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Interim President Rodriguez hails 25-year US energy pact to boost oil output , defend sovereignty

Rodriguez hailed the accord in a late-night address as a "historic" deal that would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, saying it would help shape the country's future.

VENEZUELA’S INTERIM President Delcy Rodriguez attends an event to receive the insignia of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, on Wednesday. Rodriguez is a hostage to her own security apparatus; or she may simply be applying a delaying tactic to reorganize her bases while simulating cooperation.
The IDF conducts a manhunt for a terrorist in Jericho on August 23, 2026.

Netanyahu condemns settler violence, IDF kills Hamas-linked terrorist in West Bank

Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos speaks during the "Bishops: Enough is Enough" rally taking place adjacent to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) annual General Assembly meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, US, November 16, 2021.

Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Yoweri Museveni and Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, inspects a military parade from a vehicle during the inauguration ceremony of his father following his re-election as president at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on May 12, 2026.

Uganda military chief demands medal from former colleague before troops sent to Gaza as part of ISF


South Korea open to reviving North Korea talks, seeks progress on nuclear weapons

Seoul believes the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country's security readiness.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening ceremony of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations honouring North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in Pyongyang, North Korea, April 26, 2026.

Marine One helicopter crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, report says

The incident was tied to communication problems that have emerged since Marine One helicopter flights were moved off the White House south lawn in May.

Marine One carrying US President Donald Trump arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, US, August 4, 2026.

Judge blocks Trump-backed USPS mail-voting rules ahead of November elections

During the 2024 election, the USPS says it processed nearly 100 million ballots, and about 30% of voters nationwide cast ballots by mail, according to the states.

U.S. postal service trucks sit parked at the post office in Del Mar, California

US imposes new Iran sanctions as IDF strikes targets in Gaza, West Bank

Araghchi says diplomacy can resume if US stops economic pressure • Trump abandons June MoU terms • Majority of residents have not returned to Kibbutz Nir after October 7

A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say

The military said the drones posed "a physical threat" to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.

'The wall along Mexican border wouldn’t be built and there’d be no chance Mexico would pay a single peso for it.'

US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says

Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report

The exercise comes after US President Donald Trump scaled back a major joint exercise with South Korea.

National flags of South Korea, USA and Japan

Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Asked why Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed or committed not to attack NATO territory, Trump responded, “I had good conversations with him. He is not going to attack NATO territory.”

US President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent behind him, on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

UN rights office says US terror designation of Palestine Action threatens free speech

Palestine Action has targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain, especially Israel's largest defence firm Elbit Systems, often blocking entrances or spraying red paint.

Protesters hold signs outside the Royal Courts of Justice, after High Court judges ruled the British government’s decision to designate pro‑Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation unlawful, in London, Britain, February 13, 2026.

Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies US wants European-led defense of continent

“We believe that in order to survive and indeed thrive, NATO must change," US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby told ambassadors representing NATO countries.

NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound, in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.