Huseyin Bagci stressed that Turkey has strictly followed the Montreux Convention. He said Ankara would continue adhering to the same approach in the future. The expert therefore described Turkey’s position on shipping through the Black Sea straits as not open to revision.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:54
Syria will receive a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency in the coming days, according to the country’s Atomic Energy Commission. The delegation is expected to announce what Syria describes as “significant progress” concerning nuclear materials. The commission gave no additional details about the planned announcement or the issue.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:50
A regulator says Russian airlines transported nearly 50 million passengers during the first half of 2026. Domestic flights accounted for 36.34 million of those passengers.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:48
Zoom has fixed a major security flaw that could let an attacker take control of any participant’s device during a meeting. Researchers at A Security said they found the vulnerability by using fewer than 20 prompts with publicly available AI models. The exploit relied on Zoom’s annotation feature. The discovery was previously reported by Wired.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:45
Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule over Syria came to an abrupt end in December 2024. Rebel forces launched a lightning advance and struck while the Russian and Iranian allies that had supported him throughout the civil war were distracted by conflicts elsewhere. The sudden offensive brought Assad’s long period of rule to a close and marked his defeat in the conflict.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:45
Dozens of people were killed in a firefight between a Nigerian armed group and police. Police said 17 suspected gang members and two civilians also died in Kebbi State.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:44
Vietnam plans to work with SpaceX on launching satellites in 2027. The US company is expected to transport the Vietnamese satellites into orbit. A Vietnamese company will handle the satellites’ research, development and manufacturing. It will also be responsible for operating them once they are in orbit.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:40
Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has reached an agreement with SpaceX to send its first satellites into orbit in 2027. The contract represents a significant step in Vietnam’s effort to build up its space industry. The planned launch marks the company’s entry into satellite deployment and links Vietnam’s emerging aerospace sector with SpaceX’s launch services.
Hanoi-based aerospace company VinSpace says it has reached an agreement with Elon Musk’s rocket firm, SpaceX. The partnership is intended to deploy satellites next year. The announcement marks VinSpace’s plan to send its first satellite into orbit through the deal. Further details about the launch or the satellites were not provided.
Vietnam’s first private space company is arranging for SpaceX to place its initial satellites into orbit. The agreement links VinSpace with Elon Musk’s company as Vietnam intensifies efforts to develop a domestic space industry. Hanoi also aims to establish itself as a regional space power, giving the launches significance beyond the company’s first mission.
Paris is making preparations for a solar eclipse. France last experienced one in 1999, making the coming event especially worth watching. An astrophotographer featured in the report is also getting ready to observe it. For him, the eclipse is an opportunity that should not be missed.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:40
Four prominent US human rights organizations have taken the Trump administration to federal court over sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court. They say the measures are intended to obstruct global efforts to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The lawsuit challenges an executive order aimed at the ICC over its investigation into alleged Israeli crimes in Palestine. The groups also object to sanctions targeting people and organizations linked to or assisting the court, calling the campaign a “blatantly illegal attack on international justice”.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:40
MP Dmitry Svishchyov said Europeans are unhappy that Russians have been admitted to world competitions. He stressed that the International Olympic Committee should withstand pressure from Europe. His remarks frame the issue as European pressure on the IOC over Russian participation. No further position or measure was specified.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:38
Russian and Iranian diplomats discussed possible ways to overcome what they described as a crisis provoked by the United States and Israel. Both sides showed interest in keeping intensive bilateral contacts. They want to continue engagement on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. The contacts could take place through various formats as the two countries seek to sustain dialogue on these issues.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:35
Hims & Hers Health shares dropped nearly 7% in premarket trading on Tuesday. Investor concerns about narrowing profit margins outweighed strong subscriber growth and the company’s higher annual revenue forecast. The reaction highlights pressure from the cost of expanding its weight-loss offering.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:35
For generations, India has organized much of its life around the southwest monsoon. That familiar rhythm is now being disrupted by dry spells, sudden cloudbursts and deadly flooding. The swings in weather are exposing the costs of infrastructure designed for conditions that once seemed normal. India is consequently being forced to reckon with a growing climate threat.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:35
A newspaper reports that Turkey may put forward a plan to establish two security corridors in the Black Sea. The report also says Ankara could restrict local fishermen from fishing beyond the country’s territorial waters in the Black Sea. The possible proposal would therefore combine a maritime security arrangement with limits on fishing activity. The report presents both measures as potential Turkish initiatives, rather than confirmed policy.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:32
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 224 people. Thousands are still missing in the aftermath of the disaster. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise further as the situation develops. The quake has caused widespread loss of life in the country’s western region.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:32
The death toll from an earthquake in Colombia has risen to 224. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck earlier near the city of San Jose del Palmar.
