Ukraine’s innovative defense minister ousted, sparking protests
World
July 16, 2026
Ukraine’s innovative defense minister ousted, sparking protests
Amid a sweeping government reshuffle in Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov has lost his job despite recent military…
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
Middle East
July 16, 2026
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
More than 100 House Democrats voted to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel — an ultimately unsuccessful…
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
Middle East
July 16, 2026
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
Iran will continue to respond “firmly” to US strikes and has no plans for negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei…
US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices
World
July 16, 2026
US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices
The US plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on some Brazilian imports, after a yearlong investigation concluded that the…
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
Middle East
July 15, 2026
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Iran’s latest strikes on Jordan, calling them “unacceptable” in a Tuesday meeting with…
White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse
Technology
July 15, 2026
White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse
The White House is establishing a new AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to help coordinate cybersecurity defenses across critical infrastructure. Industries and…
Devastating Russian attacks make June deadliest month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
World
July 15, 2026
Devastating Russian attacks make June deadliest month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, the United Nations said Tuesday, underscoring the devastating impact…
Trump renews threat to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges. Would such strikes be legal?
Middle East
July 15, 2026
Trump renews threat to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges. Would such strikes be legal?
US President Donald Trump renewed his threat yesterday to strike bridges and power plants in Iran unless Tehran returns to…
Killings of three British politicians in a decade shine light on febrile political mood
World
July 15, 2026
Killings of three British politicians in a decade shine light on febrile political mood
For the third time in a little over a decade, British lawmakers stood up one-by-one in Parliament on Monday, paid…
These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability
World
July 15, 2026
These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability
Some had spent decades in the United States working, building their lives, starting families and forming communities. Others are known…