War and security
South Africa factory sentiment hits seven-month low on war fears
Reported by Moneyweb and Financial Post. First detected August 3, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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Trump says Iran talks to begin Monday after scrapping attack
Reported by Moneyweb and Business Line - Home. First detected August 3, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.
Elections
Trump Reverses Position on Escalation in the Middle East
The administration announced a shift that could widen the region’s conflict, prompting experts to warn that Tehran now has the upper hand.
Crypto markets
Hackers hit Bitcoin’s safest hiding place in ongoing attack
Reported by Business Line - Home and Moneyweb. First detected August 3, 2026 at 06:26 UTC.
War and security
Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Fire at Wildberries Warehouse in Vladimir Region
Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, confirmed a blaze triggered by a Ukrainian drone strike on its distribution hub.
Elections
Trump Calls Off Planned Attack on Iran, Announces New Talks to Begin Monday
Oil prices drop worldwide as markets react to U.S. decision to shift strategy toward diplomacy
Elections
Trump Unveils New Tariffs Trigger 25‑State Lawsuit
President Donald Trump announced a set of new import duties, prompting 25 states to sue, alleging the measures violate U.S. law.
War and security
Ukrainian drones kill eight in Russia and strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say
Reported by PerthNow and Daily Maverick. First detected August 2, 2026 at 19:24 UTC.
General News
A Suicide Bombing Attack in Pakistan Killed at Least 14 People
A suicide bombing attack in Pakistan killed at least 14 people, with early accounts differing on whether the target was a police station in the Swat Valley or protesters at an anti-militant rally.
War and security
Israel flags security concerns to White House over Trump-Hamas disarmament deal
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and PerthNow. First detected August 2, 2026 at 14:18 UTC.
War and security
At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah after Hamas agreed disarmament deal
At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah after Hamas agreed disarmament deal, according to a developing BBC report that says Israel described the targets as military operatives.
War and security
A blast near the centre of Moscow has killed at least three people and injured 21 others
A blast near the centre of Moscow has killed at least three people and injured 21 others in an evening explosion at a restaurant that was hosting a private function, according to a developing France 24 report.