Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor Lisbon’s PSI benchmark faces its busiest reporting day as five major companies release earnings, while the US Federal Reserve prepares a closely watched monetary policy decision and financial markets process sharp profit drops at CTT Correios de Portugal. PSI Benchmark Flooded With Five Major Earnings Reports According to Jornaldenegocios, investors in Lisbon face a heavy … Read more
Following a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on July 25, 2026, which killed a sailor, geopolitical tensions have intensified. The Kremlin condemned the attack as an assault on Iran itself, while Washington pressed Tehran to guarantee the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid overlapping global conflicts. The convergence … Read more
While markets price in a small chance of a surprise rate hike, divisions among voting members highlight intense pressure on the U.S. economy. Federal Reserve Expected to Hold Rates as Inflation Hawks Gather in Washington The U.S. After a two-day closed-door session in Washington, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce its formal decision … Read more
Vietnamese authorities detained four officials, including Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung, on bribery allegations tied to export certification procedures for durian shipments to China. The detentions follow an expanding anti-corruption investigation focused on illicit sub-licenses and state budget losses within the agricultural sector. Deputy Agriculture Minister and Key Officials Detained in Corruption … Read more
Ukrainian drones targeted the city of Ryazan on July 29, 2026, triggering large-scale fires at a Rosneft-owned oil refinery and a major Wildberries sorting center. Regional Governor Pavel Malkov confirmed industrial fires occurred due to falling debris, while at least six people were hospitalized following the strikes. The assault began early Wednesday morning, with local … Read more
U.S. and Saudi Arabian forces conducted joint precision strikes against Iranian-backed targets in eastern Iraq on July 28, 2026. The operation targeted logistics centers and weapons depots used by groups coordinated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following more than 30 drone attacks over a 72-hour period. The coalition of American and Saudi aircraft … Read more
Following a public challenge by iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont, two Senate members from Amnat Charoen province face potential legal action after defending their electoral qualifications. The Election Commission previously dismissed challenges against both lawmakers, citing documented business and work histories. Senate Qualifications Challenged Over Business Experience Claims The dispute centers on public statements made by … Read more
Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska on felony charges including attempted first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment. He turned himself in following a warrant issued Monday, with a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Sarpy County Correctional Center. Anthony Smith faces a battery of serious felony counts … Read more
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling some of the worst wildfires in living memory as of July 28, 2026, with over 325,000 people evacuated. The scale of the current devastation is staggering. In France, a monster blaze in the Gironde département has scorched 42,000 hectares—an area roughly seven times the size of Manhattan—forcing 220,000 … Read more
On July 28, 2026, the U.S. military intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran in an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. The assault targeted bases in Jordan and ended a days-long pause in hostilities, prompting joint U.S. and Saudi airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The missiles hit a wall … Read more