Elections
US announces sanctions on ICC president and senior lawyer
Reported by Middle East Eye and Daily Maverick. First detected August 18, 2026 at 18:36 UTC.
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Regional reporting associated with North America.
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JUST IN: Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as new US territory
Reported by Tribune Online and Legit.ng. First detected August 18, 2026 at 14:35 UTC.
Elections
Trump says no US talks are underway with Iran, announces Hormuz is open, and reaffirms naval blockade
On 18 August 2026 President Donald Trump declared that the United States had no current or scheduled diplomatic engagement with Iran, declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open, and confirmed the naval blockade remains in force.
General News
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says
Reported by Africanews and Toronto Sun - RSS Feed. First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
General News
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against US dollar
Reported by Business Line - Home and Free Press Journal. First detected August 18, 2026 at 10:46 UTC.
General News
Trump cites India's voter ID rules while renewing his push for the SAVE America Act
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories, Free Press Journal and 1 other independently owned source. First detected August 17, 2026 at 23:46 UTC.
Elections
Hakainde Hichilema elected president of Zambia for a second term
Hakainde Hichilema is elected president of Zambia for a second term after a turbulent campaign.
General News
Trump scales back South Korea drills, alarming US allies
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and South China Morning Post. First detected August 18, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
War and security
Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected August 17, 2026 at 19:26 UTC.