World · Important news for 29 August 2026

US plans to take control of one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says

Al Jazeera · Axios · BBC · 15 sources

President Donald Trump announced a US push to take control of a portion of Venezuela's oil reserves to revive the energy industry and lower US fuel prices.

President Trump announced an unprecedented US push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves.

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Meta Agrees to $17B Settlement Involving Platform Safety Rules

Hacker News · NPR

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US Postal Service implements mail-in ballot restrictions following Supreme Court ruling

Al Jazeera · The Guardian

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Ukraine Demining Efforts Continue Amid Escalated Russian Missile Strikes

The Independent

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Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency in constitutional referendum

Al Jazeera

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Cardiovascular health groups introduce world's first universal heart attack definition

The Guardian

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Ebola spreads to new zones in Democratic Republic of Congo

Al Jazeera

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US judge denies injunction against Trump's birthright citizenship order

Al Jazeera

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Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario and Fed chair signals rate hikes

Al Jazeera · Axios · BBC · 15 sources

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Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war and pledge diplomacy

Al Jazeera

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Zambia opposition leader questioned over treason amid judiciary closure

Al Jazeera · Deutsche Welle

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Taiwan approves $7 billion drone budget

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Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII

Al Jazeera · BBC · Deutsche Welle · 5 sources

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Iranians demand proof of life for supreme leader six months into war

Al Jazeera · NPR · The Independent

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