Colombian volunteers and rescue workers searched through rubble early Tuesday, using their bare hands and buckets to look for survivors. The country’s strongest earthquake in a decade has killed at least 132 people. Dozens of buildings were destroyed, intensifying the urgent search for anyone who may still be trapped.
A family in Pereira, western Colombia, recorded the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake as it struck their home. The government has declared a national disaster following the quake. At least 132 people have died, while 570 others are injured. The footage captures the force of the tremor as the country responds to the disaster.
Thousands of people remain unaccounted for after the earthquake in Colombia. Many are believed to be buried beneath rubble, while rescuers have not yet reached more isolated communities. The full extent of the destruction is becoming clear only gradually. As the scale of the disaster emerges, the death toll is likely to rise sharply.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:31
A devastating earthquake in western Colombia destroyed dozens of buildings, and the number of confirmed deaths has climbed to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday. Emergency workers are continuing to search through the wreckage for survivors. The rescue effort remains focused on areas where people may still be trapped beneath the ruins. France 24’s Maria Clara Calle Aguirre reports on the latest developments.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:30
China says it is prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to Colombia within its capacity. CIDCA spokesperson Tang Ying said the support would help earthquake relief efforts. Colombia recently suffered serious casualties and property losses in a powerful earthquake. The statement links the potential assistance directly to the country’s ongoing disaster response.
A radio report says the death toll from the earthquake in Colombia has risen to 169. The largest number of fatalities was recorded in the cities of Cali and Pereira.
A magnitude-7.4 earthquake has devastated western Colombia, killing 132 people. Buildings were destroyed across the affected area. Hundreds are feared to remain missing after the disaster. Rescue teams have recovered survivors, including a baby, as the search continues.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Colombia on Monday, August 10. Rescue teams are still working to locate survivors. Authorities say the death toll has already reached the hundreds. They warn that the number of fatalities could rise further as operations continue.
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Tuesday to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. The message followed a severe earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 and caused deaths. Xi conveyed his sympathy over the deadly disaster. The communication was addressed directly to Colombia’s president.
Colombia has been struck by one of its largest earthquakes in years, leaving at least 132 people dead. A state of emergency has been declared following the disaster. Video shows a family fleeing their home as the earthquake struck. Emergency authorities are responding to the aftermath.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 132 people. The disaster caused widespread damage across the affected area. More than 2,700 people have reportedly been listed as missing. Rescue teams are carrying out an urgent search for survivors amid the devastation. The scale of the reported deaths and disappearances points to a major humanitarian emergency in the region.
Rescue teams are stepping up efforts to locate survivors in western Colombia. The region is dealing with devastating damage from a deadly earthquake. Search operations are moving urgently through affected towns as crews look for people who may still be trapped. Authorities and rescuers are focused on finding survivors amid the destruction.
Rescue teams in western Colombia worked overnight and continued into Tuesday, searching the ruins for people who may still be alive. A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. Authorities say at least 164 people have died. They warn that the casualty count could rise further as the search continues. Operations have now entered their second day.
Rescue operations in western Colombia continued into a second day on Tuesday. Emergency crews searched through collapsed buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Expectations grew that the death toll could rise further after what is described as the country’s most powerful earthquake in decades. Teams remained focused on finding people beneath the destruction.
Rescue operations in western Colombia entered a second day on Tuesday. Emergency crews continued searching through collapsed buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Authorities expect the death toll to increase, as the earthquake is described as the country’s strongest in decades. The ongoing searches are focused on locating people beneath the destruction.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in “perfect health”. The statement addresses questions about the leader’s condition amid the war on Iran.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:30
Donald Trump’s real estate business in India is using the country’s growing wealth to broaden its presence. The company plans to move into southern India with what it describes as its most ambitious project there so far. The expansion comes as demand and activity in the luxury-home market surge.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:30
Data centers are emerging as economic engines in small towns around the country. Their presence is reshaping the economic role these facilities play in local communities.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:30
China’s Ministry of National Defense says Chinese and Indonesian navies will conduct a navigation exercise east of China’s Taiwan Island in mid-August. Their frigates will practice communications and maritime replenishment to improve joint operational capabilities, deepen practical cooperation and support regional peace and stability.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:28
China and Indonesia will conduct a naval navigation exercise east of China’s Taiwan Island in mid-August, according to China’s Ministry of National Defense. Their frigates will practice communications and maritime replenishment to strengthen joint operational capabilities, deepen practical cooperation and support regional peace and stability.
