Houthis Launch Strikes on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on July 23, 2026, as the US intensified attacks … Read more
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Saudi Arabia to Gain Nuclear Power Pathway via US Deal
The Trump administration signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia on July 22, 2026, granting the kingdom a pathway to enrich nuclear fuel while facing … Read more
US and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The deal, formalized as a Section 123 agreement under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, includes a bilateral safeguards agreement and paves the way for U.S. … Read more
US Set to Sign 30-Year Nuclear Energy Partnership Agreement With Saudi Arabia
The United States is set to announce a landmark 30-year agreement with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear energy partnership, potentially allowing the kingdom … Read more
Trump Approves U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Allowing Uranium Enrichment Potential
President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that permits the kingdom to enrich uranium for civilian power, according to reports. The … Read more
US Strikes Iran as Tehran Targets Gulf Nations Amid Escalating Conflict
The United States conducted new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, escalating tensions following President Donald Trump’s declaration that an interim ceasefire is “over.” Tehran responded by … Read more
Jessica Morgan Appointed New Tate Director Despite Significant Salary Cut
Jessica Morgan, current director of the New York-based Dia Art Foundation, has been appointed as the new director of Tate. She will succeed Maria Balshaw in … Read more
BAE Systems Unveils Brontanax: UK’s New Loyal Wingman Combat Drone Debuts
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BAE Systems unveiled the Brontanax, a new uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft, at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, 2026. Developed with the Royal Air Force … Read more
Pacific Partnership 2026 Launches Multinational Disaster Mission in Indonesia
Pacific Partnership 2026, the largest annual multinational humanitarian and disaster response mission in the Indo-Pacific, officially launched its 22nd iteration in Sibolga, Indonesia, on July 21, … Read more
ASEAN Grants Turkey Full Dialogue Partner Status to Boost Cooperation
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has officially granted Turkey full Dialogue Partner status, elevating Ankara’s institutional ties with the regional bloc. The decision was … Read more
Makassar Authorities Defend Legality of Church Project Amid Local Protests
On July 7, dozens of protesters gathered in Paccerakkang, Makassar, to oppose the construction of a Toraja Christian Church. Despite the demonstration, local authorities confirm the … Read more
Marco Rubio Warns Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Toll Demands Threaten Global Trade
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz creates a dangerous precedent for … Read more