline workers.

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, led to a global pandemic in early 2020. Symptoms vary from asymptomatic to critical, with long-term effects possible for some patients.

U.S. national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, prompting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to double long-term bond buybacks to stabilize markets as investors pivot toward gold and Bitcoin.

A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas has killed at least 16 people and injured over 40, damaging residential buildings, schools, and a children's hospital.

Meta faces a landmark federal trial in California as 29 US states sue the company, alleging it designed addictive platforms that harm children and illegally collected data from users under 13.

The UAE has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran following reported ballistic missile strikes targeting maritime traffic. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has threatened unprecedented economic isolation for

Extreme heatwaves in Europe have caused over 32,000 excess deaths, with significant mortality reported in Germany, Spain, and France, impacting both public health and critical infrastructure.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, prompting threats of a “devastating” response from Tehran and rejection from China.

Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as ‘New US Territory’ on social media, prompting Iranian officials to reject the assertion as a delusion while maintaining the waterway remains closed.

Meta faces a major federal trial in California as 29 states accuse the company of designing addictive social media features that harm youth mental health and violating children's privacy laws.

The DRC is experiencing a historic Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with over 2,500 deaths and 5,300 cases reported across six provinces. Pope Leo XIV has called for urgent international aid.

Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz is ‘new American territory’ via social media, prompting sharp warnings from Iranian officials of retaliation against those supporting US economic sanctions.

The US and Canada have entered a trade war after negotiations collapsed, leading the US to impose 50% tariffs on $20B+ of Canadian goods. Canada will respond with retaliatory tariffs on September 8.

U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt and Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel to advance a Gaza peace plan centered on Hamas disarmament and a phased Israeli military withdrawal.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with over 5,000 cases and 2,400 deaths reported as the virus spreads rapidly across six provinces.

Canada will launch retaliatory tariffs on September 8 after U.S. negotiations collapsed, following a 50% U.S. levy on $20 billion of Canadian goods.

Devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela have caused nearly 6,500 deaths and left 18,000 homeless. The government is launching a plan to recycle 2.1 million tons of debris for reconstruction.

Ceuta faces a major crisis following a mass migration influx from Morocco. The event has caused at least 82 deaths, strained healthcare and child protection systems, and sparked national security concerns.

The US-Iran peace memorandum has expired without a deal. President Trump has demanded Iranian surrender and threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Vladimir Putin states Russia will only negotiate peace based on battlefield realities, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy requests 360 Patriot missiles and warns of a $27 billion defense budget deficit.

Colombia is mobilizing massive private and public resources to reconstruct after a devastating August 10 earthquake. Total repair costs are estimated at 30 trillion pesos, with significant aid from corporations

The US has launched an ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, prompting the UAE to impose a total trade embargo. Iran has warned Gulf states that supporting US military assets would be seen as direct participation in a

Iran has announced a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing U.S. soldiers, doubling for women. The move follows the expiration of a 60-day peace MOU and rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

A U.S. federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, ruling it ‘patently unlawful’ and an abuse of the Secretary of State’s authority.

Commercial ships are increasingly using a US-protected Omani route to bypass Iranian control in the Strait of Hormuz, with over 80% of transits now following the southern corridor.

President Macron pledged new interceptor missiles for Ukraine following deadly Russian strikes. The Coalition of the Willing will meet in Kyiv on Monday to discuss security guarantees and resource curtailment.

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest in the country's history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 cases. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, and no approved vaccine or treatment currently exists

The FGR arrested Fausto Corrales in Mexico City for his alleged role in covering up Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda's murder and his involvement in the kidnapping of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.

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.

Israel has struck a Syrian military airport to block Turkish troop movements, while the UAE suspended all trade with Iran following missile launches, amid a broader regional conflict involving the US.

Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya has requested an indefinite leave of absence following a controversial return to office and ongoing U.S. allegations linking him to the Sinaloa Cartel.

A Russian 'double-tap' drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping center killed at least 16 people and injured 130. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as terrorism amid rising strikes across Ukraine.

Datafolha polls show Lula leading the 2026 Brazilian presidential race with 39% in the first round, while Flávio Bolsonaro follows with 33%. A second-round runoff between them is a technical tie.

A sword attack at Brinellskolan in Fagersta, Sweden, killed a 17-year-old girl and injured three others. An 18-year-old former student has been arrested following a police confrontation.

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.

Iranian-linked hackers forced a small UK power plant offline for four days in a first-of-its-kind successful attack on British energy infrastructure. The incident posed no risk to the national grid.

Microsoft confirmed that a critical CVSS 10.0 remote code execution vulnerability in Entra ID (CVE-2026-69836) was exploited in the wild. The issue has been mitigated server-side by Microsoft.

Iran has shifted to a fully offensive military stance, threatening strikes on US bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus as tensions with the US escalate, impacting global oil prices and regional trade.

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.

TikTok and ByteDance will pay $400 million to settle a U.S. lawsuit alleging violations of children's privacy laws (COPPA) by collecting data from users under 13 without parental consent.

The Balkan region is battling intense heatwaves and widespread wildfires, with temperatures reaching 41°C in Greece and multiple active fires reported in North Macedonia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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.

Argentine consultant Fernando Cerimedo has been ordered into 180 days of preventive detention in Bolivia for the alleged attempted femicide of his ex-partner, Nadia Beller.

Two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete, 38, was shot dead in an ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, South Africa. A 27-year-old female passenger was also wounded in the attack.