Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
Date Conditions Temperature Precipitation Wind Wednesday, July 15 Cloudy/Rain 11°C – 19°C 1 mm (afternoon) 7–16 km/h Thursday, July 16 Cool/Rain 11°C – 19°C 1 mm 7 km/h Friday, July 17 Cool/Rain 10°C – 19°C 1 mm Not specified Pronóstico meteorológico en Bogotá para el miércoles 15 de julio de 2026 Wednesday, July 15: Meteorological … Read more
Widespread Popular Protests Erupt Across Southern Yemeni Governorates Massive popular protests have swept through the governorates of southern Yemen, fueled by mounting anger over the collapse of basic services, soaring food prices, and deteriorating economic conditions. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in cities and districts across the region, including Aden, Mukalla, Seiyun, … Read more
The confirmation of Todd Blanche as the next U.S. Attorney General faces a significant hurdle after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced he will not support the nomination unless the acting attorney general meets with survivors of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary … Read more
UNESCO Opens 2026 Fellowships for Young Researchers UNESCO has officially opened applications for the 2026 UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships, also known as the UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme. The initiative offers 10 competitive fellowships worth up to US$10,000 each to support postgraduate research at Japanese universities and research institutions. Applications for the 2026 cycle are … Read more
Thirty-two people have been convicted and sentenced in an Italian court for their roles in the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, a tragedy that claimed 43 lives. The verdict marks a significant development in the legal pursuit of accountability for one of the worst infrastructure disasters in modern Italian history. In a … Read more
Traffic on Israel’s Route 4 was brought to a standstill after hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated against the arrest of young men who refused to report for mandatory military service. The police closed the highway in both directions between the Aluf Sadeh Interchange, south of Ramat Gan, and the Em Hamoshavot Interchange, north of Bnei … Read more
Protests Erupt in Ukraine as Parliament Confirms New Prime Minister Amid Cabinet Reshuffle The Ukrainian parliament confirmed 48-year-old Serhiy Koretsky as the country’s new prime minister on Thursday, following a government-wide resignation prompted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leadership transition, which saw 289 of 450 lawmakers vote in favor of the former Naftogaz executive, was … Read more
US Airstrikes Hit Northern Iran as Military Disables Ship Attempting to Breach Blockade The United States intensified its military campaign against Iran early Thursday, conducting strikes in northern regions, including areas near the capital, Tehran, while simultaneously enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows the collapse of an interim ceasefire, … Read more
Following the United States’ decision to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, a recent Quaest survey reveals that 51% of Brazilians blame Flávio Bolsonaro for the trade sanctions. The Brazilian government has vowed to trigger the Law of Reciprocity to counter the measures, which it labels an illegitimate trade action. Public Perception and the Responsibility … Read more
Puri Rath Yatra 2026 Commences at Shree Jagannath Temple The annual Rath Yatra festival commenced on July 16, 2026, in Puri, Odisha, as the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings began their journey. The festival, which draws lakhs of devotees, involves a series of centuries-old traditions performed at the Shree Jagannath Temple, known as … Read more