France is moving to end unsolicited telemarketing calls. The measure will bring cold calling to an end in the country. One consumer group described the ban as a “small revolution,” highlighting the significance it attaches to the change.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:19
Ukraine continues to target Russian oil refineries, with some drone attacks causing little apparent disruption while others force production to stop for months. Because authorities do not disclose the facilities’ condition, the campaign’s overall effectiveness is difficult to measure. Analysts generally rely on petroleum-product trading data and industry reports. Meduza also examined high-resolution thermal satellite imagery from Constellr, which can indicate whether refinery equipment is operating, shut down, or offline for maintenance. The analysis covered plants in Moscow’s Kapotnya district and Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:18
Non-ferrous metal prices declined in July as volatility in the Middle East weighed on the market. The average aluminum price on the London Metal Exchange fell sharply by 8.7% from June. It reached $3,150 per tonne, while the review was kept unchanged.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:17
Thailand has suspended the issuing of new gun permits following a mass shooting. Authorities have pledged to introduce tough new laws in the country. The move comes as Thailand has high levels of firearms ownership and faces renewed attention on gun control.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:16
More than 3,950 miscarriages were recorded in Gaza between January and June, according to the territory’s health ministry. The figure was three times higher than in the preceding six months. During the same period, roughly one miscarriage occurred for every five live births. The Observers team spoke with two obstetricians and gynaecologists in Gaza about the worsening conditions facing pregnant women.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:16
U.S. existing home sales dropped for the second consecutive month in July. A rebound is expected to remain limited as mortgage rates stay higher and available housing remains tight. Those conditions are likely to restrain any recovery in the market, even if sales begin to stabilize.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:15
South Africa’s official unemployment rate increased to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026. Data released by the country’s statistics agency on Tuesday put the first-quarter rate at 32.7%. The figures show a rise in unemployment over the quarter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:10
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Georgia is ruling out a restoration of diplomatic ties with Russia. He stated that Georgia’s objective regarding Russia is to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The remarks distinguish that objective from any return to diplomatic relations. Kobakhidze presented peaceful conflict resolution as Georgia’s stated aim toward Russia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:07
Filipino seafarers are continuing to compete for work despite dangers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea. For these workers, returning to sea remains tied to the livelihood they know best. Wartime risks have not ended their search for jobs on ships. Their persistence highlights the pressure to keep working even as key maritime routes remain dangerous.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:06
Sailors from the Philippines say they intend to keep working despite the risks associated with wartime conditions.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday that it had received a report of an incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman. The agency corrected its earlier description of the vessel, changing it from a tanker to a container ship. No further details about what occurred were provided in the report.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 14:05
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was sent back to the terminal while taxiing toward the runway. The airline said a child was standing on the seat and would not remain secured with a seatbelt. Repeated efforts by the accompanying parent and crew to restrain the child in the seat were unsuccessful. The crew then had both passengers leave the aircraft, saying it could not depart safely, and the flight was cancelled.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:03
Aerial footage from a drone shows the severe destruction left by wildfires in Spokane. Homes have been burned down to their foundations, while some driveways still contain cars damaged by the flames. The images provide a stark view of the fire’s aftermath across affected properties.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:02
Joby Aviation said on Tuesday that it will purchase defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million. The air taxi company is seeking to expand its operations. The acquisition comes as it targets a defense market described as growing.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:01
Joby Aviation says it will acquire Dayton, Ohio-based defense company Resonant Sciences for $500 million. The electric aircraft maker is pursuing the deal as it seeks to expand further into the military-industrial complex. Joby expects to fund the transaction with $450 million in cash and $50 million in equity. The acquisition remains subject to closing.
