August 8th, 2026

• ​Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense deal in shadow of Iran war - Pact links NATO member, nuclear state and host of Muslim holy sites; three Sunni countries say deal not directed at any particular country, but all are wary of Iran and Israel
• What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East? Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support
• Saudi Arabia is a 'paper tiger,' weaker than it appears, Israeli former national security head says - "Saudi Arabia has a great deal of weaponry and a great deal of money, but militarily, it cannot manage to 'get through the day,'" said Brig.-Gen. (res.) Jacob Nagel
• UNSC condemns Houthis' missile attack against Saudi Arabia; reaffirms commitment to sovereignty
• Iran said awaiting top council's okay for Hormuz accord; US official: 'We expect a deal soon' - Report says that under temporary deal, Iran and Oman will oversee transit in strait, and ships will not be charged tolls; opposition outlet claims Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition
• Iran plans to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz until compensated for war damages - The plan would also impose fees of up to 7% of cargo value on commercial ships sailing under the flag of other nations
• Trump's top general is 'looking for an off-ramp' from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say
• Iran officials 'would not be surprised' if Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies soon: Report
• Lebanon, Israel agree on countries that could verify Hezbollah disarmament - Lebanese official says the US will ultimately choose the nations whose troops will oversee the process from the shortlist compiled in Rome talks
• Hamas sees demilitarization talks as strategy to 'trap Israel,' Zini warns security cabinet
• Hamas calls on Gazans to eliminate Israeli-backed operatives amid push for Gaza disarmament
• Israeli strikes in Syria are threat to stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims - Fidan also condemned Israel's attacks in Gaza, saying that they "have once again shown that Netanyahu does not want peace," and in the West Bank, calling them "acts of terror."
• Netanyahu's ex-chief of staff: Entire staff at PM's office instructed to 'sign pledge of loyalty to his family' - Yoav Horowitz, now a candidate with the opposition Yashar party, tells Israeli TV that the premier 'perceives himself as something between a king, emperor or president, not a prime minister'
• Birth of a new foreign policy coalition? Why Tucker Carlson's movement and the far left could reshape America's support for Israel
• Montenegro's tiny Jewish community navigates rising hostility toward Israel - Country remains top destination for Israeli tourists, but some worry recent proliferation of libels against Jewish state are influencing local opinion
• Foreign Ministry, Huckabee pan WSJ report on harassment of Christians in Israel - Jerusalem argues story on rise in attacks on clerics 'took radical voices, extreme cases and turned them into the face of a country'; US envoy: Attacks 'occasional but rare'
• The Jews for Jesus Cafe Caught in a Battle Over the Sabbath - The coffee shop has garnered secular support as ultra-Orthodox Jews protested its Saturday operations
• Man worried about flying on Shabbat sparks security scare on Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv - Passenger abruptly demanded to exit aircraft just before takeoff from Rome without giving crew a reason; flight delayed after all passengers were made to redo security screening
• Nearly 50,000 Israelis emigrated in 2025 for 3rd consecutive year - report
• New Colombian president, who has pledged to restore ties with Israel, takes office
• Race for UN top job enters final stage: choice may 'make or break' organization
• Pyongyang missile test signals growing conflict between North Korea and US allies
• North Korea's sanctions-busting economy books a $22bn windfall since the Ukraine war began
• US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by late senator Lindsey Graham - Bill also expands sanctions on Iran sought by White House; lawmakers' concerns about tarriff authorizations could threaten legislation's passage in House
• Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries strike at heart of Russia Inc
• Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
• Kiev Didn't Shoot Down Any Russian Missiles in Wednesday's Massive Strike - Ukraine Lacks Patriot Batteries and Missiles -Reports Say Trump Denied Zelensky's Air Defense Request
• How Russian ballistic missiles are exploiting holes in Ukraine's air defenses
• Report: US intel warns Russia could launch limited attack on NATO ally in effort to fragment organization - The assessment says the strike could range from a cyberattack to a small-scale land incursion targeting the Baltics or Poland
• German security council discusses explosive drone at Leipzig airport
• Greg Gutfeld on the DSA: 'I Resent Having to Debate Ideologies That Have Not Only Failed, But Killed Millions'
• Report: GOP to Cast Midterm Convention as Case Against Socialism
• Hillary Clinton Admits Far-Left Candidates Give the GOP a 'Very Effective Attack' Against Democrats
• Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near
• White House plans broader anti-fraud crackdown ahead of midterm elections
• Ilhan Omar Applauds Republicans for Blocking Save Act - "We Do Have, Fortunately, Partners in the Senate"
• 50-Year Insider: "The Months Leading Up to November 3rd Could Be the Most Dangerous in History"
• Air Force One Leaker Identified: Pentagon Revokes Access to Classified Information for Biden-Era Air Force Secretary
