Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’ August 19, 2026 Intl desk: US President Donald Trump has said no talks or conversations are taking place or scheduled with Iran, while…
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election August 19, 2026 Intl desk: Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what many see as the biggest…
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran deal August 18, 2026 Intl desk: President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman – a US ally – if it “gets in the…
Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal August 18, 2026 Intl desk: Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the…
Zambia President Hichilema reelected for second term August 18, 2026 Intl desk: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected for a second five-year term, the Electoral Commission of Zambia announced…
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting August 17, 2026 Intl desk: Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday,…
Two dead after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia August 15, 2026 Intl desk: At least two people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern…
Trump says will ‘soon’ declare Hormuz strait US territory August 15, 2026 Intl desk: President Donald Trump on Friday said he would “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US…
Air India makes dope tests mandatory for all pilots August 14, 2026 Desk report: Air India has ordered a mandatory dope test for all its pilots days after a captain, found responsible…
Colombia quake death toll hits 281, hundreds still missing August 14, 2026 Intl desk: The death toll from Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 281, with 3,971 people injured and…
