World News Updates: Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed as West Asia conflict drags on

Trump's Truth Social post came after Iran said over the weekend it was nearing a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes between Tehran and Muscat.

President Donald Trump speaks alongside Jennifer Hegseth, center left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center right, during a meeting about military families, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Photo: AP)

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will demand that Iran pay compensation for “all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded,” after Tehran sought compensation for the damages it has incurred from American and Israeli ⁠attacks.

Trump’s Truth Social post came after Iran said over the weekend it was nearing a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes between Tehran and Muscat through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, however, reiterated that Washington must meet conditions including compensation and an end to sanctions and ‌military threats before the critical waterway is reopened.

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Yemen’s military said four soldiers and three civilians were killed and 30 people wounded in a Houthi attack on Mocha, with air defences shooting down 11 drones involved in the strike. Footage from Houthi-linked media showed missiles and drones being launched, which a Houthi spokesperson said targeted Saudi troops and weapons depots. Yemen’s military said residential areas were also hit.

In Ukraine, Russian strikes hit Sumy overnight, injuring at least five people and damaging residential areas, officials said.

Israel has rejected a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Netanyahu says troops won’t withdraw until Hamas disarms, though talks with Washington continue. Hamas says it still supports the plan.

Iran named Mohsen Rezaei as its new top security official as talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz near completion, though full reopening still depends on US concessions.

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Aug 11, 2026 12:28 AM IST

Colombia earthquake: 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude quake, buildings collapse; people trapped

At least 111 people have been killed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving residents trapped under rubble.

President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency and said he would visit the disaster zone, which is centred around the rural region of Chocó. The emergency declaration is expected to expedite funding for recovery efforts.

The epicentre was near San José del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in Chocó, around 400 km west of Bogotá, according to the US Geological Survey and Colombia’s Geological Service. The USGS said the earthquake struck at a depth of 107 km (66 miles). The quake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador and Panama, although minimal damage was reported there. READ HERE

Aug 10, 2026 10:52 PM IST

Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed as West Asia conflict drags on

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— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded," after Tehran sought compensation for the damages it has incurred from American and Israeli ⁠attacks.

Trump's Truth Social post came after Iran said over the weekend it was nearing a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes between Tehran and Muscat through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, however, reiterated that Washington must meet conditions including compensation and an end to sanctions and ‌military threats before the critical waterway is reopened.

In the post, Trump wrote, "But it is an interesting idea because now I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts, for which they are famous, as led initially by General Soleimani, including the families of those killed on the USS Cole, and thousands of others killed in combat."

Aug 10, 2026 06:48 PM IST

Powerful earthquake of 7.4 magnitude strikes Colombia and Ecuador, triggers evacuation

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 - 5 km E of San José del Palmar, Colombia https://t.co/wkV30OXjpo
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) August 10, 2026

A powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday shook the country and neighbouring Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake is reported to be of 7.4 magnitude.

"We have ⁠just experienced a major earthquake in the ‌department of Choco. We are concerned about aftershocks. Although the epicentre was near San Jose del Palmar, there are injuries and significant damage ⁠to buildings ⁠in the capital, Quibdo. We are already carrying ⁠out ‌a damage assessment and will issue ‌the first official report shortly," Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi said ‌on X.

Aug 10, 2026 05:16 PM IST

Typhoon Dolphin strikes eastern China, forces evacuation of over 1 million people

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to hit China this year, has forced the evacuation of more than one million people after making landfall on the country’s eastern coast, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and widespread transport disruptions.

The storm made landfall near Yuhuan in eastern Zhejiang province at around 5:30 pm on Sunday, according to China’s meteorological authorities. It later made a second landfall in Wenzhou about an hour later. Dolphin was packing maximum wind speeds of around 150 kmph when it first struck Zhejiang.

Although authorities have since downgraded Dolphin to a tropical storm, warnings remain in place over torrential rain, flooding and landslides as the system moves north and gradually weakens.

In Zhejiang, Wenzhou authorities relocated more than 900,000 residents and opened over 1,000 emergency shelters, according to Reuters.

About 390,000 people were also evacuated from their homes in Taizhou, the BBC reported. Parts of Zhejiang could receive between 250 mm and 500 mm of rainfall over the next few days, according to forecasts.

Authorities have warned of a high risk of geological disasters in parts of the province, while the Qiantang, Yong, Jiao and Shuiyang rivers could experience major flooding.

In Hangzhou, the provincial capital, authorities waived parking fees in public spaces for motorists seeking shelter from strong winds and floodwaters.

Aug 10, 2026 04:42 PM IST

Abu Dhabi offers free UAE visas to Indian tourists: Who can get one?

Indian tourists planning a trip to Abu Dhabi can now get a UAE entry visa at no extra cost under a new programme launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The offer is available on eligible bookings made through participating travel partners and online travel agencies. To qualify, travellers must book a package that includes at least a three-night stay in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi free visa offer valid for 92 days

The programme will run for 92 days, from August 1 to October 31, 2026. DCT Abu Dhabi will cover the full cost of the UAE entry visa for eligible bookings. This will help travellers to save on their travel costs.

