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New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid escalation of U.S. strikes: Trump

Mr. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two

4 Aug 2026 2:03 am
Trump claims Iran talks will start August 3, and other developments in West Asia

After calling off a fresh round of strikes against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new talks to wind down the war would start

3 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35

The court session was being held under a tree with the participation of local community leaders, a witness from the area told on condition of anonymity for safety reasons

3 Aug 2026 11:13 pm
Sheikh Hasinas media event can hurt ties with India: Bangladesh

Dhaka expects India to ensure that no one used Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh, a report from Bangladeshs official news agency said

3 Aug 2026 11:09 pm
Nauru, the worlds 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language

3 Aug 2026 11:01 pm
Russian officials say 11 killed in Ukrainian strikes

The death toll from a drone attack on Russia's seaside village of Arkhipo-Osipovka rose to seven, with three children among them, the crisis task force for Russia's southern Krasnodar region said on social media

3 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Iraqi Kurdish leader in Damascus for talks on Syria Kurds' deal: sources

After clashes between Syrian Kurdish fighters and the new authorities' forces in January this year, the two sides reached a deal to integrate Syrian Kurdish institutions and forces into the state

3 Aug 2026 10:33 pm
Russian strike burns 8 million books in Ukraine: publisher

It is not the first time Russia has struck a major publishing centre, drawing accusations from Kyiv that Moscow was specifically targeting them

3 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Hard-right Reform U.K. vow to use navy to stop small boats

They come as Mr. Farage and Reform which led national polls for around 18 months but have seen that lead disappear in recent weeks are embroiled in a series of scandals and official probes into their finances

3 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Israel conveys 'concerns' to U.S. on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes on territory

Mr. Netanyahu's office demanded more concrete disarmament by Hamas, which on July 31 announced it would give up weapons under Mr Trump's plan to a nascent Palestinian governing committee

3 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Water bombers take to skies as Greece battles wildfires

More than 12,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land have burned over the past week, according to analyses from the European Unions Copernicus Earth observation programme

3 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Why is Pakistan-occupied Kashmir rocked by protests? | Explained

What is the political relationship between Islamabad and PoK? What has India said about the Rawalakot protests?

3 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Death toll in explosion during peace rally in NW Pakistan rises to 17

The explosion took place on Sunday (August 2, 2026) when the Swat Peace Rally was in progress right across the police station in Kabal town in Swat district

3 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Whats at stake in the latest U.S.-Iran talks?

What are the key agreements that may shape the next round of Iran-U.S. talks on Monday? With uncertainty looimg large due to Irans rebuttal, here are the key sticking points that might determine the Iran-U.S. talks

3 Aug 2026 11:48 am
Myanmars Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says

The meeting came amid concerns over the health of the 81-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner, who has been in detention since the February 2021 coup

3 Aug 2026 9:57 am
At least 14 dead as Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes

The exchange of strikes comes amid signs both Moscow and Kyiv are increasing the scale and intensity of attacks on each other, nearly four-and-a-half years into their grinding war

3 Aug 2026 8:05 am
West Asia LIVE: Trump says Iran talks to take place today, sets no deadline for deal

The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported earlier that negotiations between Tehran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz were in their final stages, citing Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

3 Aug 2026 6:58 am
Oil prices tumble as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal

On Sunday, August 2, OPEC+ approved an oil production quota increase of around 188,000 barrels per day from September, the producer group said, in a move that completes the unwinding of a layer of voluntary output cuts.

3 Aug 2026 6:52 am
Japan confirms joint yen intervention with U.S., signals readiness for more action

The joint intervention is the first since 2011s coordinated action to weaken the yen after the devastating earthquake in eastern Japan

3 Aug 2026 6:35 am
Moscow Mayor calls deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'

Footage released by Russian state media showed heavily armed law-enforcement officers, several ambulances and other emergency vehicles at the site

3 Aug 2026 2:06 am
Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release from prison unlikely

Mr. Das is a Hindu monk whose arrest in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag sparked protests and communal tensions in Bangladesh

3 Aug 2026 12:03 am
2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages

The collision underscored the continuing danger at the most volatile front of Europe's wildfire emergency.

2 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
Sheikh Hasina to hold presser on August 5, a month before Tarique Rahmans expected visit

Bangladeshs deposed leader will address the media virtually on the second anniversary of her arrival in India post-2024 uprising

2 Aug 2026 10:36 pm
At least 72 died in Spains Ceuta migrant rush

The largest migrant rush into the enclave has caused an international crisis for Spain, with European partners criticising Madrid for its immigration policies.

