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Trump Hijacks NATO Summit, Ends Iran Ceasefire
President Trump dominated the NATO summit in Ankara within hours of arriving, declaring the Iran ceasefire 'over' and unloading a string of threats — against Spain, Greenland, and the broader alliance
Board of Peace Plans Gaza Humanitarian Pilot Without Hamas Deal
Trump's Board of Peace is preparing a pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza that could host tens of thousands of residents, a board official said, with the project moving forward independently of stalled se
US Slams China Over Short Notice on Submarine Missile Test
A State Department official criticized China on July 8 for giving only hours' notice before its July 6 submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific, saying the notification fell well sho
Pakistan military says 42 killed in fighter attacks in Balochistan
Pakistan's military reported 42 people killed in rebel attacks in Balochistan since Monday, including 18 abducted police officers and 11 soldiers ambushed on a highway, as a military spokesperson vowe
Zelenskyy Urges NATO Missile Shield After Kyiv Strike
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged European allies at a NATO summit to build a strong anti-ballistic missile defence system, just hours after overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv killed one person and c
Trump licenses Ukraine to build Patriot missiles
President Trump announced the U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to build Patriot air defense systems, calling it a major boost for Kyiv, during a meeting with President Zelensky at the NATO summit.
Trump Flips From Fury to Unity at NATO Ankara Summit
President Trump swung from publicly threatening Spain and demanding Greenland to declaring unity behind closed doors at NATO's Ankara summit, where allies reaffirmed Article 5, pledged roughly €70 bil
Australia-Fiji Treaty Spurred China's Pacific Missile Test
Anthony Albanese signed the Veitacini Treaty with Fiji during his Pacific tour, Australia's fifth regional defense pact in four years, and shortly afterward China conducted a long-range missile test i
UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel without charge
A UN inquiry has urged Israel to immediately release Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital seized in Gaza in December 2024 and held without charge, citing reports of daily abuse and
Trump threatens Spain trade cutoff, demands Greenland at NATO
President Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain and renewed his demand to take over Greenland at a NATO summit in Ankara, drawing firm pushback from Spain, the EU, and Denmark.
Khamenei Mourned in Najaf as US-Iran Strikes Resume
Thousands joined funeral processions for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iraq's holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, as renewed US-Iran military strikes raised fears the interim ceasefire could unravel.
Lebanese Returnees Find Ruined Villages Despite Ceasefire
Lebanese families returning home after a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel are finding widespread destruction in southern villages, with UNIFIL reporting daily violations and rejecting Israel's s
Trump Orders Halt to All US Trade With Spain
At a NATO summit, U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all trade with Spain, branding Madrid a 'terrible partner' in the alliance.
US Strikes 80+ Iran Targets; Trump Says Deal 'Over'
The US launched strikes on over 80 Iranian targets in retaliation for tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Trump to declare at the NATO summit in Ankara that the peace deal with Tehran is
Putin's Approval Slips to 74% as Moscow Fuel Crisis Bites
Russia's fuel crisis is creating daily petrol queues across Moscow and dipping Putin's approval to around 74%, yet the president is doubling down on the war rather than seeking a peace deal.
Selective Service Plans Skills-Based Draft Over Lottery
FOIA documents reveal the Selective Service System war-gamed a future military draft that would first conscript workers with technical skills — not run a random lottery — under a scenario involving a
Ukraine Drones Hit Saratov, Tatarstan; Zelensky Confirms
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery and a Tatarstan petrochemical plant, confirmed by President Zelensky, as Ukraine also reported hitting 21 Russian ships within 72 hours.
Ukraine Defences Failed to Intercept Russian Missiles
CBC's 'About That' segment with Andrew Chang breaks down why Ukraine's air defences failed to intercept any of the ballistic missiles Russia fired in its latest attack, asking whether Ukraine is runni
US Revokes Iran Oil Waivers Over Hormuz Attacks
The Trump administration revoked temporary oil-sale waivers granted to Iran under their recent memorandum of understanding, citing renewed Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as the tri
NATO Ankara Summit: Allies' Unity Worry Is Trump
NATO allies gather in Ankara on 7-8 July for the 2026 summit, with their chief anxiety centered not on Ukraine but on whether Trump will undermine the alliance's intended show of unity.
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