Myanmar military extends state of emergency, promises vote in 2 years

Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Myanmar's military leader on Sunday declared himself prime minister and said he would lead the country under the extended state of emergency until elections are held in about two years.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/myanmar-state-of-emergency-until-elections-1.6126128?cmp=rss

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Sunday

The chief of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee says six Games-related people have had their accreditation revoked for violating rules imposed to hold safe Olympics amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coroanvirus-covid19-canada-world-aug1-2021-1.6126019?cmp=rss

U.S. navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman, killing 2, as Israeli officials blame Iran

U.S. navy explosive experts believe a "drone strike" targeted an oil tanker that came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, killing two on board, the American military said Saturday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-navy-drone-strike-oil-tanker-oman-1.6125982?cmp=rss