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The coalition said it had intercepted two Houthi missiles and two drones directed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. Saudi Arabia has intensified coordination with its allies.
The Yemeni government announced a general mobilization and an amnesty for Houthi fighters. The rebels have tightened their control near the strategic strait.
In northwestern Pakistan, a suicide bomber detonated a car bomb near a police checkpoint. Eleven people were killed and around 30 were injured.
The President of Azerbaijan pardoned Martin Ryan, who had been sentenced to 10 years for espionage. He was detained in December 2023.
Pakistani fighter jets struck suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan. Kabul reported at least three deaths.
In Kohat, a suicide attacker rammed a car into a police station, after which the attackers opened fire. 16 people were killed.
Russia and China vetoed the extension of the mandate of UN independent experts on sanctions against Iran. Eleven countries supported the resolution.
Nirmal Purja and several other mountaineers died in an avalanche on Broad Peak. The bodies were brought down on foot due to dangerous conditions.
Iran said it had struck a U. S. base and attacked 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States reported the destruction of five Iranian tankers.
In Ukraine, Entrepreneur’s Day is celebrated, while around the world, the holidays of Bulgaria and Pakistan and the book-reading initiative are observed. Believers commemorate the miracle of Michael at Chonae.
Ukraine lost to Brazil 2–3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Socca World Cup in Germany. The winning goal was scored in the last minute.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
Putin and Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek together with the leaders of Iran, India and Pakistan.
CBC News instructed journalists not to refer to the events of September 11, 2001, as terrorist attacks without attributing the characterization to sources. The decision sparked criticism.
A U. S. military court has scheduled the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants for June 2028. The case was delayed for years due to legal disputes.
Fourteen of the 15 babies in the neonatal ward died, reportedly due to an air conditioner explosion. The government is investigating the tragedy.
Beijing promised to protect its interests after the U. S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and its partners. China buys most of Iran’s oil.
Brent fell to $93. 38 and WTI to $85.64 per barrel after investors took profits. Markets are expecting new U.S. sanctions against Iran.
The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.
Asim Munir will visit Tehran on August 24 for talks on peace and security. The sides will discuss the conflict, U.S. sanctions and the Houthi issue.
Pakistan condemned the statement by U. S. Ambassador to New Delhi Sergio Gor that Jammu and Kashmir is part of India. Official Islamabad summoned the U.S. ambassador to Pakistan to lodge a formal complaint.
The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the country had not made a decision on resuming talks with the US. He noted that exchanging messages through intermediaries does not constitute negotiations.
Orthodox Christians begin the Dormition Fast and celebrate the Honey Feast of the Savior (Makovei). Around the world, people celebrate Bruschetta Day, Lizard Day, and Pakistan's Independence Day.
The President of Turkey said that the Israeli government is using the chaos in the Middle East to push the Palestinian issue aside. He pledged support for the establishment of a Palestinian state and welcomed plans to hold elections.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly switched to a C-32A military aircraft while departing Turkey because of a credible threat of assassination by Iran. The old Air Force One was used as a decoy, and the journalists on board were unaware of the switch.
Four crew members of an Egyptian vessel were killed in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Vela Nova container ship was hit by a missile off the coast of Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that the United States and Iran are close to an agreement that could ensure lasting peace in the region. The statement came amid talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
11 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were injured as a result of an attack by Yemen's Houthis in southern Saudi Arabia. Riyadh warned of the threat of new coordinated strikes by Iran-backed groups.
Melinda Haring suggested four candidates to Zelenskyy for the position of ambassador to the United States after Stefanishyna’s dismissal. They include Unguryan, Husovskyi, Klympush-Tsintsadze, and Stavnitser.