- Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections The Guardian
- Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections Reuters
- Nicaragua’s President Ortega moves to extend his 20-year rule and says no elections anytime soon AP News
- Ortega insists no more elections for Nicaragua Al Jazeera
- Daniel Ortega on Nicaragua: ‘There will never be elections again’ WPLG Local 10
Chaos in India as ‘Cockroach activists’ march on parliament
Chaos outside India's parliament as protesters tried to storm it; satirical Cockroach Janta Party gains traction.
Iran War Updates: U.S. carries out 10th night of strikes after 3 U.S. troops killed, nearly 100 injured in recent weeks – CBS News
- Iran War Updates: U.S. carries out 10th night of strikes after 3 U.S. troops killed, nearly 100 injured in recent weeks CBS News
- US forces strike Iranian military targets as tensions soar in Strait of Hormuz Fox News
- U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefire CNBC
- July 20, 2026 — US completes more strikes against Iran after Trump warning to Tehran CNN
- U.S. strikes unlikely to move Iran, intelligence reports say The Washington Post
War on Iran: War resumes 30 days after MoU
30 days into the US-Iran MoU the worst fighting in months has erupted threatening to unravel the ceasefire.
Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war – Reuters
- Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war Reuters
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks, After Killing of U.S. Soldiers The New York Times
- Houthi Red Sea Blockade Would Lift Oil Prices, but Workarounds Could Limit Impact U.S. News & World Report
- Iran's Houthi allies declare maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, escalating threat to oil market CNBC
- Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' against Saudi Arabia BBC
Italians protest in Bologna after Moroccan man dies during arrest – Al Jazeera
- Italians protest in Bologna after Moroccan man dies during arrest Al Jazeera
- Outcry in Italy After Man Dies While Being Restrained by Police The New York Times
- Italy protests: Dozens hurt in Bologna after man dies while being restrained by police BBC
- Protests in Italy after death of Moroccan man under police restraint The Guardian
- Italy's Meloni calls for 'truth' on Bologna arrest death, condemns clashes Reuters
Moroccan-born man dies while detained by police in Italy
A video showing the final moments of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir as he was detained by police has sparked protests.
ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice ‘serious concern’ over Middle East hostilities – Reuters
- ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice 'serious concern' over Middle East hostilities Reuters
- Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meeting Reuters
- Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks AP News
- Rubio arrives in Philippines as U.S. criticizes Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea NBC News
- ASEAN diplomats voice ‘serious concern’ over Iran war and energy crisis Al Jazeera
World Cup champions Spain return to royal welcome, parade through Madrid
Tens of thousands of fans greet La Roja as they travel down Madrid's historic avenues to Cibeles Square.
‘It needs to end now’: Democrats urge Trump to halt Iran war after US troop deaths
President accused of having ‘lost control of this war’ as deaths of trio in Iranian military strikes fuel rising concern
Democrats have seized on the deaths of three US troops killed in Iranian strikes to urge Donald Trump to urgently reverse his resumption of the war with Iran amid widespread anxiety over climbing casualties.
Even as US forces launched a 10th consecutive wave of attacks against Iranian targets, concern over the deaths of American service personnel threatened to complicate moves to escalate the conflict, which has reignited after he last week walked away from a memorandum of understanding agreed with Iran in June.
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Anthony Albanese has congratulated the new UK Prime Minister Anthony Burnham after the latter took over the job yesterday. The Australian PM posted a note to X, emphasising the strategic allyship:
Congratulations Prime Minister Burnham on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Australia and the United Kingdom are longstanding friends, allies and partners, united by shared values and deep ties between our peoples.
Continue reading...Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections
Daniel Ortega, the 80-year-old authoritarian leader, says move will ‘build a wall’ against the opposition
Nicaragua’s long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, has said the country will hold no further elections to prevent the opposition from coming to power.
The 80-year-old authoritarian leader, who has been in office since 2007, also said he would work with the congress he controls to pass new laws that would “build a wall” against the opposition.
Continue reading...Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says
Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy products
Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, White House officials said on Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump’s return to the White House.
Continue reading...Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
Iran Missile Hit U.S. Troop Housing in Jordan – WSJ
- Iran Missile Hit U.S. Troop Housing in Jordan WSJ
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post
- US ally Jordan summons Iranian ambassador after missile strikes ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Iran claims U.S. hit its nuclear site — satellite images show mostly dirt. But return to all-out war is nearly inevitable Fortune
- Increased Cooperation With U.S. Has Put Jordan in Iran’s Cross Hairs The New York Times
Albanian protesters pelt lawmakers’ cars over resort projects
Protesters threw eggs at lawmakers' vehicles outside Albania's parliament, demanding changes to laws.
Zelensky reviews 11 candidates to replace Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, Bloomberg reports – Meduza
- Zelensky reviews 11 candidates to replace Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, Bloomberg reports Meduza
- Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests The Guardian
- Ukraine’s top general could be on the way out The Economist
- Zelensky Faces Pressure to Remove Ukraine’s Top General The New York Times
- Zelenskyy Weighs Ousting Unpopular Army Chief After Protests Bloomberg.com
FIFA investigating on-pitch brawl after Spain vs Argentina World Cup final
Argentina's Paredes was seen shoving Spanish players, which led to an on-field melee, while Spain's Yamal prayed calmly.
Russia’s Belgorod Reservoir dam damaged in suspected Ukrainian strike, satellite images show – Meduza
- Russia’s Belgorod Reservoir dam damaged in suspected Ukrainian strike, satellite images show Meduza
- Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine dw.com
- Russia accuses Ukraine of killing five civilians in drone strike on bus in border region Reuters
- 5 Killed in Drone Attack on Bus Near Ukrainian Border, Belgorod Governor Says The Moscow Times
- Russian reports: The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case on terrorism charges following an attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a passenger bus in the Belgorod region. news.cgtn.com