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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi walks during a visit to the holy city of Najaf ahead of Arbaeen, one of the largest annual Shi'ite religious gatherings, in Najaf, Iraq on 3 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz

Araghchi says the strait will remain closed until other conditions are met.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the August 4 incident, in which the Air India A320 aircraft, VT-EXO, operating flight AI2379, lost about 300 feet of altitude during cruise. Photo: ANI/ Image enhanced using AI

Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge

The sun sets over Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, 2 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Netanyahu says Israel won't pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms

Tarique Rahman launches nationwide rooftop solar initiative for public sector buildings. Photo: Collected

Tarique to meet Chattogram grassroots BNP leaders for first time as PM

A composite satellite image shows trail of smoke rising from an oil facility, in Jizan, Jazan province, Saudi Arabia, July 26, 2026.

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi refinery after kingdom signs defence pact

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026.

Talks with US won't happen while interim deal is breached, Iranian minister says

Illustration: TBS

Family codewords offer simple defence against growing AI deepfake scams

Phot: Collected

Malaysia seizes container suspected of carrying goods for Israel

Police officers work in the vicinity of an Antonov cargo plane, near which a drone was found, at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 5, 2026, after the police said explosives experts examined a drone near a runway, and after a DHL cargo aircraft hit an unknown object as it was climbing away from the airport overnight, prompting an unscheduled landing in Hanover, according to a source familiar with the incident. Photo: REUTERS/Axel Schmidt/File Photo

Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation

US President Donald Trump walks next to his attorney Todd Blanche at Manhattan state court, New York, US, 22 April 2024. Photo: REUTERS

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

Photo: Trump’s Truth Social post

Greenland issues 'strong warning' as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is received by Deputy Governor of Mecca region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz upon his arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 6 August 2026. Photo: Saudi Press Agency/Reuters

Turkey and Saudi Arabia move from rivalry to strategic partnership

A drone view shows various vessels moored at the Huangqi National Central Fishing Port, as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, in Huangqi town of Lianjiang, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China August 8, 2026. Photo: cnsphoto via REUTERS

Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings