Archive · 14 Aug 2026
World roundup: Trump's drone tariffs, Chamoli tunnel collapse, ADNOC attack
Here is what happened in the world today.
America's president, Donald Trump, is adding a special tax, called a tariff, on drones that come from other countries, and the tax can be as high as 100 percent.
He says this protects America and stops it from depending too much on China.
Far away, the United Arab Emirates said that Iran attacked two of its ships near the Strait of Hormuz, but nobody was hurt.
In India, a tunnel being built in Chamoli filled with water and rocks; six workers died, fourteen were hurt, and two are still trapped.
The Indian government also told ride-hailing apps like Uber, Ola and Rapido to stop asking passengers for tips before their ride starts.
Meanwhile, American spies could not confirm warnings that Iran was planning to harm President Trump.
In another story, many young people from India and Israel built helpful inventions for people who are getting better from injuries.
These are just some of the big things happening around the world today.
President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported drones and components, citing national security and US dependence on China, with smaller models facing 25 per cent duties from September 3.
The UAE condemned an Iranian attack on two ADNOC-linked vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening; no injuries were reported.
Six workers were killed and 14 injured when debris and water flooded an under-construction hydro tunnel at a THDC project in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, with two workers still trapped.
US intelligence agencies could not independently verify Israeli warnings of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump, including a plan targeting his aircraft at a Nato summit in Turkey.
India directed ride-hailing apps Uber, Ola and Rapido to remove pre-ride tipping options, allowing tips only voluntarily after a ride is completed under 2025 aggregator guidelines.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, the UAE, Iran, workers at a THDC hydro project in Chamoli, and ride-hailing platforms Uber, Ola and Rapido
- What
- Trump announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported drones; the UAE condemned an Iranian attack on two ADNOC-linked vessels; a hydro tunnel collapsed in Chamoli; and India banned pre-ride tipping
- When
- On the day of this roundup; the ADNOC-linked vessels were attacked on Thursday evening
- Where
- United States, the Strait of Hormuz, and Chamoli in Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- Trump cited national security and dependence on China; the tunnel collapse triggered rescue operations; India acted under 2025 aggregator guidelines on tipping
- Trump drone tariffs
- Up to 100% on larger drones with security capabilities; 25% on smaller models from September 3
- Chamoli tunnel collapse
- 6 workers killed, 14 injured, 2 still trapped at a THDC project in Uttarakhand
- ADNOC vessel attack
- Two ADNOC-linked vessels attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening; no injuries
- US tariff-evasion losses
- An estimated $19 billion to $26 billion annually via third-country transshipment
- Pre-ride tipping ban
- Uber, Ola and Rapido must remove pre-ride tipping; voluntary post-ride tips allowed under 2025 aggregator guidelines
- India-Israel Hackathon
- 1,300 young innovators worked on restorative healthcare solutions
- Australia-US alliance
- 75 years old; cooperation on critical minerals, AI and AUKUS