“The programme has been developed exclusively for participating travel partners and online travel agencies. Travellers booking a three-night Abu Dhabi package through participating partners will receive their UAE entry visa at no additional cost,” DCT Abu Dhabi said in a statement.

Who can get the free UAE visa?

The programme is open to Indian passport holders travelling from India who book an Abu Dhabi holiday through participating travel partners. To qualify, the booking must include at least three consecutive nights at an Abu Dhabi hotel and a return flight from India.

Travel partners can choose between two options. They can either work with a DCT-appointed Destination Management Company (DMC), with DCT Abu Dhabi covering the visa cost directly, or use their existing DMC partners and receive a reimbursement of AED 285 (Rs 7,389.86) for each visa issued.

Aug 10, 2026 02:42 PM IST

Iran promotes longtime military commander Mohsen Rezaei to top security post

Iran has appointed longtime military commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in a move analysts say could further strengthen the influence of the country’s powerful security establishment. Rezaei, who led the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, had been serving as an adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.

Rezaei replaces Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, another veteran of the Revolutionary Guards, who resigned from the post and is expected to take up a new position. The security council, which brings together senior civilian and military officials, plays a key role in shaping Iran’s policy on the ongoing conflict with the United States.

Analysts say Rezaei’s appointment indicates that Iran’s older generation of military and security leaders is consolidating power rather than giving way to younger political figures. It could also create a power struggle with parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, another former Guards commander involved in negotiations with Washington.

The appointment comes amid tensions between hard-liners and President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government over diplomatic efforts with the US.

Aug 10, 2026 02:21 PM IST

Thailand shooting: Former Lawmaker opens fire at government office in Bangkok outskirts

A 71-year-old former Thai lawmaker allegedly opened fire at a government office in Nonthaburi, on the outskirts of Bangkok, on Monday, injuring a senior provincial official and his driver. The gunman, identified as former Lawmaker Chalong Reawraeng, was arrested after the shooting. Police said the two wounded people were taken to hospital for treatment.

The incident comes just days after a deadly shooting at a school in the same province left nine people dead and more than 20 injured. The latest attack has renewed concerns over gun violence and firearms control in Thailand. Security has been tightened at schools, with students facing additional checks, including metal detectors, as the government considers stronger gun-control measures.

Aug 10, 2026 01:23 PM IST

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk kills 12, injures 39

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and injured 39 others on Monday, authorities in Russia’s Tatarstan region said.

The city was hit by what officials described as a “massive” drone attack targeting both industrial and civilian facilities. The attack took place on Monday morning, according to the press service of Tatarstan head Rustam Minnikhanov.

Nizhnekamsk, located about 1,200 kilometres east of the Ukrainian border, is home to a major oil refinery and has been targeted in previous attacks.

Aug 10, 2026 12:54 PM IST

Typhoon Dolphin: evacuates 1million asit hits Eastern China

China has evacuated more than one million people as Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern parts of the country, including Shanghai. Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled in Shanghai on Monday.

Typhoon Dolphin was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall in Zhejiang, but authorities continue to warn of torrential rain, flooding and landslides through Wednesday. The storm had maximum winds of around 150 km/h when it first hit China.

Several areas have reported flooding, while tourist attractions and ferry services have been closed. Authorities have also opened emergency shelters, with about 900,000 people evacuated in Wenzhou alone.

The typhoon has also caused deaths and injuries elsewhere in the region. Eight people have died in the Philippines, while five elderly people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Japan's Okinawa.

Aug 10, 2026 12:04 PM IST

Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs and says she hasn't ruled out presidential run

🇺🇸 AOC posted on Instagram that she’s freezing her eggs, framing it as a way to “feel more in control.”

On its own, it’s a private medical decision that plenty of women in their mid 30s make as fertility declines.

Public figures talking about it can also help reduce the stigma…
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 10, 2026

New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has revealed she is freezing her eggs, sharing the first steps of the process on social media.

The 36-year-old posted the clips on Sunday, just hours before telling ABC News' "This Week" that she had not "ruled out the possibility" of a presidential run.

In the videos, Ocasio-Cortez films herself administering an injection and shares tips she's picked up along the way, before addressing questions about cost, clinical procedures, storage, and how fertility care functions under what she calls the US's "broken" medical system.

Speaking to ABC News, she said she wanted to "normalise" conversations around the process, adding that doing so felt especially important "in this political environment."

Aug 10, 2026 10:59 AM IST

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands

Iran said Sunday it is nearing a final agreement with Oman on new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but insisted the waterway won't reopen until Washington meets a separate set of conditions even as President Trump described the US posture toward Tehran as "low-keying it."

Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait

Iranian officials laid out a detailed list of demands the US must satisfy before Hormuz reopens:

Compensation for damage caused by US attacks on Iran, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

An end to threats Iran's top security official, Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr, said Washington must stop threatening language against Tehran

Halt aggression toward Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq

Remove the naval blockade the US imposed on the Gulf in July, lift sanctions on Iran, and release frozen Iranian assets.

