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.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2026
A court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and former officials to death for crimes during Syria's civil war, prompting celebrations in Idlib, the revolutionary stronghold that launched the offensive ending Assad's 53-year family rule.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman are disrupting shipping and raising oil prices as diplomatic efforts to resolve US-Iran tensions stall, threatening regional stability and global energy supplies.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Pakistan signals U.S. and Iran are approaching a peace arrangement, with diplomatic talks advancing on reparation demands and regional security concerns including Strait of Hormuz access.
The New York Times · Aug 12, 2026
U.S. intelligence detected multiple information streams suggesting Iran obtained details of Trump's NATO Summit whereabouts, including a potential shoulder-fired missile threat.
Folha de S.Paulo · Aug 12, 2026
Trump tenta reduzir envolvimento americano no Oriente Médio através de pressão econômica, mas Netanyahu rejeita plano de paz para Gaza e Irã mantém escalada de violência, limitando poder presidencial.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Iranian-backed Houthis killed six people in an attack on a Red Sea vessel, marking the first deadly strike in over a year as shipping tensions escalate amid stalled Iran war negotiations.
Yahoo News Canada · Aug 12, 2026
A Yellowknife resident travels to Spain to witness his 13th total solar eclipse, part of a global community of eclipse chasers. Canada will see only a partial eclipse this week.
Reuters · Aug 12, 2026
Oil prices rise as geopolitical tensions over US-Iran nuclear negotiations create supply concerns. Market uncertainty over potential sanctions and production disruptions drives commodity volatility.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2026
North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test in a week as South Korea and the US prepare for annual military exercises, marking Pyongyang's 11th suspected test in 2026.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
Trump's secret aircraft swap during NATO travel reveals ongoing Iranian assassination threats against the president, reflecting a conflict deeply personal to him since ordering Soleimani's 2020 killing.
Infobae · Aug 12, 2026
Irán amenaza mantener cerrado el estrecho de Ormuz hasta que EE.UU. termine la guerra, levante bloqueos y acepte alto el fuego en Líbano y Gaza. El nuevo secretario de seguridad iraní vincula la apertura a un paquete negociador más amplio que complica las conversaciones bilaterales.
The Tribune · Aug 12, 2026
Six people died in a 'double-tap' missile strike by Iran-backed Houthis on a cargo ship in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb Strait, with the group striking again during rescue operations.
Infobae · Aug 12, 2026
Investigadores descubrieron que el canto de la isabelita de Japón sigue las mismas propiedades estadísticas del lenguaje humano y las ballenas jorobadas, desafiando la creencia de que estas características son exclusivas de nuestra especie.
Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2026
An Egyptian cargo vessel caught fire in the Bab al-Mandeb strait following a suspected Houthi attack, killing four crew members in what would be the first confirmed deaths from such strikes since February.
ANI (Asian News International) · Aug 11, 2026
Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed at least six people in a double-tap missile strike on a cargo ship in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb Strait, then struck again during rescue operations, Yemen's government reported.
The Washington Post · Aug 11, 2026
A Pentagon report reveals nearly 400 civilians killed or wounded in U.S. strikes in Yemen, occurring after Defense Secretary Hegseth dismantled the office responsible for mitigating unintended casualties.
BBC News · Aug 11, 2026
The UK will experience its best solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday, with up to 96% sun coverage, while Spain and other regions witness totality. Hundreds of thousands have traveled to see the rare astronomical event.
CBS News · Aug 11, 2026
The Pentagon confirmed U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, primarily from Yemen airstrikes, while facing significant budget cuts to civilian harm mitigation programs under Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
Israeli PM Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza peace proposal, prompting US allies to question Trump's diplomatic influence and raising concerns about US-Israel relations.
Deutsche Welle · Aug 11, 2026
UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls denied secondary education since Taliban's 2021 return, with projections reaching 4 million by 2030. The ban reverses two decades of progress and threatens economic development and workforce participation.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
A top adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader claims the nation's missile and drone production now exceeds deployment rates, signaling expanded military capabilities amid US tensions.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
Declassified documents reveal the US Air Force commissioned a 1958 study to detonate a nuclear weapon on the Moon as Cold War posturing against Soviet space achievements, ultimately abandoned due to fallout concerns.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for killings, torture, and crimes against humanity, marking a significant legal accountability moment despite Assad's absence from the proceedings.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
North Korea fired a ballistic missile as the US and South Korea prepare for major joint military exercises, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.