The five strongest developments reported or updated between 13:00 SAST on 6 August and 07:45 SAST on 7 August 2026.
- World affairs. Houthi missile and drone strikes hit military camps in Yemen's Marib and Hadramout provinces. Government sources said at least 30 troops were killed, and the Houthis later claimed responsibility. 1
- Politics. Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship, including birth tourism and some children of foreign officials or people classified as alien enemies. His earlier attempt was struck down by the Supreme Court in a 6–3 decision. 2
- Markets. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,262.39 an ounce and was up more than 5% for the week, its strongest weekly run since January, as investors waited for U.S. payrolls data. 3
- Technology. A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay another $567 million over harms to children, bringing the case total to $942 million. Meta said it disagrees and will appeal. 4
- Breaking event. A student opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. One teacher was killed and four people were injured; police said the suspected gunman then killed himself. 5
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