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UAE detected an Iranian missiles directed toward it, advised folks listen to warnings and any loud sounds are likely interceptions https://x.com/modgovae/status/2089729733793886426?s=46 and https://aje.news/px5uui?update=4864133
Gaza struck by Israel https://aje.news/px5uui?update=4863947
Yemen intercepted drone https://aje.news/px5uui?update=4863904
Syria airbase struck by Israel due to arrival of Turkish drones and other equipment https://aje.news/px5uui?update=4863718
US Disney suing FCC over broadcast permits https://apnews.com/live/trump-news-tariffs-updates-08-18-2026
Yemen struck by ballistic missile https://aje.news/px5uui?update=4864348
Türkiye condemned Israel strikes in Syria https://aje.news/px5uui?update=4863775
US DoJ trying to restart criminal prosecution of Kilmar Garcia https://apnews.com/article/kilmar-abrego-garcia-el-salvador-deportation-smuggling-c30c324bdc979b9dbb583ac77a17bb24
Somalia, dozens dead as fighting between government and rebel forces continues https://apnews.com/article/somalia-baidoa-militia-clash-b2b2d9024f24fa457b412a7bc475118c
Sudan RSF has started security crackdown in some regions https://sudantribune.com/article/317590
South Korea in talks with US https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260818/seoul-in-close-consultation-with-us-over-combined-military-exercises-security-adviser
Germany wants to extend border controls as long as EU gives the green light https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/dobrindt-grenzkontrollen-verlaengern-100.html
US criticized Israeli strikes in Syria https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/world/middleeast/israel-airstrikes-syria-air-base.html?edge_reader_page
