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World

August 3, 2026

Rights group, regulators seek Meta glasses ban

“This technology is fueling digital violence, as perpetrators now need virtually no technical know-how,” HateAid said.

Meta glasses
August 3, 2026

Iran denies negotiating with U.S. after Trump’s claim

“We are not currently negotiating with the United States. Our negotiations are with Oman to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” an Iranian official stated.

Donald Trump
August 3, 2026

UK drivers steal £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations daily since Iran war

According to Forecourt Eye, the volume of fuel stolen jumped by 24 per cent, from an estimated 87,000 litres to 108,900 litres a day.

UK filling station
August 3, 2026

Myanmar says ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s proof of life shown to Red Cross

The military regime that hijacked Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government kept her behind bars away from the public to diminish her political clout and popularity.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
August 3, 2026

El-Sisi, Macron discuss U.S.-Iran war, France wildfires

French and Egyptian presidents held a telephone conversation on Saturday in which the parties discussed regional security and bilateral cooperation.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Emmanuel Macron
August 3, 2026

Taliban claims responsibility for suicide bombing killing 14 people in Pakistan

Swat’s deputy inspector-general of police, Fida Hussain, said at least 22 people were injured in the blast.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
August 3, 2026

OPEC+ increases daily oil production, recommits to market stability amid Hormuz blockade

OPEC+ noted that participating member states will hold monthly meetings to assess the market.

August 2, 2026

France deploys 1,000 officers to curb illegal migration into UK

The officers are supported with enhanced surveillance technology to detect and disrupt illegal crossings.

France's Channel coast.
August 2, 2026

Capital One says it closed Trump Organisation accounts over money-laundering concerns

Capital One’s lawyers wrote that their filings “make clear that Capital One closed Plaintiffs’ accounts for anti-money laundering (‘AML’) reasons.”

Capital One emblem and Trump Organisation.
August 2, 2026

Strait of Hormuz disruption raises market volatility, weakens efforts to support crude oil market stability: OPEC

The committee reaffirmed its commitment to monitor adherence to the production adjustments decided upon at the 38th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) held on December 5, 2024.

OPEC logo and a flow of crude oil.