Conflict & Security
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Conflict & Security · European UnionReligious communities lead Ceuta protest over migration crisis
Four religious communities in Ceuta organised a protest demanding greater government support to address migration pressures. The demonstration drew thousands, with organisers and police reporting different attendance figures. The city's president backed the call for unity.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US prefers Iran deal to military action but warns on nuclear arms
US President Donald Trump stated he would rather negotiate with Iran than launch further military strikes, claiming Iran requested talks after the US prepared a major attack. Iran’s deputy foreign minister denied recent negotiations, while Trump compared US actions in Iran to its Venezuela policy.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIndia tells UN 9/11 plotters hid in Pakistani communities, not caves
India's UN envoy stated that the architects of the 9/11 attacks were found in settled Pakistani communities, not remote hideouts. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni asserted that the same environment that sheltered them continues to support terror groups, while also raising concerns about Afghan returnees.
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Conflict & SecurityAfghan girls attend online literature class from Canada
A group of mostly young women in Afghanistan participated in an online literature class organised from Canada. The Taliban regime has excluded women from education since returning to power.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Hormuz Strait cleared of mines, warns Iran
Donald Trump stated that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy confirming the waterway is demined. He issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening immediate destruction for any vessel attempting to lay new mines.
Middle East2 min readTrust 78 · Craft 87 · Hype 30![Israeli soldiers take position during a raid in the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. [File: Alaa Badarneh/EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/14036023-1787486586.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli man stabbed near West Bank village of Al-Auja
An Israeli man was moderately wounded in a stabbing attack near the village of Al-Auja in the occupied West Bank. The attacker escaped, and Israeli forces initiated a search. Hamas claimed responsibility for the stabbing, calling it a response to Israeli actions.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineATF confirms cybersecurity incident after ransomware group claims attack
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed a cybersecurity incident affecting a standalone system. The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the breach, which the ATF has classified as a 'major incident'. The Department of Justice also confirmed the attack.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaU.S. task force sinks Los Choneros refueling vessel, Gen. Francis L. Donovan says
U.S. Southern Command reported that a joint U.S., Ecuador operation on 2 September 2026 boarded, cleared and sank a vessel serving as a floating refueling station for the Los Choneros gang. Marines from the USS San Antonio transferred detainees to Ecuadorian authorities after the vessel was destroyed.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesOhio couple charged after cruise ship fight injures 9-year-old child
An Ohio couple faces felony charges after allegedly forcing their way into a cruise ship cabin and assaulting three people, including a 9-year-old child. The incident followed a noise complaint aboard a ship docked in Florida, with both suspects reportedly drinking before the altercation.
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Conflict & SecuritySurrey mosque vandalised with death threats and raw bacon, RCMP investigate hate crime
The Fleetwood Islamic Academy Society in Surrey, British Columbia, reported vandalism including threatening graffiti and raw bacon between 11 p.m. on 30 August and 5 a.m. on 31 August 2026. RCMP are investigating the incident as a hate crime. British Columbia’s attorney general condemned the act.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesDHS investigated Minnesota left-wing groups after Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti
The Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation into left-wing groups in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. The probe, which included undercover surveillance and financial subpoenas, targeted unions and activist organisations but concluded without evidence of wrongdoing. Fifteen organisers were later indicted under a national security directive.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS investigating COVID vaccine link to military deaths
The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Pentagon are investigating claims that COVID-19 vaccines may have caused deaths among military personnel. The probe follows testimony from an Army doctor who stated she is aware of 28 such deaths.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPentagon upgrades valor awards for three Marines after Kabul attack
Three Marines have received upgraded valor awards for their actions following the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presided over the ceremony, honouring the Marines' heroism amidst the chaos that killed 13 U.S. service members.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump Blames Biden for Abbey Gate Deaths on Anniversary
Donald Trump has blamed President Joe Biden for the deaths of 13 US service members at Abbey Gate in 2021. Trump made the remarks on the fifth anniversary of the attack, which occurred during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The ISIS-K terrorist responsible was identified.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS strikes Iran after IRGC attacks on US bases in Gulf states
US Central Command announced strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets on 1 September 2026 after IRGC attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq. Trump said the campaign would not last long but warned Iran against rebuilding radar and missile systems.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFour Unknown Projectiles Hit Two Vessels Near Khasab, Oman, Fire on One
Four unidentified projectiles struck two commercial ships about 4 nautical miles west of Khasab, Oman, igniting a fire on one vessel while the condition of the other remains unknown. UK Maritime Trade Operations received a third‑party report at 1910 GMT and advised ships to transit the area cautiously.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as Trump hails agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August, pledging that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. US President Donald Trump welcomed the pact on Truth Social, describing it as a major move toward collective security in the Middle East.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran weighs strikes on US bases in Europe if US renews war
Iranian officials told the Financial Times they are assessing strikes on US military assets in southeastern Europe if the US escalates the conflict. Targets include bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, and submarine fibre-optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said no negotiations are underway and the naval blockade remains in force.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Crown Prince met US CENTCOM chief amid Houthi escalation
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday. The meeting took place amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and its energy infrastructure.
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Conflict & Security · AfricaMexican Arturo Carrera Loaiza arrested in Nigeria, meth lab dismantled
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Mexican national Arturo Carrera Loaiza at Lagos airport on August 19, 2026, while he was attempting to flee the country. The agency also dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State.
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