UN chief candidates make case for restoring world body’s stature
UN’s credibility as a global peacemaker has been challenged by wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran. Read More
As AI backlash grows, Trump says firms should pay more for electricity
Average US residential electricity rates have risen nearly 18 per cent since Trump returned to office. Read More
US Education Department removes key rules against discrimination
WASHINGTON, July 23 – The U.S. Education Department said on Thursday it was removing several “disparate impact” regulations, which for decades have prohibited policies and practices with discriminatory impacts that…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 24, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 24, 2026. Read More
Russian bomb attacks injure dozens in eastern Ukrainian cities
July 23 – Russian bomb attacks injured dozens of people and seriously damaged residential buildings in eastern Ukrainian cities on Thursday, officials said. Read More
US trade chief to announce new tariff plan on July 23
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will make an announcement later on July 23 regarding tariffs. Read More
US states sue Trump administration for conditioning disaster funds on election changes
July 23 – A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states asked a federal judge on Thursday to block the Department of Homeland Security from withholding certain disaster-related funds until states adopt…
EU countries to restore interim measure on allowing Big Tech to fight online child pornography
BRUSSELS, July 23 – EU countries endorsed a proposal on Thursday to reintroduce a temporary measure allowing Google, Meta and other online platforms to detect and remove online child sexual…
Merchant ship hijacked off Yemen now held by Somali pirates, residents say
GAROWE, Somalia, July 23 – A merchant ship hijacked in Yemeni waters in the Gulf of Aden last week is now being held by Somali pirates, two residents of Somalia’s…
Trump threatens Houthis with ‘major military punishment’
Donald Trump’s warning came after the Houthis launched missile and drone strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea. Read More