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Why the US is launching naval drones at Iran’s port city of Bandar Abbas

The US has pounded Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas since Tehran and Washington renewed missile strikes last week, including an unprecedented sea drone attack on a submarine maintenance facility. We take a look at why this city of more than half a million people has become a prime…

France 24

The national debt is over 100% of GDP and most of Congress is ignoring wishes to rein it in. It’s time to amend the Constitution

Today, U.S. debt held by the public currently stands at a staggering $31.68 trillion, a little more than 100% of GDP. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), if Washington continues to embrace its standard operating procedure, that figure is projected to climb to a stunning 175% of GDP…

Fortune

Top State Department Official Says Venezuela Needs Time to Prepare Elections After Quakes, but 'Not Too Far Off'

Michael Kozak also addressed questions about opposition leader María Corina Machado, rejecting suggestions that Washington opposes her return to Venezuela

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Why was Washington reflecting pool drained again weeks after $14M renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has been drained again for cleaning and repair work weeks after a $14 million renovation came under scrutiny over visible deterioration and alleged vandalism, Reuters reported.

The Times of India

Pakistan's Libya peace push has a China connection and $4 billion price tag

Pakistan spent the first half of 2026 basking in an unfamiliar role: peacemaker. Its PM and Field Marshall helped broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and for a moment, Islamabad looked like the region's most unlikely power broker. But that ceasefire has since come apart in less…

The Times of India

No, a New Study Does Not 'Lay To Rest' the Debate Over Drug 'Legalization'

The Manhattan Institute’s Charles Fain Lehman misstates the findings of a new paper to claim he was right all along.

Reason

Iran says 30 civilians killed in US strikes as Trump warns of 'hitting them harder'

Iran said more than 30 civilians have been killed in recent US strikes on southern Iran, as US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would target Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.

The Times of India

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US civil rights leaders plan march on Washington for voting protections

Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III to lead August march after court rulings weakened voting rights

The Guardian - US

Youlin Chen espionage case: US scientist detained in China for nearly 2 years, wife says no contact for 600 days; group links arrest to US nuclear test detection

Youlin Chen detained in China: A China-born American Youlin Chen, a seismologist, has been detained in China for almost two years. His family has now spoken publicly, hoping for his release and well-being. The espionage case gained attention after President Trump raised it with President Xi. According to an advocacy…

The Economic Times

'Next week comes bridges, power plants': Donald Trump says US strikes on Iran to escalate in three days

President Trump convened a meeting to discuss expanding military operations against Iran. The United States is currently conducting strikes targeting Iranian air defense systems. Trump warned of intensified attacks on power plants and bridges if Iran does not negotiate. Washington is also monitoring a deeply buried site believed to be…

The Times of India

EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal

Brussels is seeking carve-outs from the 15 percent tariffs imposed by Washington on EU goods under the trade agreement reached in Scotland in 2025. The list, obtained by Euronews, includes iconic products such as Roquefort cheese, olive oil and wine.

Euronews

Iran reports fresh US strikes in return to war

TEHRAN — Iran reported fresh US strikes Wednesday on a port city that is home to the country's only civilian nuclear plant, as Washington reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the foes.

Bangkok Post

China says opposes US sanctions bill targeting Russia energy buyers

China strongly opposes a proposed United States sanctions bill targeting nations buying Russian energy. This bipartisan legislation aims to increase pressure on Russia regarding its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Beijing accuses Washington of employing double standards and coercion with these proposed measures. The bill could allow the US to impose…

The Economic Times

Watch: US strikes hit watchtower at Iran's Chabahar as Middle East conflict escalates

US strikes hit a watchtower in Iran's southeastern port city of Chabahar as Washington intensified its military campaign, with attacks reported across multiple parts of the country amid rapidly escalating tensions between the two nations.

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Kim Jong-un's Alleged Nuclear Threat to Washington and Tel Aviv Amid Iran War: What Has Been Verified?

Viral posts claim Kim Jong-un threatened Washington and Tel Aviv over Iran. Here's what official sources and verified reporting have confirmed

The Economic Times

US-China tech rivalry explained: Why the AI and chip war matters

The US and China are engaged in a significant technology competition. Artificial intelligence and semiconductor chips are central to this ongoing rivalry. Export controls are intensifying the AI chip war between these nations. Global supply chains are being reshaped by this intense technological race. Other countries face opportunities and challenges…

Bangkok Post

Muslim man stabbed 15 times in US

WASHINGTON — A was ‌arrested in Utah for stabbing a Muslim man multiple times and stated that he targeted the victim because of the victim's religion, police said in court records on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran ‘better behave’ as US launches second wave of strikes in 24 hours

Trump did not identify the US citizen, but said she was ‘wrongfully detained in December of 2024’

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Record-smashing heat wave surges from West to eastern US, Canada

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A record-smashing heat wave was spreading Tuesday from the Mountain West toward the eastern United States and Canada, placing more than 100 million people under heat alerts.

The Economic Times

US supporting efforts to revive Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, US official says

The United States backs Iraq and Syria's pipeline revival efforts. This project aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport. American companies are expected to assist in rebuilding the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline. This initiative seeks to lessen Middle Eastern oil producers' dependence on the strait. Washington has re-imposed a…

The Economic Times

Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants, bridges 'next week', says will not 'have anybody left' without deal

President Trump warned Iran of severe strikes on power plants and bridges. He stated these intensified attacks would begin next week unless talks resume. The United States has continued military strikes for a fourth consecutive day. Iran faces significant consequences if it fails to reach an agreement. Naval blockades targeting…

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Lindsey Graham's Sister, Darline Nordone: Why Was She Appointed to Replace Late Senator?

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's adopted sister and a long‑time disability rights official, has been appointed to finish his US Senate term for South Carolina after his sudden death in Washington.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Brazil’s sovereignty: Trump turns autonomy into a trade offence

Editorial: Donald Trump’s tariff threat recasts Brazil’s attempt to protect its democracy as unfair commercial practice – and gives Bolsonarism a Washington stage

The Economic Times

After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point

Iran is signaling potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via its Houthi allies. This move risks disrupting global trade and vital energy supplies through the Red Sea. Houthi attacks on shipping have already forced major companies to reroute vessels. Analysts suggest Iran is widening the conflict and increasing pressure…

International Business Times UK

'Reckless and Dangerous': Ilhan Omar Slams Rubio Over Vow to Tear Down the ICC

Ilhan Omar has blasted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plan to 'dismantle' the International Criminal Court, calling it 'reckless and dangerous' and a retreat from American values.

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