Wednesday
The people of 26 August
5 people in 5 stories, 22 deaths recorded, 2026
Kazem Gharibabadi
Iranian diplomat and writer
Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi says that Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the strait under the proposed agreement.
Conflict · 26 Aug
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
The U.S. Pacific Command announces that the United States will conduct trilateral military exercises with South Korea's armed forces and Japan's self-defense forces despite U.S. president Donald Trump scaling back on the recent Ulchi-Freedom Guardian exercises.
World · 26 Aug
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Pakistani militant (born 1965)
The U.S. military trial for al-Qaeda militant Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11 attacks, is set for June 2028 alongside three co-conspirators.
Crime & Justice · 26 Aug
Salif Keita
Malian singer-songwriter (born 1949)
A spokesperson for Malian singer Salif Keita confirms that he has cancelled all upcoming concerts in South Africa over its response to anti-migrant protests in the country.
Culture · 26 Aug
Deogratius Ndejembi
Vice President of Tanzania
Deogratius Ndejembi is appointed as Vice President of Tanzania, replacing Emmanuel Nchimbi who resigned yesterday.
Politics · 26 Aug · with Emmanuel Nchimbi
Entries adapted from the work of Wikipedia contributors (Current events, 26 August 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0.