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Volume 2 • Issue No. 210 • Updated Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM UTC

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

Jordan's military intercepted five missiles from Iran early Wednesday, while the US and Saudi Arabia launched strikes against militias in Iraq, escalating regional conflict.

Sources: AP News


Deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan, killing at least 18

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, killing at least 18 people and trapping survivors under rubble as rescuers comb through damaged buildings.

Sources: AP News


Europe battles massive wildfires as heat wave intensifies in France and Spain

Fire crews in France and Spain face extreme temperatures battling massive blazes near Bordeaux and elsewhere, with thousands evacuated.

Sources: AP News


Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu lauded his meeting with former President Trump, the first since the start of the Iran war.

Sources: AP News


Lindsey Graham honored as 'American original' at memorial services in Washington

Senator Lindsey Graham was eulogized at memorial services, with false claims about his sudden death circulating online.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery after Zelenskyy meets with Trump

Ukraine struck a key Russian oil refinery hours after President Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump at the White House.

Sources: AP News


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

Elon Musk's new X Money service offers a Visa debit card, 6% yield, and real-time transfers, currently invite-only.

Sources: AP News


Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence.

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Keiko Fujimori inaugurated as Peru's president after narrow election victory

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president following a closely contested election.

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Trump officials launch probe of two school districts over alleged testosterone vials and kissing exercise

The Trump administration has opened investigations into two school districts over controversial incidents involving testosterone vials and a kissing exercise.

Sources: AP News