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Ukraine's Leadership Crisis: Strategy Clash Leads to Dismissals of Defense Minister and Army Chief
President Zelenskyy fired both Mykhailo Fedorov and Oleksandr Syrskyi amid public protests and internal conflict over war strategy.
Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate hearing
Congressional investigation focuses on COVID-19 origins and personal diary release
Iraq and Turkey Discuss Infrastructure, Trade, and Pipeline Cooperation in Ankara
Turkish and Iraqi foreign ministers met to advance bilateral ties, with Baghdad highlighting Ankara's infrastructure and signing dozens of memoranda.
Deported Guatemalan couple found dead; infant alive beside them
Nixon Giovanni Perez and Glendy Marisol Gonzalez were discovered in a sugarcane field with their hands tied, days after being reported missing.
Nvidia’s Huang Meets US Commerce Secretary Lutnick Amid China Export Probe
The meeting comes as the Trump administration investigates potential Nvidia chip export violations to China and finalizes a framework for AI model oversight.
Iraq Says Cells Working for Ukraine Conducted Attacks
National Security Adviser Qasim al-Aboudi made the statement in a television interview, while Ukraine rejects the allegations as baseless propaganda.
Myanmar approves death penalty for coercing victims into online scams
Military-backed parliament passes Anti-Online Scam Law allowing capital punishment for violence and coercion that results in death.
Refugee Convention at 75: UNHCR launches 'The Promise' campaign
The 1951 Refugee Convention, marking 75 years, faces renewed challenges as UNHCR calls for global solidarity amid displacement and budget cuts.
Israel says US warplanes taking off from its territory to attack Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz detailed military operations and stated readiness to strike Iran independently.
US migrant child agency tips lead to arrest of 12,000 including children and sponsors
The Office of Refugee Resettlement has shared hundreds of thousands of leads with ICE since Trump's return, drawing criticism for reversing child welfare safeguards.
Iran: 230 Million Cubic Meters of Daily Gas Capacity Lost in War
Government spokesperson cites US and Israeli attacks for infrastructure damage, calls for energy conservation.
Turkey: Foreign-plated vehicles must pay tolls before exiting
New regulation requires full payment of unpaid tolls and fines at customs, with escalating penalties based on payment timing.
Zelensky Tells Trump, US Senators Ukraine Needs Anti-Ballistic Systems
Ukrainian president pressed for additional US support during Capitol Hill meeting ahead of Senate vote on Russia sanctions.
Turkey Acquires 15% Stake in Kirkuk Oil Field Under Landmark Iraq Energy Deal
President Erdogan hails the agreement as a historic step, as Turkish Petroleum Corporation joins BP and ConocoPhillips in developing fields with over 3 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
Trump administration to end Medicare drug plan subsidy, WSJ reports
The move could increase premiums for millions of older Americans as a $3.6 billion program expires.
Self-deportation program on track for 200,000 departures under Trump
Project Homecoming has processed 132,000 exits so far, with costs near $600 million and pressure from the White House to accelerate removals.
Two Female Israeli Soldiers Commit Suicide in Same Week
The deaths bring the number of active-duty military suicides in Israel since the start of 2025 to 16, as investigations open and concerns over mental health mount.
Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow in Overnight Attack
Russian officials report over 390 drones tracked near the capital, with damage reported in multiple regions.
Trump teleprompter operator who bet on speeches no longer works for US government
Gabriel Perez, who used inside knowledge to win over $100,000 betting on Trump's speeches, has left his federal role, a White House official confirmed.
US Plans Over $340 Million in Anti-China Projects Worldwide
Plans include cable replacements and technology initiatives to counter Chinese influence.
Trump Pressured Kennedy to Cut Childhood Vaccines Over Autism Fears: Report
President Donald Trump repeatedly pushed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reduce vaccine recommendations, believing a link to autism, according to a detailed report.
Pentagon Launches Europe Force Posture Review to Shift Defense Burden to NATO Allies
The review aims to accelerate NATO allies' assumption of primary responsibility for Europe's conventional defense.
White Phosphorus Leak at US Base in South Korea Prompts Evacuation
A leak of the toxic substance at Osan Air Base led to temporary evacuation warnings for nearby residents; no injuries reported.
Iran Warns Ships of Countries Using Frozen Assets Will Be Barred from Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian military’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said vessels linked to nations receiving payments from Iran’s US-controlled assets would be banned from the strategic waterway.
Israel Wanted to Strike Iran's Energy Infrastructure, US Refused, Defense Minister Says
Yisrael Katz revealed that the US blocked an attack on Iran's energy grid over fears of retaliation and a global oil crisis.
Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi Arrives in Turkey for Official Visit
Discussions expected to cover investment, water resources, and regional security, including the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process.
Trump prediction market rule faces public opposition
Critics argue the proposed regulation would allow sports betting that should remain under state control.
US restricts West Bank travel for embassy staff amid violence
Washington cites heightened security concerns as settler attacks and military operations intensify in occupied territory.
Iran says US will not determine its war and peace decisions
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bekayi criticizes US influence on Saudi nuclear talks and military deployments in Bulgaria.
Stevens, El-Sayed clash in Michigan Senate primary debate
The Democratic candidates present contrasting ideologies ahead of the August 4 vote to replace Senator Gary Peters.