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U.S. and Saudi forces launched joint airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militia compounds in eastern Iraq on July 29, 2026, marking a rare direct military offensive that killed 20 fighters and rattled global energy markets amid escalating cross-border drone and missile attacks. Fighter jets from the United States and Saudi Arabia conducted a coordinated military offensive late … Read more
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn arrived in Latvia on an official visit this week, meeting with Saeima Speaker Daiga Mieriņa on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The talks mark the first visit by an Australian governor-general to Latvia and the Baltics, focusing on defense ties, the Drone Coalition, and bilateral export growth. First Visit by an Australian … Read more
The global path toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals faces friction this year. While pockets of progress remain visible in infrastructure and electrification, converging crises—from maritime chokepoints in the Middle East to a sharp retreat in donor aid—are imperiling basic human needs according to recent data released by United Nations. As the world approaches … Read more
Kuwait is negotiating an expanded defense pact with Pakistan to secure thousands of ground troops and air defense systems, while Islamabad balances the high-stakes Gulf military diplomacy with strong energy demands. As regional volatility surges across West Asia, Gulf monarchies are actively rewriting their security playbooks. Kuwait is exploring a broader defence partnership with Pakistan … Read more
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