Iran war latest: US forces redirected 82 vessels from Iranian ports, says Centcom
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Global Economy Briefing — August 29, 2026
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Fires, rescues — and hornet's nests? Korean firefighters face growing burden
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US secures majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves – Trump
President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venezuela that gives the United States majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum…
China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull 2 survivors out of rubble near Tibet border crossing
Chinese rescuers continued searching for survivors from this week’s devastating floods along the border with Nepal as the operation passed a critical 72-hour window.
China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull 2 survivors out of rubble near Tibet border crossing
Chinese rescuers continued searching for survivors from this week’s devastating floods along the border with Nepal as the operation passed a critical 72-hour window.
Nearly 200,000 forced deportees received by Haiti, UN says
Haiti is receiving forced returnees amid surging gang violence. An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the situation in Haiti following a deadly gang attack.
- Nearly 200,000 individuals forcibly returned to Haiti in first eight months of 2026.
- 10% increase in deportees compared to same period in 2025.
- Acting UN Assistant Secretary-General highlights dire situation in Haiti.