Iceland rejects reopening European Union accession talks in referendum
Icelandic voters rejected a proposal to resume European Union accession negotiations, with the No side winning about 52.8% after an overnight count.
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Pakistan suspends eight officials after hospital fire kills 14 babies
Eight officials were suspended after an interim inquiry found fire-safety failures at an Islamabad hospital where 14 babies died; a criminal investigation is under way.
Iceland Votes on Whether to Restart EU Membership Talks
Icelanders are voting on August 29, 2026, on whether to restart European Union accession negotiations, with polling indicating a close contest.
Nepal–Tibet flood rescue resumes as reported death toll passes 600
Rescue operations resumed along the Nepal–Tibet border on August 29 as the reported flood death toll surpassed 600 and almost 2,500 people remained unaccounted for.
Ebola outbreak reaches two more zones in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two additional health zones, bringing the number of affected areas to 60, according to newly reported figures.
Nepal flood missing count rises to 1,924 as confirmed deaths reach 584
Nepal’s disaster authority raised the number of people missing after the Nepal-Tibet flash floods to 1,924 on August 28, while 584 deaths were confirmed in Nepal and five in Tibet.
Trump signs order establishing US Space Academy
US President Donald Trump signed an order on August 28, 2026, creating a Space Academy intended to prepare graduates for roles in the Space Force, NASA and civilian aviation.
Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas at Nairobi Protest Over Import Duty Increase
Police used tear gas during a Nairobi protest by traders who said a sharp rise in import duties would damage small businesses.