August 21, 2026

Ancient Jerusalem water system opens to visitors

Solomon's Pools takes a major step toward opening to the public, offering visitors a rare look at the ancient system that supplied Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.

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August 20, 2026

Report: Houthis plan to escalate tensions with Saudi Arabia

Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar reports Houthis preparing for possible escalation with Saudi Arabia, including renewed fighting along Saudi Arabia's southern border.

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Report: Trump suggests intense attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails

Report: President Donald Trump has ordered his Iran negotiating team to freeze talks for several weeks as prospects for a deal with Tehran diminish.

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August 19, 2026

Iran threatens US bases in Europe if war resumes

Sources close to Tehran tell the Financial Times Iran considering strikes on US assets in southeastern Europe, targeting undersea cables, if war renews.

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Trump Shifts Iran Strategy, Turns Up Pressure

Trump told his top envoys to halt conversations with Tehran, while White House officials told political allies the administration is shifting from seeking to "hammer Iran ASAP" to seeking to "strangle them" over time by economically squeezing the regime, according to CNN.

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Minn.: Somali immigrant honored with ‘Outstanding Refugee Award’ charged in $1.5M Medicaid fraud scheme tied to sex trafficking ring

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August 18, 2026

Syria admits to possessing nuclear material

Syrian Foreign Minister announces that the IAEA will receive access to a site in Deir ez-Zor after more than 18 years, effectively confirming the presence of nuclear material in the country.

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Trump: 'There are no talks with Iran now.

US President says no negotiations are scheduled as the 60-day ceasefire agreement nears its end.

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Lavrov: Russia, NKorea Fighting for 'New, Righteous' World Order

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his North Korean counterpart that their countries were working to establish a “new and righteous world order,” after Pyongyang helped Moscow drive Ukrainian forces from a Russian region last year.

In a message to North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, Lavrov also reaffirmed Moscow’s pledge to boost cooperation in all areas and contribute to regional and international security, North Korea’s KCNA news agency said on Tuesday.

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August 17, 2026

Herzog to Kushner: Next stages in Gaza must guarantee Israel's security
President Isaac Herzog meets Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov in Jerusalem, stresses Israel's security must remain central to Gaza plan.
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Trump: Hamas agreed to disarm, Israel must cease strikes on Gaza
US President Donald Trump tells Fox News that he will bomb Oman if they 'get in the way,' insists Hamas will disarm.
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Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty for Killing US Troops
Iran's military chief announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures a U.S. soldier.
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami announced the bounty amid the Islamic Republic's escalating threats against the United States, according to multiple reports.
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