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World

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
August 7, 2026

Nigeria, Canada sign deal for direct flights

Nigeria and Canada have, for the first time, signed an expanded air transport agreement, which allows for direct flights between both countries.

Air Canada
August 7, 2026

U.S. demands extradition of ‘Son of God’ pastor Apollo Quiboloy amid sex trafficking charges

Mr Quiboloy is currently housed in a Philippine jail over a slew of other sex-related crimes.

Apollo Quiboloy
August 7, 2026

500 flights cancelled in Japan as Typhoon Dolphin approaches

Japan’s automobile giant Toyota has also suspended work at nine of its plants in anticipation of the disruptive Typhoon Dolphin.

TYPHOON
August 7, 2026

14-year-old student kills teachers, grandparents in Thailand school shooting

At least six people were killed when a 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi, Thailand on Friday morning.

Schoolchildren running for safety
August 7, 2026

Court hits Meta with $567 million fine for fuelling youth mental health crisis

Just as noxious pollution produced by the factory can harm the common public right to reasonably clean air, Meta’s effect on children is damaging, the judge stated.

Zuckerberg and Meta logo
August 7, 2026

New U.S. sanctions on Cuba condemned as humanitarian crisis deepens

Independent UN human rights experts condemned a fresh round of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, calling them an attempt to force regime change.

Cubans on street