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
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
Researchers have recovered ancient viral DNA from South American mummies, providing the first direct molecular evidence of the smallpox pathogen brought from the Old World during the Spanish colonization, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Science. Smallpox DNA Recovered from Chilean Mummies According to geneticists at Trinity College Dublin, the ancient … Read more
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, thousands of migrants broke through border fences into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco after overwhelming police forces at the city’s breakwater, according to Spain’s Guardia Civil. State television TVE reported that between 2,000 and 3,000 people crossed the border, though Reuters was not immediately able to confirm … Read more
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner initiated legal proceedings against Telegram, according to a July 30, 2026 announcement, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove graphic videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings. According to the regulator’s office, the platform did not comply with local codes and standards regarding extremist content, exposing the company to civil penalties of … Read more
Samsung Electronics expects global memory chip shortages to worsen and extend into 2028, according to company executives, even as surging semiconductor prices drive massive profit growth while simultaneously squeezing the firm’s mobile division. The memory giant posted an operating profit of 89.2 trillion won ($61.7 billion) for the second quarter, marking a more than 250-fold … Read more
Saudi Arabia is currently working to build an international maritime coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea following a series of Houthi attacks, according to two people familiar with the deliberations who spoke on Wednesday. The coalition’s composition remains unfinalized while discussions continue with dozens of countries. Red Sea Security and Houthi Blockade … Read more
Disney and director James Cameron are asking a California federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Indigenous actor Q’orianka Kilcher, who accused the filmmakers of misusing her likeness to create the protagonist Neytiri in the blockbuster “Avatar” franchise. According to a court filing submitted on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central … Read more