2026-08-07
A U.S. official said Friday that talks between Iran and Oman had made progress and could soon lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. That could restore oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran, while Sunni powers unite in a defense pact.
Reuters★★★★★2026-08-07 23:10Original
Thailand is reeling after a Bangkok school shooting killed several people and injured dozens. Police say a 14-year-old first killed his grandparents before opening fire at a school, then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The attack has renewed debate over gun laws and gun violence in Thailand.
CNN is learning new information about the 14-year-old boy accused of opening fire at a high school north of Bangkok. At least five people were killed, with CNN’s Ivan Watson reporting from the scene.
CNN★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:58OriginalDonald Trump has reacted angrily on social media after his administration was ordered to stop building his personal $400m ballroom project at the White House. A federal appeals court’s ruling delivered another setback to the controversial plan and tested presidential authority. Trump has vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court.
BBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-07 21:34A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop work on a $400m ballroom project at the White House. President Donald Trump has vowed to appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a lower court injunction pausing construction of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom in a 2-1 ruling. The majority said the president lacked authority to proceed without congressional approval. The injunction is stayed for 14 days to allow an appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded. Its unprecedented nature is linked not only to the scale, but also to the fact that it went undetected for months before being correctly identified. Heather Kerr, the International Rescue Committee’s country director for Congo, says delayed diagnosis and the difficulty of distinguishing the Bundibugyo strain from common illnesses have hindered the response. The operational environment, active conflict and armed groups have compounded those obstacles.
Spain says it will impose temporary checks on visitors from Italy after Rome introduced similar measures following a mass influx from Morocco into Ceuta. The checks will begin at midnight on Saturday and continue until 7 September, with Spain citing Italy’s “persistent irregular migration pressure.”
Spain has told Italy that it will impose entry checks on visitors if Rome does not end its controls by Sunday. The two countries do not share a land border, but became embroiled in a dispute after the rush at the Ceuta border. Madrid is presenting the planned checks as a reciprocal response to Italy’s measures. The disagreement centers on how the two countries handle entry controls.
Authorities found more than 50 bodies improperly stored and decomposing Thursday at South Chicago Chapel. The funeral home is run by a couple who previously operated a crematory shut down over mishandled remains, authorities said.
The Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-07 22:51
The Senate votes to confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as attorney general. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., says he will vote for Blanche in a key show of support.
Fox News★★★☆☆2026-08-07 23:53
Russia and Pakistan are working to establish their first rail cargo route, linking Moscow with Faisalabad and Karachi in both directions, while Belarus could join the project. Ambassador Albert Khorev said the sides are finalizing a service contract and selecting interested companies along the proposed route after earlier delays.
TASS★★★☆☆2026-08-07 23:58OriginalThe US Army is seeking to accelerate the path for new weapons to reach the battlefield. The Pentagon plans to open five military ranges to private industry for testing drones, counter-drone systems, long-range missiles, low-cost air-defense interceptors and other weapons. US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll discussed the effort with Bloomberg Television’s Tyler Kendall.
Bloomberg Television★★★☆☆2026-08-07 18:02
Donald Trump said he personally took part in talks aimed at resolving the Strait of Hormuz crisis and that an agreement to reopen the waterway could come soon. The United States sanctioned five Cuban entities and eight individuals over arms imports and external military cooperation. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact. New Zealand’s foreign minister said some Pacific island states refused to condemn China’s test-firing of a nuclear-strike missile in the region.
VOA Chinese★★★★☆2026-08-07 22:56
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement. Experts say the pact could “reshape” the region’s security architecture. The report examines what the agreement contains and its possible implications for regional security.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to a NATO-style mutual defense pact. The agreement comes as the conflict involving Iran escalates. The report provides no further details about the pact’s provisions or when it was finalized.
CNN★★★★☆2026-08-07 12:33OriginalOfficials say Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a defense agreement. The deal deepens cooperation among the three countries. It comes as security concerns are growing. The agreement marks a significant step in their closer security coordination.
The Associated Press★★★★☆2026-08-07 11:03OriginalSaudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a defence agreement as turmoil continues across the region. Pakistan says the pact declares that an attack on any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all three. The agreement therefore sets out a shared security commitment among the signatories.
Tehran has set out a prolonged timetable for negotiations that would keep Donald Trump entangled in the Iran conflict until the US midterm elections. The strategy is intended to damage the president politically, echoing the devastating effect the 1979–81 US embassy hostage crisis had on Jimmy Carter’s presidency. Inside Iran, meaningful revenge against Trump is viewed by many as a legitimate war aim in its own right. Calls for retribution were widespread among mourners at the funeral of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
US Vice President JD Vance called Iranians “extraordinarily difficult people” and said reaching any nuclear agreement would take time. He described Iran as having a “fractured system” made up of people who want peace and “crazy radicals who want the war to continue.” Julia Roknifard from Taylor’s University provided analysis of the situation.
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella is due to be sworn in as Colombia’s new president on Friday. His campaign promises included a hard-line approach to security, drug trafficking and the economy. The incoming leader has presented those issues as central priorities for his administration.
Reuters★★★☆☆2026-08-07 11:25OriginalColombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is due to take office on August 8. He has promised to wage war on drug gangs and move closer to the United States. The former lawyer won June’s run-off by less than one percentage point. A right-wing populist compared with Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei, he is set to be sworn in at an unusual location.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned both Ukraine and Russia as the war escalates. He is calling for de-escalation and a ceasefire. The appeal comes as attacks involving the two countries intensify.
