He Was a Russian Political Survivor, Until the Masked Men Appeared
Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”
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US ‘appreciates’ Iran’s release of American citizen: Trump
‘The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran,’ US president says US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald … Read more
Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand’s South Island, tsunami alert lifted
National emergency management agency advises people to stay away from harbours, marinas and rivers An image showing the epicenter and intensity of the earthquake in New Zealand—GEONET A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand’s South Island, shaking buildings and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning briefly. The … Read more
Italy’s parliament backs Meloni’s contested electoral reform
Opponents denounce move as an attempt to help PM Meloni retain power in the next election due in 2027 A voting board displays the result after Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved the government’s electoral reform bill in a secret ballot by 217 votes to 152, with two abstentions, in Rome, Italy, July 16, 2026—REUTERS/ Italy’s … Read more
China opposes any US military action against Cuba
Foreign Ministry spokesman cites UN Charter and urges Washington to end threats after report on Pentagon planning Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaking to reporters in Beijing—ANADOLU China on Thursday voiced strong opposition to any potential US military action against Cuba after reports that the Pentagon was examining contingency plans for possible operations against … Read more
Lily Collins melts hearts with childhood photo alongside lookalike daughter Tove
Actor delights fans by sharing photos of herself as a child and her 17-month-old daughter in strikingly similar outfit Emily in Paris star Lily Collins has shared heartwarming side-by-side photos comparing her 17-month-old daughter, Tove, to herself as a child, delighting fans with their strikingly similar outfits. Collins posted the images on Instagram on Wednesday, … Read more
Azerbaijan supports establishment of Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital: President
Azerbaijan’s president told the Palestinian PM his visit would help strengthen fraternal ties between both nations Azerbaijan’s President reaffirmed the two state solution of Palestine issue. PHOTO: ANADOLU Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed his country’s support for the establishment of an “independent and sovereign” Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital on Thursday. A … Read more
Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Was Pneumonia, Actor’s Agent Confirms
The beloved New Zealand actor best known for his turn in “Jurassic Park” had “fought and beaten” lymphoma before he fell ill, according to a statement.
Aniqa Jamal Iqbal to represent Pakistan in historic Miss World debut
The 24-year-old will represent Pakistan at Miss World for the first time in the pageant’s 73-year history Pakistan is set to make its official debut at the Miss World beauty pageant for the first time in the competition’s 73-year history, with 24-year-old Aniqa Jamal Iqbal crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026. Aniqa was officially crowned during … Read more
Canada Wildfires: See Photos of Smoke Shrouding NYC, Toronto and More Cities
The air was hazardous, and skylines at times seemed nearly erased. The smoke will linger before finally letting up.