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Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases
Reported by france24.com and The Times of Israel. First detected August 9, 2026 at 16:03 UTC.
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After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia's military presence in Syria
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia's military presence in Syria, The New York Times reported, with Syria saying the deal opens the way for a new phase in relations.
Foreign policy
Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan on Sunday, Says Israel Will Not Withdraw Until Hamas Is Genuinely Disarmed
On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel rejects the 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump's Board of Peace and will not withdraw IDF forces from Gaza until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Geopolitics
At least 10 killed Friday in Yemen as Houthi rebels described as Iran-backed attack Marib oil-rich province - at least eight Yemeni government forces members and two civilians died
France24 reported that at least eight members of Yemeni government forces and two civilians were killed Friday in new attacks by Houthi rebels described as Iran-backed rebels targeting the oil-rich province of Marib in Yemen, for a total of at least 10 killed, in a developing report.
Geopolitics
Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
Houthis claim attack on Yemeni military camp, according to a New York Times report Aug. 7, as escalating tensions raise fears a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse
War and security
Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defence agreement under which an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all
France 24 reports Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defence agreement under which an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all, as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify security partnerships after attacks on critical infrastructure amid the war in Iran
Geopolitics
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Friday in Mecca, Stipulating Attack on One Is Attack on All
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on Aug. 7, 2026, in Mecca during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, stipulating any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all
Business
Atiku Abubakar on Aug. 7 Raised Alarm via Aide Phrank Shaibu Over Suspicious Unauthorized Credit Into Private Bank Account, Citing Suspected Leak of Details
On Aug. 7, 2026, Atiku Abubakar, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication Phrank Shaibu, raised alarm over a suspicious and unauthorized credit reportedly transferred by an unknown individual into one of his private bank accounts, which he described as a suspected leak and breach of his private bank details and linked to security concerns ahead of the 2027 elections.
War and security
Europe's river levels plunge due to drought and extreme heat over the summer, exposing World War II ships and stranding boats
Europe's river levels plunge due to drought and extreme heat over the summer, exposing World War II ships and stranding boats, according to a developing France 24 report that has not yet been independently confirmed
Climate
Security Camera Footage Shows Doctors Shielding Patient as Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Shook Kumamoto Hospital Operating Room, Goes Viral and Captures Global Attention
Security camera video showing doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook the operating room at a Kumamoto hospital in Japan has gone viral and captured global attention.
War and security
Trump says he thinks war with Iran will end 'pretty soon'
Reported by Middle East Eye and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 6, 2026 at 20:48 UTC.
War and security
23-year-old man found dead with significant injuries in outer Sydney Campbelltown area after suspected dog attack
A 23-year-old man was found dead with significant injuries in the outer Sydney Campbelltown area after what was described as a suspected dog attack or mauling.