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US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks 

04 August 2026

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait ...

National Guard deployment to Washington, DC will cost US roughly $1.4bn 

04 August 2026

The extension of the United States National Guard deployment in Washington, DC until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4...

DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim 

04 August 2026

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it has sent federal monitors to polls in four Democratic-leaning cities...

Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens 

04 August 2026

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has called for greater international support...

Argentina grain exports halt as maritime pilots strike over Milei decree 

04 August 2026

A strike by maritime workers has prevented ships from entering and leaving Argentina’s grain ports, disrupting commerc...

‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US 

04 August 2026

Tehran, Iran – Iran’s military authorities say they are prepared to resume war with the United States if negotiation...

Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department role 

04 August 2026

United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has cleared a major hurdle in his effort ...

Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges 

04 August 2026

As Israel gears up to hold elections in October, a dramatic surge in settlement activity has heightened concerns that th...

India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech 

04 August 2026

News|Sheikh Hasina India has denied any role in organising a virtual speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh H...

Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack 

04 August 2026

More than 100 Palestinians whose bodies were trapped beneath rubble for nearly three years have been laid to rest in Gaz...