2026-08-03

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi spoke by phone with his Iraqi counterpart to discuss recent regional developments, measures to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation, and priority issues of mutual concern.

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi spoke by phone with his Iraqi counterpart to discuss recent regional developments, measures to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation, and priority issues of mutual concern.

2026-08-03

The Russian military said Ukrainian drones carried out overnight strikes on an oil refinery in Saratov, triggering a fire. Ukrainian forces said they destroyed the refinery and also attacked a nearby air base that hosts Tu-95 long-range strategic bombers Russia uses to launch cruise missiles at Ukraine. Russia said its forces struck infrastructure in the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv, hit two vessels carrying military cargo, and struck a ship in the Black Sea. Saratov is about 730 km southeast

The Russian military said Ukrainian drones carried out overnight strikes on an oil refinery in Saratov, triggering a fire. Ukrainian forces said they destroyed the refinery and also attacked a nearby air base that hosts Tu-95 long-range strategic bombers Russia uses to launch cruise missiles at Ukraine. Russia said its forces struck infrastructure in the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv, hit two vessels carrying military cargo, and struck a ship in the Black Sea. Saratov is about 730 km southeast of Moscow and more than 1,000 km from Kyiv.

2026-08-03

Semafor reports Senators Collins and Murray circulated a continuing resolution that would fund the U.S. government through Dec. 11 and blocks an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule that would allow the administration to rescind federal grants to states, including so-called blue states. Collins said the bill "prevents the OMB proposed rule on federal financial assistance from taking effect." Murray said the CR "prevents implementation of this corrupt new OMB grants rule during the

Semafor reports Senators Collins and Murray circulated a continuing resolution that would fund the U.S. government through Dec. 11 and blocks an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule that would allow the administration to rescind federal grants to states, including so-called blue states. Collins said the bill "prevents the OMB proposed rule on federal financial assistance from taking effect." Murray said the CR "prevents implementation of this corrupt new OMB grants rule during the continuing resolution," adding the proposal would systemically politicize federal funds and allow Trump administration officials to cancel grants "at any time for any reason."

2026-08-03

Multiple Israeli officials said Israel was excluded from the U.S. decision for hours and was unaware the U.S. had canceled planned strikes on Iran. A senior Israeli official said, "For several hours we were in a complete information vacuum and uncertainty; President Trump left us in the fog. Senior officers only learned of the latest developments from the president's personal social-media post."

Multiple Israeli officials said Israel was excluded from the U.S. decision for hours and was unaware the U.S. had canceled planned strikes on Iran. A senior Israeli official said, "For several hours we were in a complete information vacuum and uncertainty; President Trump left us in the fog. Senior officers only learned of the latest developments from the president's personal social-media post."

2026-08-03

cenc recorded a 3.3-magnitude earthquake at 03:29 on Aug 3 in Gaoxian County, Yibin, Sichuan (28.55N, 104.67E); hypocenter depth 5 km.

cenc recorded a 3.3-magnitude earthquake at 03:29 on Aug 3 in Gaoxian County, Yibin, Sichuan (28.55N, 104.67E); hypocenter depth 5 km.

2026-08-03

Morocco's interior ministry said Spain's recent ruling restricting maritime interception and immediate repatriation has encouraged some potential migrants to attempt crossings.

Morocco's interior ministry said Spain's recent ruling restricting maritime interception and immediate repatriation has encouraged some potential migrants to attempt crossings.