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The U.S. Justice Department officially withdrew grand jury NPR journalists on July 23, 2026. The move followed a tense hearing in Manhattan federal court where Judge Arun Subramanian sharply rebuked federal prosecutors for procedural missteps and questioned the government’s aggressive tactics in investigating leaks regarding a Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The decision to drop … Read more
Social activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk has officially ended his 26-day hunger strike, a protest he undertook to demonstrate solidarity with students demanding the resignation of India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, following widespread exam irregularities. Cockroach Janata Party and Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Wangchuk, who had lost approximately 11 kilograms during the course of the hunger … Read more
The United States military has conducted its 13th night of airstrikes against Iranian targets, hitting military infrastructure and communication centers, according to regional reports. Iran has vowed a harsh response to the ongoing campaign, while diplomatic efforts to revive stalled ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation of Airstrikes Across … Read more
The U.S. military has conducted 13 nights of strikes against Iranian military targets, including command centers and drone facilities, following escalations in the Strait of Hormuz. While the U.S. maintains the waterway remains open for legal traffic, Iran has claimed the passage is blocked until international interventions cease. U.S. Military Operations and Targeted Infrastructure For … 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
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
President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as four U.S. service members returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets. The soldiers were killed during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a conflict that has resulted in the deaths of 18 U.S. service … Read more