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After nearly five months of conflict, the US halts bombing campaign on Iran as Pentagon reports increased troop casualties and diplomatic talks continue.
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politics
President Donald Trump begins a campaign tour in Michigan to support Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections, while the nation faces diverse news events including rising lottery jackpots and a deadly shooting in Seattle.
NBC Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 11:37 AM
general
Diplomatic discussions between Iran and Oman show advancement on managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, while US-Iran hostilities and regional security incidents continue.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 27, 2026, 8:55 AM
world
Since March 2026, Myanmar’s military has increased repression and aerial bombings targeting civilians following a command restructure under a new military chief.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 7:18 AM![The National Guard State Partnership Program is increasing understanding between African countries and the United States, the president of Senegal said here Sept. 19. “Each country can learn something from another,” President Abdoulaye Wade said in an interview here at the end of a two-day visit to Vermont. “The National Guard … will know better Africa, because to know a country is to know the people. You should have contact with the people. “We have invited the National Guard to Senegal. At any time, they would be welcome.” The West African country is paired with Vermont in the almost 20-year-old, 62-nation National Guard State Partnership Program. The SPP initially focused primarily on former Soviet Bloc countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It has expanded into Africa with the establishment of U.S. Africa Command and Defense Department emphasis on building partnership capacity. Wade’s visit here en route to the United Nations in New York included cultural visits and meetings with Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas; Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard; and other elected and appointed state and local leaders, business executives and private citizens. It was Wade’s second visit to the United States and his first to his nation’s partner state. “I did not know where was Vermont,” Wade said, speaking in English, a second language after his native French, the official language stemming from 19th century French colonization. Senegal gained independence in 1960. “I am very, very happy to be here,” Wade said. “I regret only to have not been here before. … Now I think that beyond the [official partnership], we have an opportunity to establish relations between the Vermont private sector and Senegalese private sector.” The SPP has enriched Wade’s understanding of the United States, he said. “Generally, … we talk only to the federal people,” he said. “I had the opportunity to meet the governor. … I met also the mayor [of Burlington] and the [state legislative] representatives. “From this … I note that the officials of Vermont are very interested in knowing more about Senegal and to establish very good cooperation.” The warmth of Vermont Guardmembers and civilians, the green landscape and the prosperity of the 200,000-plus resident area were all striking to Wade, who quizzed civic leaders about the state’s economic model. “I was wondering how [this] number of people … could create this city which has the same level of development as the great cities of the states,” Wade said. Leaders explained the contribution of business, services and tourism to Vermont’s quality of life, Wade said. “I’m sure that coming back to my country I’ll take benefits from this short experience,” he said. Ambassadors have said that one of the benefits of the SPP – one program among combatant command and State Department tools – is that it establishes long-term relationships at the more personal state level, giving partner nations a better understanding of the United States. An individual state with one or two partnerships can develop closer relations than at the federal level, where government must juggle contacts with 193 sovereign states and additional states with de facto or emerging sovereignty. Vermont’s relationship with Senegal started as a purely military-to-military partnership that Wade characterized as very strong and based on mutual cooperation. Until the partnership’s establishment, the president was unaware of the American National Guard. “This was for me a surprise,” he said. “I did not know that the governor had the National Guard. … I was very impressed by the people. … I was impressed by the presence of women in this army, and the size of [the Guard’s] … military capacity. Senegal’s army will really benefit from cooperation with the [Vermont] National Guard.” Since it’s pairing with Vermont, the Senegalese military has introduced females into the noncommissioned officer ranks and also increased the profile of NCOs, for example by including NCOs in leadership meetings they previously were not invited to attend. The Vermont National Guard has contributed training and experience to Senegal’s army, Wade said. Among the president’s goals, with which he said the SPP can help, are: “First of all, the strengthening of the cooperation with our army,” he said. “We need many things. We need arms, we need trucks … we need training of our soldiers. We need also cooperation between the two armies for military exercises.” Wade also expressed interest in sending members of the Senegalese armed forces to U.S. military schools, and in pilot training. The president wants to improve the education of all Senegalese, he said. “Education is the most important thing we have to do,” he said. “It’s the basis of development. Senegal is the one country in the world that spends 40 percent of its budget on education. … This is to win long-term development.” That level of education spending might not be sustainable because of the need to invest in health and other sectors, he said. The president said he is interested in developing exchanges between Vermont professors and students and their Senegalese counterparts: academic researchers and medical assistance provider and educators. “I believe in research,” Wade said, especially related to agriculture, industry and production. Wade wants to establish stronger relations between Senegal’s emerging private sector and the United