Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.
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aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
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aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Young pilot makes daring emergency landing on Florida interstate
A 21-year-old flight instructor safely landed her small aircraft on a US freeway near Pensacola, Florida.
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aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
US authorities say 3 killed in shooting in Prospect Hill, North Carolina
Law enforcement says at least three people were killed in shooting at a home, with those involved part of same family.
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aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for US Senate, narrowly defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.
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aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
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bbc.co.uk
05.08.2026
Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?
The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.
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aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?
An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.
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aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati event as doubts grow over US Open defence
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was expected to defend his ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati.
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aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea
Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.
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aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim
While FBI poll monitoring not new, US lawmakers raise alarm amid Trump's years-long claims of election fraud.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran's missile production rate increased during the ceasefire.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Rubio: Progress made to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said there has been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’
US President Donald Trump says Iran has ‘one last chance’ to make a deal, but Tehran is in no hurry to take it.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
Israeli strikes on Gaza only intensified in the days following a US-brokered agreement billed as a 'breakthrough'.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
US stocks near record high, oil falls as Trump claims Iran talks under way
Benchmark S&P500 approaches all-time peak as Washington, Tehran offer conflicting accounts of status of talks.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?
Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026