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August 18, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Iran sets conditions for reopening Hormuz
Iran's parliament speaker says the Strait of Hormuz stays shut until Washington meets Tehran's demands, and Trump says no talks with Iran are under way.
Congo Ebola cases reach 4,945; WHO cites 3 months
A WHO official says the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo can still be contained within three months if resources arrive, with confirmed cases at 4,945.
Redrawn maps shape Florida, Alaska and Wyoming votes
Voters in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming cast primary ballots Tuesday, while California's 14th District holds a special election to replace former Representative Eric Swalwell.
Israel hits Abu al-Duhur airbase, US objects
Israeli airstrikes hit Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase, drawing an objection from the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and a protest from Syria's foreign ministry.
AIPAC-backed PAC spends $1.2 million in House race
United Democracy Project, a super PAC backed by AIPAC, spent $1.2 million in August supporting Hernandez and opposing Wahab in California's 14th Congressional District.