Bloomberg reports that Ukraine’s army has stopped publishing data on Russian missile attacks. The change came several days after Ukrainian air defense forces failed to intercept any missile launched by the Russian Armed Forces during the night of August 5. The report links the publication change to that unsuccessful interception. It presents the development as a shift in how Ukraine discloses information about the attacks.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:01
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area in the tropical Atlantic. Forecasters give it about a 70% chance of becoming at least a tropical depression late this week. The center describes that probability as “high.” The outlook concerns a possible developing tropical system, rather than a depression that has already formed. No additional details about the area or its potential impacts are provided here.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 14:01
Authorities have identified the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month. The shooting took place in Madison, the capital of Wisconsin. The man was on a bicycle when the fatal incident occurred. Officials have now released the officer’s name in connection with the shooting.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:00
Europe is grappling with its fifth heat wave of the year. Swiss Re AG’s research arm is warning that the continent faces far-reaching consequences from what it describes as a chronic heat risk. The warning highlights the potential scale of impacts as high temperatures continue to affect Europe. It comes as the latest heat wave adds to the year’s repeated episodes of extreme heat.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:00
A poll finds that Chancellor Merz remains the least-liked national politician among Germans. The survey was conducted from August 7 to 10. It included 2,010 respondents.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:59
AFP News AgencySwitzerland has expanded its anti-Russian sanctions list by adding 45 entities and nine individuals. All nine individuals have been blacklisted for the first time. Among those named is Oleg Yevtushenko, executive director of Rostec. The move represents a new addition to Switzerland’s sanctions measures targeting Russia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:57
Kyiv said Tuesday that Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens. Ukraine accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in the raid. The reported strikes came amid the continuing Russia-Ukraine war. The claim was attributed to Ukrainian authorities.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-11 13:57
Russia and Ukraine carried out another exchange of overnight strikes. Moscow targeted Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, while Ukraine launched a drone attack against Russia’s Voronezh region. Falling debris reportedly ignited a Wildberries warehouse. Ukraine’s military also said it hit a Russian oil refinery in Orsk. The latest attacks followed a deadly weekend of strikes, as civilian casualties continued to rise on both sides.
Europe is confronting wildfires alongside drought during this summer. Firefighters in southwestern Spain are struggling to contain a blaze that has rapidly grown this week. The fire has led authorities to evacuate about 800 people. Alexander Held, a senior fire management expert at the European Forest Institute, discussed the situation with France 24’s Nadia Massih.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:52
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that he is working to address telecom problems identified after a recent aviation close call. A military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump came too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport last week. Duffy said the incident prompted efforts to repair the communications-related issues linked to the near miss.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:50
The Mecca defence pact brings together three countries with distinct strategic assets. Saudi Arabia is a leading oil exporter. Türkiye has NATO’s second-largest army. Pakistan is described as the only Muslim country with a nuclear arsenal. Together, the pact links major energy resources, substantial conventional military strength and nuclear capability, raising questions about the combined power of the three partners.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:47
Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder said that at least 239 people remain trapped beneath rubble in the Colombian city. He added that 86 people had already been rescued. Rescue efforts are continuing as teams work to locate and free those still trapped under the debris.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:47
First responders in Lebanon continue risking their lives to save other people. They are working while Israeli attacks around them intensify. The report focuses on the dangers facing these emergency workers as they carry out rescues amid the worsening attacks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 13:46
The chief executive of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund repeated a warning on Tuesday about the scale of potential losses. He said the fund, valued at around $2 trillion, could suffer an unexpected and severe hit. In an extreme future scenario, he added, its entire value could even disappear.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:45
Russia plans to use a “trove” of scientific data from the Soviet era in domestic artificial-intelligence models, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. Chernyshenko recalled that the Soviet Union had established a State System of Scientific and Technical Information. The remarks point to the intended use of historical scientific records in developing Russia’s own AI systems.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:43
Russia is making high-level preparations for this year’s G20 Ministerial Council in Atlanta, Ambassador Marat Berdyyev said. Negotiations on the forum’s final documents have entered an active phase. The talks concern documents linked to the forum’s activities this year and are now moving forward. Berdyyev described the preparations and negotiations as being actively pursued.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:42
Latvia said on Tuesday that authorities had found a tunnel beneath its border with Belarus. The country announced plans to target networks it says are aiding a growing number of migrants in crossing the frontier illegally. The discovery adds a new element to Latvia’s efforts to counter organized people smuggling along the border.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:40
Zambians are set to vote on Thursday in a general election shaped by several central concerns. Economic recovery is among the issues influencing the campaign and public debate. The participation of young voters could also prove significant. Questions about women’s representation and the independence of the judiciary are likewise helping define the election’s main stakes.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:38
Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of a consortium interested in buying a stake in English Premier League club Liverpool. The report has prompted supporters to seek more information about the possible bid. Fans are asking for a meeting so they can receive clarity on the proposal and understand what it could mean for the club.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:36
The Houthis reportedly carried out a deadly attack on a small cargo ship, killing three people. It is described as the first fatal attack since the Iran war began. The assault was reportedly conducted by an Iranian proxy. Tensions across the region remain high amid the conflict between the United States and Iran.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 13:35
Three crew members died on Tuesday after an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel was reportedly attacked by suspected Houthi forces in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Maritime and Yemeni sources also said a container ship was hit by a missile near Pakistan. That incident was described as a suspected US attack. The reports point to continuing dangers for commercial shipping across the Red Sea and nearby waters.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-11 13:34
Three crew members were killed after a small cargo vessel came under a suspected attack by Iran-backed Houthis in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, according to sources. A separate container ship was struck by a missile off Pakistan. Sources said that incident was suspected to have been a U.S. attack. The reported incidents involve ships operating in strategically important regional waters and have raised fresh concerns over maritime safety.
