- Trump claims he’s ‘low-keying it’ with Iran after report he could walk away without nuclear deal Yahoo
- Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle AP News
- Trump Is Trapped in His YOLO War in Iran The New Republic
- Trump signals shift to economic pressure as Iran hardens stance over Strait of Hormuz CNBC
- Iranian Demands Disrupt Trump’s Plan to End the War WSJ
Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive-laden drone found – Al Jazeera
- Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive-laden drone found Al Jazeera
- Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident bbc.com
- Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says Reuters
- Exploding drone incident at German airport housing Ukrainian planes highlights ‘new threat’ NBC News
- Footage shows drone hitting wing of Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig airport but failing to explode Українська правда
Iran Update Special Report, August 9, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, August 9, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, August 2, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- What are Israel's strategic dilemmas in Iran, Lebanon? The Jerusalem Post
- Early Edition: August 6, 2026 Just Security
- Iran Update Special Report, July 31, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Nigerian army says it rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen – bbc.com
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
Twelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition.
Israel’s new $634M German-built ‘doomsday’ sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence – Fox News
- Israel's new $634M German-built 'doomsday' sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence Fox News
- Israel Secretly Receives Mysterious INS Drakon Submarine as Russia Closely Watches united24media.com
- INS Drakon Expands Israel’s Underwater Deterrence In The Middle East The Defense Watch
- What is hidden inside Israel’s new submarine? calcalistech.com
- Israeli Navy takes delivery of final Dolphin-class submarine bairdmaritime.com
Transgender American who fled US admits it was ‘the dumbest thing,’ returns home from European asylum center – New York Post
Shipwreck, jars more than 2,000 years old found off Italian coast – USA Today
- Shipwreck, jars more than 2,000 years old found off Italian coast USA Today
- Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast BBC
- Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily Euronews.com
- Roman wreck carrying hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily CTV News
- Roman shipwreck packed with hundreds of jars found off Italian coast The Independent
Houthi attacks kill seven in Yemen, refinery targeted in Saudi Arabia – Al Jazeera
- Houthi attacks kill seven in Yemen, refinery targeted in Saudi Arabia Al Jazeera
- Yemeni military says Houthi attack on Mocha kills 7, wounds 30 Reuters
- Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance The New York Times
- Middle East live: Houthis launch deadly strike on port city of Mocha in Yemen France 24
- Houthis strike Marib again as U.N. warns Yemen nearing wider conflict NBC News
Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat
Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer
Mark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a small cruise ship in south-east Alaska rescued a stranded skiff and its crew when his 387ft superyacht had been closer.
The Silicon Valley billionaire’s yacht, worth a reported $300m, is said to have “repeatedly” declined to assist when a nearby boat called for help last week.
Continue reading...Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz – Reuters
- Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz Reuters
- Rather than capitulating to the US, Iran toughens its demands over the vital Strait of Hormuz CNN
- Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Dip on Stalemate in Iran War The New York Times
- Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper calls Iran's demands for fully reopening Strait of Hormuz 'ridiculous' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Iran sets out steep demands for reopening Hormuz despite hopes Oman deal could break impasse NBC News
Bride-to-be sounds alarm after popular $88 beauty treatment left her almost blind before the big day – New York Post
Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact? – Al Jazeera
- Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact? Al Jazeera
- Iran says no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact Reuters
- China, India and Pakistan’s dangerous nuclear triangle just got more complicated South China Morning Post
- The Mecca pact is not just another regional alliance Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in CNN
Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week
Astronomers say viewing conditions promising for this year’s shower, and 50 to 100 meteors an hour may be visible
The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere.
The meteor shower’s is expected to peak on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade – though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Continue reading...Syria and Russia Reach Deal on Future of Tartus and Khmeimim Bases After 18 Months of Talks – The Moscow Times
- Syria and Russia Reach Deal on Future of Tartus and Khmeimim Bases After 18 Months of Talks The Moscow Times
- Syria agrees deal with Russia over future use of two key Mediterranean bases CNN
- Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence The New York Times
- Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal NBC News
- Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases Al Jazeera
Netanyahu rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan in rare public break with Trump
Israeli PM says IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and rebukes US pressure to end wars without his country’s buy-in
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza in a rare public break with Donald Trump.
In a statement on Sunday, Netanyahu said that he was confronting a “wave of rumours about Israeli weakness and Israeli withdrawals on all fronts” and rebuked US pressure to end wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran without Israel’s buy-in.
Continue reading...Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts
Canada’s federal government has announced it will provide urgent assistance to British Columbia after an onslaught of unprecedented fast-moving wildfires forced about 22,000 people to flee their homes in frantic evacuations.
A total of 102 wildfires were raging across the province on Sunday, of which nearly half were categorised as “out of control”, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Of those fires, 78 ignited during the past week.
Continue reading...Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China as its strongest storm this year
Tropical cyclone brings torrential rain and high winds to east coast after hitting Japan’s southern Okinawa province
Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, has made landfall on the country’s east coast, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides.
The storm has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings.
Continue reading...Lake Mead plummets to historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Levels at reservoir along Arizona-Nevada border dipped below previous record set in 2022, amid water crisis in west
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, the latest sign of a deepening water crisis in the American west.
Water levels at the reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Nevada border outside Las Vegas, hit 1,040.4ft (317.1 meters) above sea level on Friday, according to federal data. That’s just below the record set on 28 July 2022, according to the US Bureau of Reclamation.
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