THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 214 • Updated Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 02:28 AM UTC

Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump Against Escalating Iran Conflict

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call with President Donald Trump raised concerns about potential U.S. escalation with Iran, urging restraint as Trump weighs new strikes.

Sources: AP News


Multiple Deaths in Idaho Fast Food Restaurant Shooting

Several people were killed in a shooting at a fast food restaurant in southern Idaho, according to authorities.

Sources: AP News


Heat Wave Breaks Records and Raises Wildfire Risk in Western US

A heat wave brought record-breaking temperatures and heightened wildfire risk to parts of the Western United States.

Sources: AP News


Trump Blasts Prosecutor Over Reflecting Pool Damage Assessment

President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she refuted his claim that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by vandals, attributing it to shoddy construction.

Sources: AP News


Migrant Crisis in Ceuta: Thousands Swim from Morocco to Spanish Territory

Tens of thousands of Moroccan migrants swam around the border into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, triggering a humanitarian crisis and border control measures.

Sources: AP News


Russia Strikes Kyiv with Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 9

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killing at least nine people, amid ongoing conflict.

Sources: AP News


Plane Crash in Peru Kills 13 on Nazca Lines Viewing Flight

A plane carrying European tourists crashed in Peru, killing 13 people during a flight over the Nazca Lines.

Sources: AP News


Moscow Restaurant Bombing Kills 3, Wounds 21

A bombing at a restaurant in Moscow killed three people and wounded at least 21, according to Russian officials.

Sources: AP News


US Economy Grows at Sluggish 1.5% Pace in Q2

The U.S. economy expanded at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, weighed down by rising imports.

Sources: AP News


FIFA President Infantino Abandons World Cup Equity Plan After Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity after massive pushback from stakeholders.

Sources: AP News