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China Detains US Seismologist on Espionage Charges

China has detained American seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since November 5, 2024. According to multiple reports, the US government designated Chen as “wrongfully detained” in March, but China rejects this claim and insists it is handling the case according to its laws. Ch

Jul 15, 12:13 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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NASA Astronaut and Cosmonauts Launch to ISS

NASA astronaut Anil Menon , along with two Russian cosmonauts, Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina , launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. The crew is set to spend about eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 75. The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraf

Jul 14, 4:28 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Starmer Awarded Legion of Honour Amid Bastille Day Celebrations

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was awarded France's highest honor, the Legion of Honour, by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The recognition came in acknowledgment of Starmer's work on European security following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ceremony took place during Bastil

Jul 14, 2:33 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Yemen Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens Red Sea Closure

Yemen's internationally recognized government bombed Sanaa International Airport on Monday to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, according to multiple reports. The Yemeni government claimed the flight was carrying military experts and equipment for Houthi rebels, while the Houthis insisted it tr

Jul 14, 6:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

NATO Allies Form Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition with Ukraine

NATO allies and Ukraine have formed an Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to jointly develop a cheaper alternative to the U.S. Patriot system for countering Russian ballistic missiles. This initiative includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, UK and Ukrai

Jul 14, 4:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Admin Launches Campaign Against ICC

The Trump administration has launched a campaign to dismantle what it calls the threat posed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to U.S. sovereignty, according to multiple reports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the ICC is 'an intolerable threat' and outlined efforts to systemati

Jul 13, 2:14 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

France Summons Russian Ambassador Over Cyber Campaign

France will summon Russia's ambassador in Paris following a widespread cyber campaign targeting European countries. The attacks, allegedly orchestrated by the FSB, aimed at sabotage and espionage across a dozen nations. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced sanctions on nine individuals

Jul 13, 10:39 AM ET·2 min read

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EU Ministers Debate Trade Limits on Israeli Settlements

European Union foreign ministers convened in Brussels on Monday to discuss potential measures against trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to multiple reports, the discussion is based on a confidential European Commission paper outlining three options: an import licens

Jul 12, 8:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani Dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, the former ruler of Qatar who transformed the country into a significant global player in diplomacy and energy production, has died at age 74. The Amiri Diwan announced his death but did not provide a cause. The funeral ceremony took place after the daily evening p

Jul 12, 4:52 PM ET·3 min read

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U.S., Iran Exchange Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched multiple waves of airstrikes against Iranian military targets early Sunday morning following an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted around 140 sites, including missile

Jul 11, 8:34 PM ET·6 min read

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Conflict

Trump Allows US-Lebanon Flights Amid Conflict

President Donald Trump announced he would allow direct flights between the United States and Lebanon after a halt of over four decades. This decision comes more than 40 years after the US suspended the route following the hijacking of TWA flight 847 in 1985. "I am hereby directing my Administration

Jul 11, 5:14 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

UN Report: 1M Women Lost Aid Access in 18 Months

At least one million women and girls have lost access to humanitarian support over the past 18 months due to significant cuts in foreign aid, according to a report by UN Women . The decline is attributed to sweeping reductions by major donors, including the United States under President Donald Trump

Jul 10, 4:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Bayeux Tapestry Returns to UK After Nearly 1,000 Years

The Bayeux Tapestry , one of the world's greatest artworks, arrived at the British Museum in London on Friday after a meticulously planned journey from France. The tapestry, which is more than 220 feet long and depicts 58 scenes surrounding William the Conqueror's invasion of Britain in 1066, has no

Jul 10, 7:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

Super El Niño Expected to Bring Extreme Weather

According to multiple reports, a very strong El Niño event is developing in the Pacific Ocean, with forecasts indicating it could become one of the strongest on record. This climate phenomenon is expected to bring extreme weather conditions globally, including heavier rainfall in some regions and se

Jul 9, 6:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Germany to Acquire U.S. Tomahawk Missiles

Germany has agreed to acquire U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them on German territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Thursday. The agreement was reached this week on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The deal aims to close an important strategic gap in Germany

Jul 9, 4:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Australia-India Uranium Deal Strengthens Nuclear Energy Ties

Australia and India reached an agreement on Thursday to export Australian uranium to India for use in nuclear energy. The deal was finalized during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia, where he met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The arrangement will allow long-

Jul 9, 8:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Trump Moves to Delist Syria as Terror Sponsor

President Donald Trump informed Congress on Wednesday of his intent to rescind Syria's decades-old designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. This move marks another significant step in Damascus' transition from international pariah toward diplomatic acceptance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio anno

Jul 9, 12:58 AM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

U.S.-Iran Tensions Resume; Markets React

U.S.-Iran hostilities have resumed following President Donald Trump's declaration that their fragile ceasefire is over. The conflict reignited after Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to U.S. military retaliation against targets along Iran's coastline. The renewed tensions c

