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North America news — August 6, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on August 6, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

17 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz Talks

    Oil prices rose significantly on Thursday due to ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are cautious about the potential outcomes of these talks, which could impact global oil flows. Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly planning to ban ships from certain countries from passing through the strategic waterway. Brent crude oil prices surged past $83 per barrel.
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  6. WorldBillMiddle EastNorth AmericaOceanography

    Brazil's Landless Workers Movement Donates Seven Tons of Medicine to Cuba

    The Landless Workers Movement (MST) of Brazil has donated over seven tons of medicine to Cuba, including first-line antibiotics and other drugs, to alleviate the acute shortage of medical supplies on the island. The donation was received by the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in Havana and will be distributed across several institutions in Cuba's healthcare system. The MST criticized the U.S. embargo on Cuba and pledged to continue sending aid.
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  7. WorldNorth America

    USA Basketball Names Roster for FIBA World Cup

    USA Basketball has announced its roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, set to take place in Berlin from September 4-13. The team is led by a mix of veteran stars and young talent, including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and A'ja Wilson. The roster also features Olympic medalists and WNBA All-Stars. This will be the first World Cup appearance for several players, including Clark, Bueckers, and Angel Reese.
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  10. U.S.RegulatorsNorth America

    Girl with 'Batman Mask' Birthmark Has Stitches Removed After Final Operation

    Luna Fenner, a seven-year-old girl born with a large black birthmark covering most of her face, had her stitches removed following her final operation in St. Petersburg on July 22. Luna, known as the 'Batman mask girl,' underwent multiple surgeries after American doctors refused treatment. Russian specialists, including those from Krasnodar and St. Petersburg, offered help to the family, successfully removing the melanocytic nevus that posed a risk of turning into melanoma.
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  11. PoliticsPolicyBillNorth America

    Majority of Americans Believe Trump's Iran Policy Has Failed

    A series of polls indicate that a majority of Americans believe that the Trump administration's policies against Iran have not achieved their goals and have not been worth the costs. An 88% majority in a Marquette Law School poll and 75% in another poll believe that the US has not achieved its objectives in the conflict. Additionally, 72% of respondents in a Market Research School poll oppose renewed hostilities with Iran.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsNorth America

    Trump Clashes with Esper Over Ammunition Shortage in Iran War

    US President Donald Trump clashed with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper over a severe shortage of ammunition and missiles during a meeting at Camp David. The Washington Post reported that Trump was angry and frustrated about being misled regarding the size of the ammunition crisis, which threatens to limit military options against Iran. Esper denied responsibility and blamed his deputy, Stephen Feinberg. The shortage of long-range missiles and interceptors has been one of the reasons Trump has refrained from launching new massive strikes on Iran.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz and Governors Sign Agreement for 50-50 Resource Distribution

    Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and the nine governors of the country signed an agreement to move towards a 50-50 resource distribution scheme, aiming to strengthen regional management and establish new coordination bases between the central government and the departments. The agreement seeks to transform the relationship between the central state and the regions, granting greater prominence to the departments in building national development. The pact was signed on the eve of August 6, Bolivia's independence day, in Sucre.
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  16. SocietyArrestNorth AmericaBiodiversityFraud

    Florida Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Underwater Lobster Diving Dispute

    Michael Joseph Simpson, 51, was arrested for allegedly attempting to murder a diver during a dispute over a lobster diving spot in Biscayne Bay during Florida's two-day recreational lobster mini season. Simpson is accused of approaching another boat at high speed, threatening to turn off the surface-supplied air system, and intentionally shutting it off while the diver was underwater. The diver was rescued and appeared disoriented but uninjured. Simpson surrendered to authorities and was booked on an attempted murder charge.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaLogistics

    Brazil's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for Fourth Consecutive Time, to 14%

    The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of Brazil's Central Bank has decided to cut the basic interest rate, Selic, by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down to 14% per year. This is the fourth consecutive cut, marking the lowest level since March 2025. The decision was widely expected by the market and comes amidst signs of easing inflation, with the IPCA-15 (Broad Consumer Price Index) for July showing a marginal increase of 0.06%, well below market expectations. The Copom will meet again in September, with the next decision expected on September 16.
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