Month: August 2026

Tropical Storm Dolphin cancels 900+ Shanghai flights, floods eastern China, and disrupts metro and rail services after landfall.

Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off Sicily in a major underwater archaeological discovery near Mazara del Vallo.

Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan amid election pressures, far-right tensions and US demands to end regional wars without Israel’s approval

Trump intensifies sanctions on Iran, betting economic pressure will curb its nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

At least 132 killed after a 7.4 earthquake hit Colombia, triggering a national disaster declaration as buildings collapsed and rescues continued

Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey amid an Iranian missile threat, contradicting public accounts and departing under heightened security.

Zelensky says Russia now relies on North Korean troops and missiles, warning Pyongyang’s growing combat role threatens Ukraine and Asia.