Elections
Former Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad sentenced to death
Damascus court finds former ruler guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in absentia.
Archive
Middle East & North Africa
Regional reporting associated with Middle East & North Africa.
War and security
1 killed in Israel’s first Gaza strike in over a week
Reported by South China Morning Post and The Times of Israel. First detected August 12, 2026 at 17:46 UTC.
Elections
Lebanon’s parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to end capital punishment
Business
U.S. Senate Authorizes 100 % Tariffs on Russian‑Oil Buyers, Targeting Major Importers
The Lindsey O. Graham Act of 2026, enacted on August 7, grants the president power to impose up to one‑hundred per cent duties on imports from any country that continues to purchase Russian oil and gas, with India and China among the likely targets.
General News
UAE Shuttles Oil Exports From Iraq Through the Strait of Hormuz
Reported by Financial Post and Business Line - Home. First detected August 12, 2026 at 07:16 UTC.
War and security
Nagpur: 16‑Year‑Old Accused of Rape, Attempted Murder Involving Minor; New Evidence Emerges
Police say the 16‑year‑old, charged with assaulting a minor, is under investigation after new evidence surfaced, while the victim had faced a three‑month digital arrest.
War and security
Three crew members killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian cargo vessel
Casualties reported off the Bab el‑Mandeb strait
General News
Pakistan Says US, Iran Close to Deal Despite Trump Rhetoric
Reported by Financial Post and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 11, 2026 at 12:34 UTC.
General News
Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck due to Iran threat – media
Reported by Daily Maverick and france24.com. First detected August 11, 2026 at 10:16 UTC.