As the U.S. military conflict with Iran enters its fifth month in July 2026, the ongoing hostilities have exposed a profound constitutional shift over war powers. The Shift of War Powers to the Executive Branch Although the United States Constitution explicitly assigns the power to declare war solely to Congress, the ongoing conflict with Iran … Read more
Investors are increasingly preparing for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates as oil prices climb, driven by a new round of tit-for-tat attacks between the U.S. and Iran. Brent, the global crude benchmark, hit $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since late May, according to CNBC. Shifting Interest Rate Probabilities Market … Read more
The U.S. Department of State has announced a major restructuring of its visa operations across Africa, consolidating routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing from nearly 50 missions into 20 designated regional hubs. According to the Department of State, the realignment—scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026—is designed to promote greater consistency in visa screening, … Read more
The UK Government has launched the £300m Great British Summer Savings scheme, which temporarily reduces VAT from 20 per cent to 5 per cent on eligible children’s meals and family attractions. Running until September 1, 2026, the initiative aims to lower the cost of summer holidays for families across the UK. For most parents, the … Read more
EDF and Technip Energies signed a strategic framework agreement to support the construction of France’s new EPR2 nuclear power plants. The partnership combines EDF’s nuclear project expertise with Technip Energies’ industrial execution capabilities to ensure the program meets quality, cost, and deadline requirements. France is betting on a massive industrial mobilization to secure its energy … Read more
The Swedish investment firm EQT has raised its non-binding offer for Australian asset manager Perpetual Ltd to 22.50 Australian dollars per share. The revised proposal, reported in July, values the financial services provider at approximately 2.55 billion A$ (1.78 milliard $) as EQT attempts to secure the company’s board support. This latest move marks the … Read more
Hô Chi Minh-Ville is targeting over 80% direct cargo transit through its multimodal transport network by the 2026–2030 period. Signed by Vice President Nguyen Cong Vinh on July 23, 2026, Decision 4560 establishes the Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone across 4,174.35 hectares to support maritime logistics and regional trade growth. Hô Chi Minh-Ville is … Read more
Fast-fashion giant Shein posted a $99 million net loss in the first quarter of 2026, driven by slowing sales, higher trade costs, and a one-time accounting charge, just as the company prepares for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering following approval from Chinese regulators earlier in the month. First-Quarter Losses and the Hong Kong … Read more
Life at British universities for Jewish undergraduates has transformed into a constant exercise in risk calculation. For many, the university experience is overshadowed by an atmosphere where criticism of government policy bleeds into direct personal abuse. Being a Jewish student in Britain today means living a kind of double life. Going to university is supposed … Read more
Palmeiras suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat against Atlético-MG on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Nubank Parque. Despite dominating possession, the league leader lost due to critical errors by goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, though manager Abel Ferreira publicly defended the player’s long-term potential following the match. The match was framed as a clash of opposing … Read more