Saturday, August 29, 2026

World

August 8, 2026

Iran sets conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Iran stated that among other demands, the U.S. must end sanctions against the country, release frozen Iranian assets, end the war and pay restitution for its damages.

Strait of Hormuz
August 8, 2026

Trump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. attorney general

He was confirmed after winning a 50-49 vote in the early hours of Saturday.

Todd Blanche
August 8, 2026

Trump ally De la Espriella becomes Colombia’s president, vows crackdown on drug trafficking gangs

Mr Espriella, upon taking the oath of office, also vowed to boost ties with the United States.

Abelardo De La Espriella
August 8, 2026

UK cop fired for snapping desceased person, showing photo to colleagues

The police said Mr Robson’s conduct breached the standards of professional behaviour.

UK Metropolitan Police
August 8, 2026

Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Party vows to end social housing for Nigerians, other foreign nationals in UK

Ms Whately said Britain’s welfare system should not be a cash machine for foreigners.

Conservative Party
August 8, 2026

U.S. govt offers up to $50,000 for information on violent crimes, drug trafficking 

The U.S. Marshals Services, an agency of the Department of Justice, urged the public to help make Washington D.C.safer.

U.S. flag
August 7, 2026

ADNOC says 15 vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew member dead

The Strait of Hormuz has been a critical bargaining chip for Iran in its negotiation with the U.S.

ADNOC and vessels waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz
August 7, 2026

U.S. court blocks Trump from building $400 million White House ballroom 

The court held that each president is a temporary resident of the White House. 

United States President Donald Trump
August 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defence pact amid Middle East tensions

The agreement stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all. 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif
August 7, 2026

Dubai rises to second place in global smart cities index

The ranking highlights the emirate’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and smart city development.

U.S. citizens in UAE