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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.
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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
global-institutions
The UN General Assembly approved a new global pledge to halve road deaths by 2030, with the United States as the sole opposing vote.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 10:24 PM
politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testify before Congress amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and President Trump's mixed messages on military action.
NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 10:13 PM
world
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.
BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:59 PM
politics
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
world
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump have agreed to escalate trade negotiations following Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canadian imports.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 9:35 PM
world
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
world
Winnie Byanyima urges African governments to increase health financing and address challenges impacting HIV response.
Africanews | Jul 21, 2026, 8:40 PM
world
Oleksandr Syrskyi is removed as commander-in-chief days after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's ousting sparked nationwide unrest.
BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:35 PM
world
US President Donald Trump pledges significant aid to Lebanon as President Joseph Aoun seeks backing to disarm Hezbollah and pursue peace with Israel.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 8:30 PM
world
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila amid ongoing tensions over alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 US election.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:24 PM
general
Following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, President Trump announced the resumption of direct U.S. flights to Lebanon and expressed willingness to engage with Hezbollah.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 8:21 PM
world
Senator Mark Warner warns that a new paid data feed offering early access to President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social creates a troubling information imbalance and could allow personal profit from government communications.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:17 PM
global-institutions
The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to battle the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with the epicenter in Ituri province, while some areas show encouraging signs of control.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:31 PM
world
Iranian missile strikes on Jordanian territory highlight growing risks for Jordan, a key US ally, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 7:23 PM
world
In response to threats of a naval blockade by Yemen's Houthis, Asian refiners are redirecting Saudi crude shipments through the Suez Canal and around Africa, increasing transit times and costs.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 PM
world
President Donald Trump warns the United States is far from finished with Iran, indicating potential strikes on a key underground nuclear facility amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 6:53 PM
world
US President Donald Trump met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on July 20 at the White House, amid Lebanon’s efforts to stabilize South Lebanon and address Hezbollah’s disarmament.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 6:41 PM
world
Moonshot AI’s launch of the 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 model challenges US dominance in AI, raising questions about the future of global AI infrastructure investment.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 6:36 PM
world
In a statement to Trump, Lebanese President Aoun emphasized Lebanon's ultimate objective to permanently cease hostilities with Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 6:34 PM
world
Abderrahim Fakir's death while being restrained by police in Bologna sparked large demonstrations and clashes, with calls for justice and investigations.
BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 6:23 PM
world
The West African bloc urges Guinea-Bissau's military government to free detained politicians to strengthen the country's transitional process.
Africanews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:07 PM
world
A large wildfire in Guadalajara province, north of Madrid, has forced over 1,200 residents to evacuate as firefighters and aircraft work to contain the blaze.
Euronews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:04 PM