Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
Iran's security council declares the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. meets its conditions, including compensation for war damages, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Taiwan executed a 30-minute simulated disruption exercise to test infrastructure resilience and public preparedness against potential Chinese military action.
Trump rejected Iran's demand for war reparations while addressing broader Middle East developments, signaling continued U.S. resistance to Iranian claims.
Taiwan conducted annual military exercises simulating a potential Chinese attack, including throttling mobile internet for the first time and testing new attack drones amid regional tensions.
A blocked Iranian flight to Yemen triggered renewed escalation between Houthis and Saudi Arabia, reflecting deepening regional tensions over air access and geopolitical positioning.
Sustained U.S. bombing campaigns in southern Iran, particularly Qeshm island, continue despite reduced fighting elsewhere, severely disrupting civilian life and economic activity in the region.
Houthis do Iêmen atacam refinaria saudita no Mar Vermelho, deixando mortos e feridos, enquanto tensões regionais envolvendo Irã e Israel intensificam-se.
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets, killing at least 13 people in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan. The strike targeted oil refineries as part of Kyiv's campaign to pressure Moscow toward negotiations.
South Korea and the US will begin joint military exercises next week to enhance readiness against North Korean threats, demonstrating continued alliance coordination.
Iran's economy is contracting sharply with 69% inflation, pushing millions of middle-class families into poverty as war intensifies pre-existing economic pressures and disrupts trade.
War has intensified Iran's economic crisis, pushing an estimated 3.5-4.5 million people into poverty as inflation nears 69% and middle-class families struggle with basic expenses like food and healthcare.
Fiji's military will conduct Exercise Bougainville 2026 across the Western Division from August 10-28, involving personnel movements, vehicles, and simulated battle sounds.
A New York Times photojournalist shares firsthand accounts and images of persistent displacement and danger in Gaza, illustrating the humanitarian toll of the conflict.
Israeli PM Netanyahu has rejected a Trump-backed 15-point plan for Gaza that would require Hamas disarmament and Israeli military withdrawal, stating Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery following the kingdom's new defense pact, forcing production delays into late August.
Israel is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures 4-5°C above seasonal averages through Thursday, bringing heavy heat stress and elevated wildfire risk across most regions, with potential relief and rain expected by Saturday.
Trump signals a shift toward quiet diplomacy with Iran, emphasizing economic pressure over public negotiations as discussions near a potential Strait of Hormuz agreement.
Trump signals US will rely on sanctions and naval blockade rather than military strikes to pressure Iran into negotiations, citing Tehran's economic deterioration and stabilizing oil prices easing US consumer impact.
Trump signals US will rely on sanctions and naval blockade rather than military action to pressure Iran into negotiations, citing Tehran's economic deterioration and stabilizing oil prices easing American consumer strain.
El director de cine israelí Nadav Lapid afirma que la población de Israel estaba mentalizada para un genocidio en Gaza antes del 7 de octubre, sugiriendo una intención previa más allá de la respuesta al ataque.
Brent crude rises over 1% as Iran demands US sanctions relief and war reparations before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for one-fifth of global oil supplies.
Israel confirmed the death of Palestinian detainee Ihab Diab nearly two years after his detention, with his family alleging torture despite Israeli claims of underlying health issues. The case highlights a broader pattern of concealed detainee fates amid thousands held without charges.
Japanese manufacturers struggle to procure tungsten products as China restricts exports of the critical mineral, causing prices to triple and supply to plummet to 30% of normal levels.
Sindicato dos Jornalistas Palestinos documenta 467 violações dos direitos de profissionais da imprensa pelas forças israelenses em seis meses, incluindo oito mortes. Organizações internacionais contestam negativas do governo de Israel.
