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15,981 storiesTwo cargo ships, the Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride and the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged dry bulk
2026 Iran war — Two cargo ships, the Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride and the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged dry bulk carrier Cape Dao , sink after both are attacked by projectiles near the
The Sudanese Armed Forces announces that they have re-captured the Bir Kelekel area of West Darfur, Sudan,
Darfur campaign — The Sudanese Armed Forces announces that they have re-captured the Bir Kelekel area of West Darfur, Sudan, from Rapid Support Forces, according to West Darfur state governor Bahr a

Singapore records its highest air pollution level of 2026 as one-hour PM
2026 Southeast Asian haze — Singapore records its highest air pollution level of 2026 as one-hour PM

A Russian ballistic missile attack strikes a power station in the Dniprovskyi District, Kyiv, Ukraine,
Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure — A Russian ballistic missile attack strikes a power station in the Dniprovskyi District, Kyiv, Ukraine, leaving more than 1,000 residential buildings without heating. [https://www.b
Ukraine disputes implementation of announced Russia energy ceasefire
A ceasefire announcement made by Donald Trump on October 11 was quickly complicated by Ukrainian reports of continued attacks on energy infrastructure and the absence of detailed public terms.
Nigeria keeps temporary petrol discount through October 31 as prices strain households
Nigeria’s state-owned NNPC extended a N66-per-litre petrol discount through October 31, offering temporary relief while raising questions about the durability of market-based fuel pricing reforms.
AI leaders urge global cooperation as UN debate focuses on powerful systems
Executives from leading AI companies warned the UN Security Council that increasingly capable systems raise security and societal risks, adding urgency to international coordination.
Climate Week highlights the energy cost of AI alongside renewable-energy opportunity
Climate discussions in New York highlighted a tension: renewable energy is expanding, but AI data centres are increasing electricity and water demand while geopolitical shocks keep fossil-fuel costs in focus.

Thirteen people, including eleven tourists, are killed when a small aircraft crashes near the Nazca Lines,
2026 Aerodiana Cessna 208 crash — Thirteen people, including eleven tourists, are killed when a small aircraft crashes near the Nazca Lines, Peru, after departing Pisco, Ica. [https://www.firstpost.com/world/sights

Moroccan security forces clash with hundreds of migrants as they attempt to storm the Spanish enclave of
2026 Morocco–Spain border incident — Moroccan security forces clash with hundreds of migrants as they attempt to storm the Spanish enclave of Melilla. Several Moroccan security personnel are reportedly injured while m

The Arba'in Shia Islam pilgrimage in Iraq is held amidst the Iran war, with Iranian pilgrims attending the
Iraq in the 2026 Iran war — The Arba'in Shia Islam pilgrimage in Iraq is held amidst the Iran war, with Iranian pilgrims attending the event. [https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iranian-pilgrims-flo

The Old Trails wildfire in northwestern Spokane, Washington, United States, burns over , destroying many
2026 Washington wildfires — The Old Trails wildfire in northwestern Spokane, Washington, United States, burns over , destroying many structures. Residents near Fort Spokane are told to evacuate. [https://www.

Cuba reports a partial collapse of the national power grid, leaving western provinces without electricity
2024–2026 Cuba blackouts — Cuba reports a partial collapse of the national power grid, leaving western provinces without electricity after transmission lines fail between Matanzas and Pinar del Río. [https:/
The Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker Gaslog Shanghai , which was carrying LNG oil from Qatar, is reported to have
2026 Iran war — The Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker Gaslog Shanghai , which was carrying LNG oil from Qatar, is reported to have been among the two vessels hit yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz. [https
Protesters block parts of the main highway connecting Port Sudan and Khartoum in Suakin and Jubayt over
2026 heat waves — Protesters block parts of the main highway connecting Port Sudan and Khartoum in Suakin and Jubayt over severe power cuts amidst a heat wave reported by the in Red Sea State, Sudan
UEFA gives FIFA president Gianni Infantino an ultimatum to resign or face an emergency no-confidence vote
2030 FIFA World Cup controversies — UEFA gives FIFA president Gianni Infantino an ultimatum to resign or face an emergency no-confidence vote following Infantino's plan to sell stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprise, whic
A tanker near Oman is hit by an unknown projectile.
2026 Iran war — A tanker near Oman is hit by an unknown projectile. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/01/tankers-near-oman-come-under-fire.html (CNBC)]

Four people are killed, including the perpetrator, and seven others are injured in a mass shooting at an
2026 Twin Falls shooting — Four people are killed, including the perpetrator, and seven others are injured in a mass shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. [https://edition.c
The U.S. FBI opens an investigation after the U.S. state of Michigan reports a cyberattack on its water
Cyberwarfare during the 2026 Iran war — The U.S. FBI opens an investigation after the U.S. state of Michigan reports a cyberattack on its water systems, including whether Iran was behind the cyberattack, a day after Minn
The Kuwaiti defense ministry reports that its military has detected and intercepted Iranian drones entering
2026 Iran war — The Kuwaiti defense ministry reports that its military has detected and intercepted Iranian drones entering the country's airspace. [https://kuwaittimes.com/article/47424/kuwait/ku
Four workers are killed in a mass shooting in Nyanga, Western Cape, South Africa, while they were repairing a
Cyberwarfare during the 2026 Iran war — Four workers are killed in a mass shooting in Nyanga, Western Cape, South Africa, while they were repairing a flat tyre. [https://witness.co.za/news/2026/08/02/four-killed-in-weste
United States embassies in the Middle East warn Americans to depart the region amidst fears of a potential
2026 Iran war — United States embassies in the Middle East warn Americans to depart the region amidst fears of a potential escalation in the war. [https://www.arabnews.com/node/2653013/middle-east

All ten climbers, including Nirmal Purja, are confirmed deceased after an avalanche at Broad Peak in Pakistan
2026 Broad Peak avalanche — All ten climbers, including Nirmal Purja, are confirmed deceased after an avalanche at Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 30. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/omani-legend-us-n

South Korea's KOSPI index rises by 18%, its largest single-day gain in history, amid a surge of investment in
AI boom — South Korea's KOSPI index rises by 18%, its largest single-day gain in history, amid a surge of investment in AI. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/business/korea-stocks-chips-ko

A bus en route to Algiers, Algeria, plunges into a deep ravine in El Kerma after skidding off the road,
AI boom — A bus en route to Algiers, Algeria, plunges into a deep ravine in El Kerma after skidding off the road, killing 25 people and injuring 44 others. [https://apnews.com/article/algeri