Russia’s foreign trade surplus increased to $12.461 billion in June, according to the Central Bank. Exports rose by $10.634 billion year on year during the month, reaching $43.254 billion. The figures indicate a stronger trade balance driven by higher export receipts.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:34
A comic commentary criticizes Japan’s new defense white paper. Its framing argues that the document presents militarism as the path to the future.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:31
Russia’s Defense Ministry said a Russian precision strike hit a US-made Humvee armored vehicle in the Donetsk region. The ministry reported that the enemy vehicle caught fire after the strike. It added that the vehicle’s fuel then detonated. The account described the incident as the result of a single precision attack.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:31
When an immigrant family’s main breadwinner is detained, relatives can be left responsible for legal bills and mounting financial pressure. The disruption may go as far as leaving families homeless. The arrests are therefore pushing affected immigrant households into deeper poverty, with detention producing consequences well beyond the individual taken into custody.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:30
Gianni Infantino is facing widespread criticism and calls to step down from his role as FIFA president. Amid that pressure, he has received public backing from a familiar friend, US President Donald Trump. The support places Trump clearly behind Infantino as scrutiny of the FIFA president continues. The item centers on the public endorsement rather than any change in Infantino’s position.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:30
Donald Trump says replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino would be a “terrible mistake.” His remarks mark the first time he has spoken in Infantino’s defence since plans described as FFE plans were leaked on July 28. Trump’s comments therefore represent his first public defence of the FIFA president after the leak. The statement focuses on opposition to replacing Infantino rather than outlining any further details about the plans.
US President Donald Trump warned that replacing FIFA chief Gianni Infantino could be a “terrible mistake.” He said the FIFA World Cup would never again be as successful or profitable if Infantino left his position. Trump’s comments directly linked the tournament’s future performance to Infantino remaining in the role.
US President Donald Trump has come to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s defense. Trump warned that football’s governing body would make a “terrible mistake” if it replaced Infantino. His comments amount to an explicit expression of support for Infantino’s continued leadership of FIFA.
US President Donald Trump has voiced support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as pressure on the football governing body’s leader grows. A widening revolt is threatening Infantino’s leadership, while a UEFA-led split with FIFA becomes increasingly pronounced. Trump’s backing places him alongside Infantino as the dispute intensifies. The development highlights mounting challenges to Infantino’s position at FIFA.
Observers say Iran’s latest military nominations strengthen the hardline old guard. They argue that the choices place loyalty ahead of military innovation. The appointments are therefore seen as a signal of the priorities guiding Iran’s military leadership.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:28
A US military helicopter enforcing a blockade reportedly fired on a ship attempting to get through it. The report says the crew ignored warnings issued by the US side. The helicopter then targeted the vessel’s rudder with gunfire. No further consequences from the incident were provided.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 13:28
A U.S. military helicopter fired at the rudder of a Panama-flagged vessel after its crew failed to heed warnings, the Wall Street Journal reported. The warnings came from personnel involved in enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, according to a U.S. official cited by the newspaper. The reported incident describes an armed attempt to stop the ship from breaking the blockade. No further details about the vessel’s condition were provided.
Iran and the United States have introduced new conditions in talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations have stalled as the two sides pursue competing demands. That impasse is reducing the prospects of reopening the crucial waterway. Oil prices have surged amid the stalled discussions.
