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US War in Iran Costs Reach $37.5 Billion, Pentagon Chief Tells Lawmakers
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the rising cost amid renewed bombings and political tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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South China Morning Post World
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the rising cost amid renewed bombings and political tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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The US Federal Communications Commission proposes blocking drones with advanced capabilities, citing national security concerns and extending component exemptions until 2028.
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A narrowly passed plan aims to transform Bondi Junction with thousands of new homes and expanded green spaces, but residents and councillors criticize the rushed process and lack of infrastructure details.
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A series of maritime incidents off Mauritania last week resulted in 144 migrants dead or missing, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic route to Europe.
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Security experts observe growing prospects for high-level negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea amid shifting global focus.
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A blaze in a Logan suburb south of Brisbane on Tuesday afternoon resulted in two deaths, including a woman battling lymphoma and a longtime family friend.
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Three separate Israeli attacks in Gaza City resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians, including a family of six, amid ongoing military operations.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 1:50 AM
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has approved a new rare-disease treatment for narcolepsy type 1, marking a global first in drug approval and highlighting China's growing role in biopharmaceutical innovation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 1:35 AM
world
President Trump threatens heavy bombing of suspected Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:30 AM
world
Following mass protests demanding change, President Volodymyr Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s armed forces commander-in-chief.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 1:26 AM
world
US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:09 AM
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi following widespread calls for Syrskyi's removal.
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Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 11:42 PM
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China’s rapid rise in the electric vehicle sector challenges established automakers and offers a potential blueprint for emerging markets to develop their own EV industries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 11:15 PM
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President Zelenskyy appoints a new military chief after clashes between former Defence Minister Fedorov and outgoing chief Syrskyi sparked public unrest.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:52 PM
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Funerals were held in Iran for children who died in a US strike on a school in Minab earlier this year.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:35 PM
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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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Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.
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The amount of land burned in the Amazon rainforest in 2025 was the smallest since records began in 1985, marking a significant drop from the previous year.
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The U.S. passport, once ranked the most powerful worldwide, has dropped to 10th place over the past two decades, while Singapore now holds the top spot with visa-free access to 192 jurisdictions.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 9:44 PM
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Tokyo submits reform proposals aiming to streamline World Trade Organization decision-making and regulate subsidies, targeting adoption by 2028.
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Queensland’s critical emergency phone system upgrade, initially set for completion in December 2026, is now postponed to March 2027 due to supply delays linked to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:45 PM
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Africanews | Jul 21, 2026, 8:40 PM
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Oleksandr Syrskyi is removed as commander-in-chief days after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's ousting sparked nationwide unrest.
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