Global news highlights from AP

August 10, 2026

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea attacking an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. A Houthi spokesperson says the attacks were in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemen's airspace.

Pakistan's foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region. The landmark agreement was signed on Friday amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

British Columbia declaring a state of emergency on Saturday as a fast-movingwildfire forced more than 20,000 people from communities in western Canada.

More than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of

control amid hot, windy weather and prolonged drought.

Lionel Messi attended the funeral of his father in Argentina. Jorge Messi played a key role in his son's career accompanying the youngster to his tryouts and later managing his contracts and business affairs.