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US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear program, are now top priority in war
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear program but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thurs...
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
From jellyfish shutting nuclear plants to the Korean soup with a bite. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world:
Drone shot down in Latvian airspace: military
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the country's military said Friday.
Drone shot down in Latvian airspace: military
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the country's military said Friday.
UAE condemns attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
The United Arab Emirates on Friday blamed Iran for attacks on two vessels linked to its state-owned oil company as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain extends largest nuclear plant in policy U-turn
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Spain's leftist government has reversed course and extended the operating life of the country's largest nuclear plant to reduce exposure to turbulent energy mar...
Iraqi daily oil exports in August highest since start of war: minister
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Iraq's average daily oil exports since the beginning of August are the highest since the outbreak of the Middle East war between Iran and the United States chok...
Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran.
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran,...
Yemeni official says Houthi attack kills 8, rebels claim Saudi strike
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
A military official from Yemen's internationally recognised government said a Houthi strike Friday on the port city of Mokha killed eight people, while the Iran...
Hezbollah chief says Lebanon-Israel deal puts undue pressure on army
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday accused Lebanese authorities of subjecting the country's armed forces to undue pressure by implementing a framework deal a...
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace: spokesperson
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, a spokesperson from the alliance said Friday, confirming earlier statements by Latvia's defen...
UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Hormuz strait
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
The United Arab Emirates on Friday blamed Iran for attacks on two vessels linked to its state-owned oil company as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz a da...
Cambodia says to resume military drills with US next year
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Cambodia and the United States will restart long-delayed joint military exercises next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Friday, seeking to mend ties strained...
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace: spokesperson
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
NATO said Friday its fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the latest incursion along the military alliance's eastern flank bordering Ru...
US sailors hit by strain of long aircraft carrier deployment
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America's giant Abraham ...
Indian firm to make fighter jet engines with Rolls-Royce
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
India's Reliance Industries and Britain's Rolls-Royce announced on Friday plans to jointly design and manufacture engines for the south Asian country's multirol...
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier
Aug 14, 2026 (AFP)
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran ...
Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict
Aug 13, 2026 (AFP)
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran fro...
Colombia authorizes joint anti-drug ops with US military: Pentagon chief
Aug 13, 2026 (AFP)
Colombia has authorized joint military operations with the United States to target drug traffickers, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, expanding...
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