Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.
Sarwat Gilani celebrates athletes as Special Olympics Pakistan event concludes
Actor shares moments from the three-day event celebrating inclusion, resilience and sporting achievement Actor and Special Olympics Pakistan Ambassador Sarwat Gilani shared heartwarming moments from the organisation’s three-day national competition, which concluded this week after running from July 21 to 23. Taking to Instagram, Gilani posted a series of photos and videos recapping the event, … Read more
International Criminal Court members gather to vote on dismissing prosecutor Khan
Karim Khan is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior staff member The President of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Paivi Kaukoranta addresses delegates before a vote on whether to fire chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct at United Nations headquarters in New … Read more
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Affray Charge in London Nightclub Assault Case
The R&B star pleaded guilty to a charge of affray after being accused of attacking a producer in 2023. He is set to be sentenced in October.
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
[Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Tariffs
[The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has successfully challenged President Trump’s past duties.
Philippines says ship hit by Chinese water cannon at disputed reef
China says it takes ‘necessary measures’ against Philippine vessels near disputed shoal A Chinese coast guard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine vessel, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 23, 2026, location given as South China Sea. Photo: Reuters The Philippines accused China’s coast guard of blasting a … Read more
Cappadocia prepares for annual festival of special-shaped hot air balloons
Balloons in the shapes of animals, rockets, the Earth will fly above the region’s iconic rock formations Cappadocia’s skies fill with balloons, as annual festival approaches. PHOTO: Anadolu Agency Thirty special-shaped hot air balloons from 10 countries will take to the skies over Cappadocia, the UNESCO World Heritage region in central Türkiye known for its … Read more
UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded In Hormuz Strait
File Photo: Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 21, 2026. REUTERS The United Nations on Friday called for the safe evacuation and repatriation of some 6,000 sailors stuck in a “dire humanitarian and human rights crisis” in the Strait of Hormuz. UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for … Read more
‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War
Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.