States, and increase Senegalese exports and U.S. business investment. The president talked with Vermont leaders about the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a decade-old U.S. initiative that offers tangible incentives to African countries to continue opening their national economies to the world at large and building free markets. Although Senegal is included, “We have not exported to the United States because … the state of our economy do not allow us,” Wade said. “We have not the capacity. … I call Americans … to come to Senegal, to invest in Senegal, to benefit from the AGOA advantages given by their own government.” Wade invited Vermont business leaders to visit Senegal, which he called “the jewel of Africa.” Senegal is also the African country geographically closest to the United States, being merely a seven-hour flight to the capital city of Dakar. Unlike many African nations, Senegal has a convertible currency pegged to the Euro, Wade said. It is a member of the 15-nation, 300-million population Economic Community of West African States. A 94-percent Muslim nation, Senegal, is one of the most stable democracies in Africa, according to the CIA World Factbook. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>](/assets/images/2026-07-27T07-16-36-471Z-senegal-s-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-launches-new-political-party-deepening-wikimedia-480.webp)
world
The creation of the Republican Patriots party marks a clear split between President Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, ahead of the 2029 presidential election.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 7:16 AM
world
Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped to its lowest in months following attacks by Yemeni Houthis on Saudi oil installations, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained low despite a pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 4:34 AM
politics
Documentary footage shows late Sen. Lindsey Graham endorsing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and praising President Trump’s wartime leadership.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 3:20 AM
world
A joint offensive by a separatist group and an al-Qaeda affiliate has intensified fighting in northern Mali, complicating peace efforts.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 3:18 AM
general
Edwin Cuervo Rangel was injured during a stunt when his wife and colleague Ana Daza Tavera missed her target, prompting an emergency hospital airlift.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 2:15 AM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T00-20-36-673Z-bernie-sanders-responds-to-defense-funding-and-democratic-party-criticism-on-fac-wikimedia-480.webp)
politics
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the need for domestic investment amid ongoing war funding and responds to Rahm Emanuel's critique of progressive Democratic candidates.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 12:20 AM
world
The Pentagon’s official casualty count no longer includes four American troops killed in recent US-Iran fighting, raising questions about how the conflict’s impact on service members is recorded.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 11:14 PM
politics
A CBS News/YouGov survey reveals widespread public perception that the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict has been more challenging than initially anticipated by the Trump administration.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 10:12 PM
world
After two weeks of escalating attacks, the US and Iran have halted strikes for a second consecutive day as diplomatic talks show signs of progress.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:05 PM
general
Four U.S. troops killed in recent Iran conflict are no longer included in the official Iran war death toll but listed under a new 'Overseas Operations' category, prompting questions about casualty accounting.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 PM
world
A lull in US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks has sparked hopes for renewed talks, while reports indicate Washington is restraining further escalation due to dwindling military supplies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:27 AM
world
After 13 consecutive nights of US airstrikes on Iran, no fresh attacks were reported for two days as diplomatic talks continue amid escalating regional tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 26, 2026, 9:26 AM
politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is providing satellite surveillance to Iran for attacks on U.S. military sites in the Middle East, a charge supported by multiple sources but denied by Russian and Chinese leaders.
CBS Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 9:25 AM
politics
Renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets coincide with Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting President Trump to hold Iran responsible and condition a Saudi deal on Abraham Accords membership.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 9:15 AM
general
The rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has broadened access to insider information trading, raising ethical and regulatory concerns across various sectors.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
general
The rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket enables widespread betting on real-world events, prompting debates over insider information and regulation.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 2:49 PM
politics
Rising tensions in the Iran conflict have pushed oil prices to a two-month high, while Senate Republicans call for congressional approval of the war within 60 days.
NBC Politics | Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 AM
world
The United States has launched airstrikes for the 13th straight night, while Iranian officials caution that continued attacks may provoke retaliation against Gulf countries.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 3:00 AM
us
The Pentagon’s online casualty list excludes four soldiers killed during recent fighting in the Iran conflict, despite their remains being formally returned to the US.
Guardian US | Jul 24, 2026, 2:46 AM
world
A new wave of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians and injuries to several others, targeting refugee camps sheltering displaced people.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 12:39 AM