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US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz
American warships hit Iranian launch sites on Larak Island on Aug. 30, marking the first U.S. attack on Iran in a month.
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War & Security
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War and security
Despicable Homophobic Attack in Marais Leaves LGBTQ Activist and Police Officer Hospitalised
Paris police officer Pierre Picave was taken to hospital after a nighttime assault in the city’s historic Marais district.
War and security
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, drawing sharp rebukes
Reported by The Age - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected August 30, 2026 at 06:32 UTC.
War and security
Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic dies
Former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide, dies in The Hague after suffering strokes.
War and security
Renegade Nigerien Soldiers Attack Presidential Palace, Airport, and Russian‑Mercenary Air Base in Capital, Unsettling Junta
August 29 – Troops loyal to the junta launched a strike on key state sites, striking the presidential palace and an international airport, and the air base that hosts Russian mercenaries. The assault has destabilised Niger’s government and raised concerns of a potential coup in the West African nation.
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Israeli Settlers Attacked Palestinians in West Bank on 2026‑08‑29
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in West Bank on 2026‑08‑29, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.
War and security
Russian strike ignites depot explosion in Ukraine
Shells, drones and munitions destroyed in Ukrainian military warehouse
War and security
Troops foil Boko Haram attack on Borno community, kill scores of insurgents
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 29, 2026 at 17:50 UTC.
War and security
27 Killed in Russian Drone Strike Near Kyiv, Exposing Air Defense Gap
A warehouse in the outskirts of Kyiv was hit, highlighting vulnerabilities in Ukraine’s aerial defense
War and security
Security operatives kill scores of bandits in Sokoto
Reported by Tribune Online and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 29, 2026 at 09:31 UTC.
War and security
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27 people, hundreds evacuated
Reported by france24.com and South China Morning Post. First detected August 29, 2026 at 08:58 UTC.
War and security
Gunfire and explosions heard near military base at Niamey international airport
Residents report shots and blasts in the capital’s air‑strip area, underscoring rising tensions around a site already struck twice this year