Al Jazeera 29 Aug 2026
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Channel8 English 29 Aug 2026
Talabani: Passing Of Veteran Mehdi Zana A Monumental Tragedy
“Mr. Mehdi was a steel symbol of resilience, bravery, and the unwavering stance of our people,” he stressed
PBS 29 Aug 2026
6 months in, Iran’s leaders are defying the U.S. and signaling no tolerance for dissent
Iran’s new leaders evince little faith in any agreement with Trump — after coming under attack twice while holding talks — and they may be bracing for another assault once the U.S…
Science Alert 29 Aug 2026
Of 30 Global Food Goals, We're on Track to Hit Just One
On a day-to-day, local level, it can be all too easy to forget the perilous state that our planet is in – but the sobering reality checks from science are only getting more freque…
Le Monde 29 Aug 2026
Niger junta led by General Tiani faces attempted coup
Gunfire has been heard since last night around the presidential palace in Niamey and an air base located within the grounds of the capital's airport.
Hürriyet 29 Aug 2026
Türkiye a ‘great ally and good friend’: US NATO envoy
U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker has described Türkiye as “a great ally and a good friend,” praising its defense industry and contribution to the alliance.
Digital Spy 29 Aug 2026
Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise in long-awaited sequel to beloved '90s action drama
When Top Gun: Maverick dazzled critics and audiences in 2022, it always seemed likely that Tom Cruise would be eyeing up a follow-up to Days of Thunder, another high-octane action…
DW 29 Aug 2026
Russian-American heads Trump's planned Caucasus trade route
A Russian-born businessman heads the investment fund financing the so-called "Trump Route," a planned corridor through Armenia linking Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. Who is Konstanti…
Inc 29 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton Proved Kindness Doesn’t Mean Being a Pushover. Her Elvis Decision Shows Why
Explore 13 ideas drawn from Dolly Parton’s life, from dreaming big and keeping your rights to lifting others, forgiving, and staying true to yourself.
NPR 29 Aug 2026
Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks
The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.
Axios 29 Aug 2026
Music publishers sue Anthropic, allege "blantant theft" of copyrighted music
Some of the world's largest music publishers filed a blockbuster lawsuit against Anthropic late Friday night, alleging "one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intel…
Al Jazeera 29 Aug 2026
Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defence
Iran’s president said sanctions and the US naval blockade had caused exports and imports to slump by nearly 35 percent.