Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined thousands of Jewish visitors who entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Thursday. The event, which occurred during the Jewish day of mourning known as Tisha B’Av, saw visitors pray, sing the Israeli national anthem, and wave Israeli flags at the site. The compound, known to … Read more
President Donald Trump has announced that a landmark U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, signed just this week, is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. This new, potentially deal-ending condition has introduced significant uncertainty, as the original pact did not explicitly link nuclear technology transfers to normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel. The nuclear … Read more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins his first working day today at the newly established “No 10 North” in Manchester. Located in Heron House, the office serves as a central hub for the government’s devolution agenda, with ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh expected to operate regularly from the site. Up to 300 civil servants are … Read more
Foreign tourists are increasingly incorporating China’s wholesale markets into their travel itineraries, shifting these locations from traditional hubs for professional traders into popular sightseeing destinations. This trend is part of a broader national effort to boost domestic consumption by attracting more overseas visitors, a strategy supported by the government’s Shopping in China initiative, or zhongguo … Read more
Los Angeles homelessness is expected to rise by approximately 3.5% this year, according to sources familiar with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) point-in-time count. Mayor Karen Bass attributes the increase to federal and state funding cuts, including a $70 million reduction in state aid, as the city prepares for the official results on … Read more
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike early Friday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. Wangchuk broke his fast shortly after midnight in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, as well as senior leaders from the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh. Wangchuk cites violence risks in decision to break fast … Read more
The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, including India, citing failures to effectively enforce prohibitions against forced labor. The measures, enacted under Section 301 of the Trade Act, take effect Friday, July 24, 2026, replacing expiring levies from earlier this year. The move marks a significant … Read more
The visit marks a dramatic reversal for Loomer, who previously amplified Russian propaganda and criticized U.S. support for Ukraine, as she now publicly denounces those earlier positions. Loomer’s Political Turnaround in Kyiv Laura Loomer’s arrival in Kyiv earlier this week signaled a sharp departure from her history of vocal opposition to the Ukrainian government. The … Read more
These escalations, reported as of July 23, 2026, have pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel amid fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The strategic maritime map of the Middle East is currently a series of closures and threats. While the U.S. continues a campaign of air strikes against Iranian infrastructure, the Houthi rebels … Read more
China and the United States are currently consulting stakeholders to implement a reciprocal tariff reduction framework covering $30 billion worth of products on each side. The Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that the move follows high-level consensus between the two heads of state to expand bilateral trade. The two nations are moving from broad … Read more