• This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He's not alone in calling that a violation of privacy - The backlash to what some dub 'pervert glasses' is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing
• Flock Planned to Use 350,000 Uber, Lyft and Delivery Drivers as Mobile License Plate Cameras
• Jeff Bridges Says 'Soon I'll Be out of a Gig' Thanks to AI, Might 'Lease' His Likeness
• SpaceX and Tesla choose Texas for AI chip manufacturing plant that will be world's largest building - Terafab Texas will produce chips for Optimus robots, self-driving Cybercabs and space-based data centers
• After Drifting Through Space for 18 Months, Portion of SpaceX Rocket Crashes into Moon, Creating an Explosion Equivalent to 3 Tons of TNT on the Lunar Surface
• Pentagon releases fifth batch of UFO Files, comprised of 41 records
• 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Skwentna, Alaska
• 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits the Kermadec Islands region
• 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia
• Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 25,000ft
• Etna opens new vent in Valle del Bove after intense lava fountaining, ash disrupts Catania airport, Italy
• Mt Etna volcano on in Italy erupts to 18,000ft
• Purace volcano in Colombia erupts to 17,000ft
• Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft
• Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft
• Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft
• Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 14,000ft
• Sakurajima volcano on Japan erupts to 11,000ft
• Typhoon Dolphin strengthens near Okinawa, 5 injured as China braces for landfall
• 'Utterly ridiculous': Taipei slams China's Taiwan Strait traffic controls amid Typhoon Dolphin - Taipei has rejected China's shipping control measures in the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin, saying Beijing has no authority over international waters
• NOAA releases updated 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook as looming 'Super' El Nino aims to limit activity - Government forecasters cautioned that a record-breaking El Nino event could produce atmospheric impacts never before seen
• Climatologist says incoming El Nino winter could be wettest on record in California
• Extreme weather is drying up Europe's rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space
• Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe - The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth
• Wildfire costs are surging - but much of the damage in Europe isn't insured
• Cuba Emerges From Blackout, Blaming 'Genocidal' US Sanctions
• As blackouts stretch for days, life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity
• Coca-Cola Faces Boycott Calls Over Claims Custom Cans Allegedly Bans "Jesus is King" But Allows "Allah is King" and "Satan is King"
• US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
• Italy Shrugs Off Spanish Ultimatum, Says It Has no Plans to Reopen Border With Invaded Country - Madrid to Retaliate
• Philly 'Abolish ICE' socialist congressional candidate says crossing the border illegally is not a crime - "Absolutely, and dismantle the immigration concentration camps."
• Leftist Violence Has Been Surging Since 2020 - Riots, Looting and Assassinations
• Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
• Teen gunman dead after killing teachers in Thailand's worst school shooting in years - Prime minister said the death toll now includes five teachers, but no students, after one of the country's deadliest school shootings in years
• Report: Senior, 91, Tells Police He Killed His Wife to Keep His 'Promise' Never to Put Her in A Nursing Home
• Mother, 2 trans-identified males charged with murder of Ohio mentally handicapped 7-year-old boy - A detective told the court that the case was "one of the most disturbing examples of child abuse" he had seen in more than two decades on the job.
• Midterms: Democrat Hospital Chaplain May Become Michigan's First Transgender Lawmaker
• Report: James Talarico Headlined a Gay Pride Event Alongside an 11 Year-Old Child Drag Queen
• WNBPA issues statement embracing diversity and inclusion amid trans athlete debate in women's sports - The players' union said it will not be used as 'political pawns' and urged fans to strengthen Title IX
• 6'10 Former NBA Player Sends Internet into a Frenzy After Announcing His Intention to Join the Ultra-Woke WNBA
• "I'm Transgender. I'm a Woman" - Second Former NBA Player Announces Plans to Enter Next WNBA Draft
• GOP Senators Look to Prevent College Sports Bill from Allowing Trans Athletes in Women's Sports
• North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards Withdraws from Reelection Campaign After House Ethics Committee Recommends Censure Over Inappropriate Conduct with Female Staffers
• Planned Parenthood Rolls Out Branding For Abortion: "Abortion is gender-affirming care."
• Report: Young Couple Arrested After Teen Took Abortion Pills in Third Trimester, Gave Birth on Toilet
• Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state - Vibrio vulnificus can cause necrotizing fasciitis and kills about one in five people infected, experts say
• Arizona sees surge in 'Superbug' fungus cases, CDC data shows
• Stanford Lab Uses AI to Build Bacteria-Killing Viruses
• Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as 'true extent of disaster' revealed
• COVID may reactivate dormant viruses hidden in the bodies of otherwise healthy people
• Return of the rubber stamp? First mRNA flu vaccine has far higher injury rate than standard jabs
• Wayne Root: "If You Take the New Flu Vaccine, You are Reckless, Gullible, Delusional, Mentally-Ill, and as Dumb as Kamala Harris. And You Have a Death Wish."
• Florida Subpoenas Anthony Fauci, Focusing on His 'Self-Dealing' During Pandemic