Sports World Lionel Messi: Emotional goal honours late father as Inter Miami draw with Philadelphia August 20, 2026 The Universe Messi scored for the first time since Jorge Messi’s death, but Inter Miami settled for a 2-2 draw that ended their three-game losing streak
World Kyiv attack: Russian missiles and drones kill 12 as air defences face pressure August 20, 2026 The Universe Overnight strikes damaged homes and civilian facilities across the Ukrainian capital, while officials warned of shortages of air defence missiles.
World US-Canada tariffs Trump pauses 50% duties as trade deal nears August 19, 2026 The Universe US-Canada tariffs were put on hold for three days after US President Donald Trump said Washington and Ottawa had reached a preliminary agreement to avoid new 50% duties on Canadian…
World North Korea-Russia ties Kim Jong Un reaffirms growing partnership with Putin August 16, 2026 The Universe North Korea-Russia ties will continue to deepen, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang marked the 81st anniversary of Japan’s…
World Qatar rejects Iran claim that three fighter pilots were captured alive August 16, 2026 The Universe Qatar has rejected Iran’s claim that three Iranian fighter pilots survived the downing of their aircraft and were captured by Qatari forces during attacks on the country in March, describing…
World Lebanon strikes Israeli attacks kill 11 in south, health ministry says August 16, 2026 The Universe Lebanon strikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in response to attacks…
World Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh urges India to speed up extradition August 16, 2026 The Universe Sheikh Hasina remains at the centre of strained Bangladesh-India relations, with Dhaka urging New Delhi to accelerate her extradition before Prime Minister Tarique Rahman considers a visit to India. Bangladesh…
World Huckabee: US envoy condemns West Bank settler siege as ‘horrific act of terror’ August 13, 2026 The Universe The US ambassador to Israel criticises the blockade of Palestinian homes in Qusra, while Washington rejects a permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon
World Typhoon China hit by record rain as storm triggers floods and travel disruption August 12, 2026 The Universe China is facing widespread flooding after its strongest typhoon of the year brought record rainfall and heavy downpours across the country. Beijing issued its second-highest rainstorm warning on Wednesday. Authorities…
World Trump President secretly used military jet after Iran assassination threat August 11, 2026 The Universe US President Donald Trump secretly flew on a military aircraft after an Iranian assassination threat prompted heightened security measures during his recent NATO trip. Trump had travelled to Ankara aboard…
