Venezuela to Withdraw from International Criminal Court with US Support
On July 24, 2026, the interim government of Venezuela formally notified the United Nations that the country would withdraw from the Rome Statute, marking a decisive … Read more
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Deep Inside Russia
A wave of extensive Ukrainian drone attacks has struck deep inside Russian territory, targeting military air bases, e-commerce warehouses, and critical industrial infrastructure. According to nbcnews.com, … Read more
Strait of Hormuz Closure Risks Global Biological Invasion via Ship Hulls
The extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz has left roughly 1,500 large commercial vessels immobilized in the Persian Gulf. International marine biologists warn that this … Read more
Mojtaba Khamenei’s Health Sparks Speculation After U.S.-Israeli Strike
Speculation surrounds Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as officials release conflicting accounts of his health following a U.S.-Israeli strike, with the Iranian president noting increased interaction … Read more
Oil Prices Rise as Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions
Brent crude prices climbed more than 1 percent on Monday as Iran insisted the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen without major U.S. concessions, including war … Read more
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 13 in Russia’s Deadliest Attack in Two Years
A Ukrainian drone strike killed 13 people and injured 39 others in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, on Monday, marking the deadliest attack to hit the country in more … Read more
Anthony Albanese Faces Pressure to Apologize Over Melon Gesture
Prime Minister ABC is facing mounting political pressure to issue a personal apology following comments he made about two crown melons gifted to him by Japanese … Read more
Pope Leo XIV France Visit: Free Public Registration Opens for September Events
Pope Leo XIV will embark on a state visit to France from September 25 to 28, 2026, making stops in Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. Free … Read more
Nigel Farage Resigns from Parliament, Triggering Clacton-on-Sea By-Election
British populist leader Nigel Farage triggered a special election in Clacton-on-Sea amid parliamentary scrutiny over his finances, drawing a bizarre challenge from political satirist Jon Harvey, … Read more
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, establishing a mutual defence arrangement where an armed attack on one signatory is considered … Read more
RDC : les recettes des régies financières ont atteint 3.798,6 milliards de CDF à fin juillet 2026 – Zoom-eco.net
Financial agencies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo generated 3,798.6 billion CDF, equivalent to over 1.6 billion USD, by the end of July 2026, according … Read more
El as de los drones ucraniano Skiba recibe honores tras ataques en Rusia
Authorities across multiple Russian regions reported casualties and infrastructure damage following overnight Ukrainian drone and rocket strikes, amid an ongoing campaign targeting energy facilities. In the … Read more