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Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during Middle East war
Aug 15, 2026 (AFP)
Iranian authorities on Saturday called for the release of three pilots they say were captured in Qatar during the Middle East war.
Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
Aug 15, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump said Friday he would "finish defeating" Iran and "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory.
UAE says Iran attacked state oil company vessel in Hormuz strait
Aug 15, 2026 (AFP)
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday blamed Iran for attacking a vessel belonging to state-owned oil giant ADNOC in the Hormuz strait, the latest incident in th...
Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran.
Iraqi daily oil exports in August highest since start of war: minister
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Iraq's average daily oil exports since the beginning of August are the highest since the outbreak of the Middle East war between Iran and the United States chok...
Spain extends largest nuclear plant in policy U-turn
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Spain's leftist government has reversed course and extended the operating life of the country's largest nuclear plant to reduce exposure to turbulent energy mar...
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace: ministry
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the country's defence ministry confirmed Friday, followed by an announcement from the militar...
UAE condemns attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
The United Arab Emirates on Friday blamed Iran for attacks on two vessels linked to its state-owned oil company as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone shot down in Latvian airspace: military
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the country's military said Friday.
Drone shot down in Latvian airspace: military
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the country's military said Friday.
US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear program, are now top priority in war
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear program but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thurs...
US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
US and Mexican armed forces performed exercises Thursday along the border near the cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.
Taiwan says US training coast guard as China ramps up patrols
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Taiwan said Friday that the United States was training its coast guard in maritime patrol and law enforcement skills, after a growing Chinese activity in its wa...
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
From jellyfish shutting nuclear plants to the Korean soup with a bite. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world:
US sailors hit by strain of long aircraft carrier deployment
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America's giant Abraham ...
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran,...
US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
US and Mexican armed forces performed security exercises Thursday along the border near the cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran ...
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran,...
Netanyahu derides 'Islamic republic of Britain' in interview
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu derisively called Britain an "Islamic republic" as he criticised the country's stance on Israel during an interview.
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