Saturday, August 15, 2026

World Affairs

Three things to know about SpaceX’s stock market debut

SpaceX will become a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means...

World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks | World Cup 2026 News

Five goals, four water breaks, three red cards and a glittering opening ceremony.The World Cup 2026 opening...

SpaceX’s first employee reacts to company’s market debut

Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002.Now,...

Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat | US-Israel war on Iran News

EXPLAINERTrump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.Published On...

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised

The statement said Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Trump's commitment to work towards a final agreement that included...
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Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran’s medicines, vaccines | US-Israel war on Iran News

The United States and Israel have carried out multiple attacks on medical facilities in the course of their war on Iran.On Thursday, Iranian...

International law experts allege violations in Iran war

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

Burkina Faso military leader Traore says ‘forget democracy’ | Politics News

Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.Published On 3 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Burkina Faso’s...

Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down

Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.

Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure | Prison News

Releasing political prisoners has long been a core demand of the US, which is implementing a strict oil blockade on Cuba.Published On 3...
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