Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit?
There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations – Fox News
- Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations Fox News
- New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive WSJ
- Yemen's Houthis say they attacked ship off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu Reuters
- Houthi strikes threaten to pull Yemen into Middle East war dw.com
- Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments KRON4
2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast – The Weather Channel
- 2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast The Weather Channel
- Tropical Storm Iselle expected to absorb Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean AP News
- Tropics remain very active across the Pacific with three named storms, four waves WPEC
- Iselle weakens into post-tropical cyclone far from Hawaii Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- The Pacific is a ‘hot spot’ for storms right now. Here’s why — and how long it will last San Francisco Chronicle
Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts – Al Jazeera
- Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts Al Jazeera
- After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern AP News
- Iran endures 6 months of US strikes as Trump’s policy hits ‘Desperation Day’ South China Morning Post
- How conflict between Washington, Tehran is changing The Jerusalem Post
- The Warnings That Came Before a War Now Reaching the Six-Month Mark WSJ
Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says
Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.
Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon
An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from next month's Berlin Marathon.
Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts
How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.
The world’s deadliest glacier disasters – Reuters
- The world’s deadliest glacier disasters Reuters
- Satellite images reveal giant scar left after glacier snaps in Nepal ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Nepal’s glacial collapse, Haiti’s latest massacre, and Mladić’s death: The Cheat Sheet The New Humanitarian
- Moments after glacier collapse that caused Nepal-Tibet floods caught on camera Sky News
- From the Alps to the Himalayas, Vanishing Ice Leaves Mountain Communities in Danger WSJ
Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident
Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named
Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named – BBC
- Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named BBC
- Tanzania's vice president resigns in less than a year Reuters
- Tanzania's resigning vice president expelled from the governing party, deepening test to democracy ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
- After Tanzania Vice President Nchimbi's resignation, what happens next? The EastAfrican
- Tanzania’s No. 2 Resigns After Reported Rift With Hassan Bloomberg.com
What caused the Nepal-Tibet flash floods?
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.
Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles – AP News
- Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles AP News
- Japan’s hotter summers trigger heavier rainfall, too The Japan Times
- Torrential rain pounds Toyama, Ishikawa prefectures | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News nhk.or.jp
- Heavy rain batters central Japan, causing landslides, flooding Japan Wire by Kyodo News
- Japan Eyes More State Aid for Chiba Downpour nippon.com
Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief
Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.
Russian e-commerce giant Ozon reports Ukrainian attacks on facilities in Ufa, Orenburg – The Kyiv Independent
- Russian e-commerce giant Ozon reports Ukrainian attacks on facilities in Ufa, Orenburg The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine is targeting Russia’s retail giants. Ozon is the next economic pressure point CNBC
- Fire destroys drone-hit Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tambov region, governor says Reuters
- Ukraine is now striking warehouses belonging to another Russian online marketplace — Ozon. Here’s every facility targeted so far. Meduza
- Ukrainian Drones Attack Ozon Warehouses in Overnight Barrage The Moscow Times
Tibet Mudslide Engulfs Complex at China’s Gateway to Nepal – Bloomberg.com
- Tibet Mudslide Engulfs Complex at China’s Gateway to Nepal Bloomberg.com
- Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on Gyirong mudslide rescue efforts news.cgtn.com
- All affected residents, tourists evacuated following mudslide in China's Xizang Global Times
- Nio, BYD and Xiaomi provide relief funding after Xizang mudslide CnEVPost
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits flood-hit Gyirong township in Tibet Rediff
Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it?
More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.
The world’s mysterious mangrove forests captured in 13 striking images – BBC
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments – AP News
- Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments AP News
- Qatari PM heads to Iran to 'de-escalate tensions' as tanker attack tests Trump’s Hormuz claim CNBC
- New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive WSJ
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East The Jerusalem Post
- 20 dead in 68 incidents near Hormuz over six months of war, maritime agency says The Times of Israel
The Russia-Ukraine War Gets More Ruthless and Destructive—but No Closer to Ending – WSJ
- The Russia-Ukraine War Gets More Ruthless and Destructive—but No Closer to Ending WSJ
- Ukraine widens its targets — and its tolerance for causing civilian casualties politico.eu
- Drone Swarms: Where Tactics End and Strategy Begins Мілітарний
- Front Line Dynamics, Deep Strikes, and a Theory of Victory Center for a New American Security | CNAS
- Drone warfare in Ukraine: Korean tech for interceptors and trends in heavy bomber drones Ukraine's Arms Monitor