FIFA Opens Investigation into Argentina Over Malvinas Banner; White House Backs Free Speech
Argentina’s celebrations after defeating England to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have been overshadowed by controversy, with FIFA opening a formal investigation into the team’s display of a…
At Least 14 Palestinians Killed in Gaza as Strikes Continue Despite Ceasefire Claims
At least 14 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli air and drone strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local sources. Among the dead were eight people reportedly…
Xi Jinping Unveils Four-Point Proposal for Global AI Governance at World AI Conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai on Friday, where he…
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke Impact
US President Donald Trump has expressed anger over smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires spreading across large parts of the United States, accusing Canada of negligence and warning that new tariffs…
China to Accelerate Establishment of the World AI Cooperation Organization
China will accelerate efforts to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) together with its founding member states following the signing of the organization’s founding agreement by representatives of…
Iran Says US Strike Damaged Desalination Plant, Leaving 20 Villages Without Drinking Water
Iran has claimed that a US military airstrike destroyed the main pumps of a key desalination water treatment plant in Boonji village of Jask County, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, cutting…
Xi Jinping, Tokayev Pledge to Deepen Strategic Partnership at Shanghai Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Shanghai on the afternoon of Thursday (July 16), ahead of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference, which is…
Andy Burnham Elected Labour Leader, Poised to Become UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and a prominent figure within the Labour Party, has been elected as the new leader of the United Kingdom’s ruling Labour Party, moving…
Argentina and Spain to Meet for the First Time in a FIFA World Cup Final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to deliver a historic finale as Argentina and Spain prepare to face off in the tournament’s championship match at MetLife Stadium in New…
US Mint to Issue Special $1 Coin Featuring Trump for 250th Anniversary of American Independence
The United States Mint is planning to issue a special $1 commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…