International Relations

Palestinian village of Turmus Aya north of Ramallah with Israeli settlement Shilo visible in background, as Netherlands bans settlement imports

Netherlands Bans Imports from Israeli Settlements, Dealing Blow to Occupation Economy

The Netherlands approved a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements, effective September 22, joining Belgium and Ireland in acting as Brussels stalls. The Dutch market handles a third of all EU-bound

July 23, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Burning vehicle from Mali military convoy attack near Tabankort by JNIM and Tuareg separatists that killed 50 soldiers

Trump Eyes Military Strikes in Mali as JNIM-Tuareg Alliance Kills 50 Soldiers

The Trump administration is weighing military strikes against jihadist groups in Mali after an unprecedented JNIM-Tuareg separatist alliance killed 50 Malian soldiers in an ambush last week, officials told The Washington Post.

July 23, 2026

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A vessel navigates the Strait of Hormuz as large commercial tanker traffic has nearly stopped amid US-Iran conflict in 2026

DP World Signs 50-Year Concession to Build Fujairah Terminals Outside Strait of Hormuz

DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority signed a 50-year concession Wednesday to build two new terminals on the UAE's Gulf of Oman coastline, including the Al Rugaylat container terminal and Dibba

July 23, 2026

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov speaks at a press briefing about EU and NATO troop deployment to Ukraine

Kremlin Calls EU and NATO Troop Deployment to Ukraine Absolutely Unacceptable

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that any deployment of EU or NATO troops to Ukraine as security guarantees is 'absolutely unacceptable' for Russia, adding that such plans are 'really absolutely realistic'

July 23, 2026

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at ASEAN Manila bilateral meeting

Lavrov and Rubio Confirm Manila Bilateral With Ukraine Settlement on the Table

Russia's Lavrov and US Secretary Rubio confirmed a direct bilateral for Thursday morning in Manila, placing Ukraine settlement on the agenda for their first face-to-face since the Alaska summit. Lavrov plans to

July 23, 2026

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Chinese electric and connected vehicles on display at the 2026 Chongqing International Auto Exhibition

Senate Unanimously Passes Chinese Vehicle Ban Bill That Could Oust Mercedes-Benz

The Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to advance the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which would ban Chinese-connected vehicles, software, and hardware from US markets by 2027. The bill's 15 percent Chinese

July 23, 2026

Business·Government and Politics·News·Technology

US President Donald Trump speaking during bilateral meeting July 2026 as he issued Truth Social threat to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants

Trump Vows to Bomb Iranian Bridge or Power Plant for Each Hormuz Ship Attack

Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to destroy one Iranian bridge or power plant for each attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, including targets near Tehran. Iran countered with threats to

July 22, 2026

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Members of Houthi security force stand guard at rally in Sanaa Yemen July 2026 as Houthis declared naval blockade against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crude Tankers Turn Around as Houthi Naval Blockade Cuts Bab al-Mandeb

Saudi crude tankers reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday as Yemen's Houthis began enforcing a naval blockade, threatening 6 million barrels of daily crude traffic to Asia. The diversions are

July 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani demands Benjamin Netanyahu be arrested for war crimes while Trump declares Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US

Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested as Mamdani Doubles Down on War Crimes Call

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a war criminal responsible for 73,000 Palestinian deaths and demanded his arrest ahead of UNGA. Trump declared Netanyahu will not be arrested in any way in

July 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Oil tankers navigating the Gulf of Oman as US strikes on Iran enter their 11th consecutive night

US Strikes Iran for 11th Straight Night as Rubio Says Tehran Not Serious About Talks

CENTCOM completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, hitting aircraft hangars, drones, and maritime infrastructure. Rubio declared Tehran not serious about talks; Iran said Hormuz belongs to it and oil

July 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Netherlands Bans Imports from Israeli Settlements, Dealing Blow to Occupation Economy

Trump Eyes Military Strikes in Mali as JNIM-Tuareg Alliance Kills 50 Soldiers

DP World Signs 50-Year Concession to Build Fujairah Terminals Outside Strait of Hormuz

Kremlin Calls EU and NATO Troop Deployment to Ukraine Absolutely Unacceptable

Lavrov and Rubio Confirm Manila Bilateral With Ukraine Settlement on the Table

Senate Unanimously Passes Chinese Vehicle Ban Bill That Could Oust Mercedes-Benz

Saudi Crude Tankers Turn Around as Houthi Naval Blockade Cuts Bab al-Mandeb

Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested as Mamdani Doubles Down on War Crimes Call

US Strikes Iran for 11th Straight Night as Rubio Says Tehran Not Serious About Talks

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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