Duane Davis Appears in Court as Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Opens in Las Vegas
Duane Davis appeared before a Las Vegas judge on Monday as his trial began in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Daily Current Affairs — 18 August 2026
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FIFA parts ways with COO Kevin Lamour after World Cup investor dispute
FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour's exit on August 17, following reported criticism of plans to sell World Cup stakes to investors.
Dulles Airport Board to Vote on $19.9 Billion Modernisation Plan
Washington Dulles airport's governing board will vote on a $19.9 billion overhaul, featuring new tunnels and a terminal rebuild.
IMF Team to Visit Senegal for Talks on New Lending Program
IMF staff will visit Senegal from Aug 19 to Sept 1 to discuss a new lending arrangement, following progress on resolving a debt disclosure issue.
US Proposes Deep-Sea Mining Auction Near Northern Mariana Islands
The US Interior Department has proposed a deep-sea mining lease auction covering 67 million acres near the Northern Mariana Islands, scheduled for December 2026.
Oil jumps over 2% as Iran standoff deepens, Hormuz shipping stalls
Oil settled up over $2 on Monday as diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war stalled and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply.
Sudan Violence Kills Civilians, Displaces Thousands, UN Warns
UN reports civilian deaths and mass displacement in Sudan as fighting disrupts aid and health services.
US kindergarten vaccination rates slip as exemptions rise
US kindergarten vaccination coverage fell for all reported vaccines in 2025-26, while exemptions rose to 4.2%, per CDC data.
Trump's approval hits new low as Iran conflict worries Americans
President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33%, the lowest of his presidency, as 80% of Americans expect the Iran conflict to last.
Canada unveils $70 billion clean energy push in Atlantic Canada
Ottawa announces $70 billion investment in Atlantic clean energy, including the Gull Island project and Labrador wind farms.
Oil climbs $2 as Iran standoff deepens, Hormuz shipping stalls
Oil jumped over $2 on Monday as US-Iran talks stalled, Hormuz transits slowed, and ADNOC sold spot crude to Asia.
Trump cites Kim's 'great respect' as Pentagon trims South Korea war games
Trump says Kim Jong Un treats him with 'great respect' as he orders the Pentagon to scale back annual drills with South Korea.
Justice Department opens new path for some felons to regain gun rights
The Justice Department has finalized a rule allowing some people with felony convictions to apply for restoration of their gun rights.
UN presses US and Iran to return to talks as 60-day deadline nears
The UN urges Washington and Tehran to resume talks as a 60-day deadline approaches, while Iran and Oman work on a Hormuz shipping plan.
Trump says Iran unlikely to agree to the deal he considers necessary
President Trump said Iran won't make the deal he thinks is needed, signaling doubts about future US-Iran negotiations.
Turkey and Iran Hold Talks on Hormuz Shipping and US Ceasefire
Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining the US-Iran ceasefire, amid Tehran's shift to a fully offensive posture.