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U.S. President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 28, criticizing public announcements regarding Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain facility ahead of their White House meeting. The talks in Washington, D.C., coincide with critical diplomatic stages and memorial events. White House Talks Strain as Trump Rejects Public Intelligence Announcements President Donald Trump … Read more

Addis Ababa is set to host the inaugural World Public Summit Africa from July 29–30, 2026, at the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), according to [ENA English](https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_9278580). The high-level gathering brings together participants from all 54 African countries and international partners to advance cooperation, sustainable development, innovation, and public diplomacy, … Read more

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran aimed at establishing joint regional management for the Strait of Hormuz, featuring voluntary shipping fees rather than mandatory tolls imposed by Tehran, according to a Gulf source cited by Al Monitor. The plan was presented to Iranian officials in Tehran over the weekend as part of diplomatic efforts … Read more

French authorities in Orange discovered the remains of five newborn babies and fetuses packed inside cardboard boxes and plastic bags in a residential home. The grim discovery came to light after a woman born in 1994 gave birth to a healthy baby at a hospital. An ordinary medical visit turned into a criminal investigation in … Read more

President Trump’s Salute to America bash in Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, features fireworks, numerous military flyovers, and a reflective speech. Organizers anticipate temperatures around 107 degrees as crowds gather on the National Mall for the country’s 250th birthday celebration. Washington, DC Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With Extreme Heat and Grand Festivities Thousands … Read more

Global trade policy faced swift turmoil on Tuesday as President Donald Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on most imports, following a Supreme Court ruling that the president does not have the authority to impose import duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Supreme Court Ruling Collapses Emergency Tariffs and Triggers FedEx Lawsuit The … Read more

Severe weather sweeps across the Arabian Peninsula as Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense issues alerts for heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, and hail lasting through early next week. Simultaneously, the United Arab Emirates experiences continuing convective clouds and showers, prompting storm preparations and remote work advisories across multiple emirates. Saudi Arabia Civil Defense Issues Second Weekly Weather … Read more

Russian security services have arrested a 55-year-old Russian citizen in Khabarovsk on high treason charges, accusing him of spying for New Zealand. According to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), the unnamed man proactively established contact with representatives of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to gather and share information that could be used … Read more

Ukraine struck the Dubna satellite communications center in the Moscow region for the second time on Tuesday, deploying long-range strikes more than 500 kilometers from the border. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the operation as part of an intensified campaign targeting Russian military infrastructure. Dubna Satellite Facility Hit as Long-Range Campaign Widens Ukraine’s military forces struck … Read more

The Czech Republic will opt out of a €70 billion NATO military assistance package for Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced on July 8. Simultaneously, British military technology providing intellectual property rights for electronic warfare drone cloaking has been transferred to Ukraine. Czech Republic Declines Participation in €70 Billion NATO Assistance Package The Czech Republic … Read more