Iran warned against any adventurous action by the United States, vowing a proportionate response to any potential strikes on energy infrastructure or regional participation in military actions. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Tehran will retaliate decisively following recent threats from President Donald Trump, while regional states manage security fallout from drone strikes and … Read more
Thousands of earthquake survivors in southwestern Japan spent Friday in crowded shelters and vehicles amid severe water and fuel shortages, according to the Kumamoto prefectural government. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday has left 34 people dead, with search operations entering a fourth day as rescue workers … Read more
Israel’s military killed two Palestinians in Gaza City and destroyed two medical warehouses near a hospital in Deir al-Balah during separate air strikes on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The attacks occurred amid ongoing uncertainty regarding whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has accepted a U.S.-backed disarmament deal reached with Hamas. Strikes Target Gaza City and … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was photographed at Camp David with a handwritten notepad outlining plans to purchase $5 billion to $10 billion in Japanese yen, according to a Reuters image captured during a cabinet meeting. The visible note emerged shortly after Reuters reported that the Treasury had alerted banks to a potential intervention in … Read more
Nepali Generation Z movement coordinator Rakshya Bam watched flags from her home country fly over anti-government demonstrations in Madagascar in September 2025, recognizing that youth-led political mobilization in Katmandu had sparked an international wave of dissent. According to Bam, young protesters across the globe drew inspiration from parallel uprisings in Bangladesh and Indonesia as citizens … Read more
President Donald Trump convenes a Cabinet meeting at his Camp David retreat on Friday, July 31, 2026, to address his ongoing war against Iran and mounting economic pressure from rising gasoline prices. According to Reuters, the meeting takes place as the U.S. conflict with Iran reaches its fifth month, creating political challenges for Republicans ahead … Read more
Myanmar’s junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing criticized the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) peace plan on Friday, July 31, and outlined long-term governance plans nearly four months after taking office, according to Reuters reporting. The military ousted an elected government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi in February … Read more
Massive Attack’s concert in Singapore faced a police investigation following a display of the Palestinian flag on stage, according to a statement released by Singapore authorities. The British band concluded their performance by raising the flag as the audience cheered, triggering reports over a possible breach of strict local laws governing foreign national emblems. Police … Read more
At least 11 miners were killed and dozens remain missing following a coal mine explosion in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, according to government reports on July 30, 2026. The deadly blast, which is believed to have been triggered by a buildup of methane gas, occurred in Sorange, a remote area near the provincial capital Quetta. Rescue … Read more
England has appointed Joe Root as Test captain and named former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as head coach following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, according to official announcements. Joe Root Returns to England Test Captaincy Root, who serves as England’s all-time leading run scorer in Tests, previously captained the side in … Read more