POLITICSTrump pauses ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says new talks to beginUS President Trump says new talks with Iran will start Monday ‘in the form of a negotiation’ after calling off attack.Al Jazeera·August 3, 2026
POLITICSBrazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concernsBrazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.Al Jazeera·August 3, 2026
POLITICSJapan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yenUS President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.Al Jazeera·August 3, 2026
POLITICSMalaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue<p>Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframes</p><p>Malaysia’s government is tightening hiking rules nationwide after a social media trend left increasing numbers of adventurers needing to be rescued when they became lost or straThe Guardian·August 3, 2026
POLITICSNew Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in MideastAnalysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.NY Times·August 3, 2026
POLITICSIran war live: Trump says talks to resume; Tehran, Oman near deal on HormuzUS President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday.Al Jazeera·August 3, 2026
POLITICSOhio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for OfficeSenator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.NY Times·August 2, 2026
POLITICSBrazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereigntyLula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.Al Jazeera·August 2, 2026
POLITICSUK PM Burnham vows to be ‘relentless’ on Channel migrant crossingsUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings the Channel.Al Jazeera·August 2, 2026
POLITICSVenezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore tiesBoth countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.Al Jazeera·August 2, 2026
POLITICSWhy Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no senseFIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.ESPN·August 2, 2026
POLITICSIs Washington dictating the agenda for talks in Venezuela?Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the US.Al Jazeera·August 2, 2026
