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World News Live Updates: "I like the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz a territory; we have total control over it," says Trump

August 18, 2026 8:21 am

Donald Trump denies a rush to end conflict ahead of November’s US midterms as he calls for Iran to ‘raise white flag’.

One fake X post from India. An Iranian nuclear claim. Then Netanyahu cited it

August 18, 2026 5:32 am

An unverified post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared itself a nuclear power.

World News Updates: Trump threatens to bomb Oman 'if it gets in way' of US-Iran deal

August 18, 2026 5:03 am

The development comes as Iran said on Monday that it is working to finalise a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Is Trump losing the Gulf? Why Saudi Arabia and US allies are rethinking ties with Washington

August 16, 2026 9:05 pm

Anger with Washington is rising across the Gulf as the Iran war drags on. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain are now asking whether the US can still be trusted to keep the region safe.

World News Updates: CENTCOM commander visits US aircraft carrier for second time amid morale concerns

August 17, 2026 5:36 am

USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in the Middle East in January and has since then been supporting the American war against Iran.

A man checks a destroyed home that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Ansar village, southern Lebanon, Saturday. (AP Photo)

World News Updates: 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Sumatra, Indonesia

August 16, 2026 4:49 am

The quake occurred at ‌a depth of 168 kilometres (104.39 miles), with its epicentre located on land about 11 km southeast ⁠of Simalungun, ⁠according to the agency's statement.

World News Updates: Trump takes $400m White House ballroom fight to Supreme Court

August 15, 2026 5:58 am

The administration argued that the project is an "integrated military complex" required for national security and asked the court to keep the lower court order on hold while it pursues a full appeal.

World News Today Live Updates: At least 1 killed in explosion at Europe's biggest port in Netherlands

August 13, 2026 10:36 pm

The blast took place at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises, AP reported.

World News: Colombia earthquake toll rises; Trump, Iran, Hormuz, H-1B latest

August 12, 2026 1:27 pm

Since the Strait of Hormuz is virtually closed by Iran, a renewed focus is being seen on the shipping traffic through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb strait at Yemen’s southern tip.