A Coeur d’Alene couple’s 400-foot UFO video tops this week’s reports, as scientists flag limits of Pentagon PURSUE data.
Category: World News
International reporting on conflict, diplomacy and energy markets, with each development traced back to primary sources — court filings, agency statements and wire reports.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026M6.9 Solar Flare, Kilauea’s 54th Eruption, Phoenix 115°F Record
Kilauea’s 54th eruption episode is underway; a 200+ quake swarm has ended; Phoenix hits a record 115°F; M6.9 solar flare may boost auroras.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026Hormuz Corridor Plan Emerges as U.S. Eyes ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran
Iran and Oman prepare a temporary Hormuz shipping lane if the U.S. lifts its blockade, while Washington shifts to sanctions and oil prices dip.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026Trump Declares Hormuz Demined as Rubio Pauses Strikes for Sanctions
Trump declares Hormuz demined and warns Iran as Rubio pauses U.S. strikes and pivots to sanctions. Tehran promises a two-year plan.
Earth Changes Aug 25, 2026New Hormuz Tanker Strike as Iran and Oman Near Shipping Deal
Iran and Oman edge toward a Hormuz shipping deal as a fresh tanker strike and a U.S. “economic war” test Tehran’s resolve.
Earth Changes Aug 25, 2026Swiss Weisshorn Glacier on Level 3 Alert as Avalanches Hit
Randa raises Weisshorn hazard alert to Level 3 after three glacier avalanches; Etna’s ash closes Catania airport; Granada quake swarm continues.
Earth Changes Aug 25, 2026Hormuz Crossings Hit 3-Month Low of 1 Ship as US Threatens Strikes
Hormuz crossings hit a 3-month low of one ship as Washington expands sanctions and dangles more strikes; China warns of ‘spillover risks.’
Earth Changes Aug 25, 2026Bessent Puts China on Notice as ‘Economic Outcast’ Hits Iran
US Treasury launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran and puts Beijing on notice; war support at home slides to 31% as Trump stalls at 33%.