Sunday, August 30, 2026

World

August 4, 2026

U.S. says Iran deal may reopen Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday

Mr Bessent said prices could decline further when the strait reopens to commercial shipping.

Ships awaiting to pass the Strait of Hormuz
August 4, 2026

Queues, delays at airports as EU launches biometric border system

The European Commission attributed the development to technical problems.

Queues
August 4, 2026

Canada deports 205 Nigerians, 10,402 Indians, Americans, Mexicans, others

Nigeria rank among top 10 illegal immigrants deported from Canada in June.

CBSA officers, Canada flag and Air Canada.
August 4, 2026

37-year-old ex-convict arrested over 700 buildings lost to Washington fire

Mr Farinacci became a person of interest in the case after a witness told the authorities that they saw a man around the Old Trails Fire before it started.

Spokane County fire
August 4, 2026

Alexandra Eala becomes first Filipino to win WTA singles title in DC Open

The rising star made history as the first Filipino to clinch the title moving her from No. 28 to No. 20 on the world rankings with 2,106 points.

Alexandra Eala.
August 4, 2026

Thai police nab four Africans over fake dollar scam

Thai police have arrested four African nationals in Bangkok for allegedly operating a fake dollar scam targeting wealthy investors by falsely claiming ordinary paper could be transformed into genuine

African scam
August 4, 2026

Dubai correctional, penal instititions bag global human rights accreditation

Mr Al Marri said the recognition reinforced the force’s commitment on human rights strategy and applying international best practices across its rehabilitation system.

American Correctional Association (ACA)
August 4, 2026

WestJet strike over, flight operations resume across Canada

The strike by the flight attendants on Sunday led to the cancellation of over 300 flights, and disruption of travel plans of several passengers.

WestJet
August 4, 2026

Dozens of migrants rescued after boat catches fire in English Channel

Over 150 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning.

Dozens of migrants rescued
August 4, 2026

Zelensky removes Ukrainian ambassador to U.S.

According to Ukrainian media, Ms Stefanishyna is under investigation by the country’s anti-corruption agency on suspicion of wrongdoing.

Olga Stefanishyna