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Yemen’s Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, July 20, 2026, threatening to further disrupt global oil supplies. The announcement follows nine consecutive nights of U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets, exacerbating regional tensions and challenging international efforts to salvage a fragile interim ceasefire agreement. Houthi Naval Blockade and the Bab el-Mandeb … Read more

The United States military has launched its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian targets, including missile bases and maritime capabilities, as the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies. President Donald Trump said, We hit them very hard again tonight … and we did that in honour [of the slain soldiers]. Escalating Military Campaign … Read more

President Donald Trump has ordered new 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, effective August 19. The administration cited continued discrimination against U.S. alcohol, dairy, and automotive industries, marking a sharp escalation in trade friction between the two nations. The tariffs, ordered by Trump on Monday, cover a range of items including wine, … Read more

The U.S. military launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iranian targets early Monday, marking the ninth consecutive night of bombing. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate for the deaths of 17 U.S. service members, while Iranian officials claimed the conflict has escalated into a full-scale war as regional shipping traffic stalls. The intensifying military … Read more

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that the country will hold no further elections, aiming to prevent the opposition from seizing power. The 80-year-old leader, who has governed since 2007, intends to work with the National Assembly to codify this ban, describing it as a protective barrier against political rivals. During a ceremony in Managua marking … Read more

Trump Intervenes as New York Mayor Suggests Arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu President Trump Guarantees Benjamin Netanyahu’s Immunity in New York President Donald Trump declared on July 20, 2026, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested during his scheduled visit to New York in September. The statement provides a definitive federal response to … Read more

OCHA Identifies Ebola Risk at Ituri Displacement Sites Overcrowding and limited access to basic services in displacement sites are increasing the risk of the spread of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians warned. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) confirmed that Ebola cases have been … Read more

Yemen’s Houthi rebels declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia on Monday, July 20, 2026, threatening to disrupt global energy supplies. The move follows a week of direct hostilities between the two sides and occurs as regional tensions remain high due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The Houthi Declaration: Respond … Read more