World Public Summit Africa to Convene in Addis Ababa for Inaugural Event
The inaugural World Public Summit Africa will take place in Addis Ababa from July 29 to 30, 2026, at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa … Read more
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Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Arms Exhibition Kills 10, Injures 100
A Russian ballistic missile strike on July 24 targeted a defense industry exhibition in the Kyiv region, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than … Read more
Irish Police Intercept Sophisticated Car Bomb Bound for Northern Ireland
Irish police intercepted an extremely significant car bomb near the Northern Ireland border on Wednesday, July 23, 2026. The operation, targeting dissident republicans, led to the … Read more
Amnesty International Urges Ghana to Pass Stalled Anti-Witchcraft Bill
Marking six years since the fatal lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh, Amnesty International has renewed its call on Ghanaian authorities to immediately pass the stalled Anti-Witchcraft … Read more
JD Vance Allies Claim GOP Online Attacks Are Coordinated Political Op
Vice President JD Vance is facing a surge of online attacks from within the Republican Party as he weighs his 2028 political plans. Allies of the … Read more
US Imposes New Forced Labor Tariffs, Putting EU in Diplomatic Bind with China
The United States announced new tariffs on exports from China and 59 other countries on Friday, July 24, 2026, citing forced labor concerns. The new trade … Read more
Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attacks on U.S. Bases in Iraq and Bahrain
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where U.S. forces are stationed as sirens rang out in Bahrain, following the thirteenth night of American … Read more
Southern Europe Wildfires Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in France and Spain
Wildfires across Southern Europe forced tens of thousands to evacuate in July 2026, including 60,000 residents in southern France and 10,000 in Spain’s Madrid region. The … Read more
US Imposes 10% to 12.5% Tariffs on Dozens of Countries Over Forced Labor
President Donald Trump’s administration has finalized new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on dozens of countries, covering 99.4% of U.S. imports. Announced on Thursday and … Read more
Trump Imposes Global Tariffs on 60 Countries over Forced Labor Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs, effective July 24, 2026, impose 10% to 12.5% duties on imports from 60 countries, targeting alleged forced labor violations. … Read more
Iran Condemns Trump’s Plan to Use Frozen Assets for Shipping Damages
United States President Donald Trump has pledged to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for any damage caused to ships and cargo in the Strait of … Read more
Brazilian aluminium and steel exporters accelerate emissions certification under CBAM
Brazilian aluminium and steel exporters face urgent pressure to certify emissions under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), as trade dynamics shift amid compliance challenges … Read more