World shares were broadly lower while oil prices gained more than 2%, following a 5% surge on Monday. Crude markets were being driven higher by uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen and allow oil shipments to resume. The questions surrounding the waterway are adding pressure to energy prices as investors watch for signs of renewed flows.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Iran is drafting an announcement on its continuing talks with Oman. Qatar supports any understanding that secures the Strait of Hormuz and prevents it from being used for political blackmail. The talks concern navigation arrangements, safe shipping, environmental issues, maritime services and crime prevention.
US President Donald Trump has taken a tougher position toward Iran while talks continue over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He declared that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for attacks carried out in the past. The demand complicates prospects for an agreement on the strategic waterway and casts doubt on hopes that negotiations will produce a deal.
Donald Trump is sending conflicting signals about his strategy toward Iran.
Amazon customers began noticing earlier this summer that order-related emails had become unusually sparse. Confirmation messages no longer identified the specific products purchased, showing only broad item categories instead. One customer received a notice saying that a “Beauty” item was confirmed, even though the order was for retainer-cleaning tablets. Other shoppers have shared similar examples in which the product details were redacted or omitted.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:27
The Bank of Russia has listed Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for public trading. Under the law, the selection process considers each cryptocurrency’s market capitalization, average daily trading volume and pricing history on foreign exchanges. These criteria define which digital assets can be made available to the public under the reported framework.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:25
The Bank of Russia has placed Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether on a list of cryptocurrencies available for public trading. The regulator has also imposed an annual limit on cryptocurrency purchases by non-qualified investors. Their purchases will be capped at $3,632 per year. The measures were announced by the Russian central bank.
A new study says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo involves a previously unseen variant of the rare Bundibugyo virus species. The finding suggests that the outbreak began with a fresh transmission from animals to humans. Researchers said it was not linked to variants associated with earlier outbreaks. The result offers a new indication of how the current outbreak originated.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:25
AFP News AgencyHungary’s parliament elected Andras Baka as the country’s new president on Tuesday. Baka previously served as chief of the Supreme Court. The vote places him in Hungary’s top state office.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:16
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said the United States and Iran are nearing a peace deal. He disclosed that the two sides were close to reaching “some sort of an arrangement.”
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 13:16
Hunter Biden has defended Tucker Carlson over comments concerning Netanyahu. The item offers no further details about the remarks or Biden’s defence.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:10
Typhoon Dolphin moved farther inland on Tuesday, reaching China’s central province of Hubei. Flooding swamped streets, prompted authorities to close tourist sites and brought construction work to a halt. Forecasters warned that extreme rainfall would affect a wide area of the country, while parts of Beijing also experienced flooding from the storm.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 13:10
Typhoon Dolphin moved farther inland on Tuesday, reaching China’s central province of Hubei. Authorities closed tourist sites and suspended construction projects in response to the storm. Forecasters warned that the mountainous northwest of the province faces a risk of extreme rainfall. The system’s inland advance is therefore bringing serious weather concerns to the region.
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry after arriving at Miami International Airport. He had been expected to officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. The incident occurred before the 2026 World Cup, where Artan was due to referee. His blocked arrival disrupted plans for his participation in the tournament-related fixtures.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:09
Expert Jan-Eric Putze said Germany is not adequately protected against drone attacks. He pointed to the recent incident in Leipzig as evidence of the risks involved. In his view, the episode showed why transparency matters. It also highlighted the need for reliable assessment of the situation.
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Roberto Vannacci said that assistance to Ukraine is senseless. He argued that peace can be achieved only through a diplomatic solution.
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry described an agreement with Syria on the future of Moscow’s military bases there as an important step. According to the state RIA news agency, the ministry said the deal would strengthen relations between Russia and Syria. The statement framed the arrangement as beneficial to ties with Damascus. It focused on the diplomatic significance of the bases agreement.
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Kyiv has expressed concern about Russia’s Rassvet low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. In late March, Russia’s Bureau 1440 successfully placed the first 16 satellites of the constellation into orbit. The launch marked the initial deployment of the Rassvet system. The development has drawn attention from Kyiv.
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Jackson Merrill put San Diego ahead with a two-run home run to center field in the seventh inning. Mason Miller then recorded his 30th save, the most in the National League. The Padres held on for a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The result was decided by Merrill’s late offensive contribution and Miller’s closing work.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:00
More than 38 years after Melissa “Missy” Taylor Ellison was killed in Jacksonville, Florida, a man contacted the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on July 8. He said he wanted to come forward with information about the cold case. The call could provide investigators with a new lead in the long-unsolved killing.
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