Aug 10, 2026 10:26 AM IST

Oil rises as Iran tempers hopes for swift Hormuz reopening

Oil prices edged higher on Monday as doubts persisted over when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen, with Iran insisting the US must first meet a set of conditions even as Tehran and Oman near a final agreement on new shipping lanes.

Brent crude futures gained 84 cents, or 1%, to trade at $84.39 a barrel as of 0424 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 60 cents, or 0.75%, to $78.77 a barrel. Both benchmarks had tumbled more than 7% the previous week on optimism that an Iran-Oman deal was imminent and could reopen the strait, a waterway that handled a fifth of global oil supply before the war began.

Aug 10, 2026 08:54 AM IST

'Will cut them off': Iran General warns US against ground invasion

A senior Iranian army commander issued a sharp warning to Washington on Sunday, saying any US ground intervention in Iran would face swift military retaliation, even as both sides continue talks via intermediaries over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points:

Military warning: Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, head of Iran's ground forces, said "if any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off."

Combat readiness: He said Iranian ground forces are on full alert, monitoring threats and guarding the country's borders at all times.

No direct talks: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Iran and the US are only communicating through intermediary countries, not direct negotiations.

Condition for dialogue: Araghchi said Tehran won't resume direct talks until Washington makes up for its violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Strait of Hormuz progress: Talks with Oman over a new shipping route through the Strait are nearly finalized, though reopening it still hinges on US compensation a claim a US official told Reuters, saying a deal is expected soon and that Washington would lift its blockade of Iranian ports once shipping resumes freely.

Aug 10, 2026 06:55 AM IST

Pentagon asks US defence companies to boost weapons production

The US Department of Defense is telling weapons companies to make missiles faster. The goal is to refill supplies that dropped during the ongoing war with Iran.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the department wants to get weapons to soldiers "at the pace the threat demands." He said the push started last week but is part of a bigger plan that began before the war.

Recent fighting with Iran used up many of the country's missile interceptors, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a think tank in Washington.

Here's what the numbers show:

Patriot interceptors dropped from 2,330 before the war to 1,030 when the ceasefire started in April.

After more recent fighting, that number is now between 759 and 827 a drop of at least 65% since before the war.

THAAD interceptors fell from 452 before the war to between 232 and 262 by April.

The US refilled some of that supply, bringing it up to between 234 and 278. Even so, it's still at least 38% lower than before the war started.

Aug 10, 2026 06:30 AM IST

Porter Airliines flight in Canada cancelled after child refuses to sit down and buckle up

A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was cancelled last week after a young child wouldn't sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane to return to the terminal and pushing the flight past the airport's runway closure time. The airline said the parent and crew tried several times to get the child seated and secured, but nothing worked. As a result, the plane had to go back to the gate at Victoria International Airport in British Columbia so the parent and child could be taken off.

Removing them and their luggage caused delays that pushed the Toronto-bound flight past the airport's 12:30 am runway closure, meaning the rest of the passengers also had to get off the plane. Porter apologized to those affected and rebooked them on a flight the next day.

Inputs from AP.

Aug 10, 2026 05:28 AM IST

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announces appointment of Zulqadr as his political advisor

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Dear respected brother, Dr. Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr,

In consideration of your valuable experience, I hereby appoint you to be my Political Advisor.
— Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) August 9, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announces appointment of Zulqadr as his political advisor.

Aug 10, 2026 04:59 AM IST

Iran names new security chief

Iran appointed a new leader for its Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei, who previously advised the Supreme Leader and once led the Revolutionary Guard. He's taking over from Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is moving into a new role as a political adviser.

This is the second time this position has changed hands recently. The previous head, Ali Larijani, was killed in an Israeli strike back in March.

Rezaei has said before that Iran will not allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization a waterway that used to be considered open to international traffic before the war.

Aug 10, 2026 04:52 AM IST

Netanyahu says Israel won't pull out of Gaza yet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that Israeli troops will not leave Gaza until the militant group Hamas is fully disarmed. He told his Cabinet that Israel does not accept the 15-point plan, even though talks with the US are still ongoing.

Key points:

The US had suggested that Israeli troops would pull back once Hamas gave up its weapons.

Israel currently controls more than half of Gaza, an area that's home to roughly 2 million people and has suffered massive destruction.

The White House has not responded publicly to Netanyahu's comments.

A Hamas official said the group still supports the peace plan and expects the US and other mediators to push Netanyahu to follow through.

Netanyahu is also dealing with political pressure at home, with elections coming up on October 27.

(With inputs from AP)

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World News Updates: Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed as West Asia conflict drags on

Trump's ​Truth Social post came after Iran said over the weekend it was nearing a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes between Tehran and Muscat.

Here’s a look at the latest developments

Trump's Truth Social post came after Iran said over the weekend it was nearing a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes between Tehran and Muscat.