Bloomberg News Now presents a regularly updated audio roundup of the day’s leading stories. It reports that weaker-than-expected jobs results have eased pressure on the Federal Reserve. The program also says Cassidy supports Blanche for attorney general. The brief report focuses on the latest global business developments and is refreshed throughout the day.
Bloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 15:25OriginalThe United States has released employment figures that influence the yen exchange rate and share prices. Nonfarm employment declined in July, falling well short of market expectations. As speculation that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates soon weakened, the yen strengthened against the dollar and the dollar fell.
The US labor market has appeared fairly stable so far this year. Hiring has remained solid after a weak 2025, although the pace has not been especially impressive. The economy likely added nearly 100,000 jobs in July. Yet finding work remains difficult for younger people and those already unemployed.
The Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-07 12:00OriginalA court in New Mexico has ordered Meta, the US technology giant operating the social media platform, to pay about ¥90 billion. The ruling says safety measures were inadequate when children used the service. The court found that this deficiency harmed children’s mental health.
The US Senate has begun floor debate on a bill imposing sanctions on Russia. A vote could take place on Aug. 7. The measure has remained stalled in Congress since April 2025. Its delay has unfolded as President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia’s war in Ukraine has continued to evolve.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas says Russia may be considering attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic region. The potential strikes could involve Ukrainian drones captured by Russian forces. Bloomberg News reported Kaunas’s assessment. His warning points to a possible threat involving Lithuania and the other Baltic countries. No attack is reported as having taken place.
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, known as GPIF, has announced its investment results for the period from April through June. The fund recorded a surplus of more than 24 trillion yen. GPIF said this was its largest-ever profit for a single quarter. The result concerns the investment management of Japan’s public pension reserves.
A poll says 60% of Ukrainians oppose ceding Donbas to Russia. The same proportion backs freezing the war if security guarantees are provided. Meanwhile, 33% of respondents said they would be willing to give up territory in eastern Ukraine, including Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. The findings present differing views on territorial concessions and a potential freeze in fighting.
A continuing spell of extreme weather has broken temperature records in several central and eastern European countries. Slovakia, Austria and Hungary all recorded unprecedented heat. Slovakia’s Dolné Plachtince reached a new high of 42C, according to the country’s hydrometeorological agency. In Poland, authorities were forced to shut the Kozienice and Połaniec power plants. The heat comes as wildfires and drought continue across the continent.
Record heat across Europe is adding new pressure to food prices and supply chains. It is also creating difficulties for economies already carrying heavy debt burdens. Financial markets have been unsettled by an energy shock driven by the war in Iran. Rising temperatures are now becoming another headache for investors and policymakers.
Reuters★★★★☆2026-08-07 04:40OriginalOfficials said a shooting took place at a school north of Bangkok on Friday. A student opened fire, killing at least one teacher and injuring four other people. Authorities said the student later killed himself. The incident left a teacher dead and students among those hurt.
CNN★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:44OriginalOfficials say a shooting at a school in Thailand left one person dead and four others injured. The incident occurred in Bang Kruai district. Bang Kruai is in Nonthaburi province, north of the Thai capital, Bangkok. Authorities identified the location but provided no further details in the report.
The Confederation of African Football has unanimously voted in favour of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. CAF president Patrice Motsepe called for good governance. The vote signals that African football is throwing its support behind Infantino. No further details about the vote’s arrangements were provided.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says Moscow expects the Eurasian Economic Union to gain more preferential trade partners. He says Russia is ready to assist with the previously assigned task of expanding that number. The statement centers on broadening the bloc’s preferential trade relationships. No specific new partner is identified in the announcement.
TASS★★★☆☆2026-08-07 07:01OriginalJapan’s food self-sufficiency rate on a calorie basis was announced at 37% for the previous fiscal year. That figure ties with fiscal 2020 and other years for the lowest level on record. The decline is also said to have been affected by the sharp rise in rice prices since the year before last.
A Chinese research team has completed an updated geological map covering the entire moon. The Institute of Geology at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences said the map uses a scale of 1:5 million. The newly completed resource is intended to support future exploration of the moon.
Republicans and Democrats are criticizing Donald Trump’s connections to the technology industry after his administration mounted only a limited response to recent hacks. The attacks were carried out by artificial-intelligence agents associated with OpenAI and Anthropic. Reuters technology reporter Courtney Rozen explains the bipartisan criticism. The dispute centers on how the administration handled the incidents and the influence of its technology relationships.
Reuters★★★☆☆2026-08-07 01:15
A military official said Yemen’s Houthi movement attacked southern Saudi Arabia on Thursday, injuring 11 civilians. Saudi Arabia warned that coordinated attacks by the Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi militias could be imminent. The kingdom said the prospect pointed to a broader threat. The report links the civilian casualties to the Houthi assault and the warning to possible joint action by the two armed groups.
Reuters★★★★☆2026-08-07 03:30Original
The Venezuelan government met with opposition figures in Caracas on Thursday after the talks had been delayed for several days. The meeting marked the opening of US-backed discussions intended to guide Venezuela toward a democratic transition. Nobel laureate Machado was not present. The talks bring government and opposition representatives together as the process gets underway.
CNN★★★★☆2026-08-07 00:01Original
U.S. employment growth is expected to have strengthened in July. The result would reassure those watching the resilience of the labor market. It would also leave the Federal Reserve able to keep concentrating on inflation. The unemployment rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 4.2%.
Reuters★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:10Original