THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 210 • Updated Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 06:27 AM UTC

US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq as Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles

Jordan’s military says its air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday.

Sources: AP News


Japan earthquake kills at least 13, rescuers search for missing

Japan’s Self Defense Forces joined rescue workers in search and rescue operations at a badly damaged shopping mall.

Sources: AP News


France wildfires force over 220,000 to evacuate, fires spread across southwest Europe

A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate.

Sources: AP News


Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation’s intelligence director

The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies.

Sources: AP News


Lindsey Graham eulogized as an ‘American original’ with global reach

Sources: AP News


Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House, seeks more cooperation with US

Sources: AP News


US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

Sources: AP News


Teen gets life without parole for killing 4 at Georgia’s Apalachee High School

Sources: AP News


Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with Visa debit card and 6% yield

Sources: AP News


FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA

Sources: AP News