August 5, 2026

Year: 2026

Cuban artist goes missing after prison release

A Cuban artist and dissident who was released from prison last week has gone missing, sparking concerns among human rights groups and supporters. The artist, who was awaiting permission to enter the US, had been planning to leave Cuba and reunite with family members who had defected years ago. Their disappearance has raised fears for their safety and highlighted the ongoing human rights issues faced by activists in Cuba.

US military struggles with translating battlefield successes into lasting peace and stability overseas

As the US marks over two decades of involvement in global conflicts, the Trump administration confronts the harsh realities of the military's limitations, struggling to translate battlefield successes into lasting peace and stability, a challenge exacerbated by a reliance on firepower and a lack of understanding of local dynamics.

US Launches Airstrikes Against Iranian Targets, Hits Bridges and Port.

The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, hitting bridges and a key port in the country's south, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate, with Iran vowing to defend itself and the international community calling for calm and restraint.

Kerala reconstitutes Waqf Board

** The Kerala government's decision to reconstitute the Kerala Waqf Board has sparked a heated debate, with Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan accusing the state government of surrendering to Sangh Parivar diktats and betraying the trust of minority communities. The move is seen as a major setback for minority communities in the state, who have been opposing the reconstitution of the Board.