The Global Briefing

The National Briefing · Aug 4, 2026 · 8m

Iran says it is not currently holding direct talks with the United States, insisting that Oman remains the only active channel for communication.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured the endorsement of his Workers' Party to seek another term in October's presidential election.

Myanmar's detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has met a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in one of the few known visits she has received since being imprisoned following the 2021 military coup.

Guest: Na’eem Jeenah -…