Aug 28, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if the American ally interferes with Washington's negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, Trump stated that Iran should "put up the white flag of surrender" and warned, "If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them."

The statement followed remarks by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei indicating that Tehran and Muscat were finalizing an agreement to allow vessel passage through the strategic waterway. Tehran also denied Washington's assertions of direct communications with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed prospects for a diplomatic resolution with Iran, praising US economic sanctions. Iranian leadership responded by declaring that heightened American economic pressure would yield no results.

Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

Rescue teams across Nepal and Tibet continue searching for more than 1,000 people unaccounted for following a massive glacial collapse that triggered sudden flash flooding along the Himalayan border. Nepalese authorities reported that the confirmed death toll in Nepal reached 469, while Chinese state media reported three fatalities in Tibet.

The deluge destroyed entire villages, roads, bridges, and hydroelectric infrastructure, stranding hundreds of foreign tourists and local residents. Heavy damage to transport and communication links continues to hinder emergency operations, while officials warn of potential secondary hazards from unstable riverbanks. International search efforts remain focused on locating hundreds of missing foreign nationals, including travelers from India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian

German Social Democratic Party (SPD) cabinet ministers have reinforced their proposal to incorporate climate adaptation as a shared constitutional responsibility into Germany's Basic Law. Following initial skepticism and rejection from the conservative CDU/CSU opposition, SPD ministers for justice and construction released updated measures focused on severe heat and low water levels.

The refreshed action plan seeks to establish a permanent framework for federal funding and administrative support to assist municipalities facing extreme weather conditions. Enacting a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament, necessitating compromise with the conservative bloc. SPD leadership maintains that structural reform is essential to help local authorities manage long-term climate risks effectively.

Sources: FAZ, Tagesschau, Der Spiegel.

Global tributes have followed the death of country music star Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80. Statements from her publicist and family confirmed her death on Tuesday, though no official cause was specified.

During a career spanning six decades, Parton earned ten Grammy Awards, achieved 26 number-one country hits, and released nearly 50 studio albums. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, shared news of her passing in an Instagram video on behalf of her family, referencing her personal wishes following months of health-related concert cancellations. International reporting highlighted her legacy as an influential songwriter and performer behind classic tracks such as "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You."

Sources: Daily Sabah, France24, STV News, Sweden Herald, The Scotsman

German authorities have confirmed that a three-year-old girl who went missing in Preetz, near Kiel, died by drowning after her body was recovered from a pool on her family's property.

Police acknowledged operational errors during the search operation, noting that officers initially inspected the pool area without discovering the child. Her body was located during a subsequent detailed examination of the structure. Investigators had previously conducted extensive search efforts across the surrounding neighborhood and nearby bodies of water.

Preliminary autopsy results released by officials confirmed drowning as the cause of death. Authorities stated that there is currently no evidence indicating third-party involvement or foul play.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, FAZ