Tropical Storm Moke Advances Toward Hawaii With 85km/h Winds
Tropical Storm Moke, with sustained winds of 85km/h (50mph), was located 684km south of Hilo, Hawaii, as of 11am HST, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Conflicts & Security
US Military Newspaper Editor Voices Censorship Fears After Being Fired
The editor-in-chief of US military newspaper Stars and Stripes has told the BBC of his concern over censorship a day after being dismissed by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for 'insubordination', according to the BBC.
Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
Fourteen people were killed in military air strikes at a monastery in Myanmar early on Friday, according to opposition fighters and a local rescue worker.
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over missing flood control funds after months of monsoon rains left areas submerged, according to Al Jazeera.
Shakira Austin Shines for Washington Mystics as WNBA Action Trends
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is averaging a career-high 20.7 points and 9.9 rebounds in her past 16 games, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
Tupac Murder Accused Told Police in 2008 Nephew Fired Fatal Shots
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, told Los Angeles police in 2008 that his nephew, Orlando 'Baby Lane' Anderson, fired the fatal shots. The audio recording was played for jurors Thursday.
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Long queues for petrol have formed across Moscow as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russian oil refineries, according to BBC. Despite the shortage, patriotic messages remain prominent in public spaces.
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says
Eight people were killed in a plane crash near a remote U.S. Air Force radar site in Alaska, according to the U.S. military.
Ethiopia Cancels Virgin Mary Festival Over Drone Strike Fears
A major cultural and religious festival in northern Ethiopia has been cancelled due to fears of drone attacks, according to BBC.
Israel Re-Establishes Closed West Bank Settlement After 21 Years
Israel has re-established the West Bank settlement of Kadim, defying international protests. The move follows a 20-year ban on Jewish settlements in the area. The BBC reported the return of 30 'pioneer families' from Tel Aviv.
El Niño set to be strongest in living memory, says Met Office
The Met Office has warned that the current El Niño event is set to be the strongest in living memory, with significant implications for global weather patterns and record temperatures.
NY Mayor Mamdani Sues to Block $10,000 Teaching Aide Bonuses
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is suing to block a new law that would give teaching aides a one-time $10,000 bonus, arguing it violates the city’s collective bargaining laws, according to Al Jazeera.
US Says Sanctions Will Squash Iran’s Economy
The U.S. plans to isolate Iran economically to avoid military conflict, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, calling it the 'greatest coordinated economic isolation in history.'
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as US-South Korea Drills Near End
North Korea launched over 10 short-range ballistic missiles on August 20 toward the East Sea as U.S.-South Korea joint military drills near their end, according to South Korean military sources.
Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to implement tougher economic measures against Iran and countries supporting it, as the United Arab Emirates announced it would sever financial ties with Iran.