2 Aug 2026 10:17 pm
Ruling BNP authorises PM Rahman to finalise nominee for Bangladesh's presidential elections

According to Article 123(2) of the Constitution, an election to fill the vacant office of the President must be held within 90 days of the post becoming vacant

2 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
Suicide attack kills 13 during protest in northern Pakistan: Police

The attack took place in Pakistan's northern border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where authorities are fighting a growing insurgency by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

2 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
Ukraine hits multiple Russian regions, killing 8: Officials

Both Moscow and Kyiv have upped attacks on each other in recent months, as U.S.-led talks aimed at ending the conflict remain largely frozen

2 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
U.K. PM Burnham signals support for written constitution

Unlike most countries around the world, Britain does not have a written Constitution, and is instead governed by a patchwork of statutes, common law judgments, and treaties.

2 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
Four killed, two injured in central China apartment building fire

Firefighters rescued the six people from the high-rise residential building and sent them to the hospital for treatment. Four of them later died despite medical efforts, while the remaining two are still receiving medical treatment, says sources

2 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli Minister says no deal to halt attacks

The Israeli military said that the strikes in Deir al-Balah aimed at two Hamas Nukhba commanders, while strikes in Gaza City and Jabalia targeted military operatives, with the situation still under review

2 Aug 2026 5:11 pm
Veteran mountaineer Purjas body found three days after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK

The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja Nims Dai at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also been sighted, though their identities remain unconfirmed, said Alpine Club of Pakistan

2 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, says regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency

2 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked U.S. not to strike

On August 1, Donald Trump said the U.S. was ready to go against the Islamic republic but that Tehran and other West Asian countries had asked him to hold off on fresh strikes

2 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
China flash flood death toll rises to 25: state media

The flood ripped through the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a tourist spot popular with day campers, on July 26

2 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Ed Miliband | The climate diplomat

Britains new Foreign Secretary, once a strong critic of Donald Trump, says tackling climate change and promoting international development will be his core priorities

2 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
Hungary PM announces closure of nuclear plant due to heatwave

The move marks the latest stage in an energy crisis triggered by prolonged drought and extreme heat across Europe.

2 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Trump says U.S., Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

The U.S. President said the deal would have to include the Immediate, Complete and Total Opening of the Hormuz Strait, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.

2 Aug 2026 9:26 am
West Asia LIVE: Iran threatens to strike other nations' energy fields if U.S. launches fresh attacks

U.S. President Trump said he believed U.S. negotiators, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, could still reach a deal with Iran.

2 Aug 2026 7:18 am
U.S. Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalist in North Korea leak probe

Freelancer Matthew Cole was subpoenaed in February by Virginia prosecutors seeking more than two years worth of his notes as well as his testimony, according to the newspaper.

2 Aug 2026 7:15 am
Colombia truck bomb wounds 14 ahead of presidential inauguration

The government in Bogota blamed rebels from the National Liberation Army (ELN), the country's largest active guerrilla group, for the early-morning blast in the northern city of Cucuta.

2 Aug 2026 6:53 am
Fatal shooting at restaurant in U.S. State of Idaho, gunman dead

Twin Falls city spokesman Josh Palmer told NBC News that three people were killed and two were wounded, but it was not clear if the gunman was counted among those casualties

2 Aug 2026 6:33 am
Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of western U.S.

Dangerous heat and warnings were plaguing the region Saturday, and the National Weather Service on Saturday (August 1) forecast a high of 115 Fahrenheit (46 Celsius) in Las Vegas, the hottest temperature of the year

2 Aug 2026 5:56 am
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 on Nazca Lines sightseeing flight

Nazca's government said the plane departed from the nearby city of Ica and was operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana

2 Aug 2026 2:14 am
Amid row with Philippines, China issues new rules to assert control over South China Sea shoal

Under the rules, a routine patrol system will be established to promptly investigate and handle violations in accordance with the law

1 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two; medical supply warehouses hit

The Israeli military said, meanwhile, that it had struck five Hamas weapons depots in the Gaza Strip

1 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
U.S. embassies urge citizens to consider departing from West Asia

The messages urged citizens to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities

1 Aug 2026 10:12 pm
One inmate killed, six wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot, says police

The violence at the Mahara Prison outside Colombo came about a month after clashes at another overcrowded jail killed 10 guards and 21 inmates in Sri Lankas worst prison riot in years

1 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Spain to put containment fence on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67

We are relentless against those who break the law, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told journalists in Ceuta

1 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Indias balancing act to attract more investment from China, U.S. and boost trade

This balancing act has seen gradual and incremental relaxations in several long-held policies of the government whether it has to do with FDI in e-commerce, allowing FDI from companies with Chinese ownership, or taking action against the dumping of goods in India by its trade partners.

1 Aug 2026 7:08 pm