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Gulf States Seek Security Diversification Amid US-Iran Tensions

Gulf countries are accelerating efforts to diversify their security partnerships amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. According to Al Jazeera , analysts suggest that this shift is driven by a desire for regional balance and reduced reliance on the United States, particularly fol

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China Releases Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri After U.S. Pressure

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri , founder of the prominent underground Zion Church in China, has been released from detention and reunited with his family in Los Angeles. According to multiple reports, Jin's release comes less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting

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Pope Leo Marks July Fourth in Lampedusa

Pope Leo XIV spent July Fourth on the Italian island of Lampedusa to honor tens of thousands of migrants who have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. While the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence with fireworks and festivities, the U.S.-born pope traveled to wh

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Diplomacy

Rare Declaration Copy Found in UK Archives

A rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence has been discovered at Britain's National Archives. The document is one of just 11 known copies of the Exeter printing and is the first found outside the United States, according to multiple reports. The discovery was made by Michael Scurr, a v

Jul 3, 5:28 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Tibetan Man Dies in Self-Immolation Near UN

Lobga Rangzen , a Tibetan activist, died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City, according to police and activists. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm ET near the UN building, where emergency responders found him with severe burns. He was later prono

Jul 3, 4:57 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

China Defends Ethnic Unity Law Amid Global Criticism

China dismissed criticism from the United States and European Union regarding its new ethnic unity law, labeling it as a "malicious smear" and an interference in its internal affairs. The law, which went into effect on Wednesday, gives Beijing legal grounds to take action against individuals outside

Jul 3, 4:57 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

UN Warns of Human Rights Catastrophe in Sudan's al-Obeid

United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk warned on Friday that another humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. During an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Turk described siege-like conditions and severe shortages of clean w

Jul 3, 4:57 AM ET·2 min read

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Wildlife

Neil the Seal Causes Chaos in Tasmania

Neil, a 5-year-old male elephant seal weighing approximately 1,000 kg (2,200 pounds) , has returned to his birthplace in southern Tasmania, Australia. His annual visits have become infamous for causing property damage and public disturbances as he interacts with the local environment and infrastruct

Jul 3, 3:11 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Iran Begins Six-Day Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran began a six-day state funeral on July 4, 2026 for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike on February 28. The ceremonies commenced with his flag-draped coffin being laid in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque, where dignitaries from over 100 countries p

Jul 3, 3:11 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Remains of WWII Pilot Franklin McKinney Identified After 82 Years

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Thursday that the remains of 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney , a 21-year-old World War II pilot , have been identified nearly 82 years after his plane vanished during a reconnaissance mission . McKinney, who served with the 35th Photo Reconnaiss

Jul 2, 6:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Europe Unites Against Trump's Attacks

European leaders have closed ranks around Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports. The solidarity has helped thaw previously frosty relations with Meloni due to her hard-right political roots. The unity among Europea

Jul 2, 6:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Germany Charges Ukrainian in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

German federal prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national identified as Serhii K with being an accomplice to war crimes and sabotage related to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions in September 2022. According to multiple reports, Serhii K is suspected of acting on behalf of Ukrainian government e

Jul 2, 7:22 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

NATO Summit Plans in Doubt Amid U.S. Resistance

NATO leaders are facing uncertainty about their upcoming summits as resistance from the Trump administration and dissatisfaction over low defense spending cast doubt on plans for a gathering in Albania next year. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, a draft statement for the Ankar

Jul 2, 7:22 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

One Missing After Navy Helicopter Emergency Landing

One U.S. service member is missing, and three others were injured but are in stable condition after their MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred near the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier at approx

Jul 1, 5:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

NATO Bolsters Baltic Defense as Russia Tensions Rise

NATO is strengthening its defense posture in the Baltic region as tensions with Russia continue to escalate. The alliance has assigned an additional headquarters to the area, demonstrating its commitment to protecting allied territory. U.S. General Chris Donahue, commander of NATO's land forces in E

Jul 1, 3:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Vatican Declares SSPX in Schism After Unauthorized Bishop Consecrations

The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four new bishops without papal approval at its seminary in Écone, Switzerland on July 1, 2026, drawing an estimated 16,500 attendees . The Vatican responded by declaring the SSPX in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests. Cardinal Víctor Manue

Jul 1, 1:09 PM ET·2 min read

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UFOs

White House Taps Harvard Astronomer to Lead UFO Study

Avi Loeb, a polarizing Harvard astronomer known for his controversial theories about alien visits, has been appointed by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists tasked with studying the national security risks posed by UFOs. According to multiple reports , this new scientific advisory c

Jul 1, 11:20 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Cuba-US Talks Stalled Amid Sanctions

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced that talks with the United States have stalled, despite recent economic reforms approved by the Cuban government. According to PBS , Rodríguez stated that the newly unveiled reforms were neither mentioned nor discussed in earlier talks between the tw

Jun 30, 6:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Ghana Sued Over Trump-Era Deportation Deal

Advocacy groups have filed a complaint against Ghana at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, accusing the country of facilitating deportations from the United States under the Trump administration's policies. According to multiple reports, the lawsuit was filed on

Jun 30, 7:25 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Australia-Vanuatu Pact Blocks Foreign Bases

Australia and Vanuatu signed a landmark security pact worth $500 million to prevent the establishment of foreign military bases in the Pacific nation. The agreement, known as the Nakamal Agreement, was signed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Vanuatu counterpart Jotham Napat in C

Jun 29, 10:20 AM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Russia-Ukraine War Escalates with Attacks and Fuel Shortages

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least eight deaths and 40 injuries according to multiple reports. The industrial hub of Dnipro was particularly targeted, with five fatalities including a 13-year-old girl. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha reported that the attac

Jun 29, 8:28 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of several Palestinians, including children, despite an official ceasefire that has been in effect since October. According to multiple reports, Israeli forces conducted air strikes on central and southern Gaza, targeting areas s

Jun 29, 8:28 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Israel's Cabinet Approves Armenian Genocide Recognition

Israel's Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The decision still requires approval from Israel’s Knesset or parliament. The move comes amid deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey. Turki

Jun 28, 6:35 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Pakistan Kills 29 Militants in Border Operation

Pakistani security forces conducted a ground operation along the Afghanistan border on Sunday, killing 29 militants linked to Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Fitna al-Khwarij. The operation was launched in response to multiple militant attacks across Pakistan, including an attack on the paramilitary Rangers hea

Jun 28, 6:35 PM ET·2 min read

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