US Strikes Iranian Targets, Iran Hits Gulf Allies
Iran launched drone attacks on U.S. allies in the Gulf following U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the region.
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Airlink Cancels Stadium Flyby After SACAA Review
A South African airline canceled a planned stadium flyby after a low-altitude stunt over a rugby match sparked regulatory scrutiny and public debate over safety.
Namibian youth hone skills for global stage in China
Wilhemina Amadhila, a 22-year-old fashion trainee from Namibia, is preparing to represent her country at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, scheduled for Sept.
Zelenskyy Furious After Deadly Ukraine Spy Agency Clash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a shootout between Kyiv’s SBU and HUR intelligence agencies reportedly leaving three officers injured, prompting Zelenskyy to…
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Balladur Dies at 97
Édouard Balladur, who served as France’s prime minister from 1993 to 1995 and stood as a towering figure of the French right, died in Paris on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age…
Saudi Crown Prince Urged Trump to Halt Iran Strike in 2026 Call
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump to hold off on striking Iran in a phone call, as Riyadh recalibrates its regional strategy amid…
USS Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After Record 286 Days at Sea
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docked in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, a record-setting deployment.
Dutch Central Bank Moves Billions in Gold to London for Crisis Preparedness
The Dutch central bank relocated 86 metric tons of gold out of North America to London between March and August, citing crisis preparedness amid global political unrest.
Two Filipino Sailors Killed in Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker
Two Filipino sailors were killed on Monday, August 31, 2026, when an Iranian attack struck the Saudi oil tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Warns Global Heating Will Reach At Least 1.8C and Overshoot 1.5C Goal
Global heating will reach at least 1.8C under even the most optimistic future, overshooting the Paris agreement goal of 1.5C, according to a UN report warning that every fraction…
Von der Leyen: Russian Drone Plot at Leipzig Airport is Direct EU Escalation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that an intercepted, explosive-laden drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport marks a direct escalation on European Union…
Ukraine Car Prices: New Vehicles Rise as Used EV Costs Drop in 2026
Consumer prices in Ukraine rose by nearly 9% in April 2026 compared to the previous year, driving diverging trends in car prices.