First detected August 18, 2026 at 14:10 UTC. Image: PerthNow via source articleElections
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.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
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Elections
India's election system globally credible, robust: MEA after Trump's voter ID praise Reported by India News and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 18, 2026 at 14:40 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
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ADC Collaborated With Accord Party to Block APC Victory in Osun Governorship Election The African Democratic Congress (ADC) openly admitted it joined forces with the Accord Party to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from winning the Osun State governorship on 15 August 2026, framing the result as an opposition triumph.
high confidence Aug 18, 2026, 2:14 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. Image: Toronto Sun - RSS Feed via source articleGeneral 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.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
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BBNaija Season 11: Neche breaks silence on voluntary exit Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:06 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. Image: Tribune Online via source articleElections
Osun Election: I would’ve been there if Tinubu wanted APC to win at all costs — Wike Reported by Tribune Online and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 18, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 1:36 PM UTC
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General News
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster Recovery efforts continue amid the largest transport tragedy in the country’s history
Developing high confidence Aug 18, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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General News
‘New US Territory’: Trump Posts Map Of Strait Of Hormuz On Truth Social Reported by Free Press Journal and Middle East Eye. First detected August 18, 2026 at 12:18 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
First detected August 18, 2026 at 12:06 UTC. Image: PerthNow via source articleHealth
Pakistan's Imran Khan to be moved to hospital from jail Reported by PerthNow and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 18, 2026 at 12:06 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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Business
Trump, Carney talk trade as negotiators battle over autos Reported by Moneyweb and Financial Post. First detected August 18, 2026 at 09:30 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC
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Wike orders immediate demolition of houses built on Abuja waterways Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 18, 2026 at 11:28 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 18, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC
