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Cargo Ship Hit by Unknown Projectile Near Oman Amid US-Iran Tensions
A cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran prepare for new talks to end ongoing conflict.
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Trump and Iran Clash Over Strait of Hormuz Talks Amid Cargo Ship Attack
President Donald Trump and Iran dispute the status of negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while a cargo vessel attack near the strait heightens tensions.
NBC Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 11:48 AM
world
US Has Used Nearly All Long-Range Precision Missiles in Iran Conflict, Sources Say
The depletion of key missile stockpiles during the ongoing Iran war raises concerns about US military readiness, though Pentagon officials affirm sufficient capabilities.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 11:48 AM
world
Trump’s Repeated ‘One Last Chance’ Warnings to Iran Amid War and Negotiations
US President Donald Trump has issued multiple ultimatums to Iran during ongoing conflict, warning of severe consequences while also signaling imminent deals before retracting threats.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 11:33 AM
world
Chinese AI Start-up Spirit AI Briefly Tops RoboArena Benchmark Before Removal
Spirit AI’s Spirit v1.6 model briefly surpassed Nvidia on the RoboArena robotics benchmark but was removed after the benchmark’s creators found evidence of manipulation.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 10:58 AM
world
Key US Primaries in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington Shape November Elections
Midterm primaries in five US states highlight battles for Congress control, party divisions, and the influence of Donald Trump and pro-Israel lobbying.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 10:24 AM
world
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Faces Unified Opposition After World Cup Stake Sale Proposal Fails
Following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confronts growing resistance from key regional confederations and national associations ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:34 AM
world
Stocks Rise Amid Iran Tensions; Oil Prices Rebound, Yen Eases
European and U.S. stock markets gained on August 4, 2026, despite ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while oil prices recovered and the yen softened slightly after recent interventions.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:32 AM
world
Israel Intensifies Strikes in Gaza Following US-Brokered Hamas Disarmament Deal
Despite a historic agreement announced by US President Donald Trump for Hamas disarmament, Israeli military actions in Gaza and the West Bank have escalated, leading to significant casualties and land seizures.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 6:44 AM
world
France Wildfires Uncover 400 WWII Shells in Le Porge Village
Historic munitions buried since World War Two detonated amid forest fires in southwest France, prompting evacuations and ongoing demining efforts.
BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 6:10 AM![Black Sea , satellite image, May 2004. – Original image caption from Visible Earth collection of NASA: " Phytoplankton blooms and plumes of sediment form the bright blue swirls that ring the Black Sea in this Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image. Sediment flows into the sea through the vast network of rivers that empty into it. The sediment tints the water tan near the mouth of the river and green as the dirt diffuses through the water. In this image, sediment clouds the Sea of Azov in the upper right corner of the image. Two powerful rivers, the Don and the Kuban, flow into the shallow sea, depositing silt in the waters. Sediment is not the only thing that flows into the Black Sea on river water. Some of Europe’ largest rivers also deposit fertilizer from agricultural run-off in the Black Sea, and that feeds frequent phytoplankton blooms. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that can be seen from space when large colonies grow in one place. Most of the agricultural run-off enters the Sea through the Danube River, the bright green area on the upper left side of the Sea. The water around the river’s mouths is tinted dark green, probably from the growth of surface phytoplankton. The phytoplankton blooms are a problem because their growth and decay can consume all of the available oxygen in a region, creating dead zones where fish cannot live. From the upper left corner, the countries around the Sea are Moldova , Ukraine , Russia , Georgia , Turkey , Bulgaria , and Romania . The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this image on May 22, 2004." [data date 2004-05-22, visualization date 2004-05-25]](/assets/images/2026-08-04T03-50-24-584Z-russia-reports-ukrainian-drone-attack-killed-7-at-black-sea-resort-wikimedia-480.webp)
world
Russia Reports Ukrainian Drone Attack Killed 7 at Black Sea Resort
Seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 injured in a drone incident at Gelendzhik, Russia, which Moscow attributes to Ukraine.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 3:50 AM
world
US Stocks Near Record High as Oil Prices Fall Amid Conflicting Iran Talks
The S&P 500 approaches an all-time peak while Brent crude oil prices drop, with Washington and Tehran offering differing accounts on Iran negotiations.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 3:49 AM
world
Board of Peace Conditions Israeli Gaza Withdrawal on Hamas Disarmament
US-backed panel clarifies that Israel’s military pullback beyond the Yellow Line will only occur after Hamas fully disarms, amid Israeli political pushback.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 2:37 AM
world
Oil Prices Rebound Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Control
Oil prices rose slightly on August 4th after a sharp decline, as diplomatic talks to resolve the US-Iran war remain uncertain and supply risks persist in the Middle East.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 2:14 AM
world
Petrol Prices Strain US Households as Chevron and Exxon Profits Soar
Low-income US households spend over 10% of their monthly income on petrol amid rising prices, while major oil companies report record profits.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 12:49 AM
general
"The Brink of War" Film Highlights Reagan-Gorbachev Nuclear Talks at Reykjavik Summit
The new film starring Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan explores the 1986 Reykjavik summit where the U.S. and Soviet Union nearly agreed on nuclear arms reductions.
Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 12:12 AM
world
US President Trump Warns Iran of ‘Last Chance’ as Tehran Denies Talks
US President Donald Trump claims negotiations with Iran are ongoing, while Tehran denies direct talks with Washington amid the ongoing conflict.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 12:11 AM
world
US Arabs in Michigan Shift Political Support Amid Palestine Conflict
Arab Americans in Michigan, disillusioned with Democratic Party policies on Israel and Palestine, show growing support for candidates critical of Israel ahead of upcoming elections.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 11:37 PM
world
EU Calls for United Action on Border Security After Migrant Influx into Spanish Ceuta
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges stronger border controls and shared responsibility following a surge of migrants from Morocco into Ceuta, with EU interior ministers set for emergency talks.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:47 PM
world
Global Oil Inventories Decline Amid Market Concerns, But Crisis Narrative Questioned
Despite significant draws on oil reserves and warnings from US President Donald Trump, the global oil market may not be as close to a storage crisis as some fear, according to analysis by Javier Blas for Bloomberg Opinion.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
global-institutions
Israeli Strikes Kill Over Two Dozen in Gaza; Lebanese Airspace Violated Amid Ongoing Conflict
UN agencies report continued violence in Gaza and Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements, with critical shortages and high food prices worsening humanitarian conditions.
UN News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:08 PM
world
Trump Issues ‘Last Chance’ Warning to Iran Amid Conflicting Claims on Negotiations
US President Donald Trump urges Iran to sign an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran denies direct talks with Washington are underway.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 9:54 PM
world
Israel Prepares for October Election Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Israelis will vote in October in the first national election since the war on Gaza began, raising questions about Prime Minister Netanyahu's political future.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 8:32 PM
world
Clergy Members Arrested During Protest at Senate Office Over Iran War and Voting Rights
On August 3, 2026, clergy members and activists were arrested on Capitol Hill while protesting the Iran war and voting rights, seeking a meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 8:32 PM