Saturday, October 10, 2026

World

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.
August 2, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez August 8 wedding rumours ignite social media

The ceremony will thereafter proceed to the five-star Savoy Palace Hotel in the island’s capital city, for a lavish reception.

Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez
August 2, 2026

U.S. warns Americans against travelling to Spain’s Ceuta over migration unrest

The U.S.said, “The massive and uncontrolled arrival of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta may lead to unpredictable and dangerous security situations.”

U.S. flag and Ceuta
August 2, 2026

Migrant deaths in Spain’s Ceuta rush hits ‌72

The migrants were also said to be fleeing from economic hardship in Morocco.

Ceuta and Spanish guards.
August 2, 2026
Stranded passengers at WestJet stand and protesting flight attendants.