A vessel tracker is showing shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 4 that an agreement with Iran on reopening the strait could be reached. President Donald Trump said his administration had “very good discussions” with Iran during negotiations that lasted all day. Those remarks have raised expectations that the five-month conflict could soon come to an end.

RReuters2026-08-05 09:19

Belarus has a long record of targeting political opponents, journalists and activists. The government of Alexander Lukashenko has now turned its attention to a university. It designated the European Humanities University in neighboring Lithuania as an extremist organization. The move puts Belarusian students, alumni and their families at risk of state oppression. The report examines the implications for those connected to the institution.

DDW News2026-08-05 09:15

Lebanon and Israel have held another round of direct negotiations in Rome, with the United States acting as broker. The meeting follows earlier discussions in Washington, where the two sides agreed on a framework deal. That framework includes disarming Hezbollah and arranging a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Hezbollah’s chief rejected the talks, describing them as humiliating for Lebanon.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-05 09:10

The Iran war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices sharply higher. Profits at the industry’s largest companies have also surged as a result. US President Donald Trump says the firms are earning far too much and is urging them to cut prices. With the midterm elections only three months away, he may be concerned that anger among Americans is growing.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-05 09:05

An election billed as a defining test of the Democratic Party’s direction became a tense cliffhanger on election night. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate. His advantage over US Representative Haley Stevens was shrinking, leaving the outcome uncertain. The contest was presented as a significant measure of where the party may be headed.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-05 09:02

Russian missiles struck seven locations in the Kyiv region overnight. More than a dozen people were killed and over twenty others were injured. The attacks also set warehouses ablaze. The strikes caused deaths, injuries and fires across the affected sites.

RReuters2026-08-05 09:02

Retirement may seem far away to young professionals, but inflation, rising healthcare costs and decades of expenses can make the savings target much harder than expected. This podcast examines how much money people may need for retirement, whether their provident fund will be enough and how large an emergency reserve should be. Hosts Zhan Jinghe and Lin Pingying speak with Chen Zhuli, head of community financial services at Maybank Singapore, about building a sound retirement plan through “painless financial management” without giving up the quality of life enjoyed today.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-05 08:59

Israeli authorities are intensifying demolitions across the occupied West Bank. In one village, dozens of Palestinian homes have received demolition or stop-work orders. The United Nations says Israeli forces demolished 44 structures during the final week of July alone. Palestinians describe the measures as part of an ongoing effort to occupy additional land. Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from the village of al-Walaja.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 08:55

Moderate candidate and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens was in a tight contest with progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate nomination. The race remained close in the early morning hours of Wednesday. Stevens said she was feeling good about her chances in the contest.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-05 08:53

SpaceX said its revenue almost doubled in the rocket maker’s first earnings report after going public. The company attributed the performance to strong growth in its Starlink satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses. Executives nevertheless said the spending needed to support SpaceX’s ambitious plans is still far from finished.

RReuters2026-08-05 08:52

Lebanon and Israel are set to enter a second day of negotiations in Rome. The discussions form part of a second round that followed a framework agreement signed in June. Lebanon is demanding that Israel withdraw its occupying military from the country’s south. Israel says its troops will leave only after the Lebanese military disarms Hezbollah. Hezbollah is not taking part in the talks. Al Jazeera correspondent Zeina Khodr is reporting live from southern Lebanon.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 08:51

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Sean Hannity offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories. The feature encourages audiences to participate rather than simply watch. It also promotes joining the Fox News Patriot membership program. The item presents the segment as a way to engage more directly with the network’s coverage.

FFox News2026-08-05 08:45

Hundreds of Ukrainian mourners followed the open casket of Vitalina Yarovenko at her funeral on Thursday. The 20-year-old university student was killed by a Russian strike shortly after rushing to aid people wounded in an earlier attack. Her funeral brought mourners together to honor her after her death while helping others.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-05 08:00

Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ discussed Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s political agenda on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ Harrison described the matter as “insanity” on another level. The discussion centered on Hong’s political positions and campaign agenda. The segment was presented as political news involving the Wisconsin governor’s race.

FFox News2026-08-05 08:00

Nearly 1,700 people living close to Guatemala’s Fuego volcano were taken to shelters after an eruption. Authorities issued a red alert in response. They warned that ash and gases could rise to almost 23,000 feet and spread as far as 120 km.

RReuters2026-08-05 07:52

Dialysis helps keep people with kidney failure alive, but it generally needs to be given several times each week. More than 250 dialysis patients in Gaza are finding regular treatment increasingly difficult to access. After an Israeli strike damaged warehouses holding medical supplies, doctors fear shortages could force them to reduce treatment for many patients. Al Jazeera correspondent Moath Al Kahlout reports from Deir al-Balah.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 07:50

President Trump said the United States and Iran held all-day negotiations on Tuesday. He described the discussions as “very good,” raising expectations that the five-month conflict could soon come to an end. The comments suggest that diplomacy may be making progress toward an imminent resolution.

RReuters2026-08-05 07:49

The US Army has consumed much of its worldwide stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data. The depletion is raising concerns about the military’s readiness for possible future conflicts.

RReuters2026-08-05 07:49

Five endangered secretarybird chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England. The births mark the first successful breeding of the species in the zoo’s 95-year history. The hatching represents a notable development for the conservation of the threatened birds.

RReuters2026-08-05 07:49

Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Mark Cudmore review the main themes drawing attention from analysts and investors. Their discussion centers on hopes for an agreement between the US and Iran and the optimism associated with those expectations. The segment appears on Bloomberg Television’s “The Opening Trade.”

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 07:28

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are competing closely for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. El-Sayed says it is too early to claim victory while the contest remains unresolved. The primary has become one of the most expensive campaigns in the country. It also serves as a proxy fight between the Democratic Party’s establishment and progressive wings.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-05 07:15

Former ICE Director Jonathan Fahey appeared on “America Reports” to analyze figures attributed to the agency. ICE reported making 51,000 arrests in July, while also citing 2.2 million self-deportations. The item presents the arrests as a record for the month. Fahey discussed what the figures indicate about the agency’s reporting.

FFox News2026-08-05 07:15

Bloomberg’s Daybreak Europe reviews overnight market developments from the United States and Asia before European trading begins. SpaceX declined in extended trading as investor concerns about its plans for artificial-intelligence spending overshadowed an inaugural quarterly report that generally beat Wall Street forecasts. The program also refers to a statement from US President Donald Trump, without providing its substance in the available segment.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 07:14

After years marked by war and political instability, Myanmar may soon be moving beyond its international isolation. New photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi have emerged while Thailand is pressing for greater regional engagement. DW journalist Jared Reed asked former US Ambassador to Myanmar Derek Mitchell what the developments could mean. The report examines Suu Kyi’s legacy, her imprisonment and international scrutiny, as well as obstacles to Myanmar’s return to ASEAN.

DDW News2026-08-05 07:03