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Piracy off Somalia’s coast has surged in 2026, linked to Tehran-backed terror groups, raising global maritime security concerns.
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world
Foreign Minister Penny Wong underscores the historic and strategic ties between First Nations peoples and Australia's Pacific neighbours during her keynote at the Garma Festival.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 1:41 PM
general
Staff Sgt. Rampersad was among several service members who recently died amid ongoing tensions involving Iran. Her family recalls her lifelong commitment to military service.
NPR News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:56 PM
world
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that the massive wildfire in Gironde near Bordeaux is no longer spreading, though active fires remain. Meanwhile, a new blaze in the Var region is being contained amid ongoing heatwave-driven wildfires.
France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 12:49 PM
general
The ancient southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh faces unprecedented challenges as residents return to assess damage from the recent conflict with Israel.
NPR News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:42 PM
general
Jewish leaders in Denver express concern over antisemitic incidents linked to Melat Kiros's controversial rhetoric after her primary election victory.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 12:21 PM
world
As Washington considers possible new strikes on Iran, Tehran cautions neighboring states against acting as a defensive shield for the US, warning of potential involvement in the conflict.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 1, 2026, 11:08 AM
us
Progressive lumberjack and former state lawmaker Troy Jackson must consolidate support ahead of the November election against incumbent Susan Collins.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 10:54 AM
world
Al Jazeera’s new film traces the transformation of Iran from a Western-aligned monarchy to a revolutionary state and the ensuing regional and global tensions.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 10:45 AM
world
After six years of closure, the high-altitude Nathu La Pass between India’s Sikkim and China’s Tibet resumes trade, restoring livelihoods for local traders and signaling a shift in bilateral ties.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:28 AM
business
Japan faces a significant increase in badminton shuttlecock prices amid a shortage of feathers in China, a key supplier in the region.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 5:53 AM
world
China’s military staged joint exercises near a disputed reef days after condemning the Philippines’ territorial claims in the South China Sea.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:39 AM
world
Violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians escalates in the West Bank following the killing of an Israeli security guard, with settler rhetoric endorsing lethal retaliation.
BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 AM![Māori Battalion survivors of action in Greece, performing a haka in Helwan , Egypt for the King of Greece . From left to right, the four men in the foreground are John Manuel, Maaka White, Te Kooti Reihana, and Rangi Henderson. A cropped version of this photo featured on an ANZAC commemorative stamp issued in 2008. [2]](/assets/images/2026-08-01T05-25-42-529Z-france-and-italy-tighten-borders-following-surge-of-migrants-into-spain-s-ceuta-wikimedia-480.webp)
world
After a surge of about 60,000 migrants entering Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, most have returned, prompting Spain to plan new border barriers and EU countries to call for emergency talks.
France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 5:25 AM
business
Since June 1, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not made any publicized phone calls with world leaders, marking a two-month silence in her phone diplomacy.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 4:49 AM
world
Lawmakers in Taiwan fail to agree on funding and oversight for a major military drone procurement program, raising concerns about domestic manufacturers' future.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 4:38 AM
world
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers launch a group to promote and regulate the booming trading card industry amid growing domestic and international demand.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:42 AM
politics
President Donald Trump and his family have filed an appeal against a July 13 ruling that deemed their lawsuit against the IRS as having an improper purpose, a case tied to a $1.8 billion Justice Department settlement fund.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 AM
world
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Perdaman’s plan for a new oil refinery, spotlighting the company’s complex local reputation and Indigenous engagement.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 1:17 AM
world
A former US Congress analyst states that the United States has reached a strategic impasse in its dealings with Iran.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 12:56 AM
world
An Iranian official states that Iran has prepared a broad response targeting vital US and Israeli infrastructure amid escalating tensions.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 12:54 AM
world
Google temporarily disables AI-powered image generation in Google Earth following misuse concerns, joining other tech firms in tightening AI tool controls.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:26 AM
world
Immigration advocates warn that the expiration of a federal contract could leave thousands of undocumented children in the US without legal representation, increasing their risk of deportation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 PM
world
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer over 100 questions during a Senate hearing focused on the origins of COVID-19 and his pandemic management, highlighting the politicization of conspiracy theories.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 10:33 PM