Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman have agreed on new coordinates for maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Irish Government Jet En Route to Dubai for Kinahan Extradition
An Irish government jet is en route to Dubai for the extradition of alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan.
Houthis claim attack on Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan
Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on Sunday morning, August 9, 2026.
Syria, Russia reach deal on future of military bases
Syria and Russia reached a memorandum of understanding to settle the future of Russian bases at Tartous and Hmeimim.
Suspected Gang Shooting Wounds Three in Denmark
Three people were wounded in a shooting in Holbaek, Denmark, on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Saudi Arabia 'Paper Tiger' Despite New Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formally signed a significant joint defense agreement on August 7, 2026, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Drone found at German airport after cargo plane collision
An explosive drone with an 'unknown explosive device' and a detonator was found by an employee in the secure cargo flight operations area near the south runway of Leipzig/Halle Airport on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
School Shooting North of Bangkok Injures Two
A school shooting occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, Thailand.
Mecca Pact could transform Gulf regional security
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed the Mecca Pact, a mutual defense treaty that includes a NATO-style Article 5 clause.
Spain Imposes Border Controls on Italy Amid Migrant Row
Spain will impose border controls on all travel from Italy, effective at midnight (22:00 GMT) on Saturday and lasting until September 7.
Thai PM Vows Stricter Gun Laws After School Shooting
Thailand's Prime Minister has vowed to implement stricter gun control laws following a deadly school shooting.
Aung San Suu Kyi seen healthy in first outside contact
Aung San Suu Kyi met with Arnaud de Baecque, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)'s resident representative in Myanmar, in Naypyitaw on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Palestinian journalists face rising attacks, union reports
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July.
Billionaire Joseph Sitt Proposes Abraham Accords Headquarters in Jerusalem
Joseph J. Sitt is the chairman and CEO of the New York real estate firm Thor Equities.
Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over mass border crossing
The leader of Ceuta accused Morocco of orchestrating a mass border crossing into the Spanish enclave.
Nagasaki Mayor: Humanity and Nuclear Weapons Cannot Coexist
Nagasaki's mayor stated that humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye sign defence deal
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement, known as the Mecca Joint Defence Pact, in Mecca on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens
Nigerian security forces rescued 308 kidnapped citizens who were abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' shapes Middle East war
Iran and its allies, referred to as the 'Axis of Resistance,' have strategically influenced the Middle East conflict.
Trump's Iran war strategy faces ridicule and failure
Donald Trump has used an ultimatum-climbdown strategy seven times since the war with Israel began on February 28.