The Week of August 30, 2026 by CoenM

The US struck three Iranian oil tankers, saying that they were part of a shadow fleet that provided funding for what IRANIAN PARAMILITARY? They also said the attack was in retaliation for Iran's launching of ballistic missiles at US naval vessels.

The Netherlands announced it was moving 86 tons of what METAL out of the US to London, saying it would make the reserves more available in case of a global crisis? France made a similar move earlier in the year, bringing reserves home that had been held in New York.

Argentinian president Javier Milei stated in a speech that "winds of change" were with the country to claim what BRITISH TERRITORY, over which the two countries fought a war in the 1980s?

Heavy rains caused part of the ceiling to collapse into the grand foyer or what PEROFRMING ARTS CENTER? The Trump administration said it underscored its need to close the building for renovations or, potentially, to demolish it.

James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight Committee, said that what US SENATOR would return to Capitol Hill when the Senate resumes business on September 14? The senator has been away from work for months after an undisclosed medical emergency.

What CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRY took the first step to banning opposition parties from running for office? It would also extend presidential terms, and pushed back elections to 2028, giving co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo an extra year in their current term?

The United Nations approved a resolution calling for the 2018 Equal Earth map to replace what LAYOUT named for its creator, who first published it in 1569?

John Ternus took over the role of CEO of what COMPANY from Tim Cook? His background in engineering is expected to help the company finalize its AI strategy and launch new products, like a foldable phone.

What GERMAN AUTOMAKER's board of directors approved a plan to cut 100000 jobs, reduce its model line by half, and shutter four factories in Germany?

Your HallR Memorial Mini-Theme of the Week: The Long and the Short of It. Two senior leaders of what POLITICAL PARTY resigned just hours before Nigel Farage was scheduled to speak at its annual conference? The pair were caught in a sting operation arranging an illegal donation from abroad.

What PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY set a post-World War II record by leading a government for 1413 consecutive days? If she hold on until next year's election she will be the first PM to complete a full five year term in office.

What JOURNALIST AND FEMINIST ICON, co-founder of Ms. magazine and the Women's Action Alliance, passed away at the age of 92?