2026-08-15

Hungary's prime minister magyar said authorities will sink two barges on Saturday to raise the Danube's water level and prevent a nuclear power plant shutdown after levels fell again.

Hungary's prime minister magyar said authorities will sink two barges on Saturday to raise the Danube's water level and prevent a nuclear power plant shutdown after levels fell again.

2026-08-15

匈牙利总理毛焦尔：当局将在周六沉没两艘驳船，以提高多瑙河水位，避免核电站停运，因为水位再次下降。

匈牙利总理毛焦尔：当局将在周六沉没两艘驳船，以提高多瑙河水位，避免核电站停运，因为水位再次下降。

2026-08-15

On Aug. 14 Mexico President sheinbaum said the US decision to revoke the U.S. visa of the son of former Mexican president Lopez was politically motivated and constituted interference in Mexico's internal affairs. Sheinbaum said Mexico must remain firm and that bilateral ties should be based on mutual respect. The remarks follow US revocations in 2026 of visas for at least six ruling-party officials and US requests to extradite alleged drug-trafficking collaborators — including four current gover

On Aug. 14 Mexico President sheinbaum said the US decision to revoke the U.S. visa of the son of former Mexican president Lopez was politically motivated and constituted interference in Mexico's internal affairs. Sheinbaum said Mexico must remain firm and that bilateral ties should be based on mutual respect. The remarks follow US revocations in 2026 of visas for at least six ruling-party officials and US requests to extradite alleged drug-trafficking collaborators — including four current governors, mayors and legislators and six former officials — to stand trial in the US; Mexico has rejected the extradition requests, citing insufficient evidence.

2026-08-15

Hainan Airlines flight HU753 (Beijing–Manchester) diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport, Russia, on Aug. 15, 2026 after a mechanical fault and landed safely at 07:28 Beijing time. The airline said it will swap aircraft to operate subsequent sectors and provide passenger assistance.

Hainan Airlines flight HU753 (Beijing–Manchester) diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport, Russia, on Aug. 15, 2026 after a mechanical fault and landed safely at 07:28 Beijing time. The airline said it will swap aircraft to operate subsequent sectors and provide passenger assistance.

2026-08-15

Local time Aug 15, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO said it received a verified report that a bulk carrier's hull was struck by an unidentified flying object. Crew are safe and no property damage has been reported.

Local time Aug 15, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO said it received a verified report that a bulk carrier's hull was struck by an unidentified flying object. Crew are safe and no property damage has been reported.

2026-08-15

UKMTO: no damage assessment reported; environmental impact unknown.

UKMTO: no damage assessment reported; environmental impact unknown.