Iran Successfully Intercepts US Forces’ Missile Attack
Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, but all were intercepted, according to U.S. Central Command. The … Read more
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Carroll announces royal commission into corruption allegations surrounding Victoria’s $109 billion Big Build program
Victoria’s new Premier Ben Carroll has announced a royal commission into corruption allegations surrounding the state’s $109 billion Big Build infrastructure program, following the resignation of … Read more
Fireball meteor lights up New Zealand skies, causing sonic booms and panic
A bright fireball meteor lit up the night sky across New Zealand, prompting widespread reports of dramatic visual flashes, rattling noises, and huge booms from residents. … Read more
New Zealand’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens in Aoraki Mount Cook
Spanning 189 metres across the Hooker River, New Zealand’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened to the public in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on July 28, … Read more
City Rail Link: Auckland officials delay announcing opening date for rail project
Auckland officials have delayed announcing the opening date for the $5.5 billion City Rail Link project, citing ongoing safety case approvals with the New Zealand Transport … Read more
FCC Bans Foreign-Produced Robots and Power Inverters Over Security Risks
The Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to its Covered List on July 28, 2026. The ban blocks new model authorizations … Read more
Trump, Zelenskyy, and Netanyahu Honor Late Senator Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gathered in Washington to honor the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who … Read more
Joint Base Charleston to be Renamed for Late Senator Lindsey Graham
The Pentagon is moving to rename Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina to Joint Base Lindsey Graham following an internal Air Force memo signed on July … Read more
Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s first elected female president
Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president on Tuesday after winning a tight June runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. Taking office as … Read more
Colt Gray Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Apalachee High School Shooting
Colt Gray, the teenager who opened fire at Georgia’s Apalachee High School in September 2024, was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility … Read more
Lindsey Graham Honored as World Leaders Gather for Washington Memorials
President Donald Trump, world leaders, and congressional colleagues gathered at the Washington National Cathedral and the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to pay final … Read more
DHS Rule Bypasses Asylum Interviews to Accelerate Deportation Proceedings
The Department of Homeland Security announced a sweeping rule change on Monday allowing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to refer affirmative asylum applicants directly to immigration … Read more