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Poland’s largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has fractured following an internal power struggle between party leader Jarosław Kaczyński and former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. On Friday, July 24, 2026, Kaczyński announced the exclusion of over 30 parliamentarians who refused to sign a mandatory loyalty declaration, signaling a major realignment within the Polish right. … Read more

Bahrain and Kuwait have conducted secret airstrikes against military sites inside Iran, marking the first time both nations have engaged in direct retaliation against Tehran. According to people familiar with the matter, the operation took place early this month and targeted missile- and drone-storage depots. The strikes highlight the increasingly complex position of Arab states … Read more

As of July 24, 2026, Spain has declared a state of emergency in the Madrid region and Avila province following massive forest fires that have scorched 6,000 hectares. Over 10,000 people have been evacuated near the capital, while European Union nations have mobilized firefighting aircraft to combat the blaze. State of Emergency and Mass Evacuations … Read more

Arkady Dvorkovich, the president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has suspended his activities with the organization following his inclusion on the European Union’s latest sanctions list. Dvorkovich, 54, a former Russian deputy prime minister and Kremlin adviser, announced he would voluntarily suspend the exercise of his powers and duties, though he stated he has … Read more

Global oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel this week following intensified conflict in the Middle East and Houthi-led attacks on tankers in the Red Sea. The surge has pushed U.S. gasoline averages to $4.09 per gallon, creating renewed inflationary pressure on consumers and supply chains already strained by the ongoing Iran war. The latest escalation … Read more

A Russian ballistic missile attack on the Bucha district in the Kyiv region has resulted in 10 confirmed deaths and approximately 100 injuries. The strike, which occurred in the afternoon, targeted a private training ground where a defense industry exhibition was being held, according to officials. Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Kills 10 at Kyiv Region … Read more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised fast-track courts and stringent punishments for examination paper leaks on July 23, 2026, as nationwide protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan intensified. The government simultaneously moved to strengthen anti-paper leak legislation, proposing up to 10 years in prison for offenders. Modi’s Response to Nationwide Student Protests … Read more

The Network School, a residential technology community founded by Balaji Srinivasan, ceased operations in Forest City, Johor, on July 22. The Iskandar Puteri City Council revoked the organization’s business and advertising licenses, citing breaches in licensing conditions, following public scrutiny over allegations regarding the entry of Israeli nationals. Licensing Revocation and Forest City Shutdown By … Read more

A series of Ukrainian drone strikes has targeted the warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, resulting in fires that have destroyed inventory worth billions of dollars. The aerial campaign, which began over the weekend, has struck at least nine facilities across Russia, including locations in Elektrostal, the Tambov region, St. Petersburg, and the Russian-occupied … Read more

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have destroyed American military assets in Jordan and Kuwait, while U.S. Central Command reports 13 consecutive nights of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure. IRGC Claims Strikes on U.S. Military Assets in Jordan and Kuwait Iranian military forces, led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have claimed responsibility for … Read more