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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine seeks more US Patriot interceptors
Ukraine is urgently seeking more US Patriot interceptor missiles.
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.
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.
IDF to demolish home of West Bank attacker
IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth signed a notice of intent to demolish the home of Duas Hasson.
Syrian authorities arrest nine-member ISIS cell near Israel
Syrian security forces arrested a nine-member ISIS cell in Khan Arnabah, Quneitra Province.
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.
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian attacks near Kyiv on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
US revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador
The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti.