At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘cruel’ and ‘ruthless’ US blockade
Published: 5:20am, 8 Jul 2026Updated: 5:24am, 8 Jul 2026 Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the “ruthless” US embargo against the communist island during...
Chinese Port City Submerged as Floods Bring Dam Breach and Escaped Cobras
Residents in southern China’s Guangxi region say floodwaters rose with little warning after days of torrential rain, submerging homes, shops, farms, vehicles, and low-lying...
US strikes Iran, revokes oil waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Published: 4:41am, 8 Jul 2026Updated: 7:11am, 8 Jul 2026 The United States launched fresh strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary licence allowing Iranian...
Trump Says US Lifting Sanctions to Allow F-35 Sales to Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey—U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 7 that he is working to lift sanctions preventing Turkey from obtaining F-35 Lightning II stealth...
Top Senate Republicans Say They Spoke With McConnell Amid Health Uncertainty
Top Senate Republicans and a CNN commentator on Tuesday said they had spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as questions have swirled online about...
Colombia’s president-elect halts transition, accuses Petro of planning coup
Published: 2:47am, 8 Jul 2026Updated: 10:33am, 8 Jul 2026 Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo...
NATO Allies Unveil Arms Deals Worth Billions Ahead of Summit With Trump
NATO allies announced major arms contracts ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in a push to meet defense spending targets, NATO...
US Appeals Court Hears 3 Cases
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments in three cases at 9:30 a.m. ET on July 7. …
DOGE Announces It Was Officially Shut Down on July 4
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has confirmed that it has officially ceased its operations after reaching the end of its 18-month limited term....