Jul 8, 2:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

NATO Pledges $80B to Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

NATO concluded its two-day summit in Ankara, Turkey, with a pledge of $80 billion in military assistance to Ukraine through 2026. The alliance's 32 member states reaffirmed their support for Kyiv amid ongoing Russian attacks. The commitment came as U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Unit

Jul 8, 12:44 PM ET·1 min read

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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over Amid Escalating Tensions

President Donald Trump declared an interim ceasefire agreement with Iran 'over' during a NATO summit in Ankara on July 8, 2024. This announcement came amid escalating tensions following Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent U.S. retaliatory strikes. The interi

Jul 8, 5:30 AM ET·4 min read

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Military

U.S. Ends Search for Sailor Missing After Arabian Sea Crash

The U.S. military has suspended its search for a missing Naval aircrewman following an emergency helicopter landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. According to UPI , CBS News , and Fox News , the extensive 102-hour search covered over 14,000 square miles. The operation involved multiple helicopter

Jul 8, 1:46 AM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Nigeria Accuses SA of Killing Citizens Amid Anti-Immigrant Violence

Nigeria has accused South Africa of killing two of its citizens amid a surge in anti-illegal-immigrant violence, threatening unspecified action if the attacks persist. According to multiple reports from TimesLIVE , Reuters , and Al Jazeera , Nigeria's foreign ministry stated that one Nigerian man wa

Jul 7, 5:04 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Explosions Wound Dozens Near Macron's Damascus Hotel

Explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus wounded at least 36 people and killed one person during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria. According to Al Jazeera, citing Syria’s state news agency and Ministry of Health, five individuals were hospitalized in stable condition while

Jul 6, 6:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Canada Chooses German Firm for $70B Submarine Fleet

Canada has chosen Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier for a new fleet of up to 12 submarines, marking one of the country's largest-ever military procurements. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of this week’s NATO summit. The contract, v

Jul 6, 6:25 PM ET·3 min read

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China Detains US Seismologist on Espionage Charges

NASA Astronaut and Cosmonauts Launch to ISS

Starmer Awarded Legion of Honour Amid Bastille Day Celebrations

Yemen Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens Red Sea Closure

NATO Allies Form Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition with Ukraine

Trump Admin Launches Campaign Against ICC

France Summons Russian Ambassador Over Cyber Campaign

EU Ministers Debate Trade Limits on Israeli Settlements

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani Dies at 74

U.S., Iran Exchange Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz

Trump Allows US-Lebanon Flights Amid Conflict

UN Report: 1M Women Lost Aid Access in 18 Months

Bayeux Tapestry Returns to UK After Nearly 1,000 Years

Super El Niño Expected to Bring Extreme Weather

Germany to Acquire U.S. Tomahawk Missiles

Australia-India Uranium Deal Strengthens Nuclear Energy Ties

Trump Moves to Delist Syria as Terror Sponsor

U.S.-Iran Tensions Resume; Markets React

NATO Pledges $80B to Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over Amid Escalating Tensions

U.S. Ends Search for Sailor Missing After Arabian Sea Crash

Nigeria Accuses SA of Killing Citizens Amid Anti-Immigrant Violence

Explosions Wound Dozens Near Macron's Damascus Hotel

Canada Chooses German Firm for $70B Submarine Fleet

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China Detains US Seismologist on Espionage Charges

NASA Astronaut and Cosmonauts Launch to ISS

Starmer Awarded Legion of Honour Amid Bastille Day Celebrations

Yemen Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens Red Sea Closure

NATO Allies Form Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition with Ukraine

Trump Admin Launches Campaign Against ICC

France Summons Russian Ambassador Over Cyber Campaign

EU Ministers Debate Trade Limits on Israeli Settlements

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani Dies at 74

U.S., Iran Exchange Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz

Trump Allows US-Lebanon Flights Amid Conflict

UN Report: 1M Women Lost Aid Access in 18 Months

Bayeux Tapestry Returns to UK After Nearly 1,000 Years

Super El Niño Expected to Bring Extreme Weather

Germany to Acquire U.S. Tomahawk Missiles

Australia-India Uranium Deal Strengthens Nuclear Energy Ties

Trump Moves to Delist Syria as Terror Sponsor

U.S.-Iran Tensions Resume; Markets React

NATO Pledges $80B to Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over Amid Escalating Tensions

U.S. Ends Search for Sailor Missing After Arabian Sea Crash

Nigeria Accuses SA of Killing Citizens Amid Anti-Immigrant Violence

Explosions Wound Dozens Near Macron's Damascus Hotel

Canada Chooses German Firm for $70B Submarine Fleet

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