THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 214 • Updated Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 01:13 PM UTC

Trump announces halt to Iran strikes as deal parameters reached

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on strikes he had threatened against Iran, claiming Mideast allies had reached the parameters of a deal to end the war.

Sources: AP News


Ceuta border crisis: Spain installs sea barrier after migrant surge

Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta’s border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67, as the territory grapples with the aftermath of a massive migrant surge.

Sources: AP News


Europe's wildfire emergency: Athens evacuations, Bordeaux fires

Europe is grappling with a wildfire crisis. Greece has ordered fresh evacuations around Athens as gale-force winds drive flames deeper into western Attica, and wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s wine industry.

Sources: AP News


Idaho fast food shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 injured

Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says.

Sources: AP News


Moscow restaurant bombing: 3 dead, 21 wounded in 'terrorist act'

Moscow mayor calls a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a ‘terrorist act’ as 3 people are killed and at least 21 wounded.

Sources: AP News


Wildfire in eastern Washington prompts evacuations

Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington.

Sources: AP News


Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80

‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80.

Sources: AP News


Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 9

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9.

Sources: AP News


Women's Professional Baseball League makes rainy debut

Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd.

Sources: AP News


Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements via social media

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access to his social media posts.

Sources: AP News