UN General Assembly Adopts Road Safety Declaration Despite US Objection
The UN General Assembly approved a new global pledge to halve road deaths by 2030, with the United States as the sole opposing vote.
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The UN General Assembly approved a new global pledge to halve road deaths by 2030, with the United States as the sole opposing vote.
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The New York Times challenges subpoenas demanding phone records of its reporters and their family members, linked to Justice Department efforts to identify confidential sources behind reporting on the Qatar-donated Air Force One's security.
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Following President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to North Korea in June, China’s Wang Huning met with top North Korean officials to reinforce bilateral agreements.
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As Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov prepares to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio, prospects for peace remain uncertain.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleges Iran's direct flights of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members into Yemen have intensified conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis, raising concerns over Red Sea shipping lanes.
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Security experts observe growing prospects for high-level negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea amid shifting global focus.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 2:09 AM
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Spain’s World Cup winnings could be subject to up to 30% federal withholding tax under U.S. law for nonresident foreign athletes, sparking debate among lawmakers.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 12:26 AM
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On his podcast, Bill Maher downplayed concerns about Donald Trump’s personality, highlighting their 2025 White House dinner and the Kennedy Center controversy as examples.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 11:42 PM
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A WalletHub study ranks Seattle and Tacoma near the bottom for first-time homebuyer affordability, with starter homes averaging over $500,000 and entry costs becoming a significant barrier.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 9:07 PMworld
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured a mix of magical football and off-field tensions, culminating in Spain's triumph on July 20th, 2026.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 4:42 AMpolitics
Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PMglobal-institutions
Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, highlights the global road death crisis and calls for urgent action at upcoming UN meeting.
UN News | Jul 19, 2026, 1:28 PMgeneral
Greece nominates Mount Olympus, famed for its mythological significance and natural beauty, for inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Washington Times News | Jul 18, 2026, 7:50 PMworld
Belgium joins Ireland in prohibiting goods from Israeli settlements amid stalled EU-wide efforts to regulate settlement trade.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:09 PMworld
The federal government faces growing calls to scrap the Job-ready Graduates scheme as expensive degrees hinder young Australians' ability to enter the property market.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 5:49 AMworld
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham must decide on Britain's support for US military actions against Iran as talks continue over the use of British bases.
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Melissa Chaudhry's decision to exclude LGBTQ+ rights from her campaign website has sparked criticism and calls for rescinded endorsements from within her own party.
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A UN-backed global food monitoring network reports a significant rise in crisis-level hunger in Djibouti, driven by climate hazards, high food prices, and economic shocks.
UN News | Jul 17, 2026, 7:42 PMus
Donald Trump’s media company plans to charge Wall Street firms for expedited access to posts on Truth Social, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and market impact.
Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 1:56 AMpolitics
With Social Security’s retirement trust fund expected to run dry by early 2033, a 22 percent cut in benefits looms for all recipients, raising urgent questions for the incoming Senate.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 6:34 PMglobal-institutions
At the conclusion of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum, countries pledged reforms to boost Sustainable Development Goal funding despite a significant drop in official development assistance.
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