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Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US

"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.

A Lebanese army officer looks up at an Israeli drone while standing on an armoured vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in one of three pilot zones following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.
National flags of South Korea, USA and Japan

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

Workers of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA at a rig near Cabimas, Venezuela, January 27, 2026.; illustrative.

US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields

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

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


Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region

"When the sun sets, and the sun rises in the morning, I think we're going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out there," said Major General Gent Welsh of the National Guard.

Greek firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres (45 miles) northwest of Athens in the region of Viotia, on August 1, 2026. Hundreds of firefighters in Greece battle to save a popular coastal resort northwest of Athens among violent winds.

Pro-Palestine activists protest Netanyahu's Washington visit, demand US enforces ICC arrest warrant

"Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the place he belongs is locked up with the ICC and there's a criminal warrant out for it, and I don't want my tax dollars going to defend someone like that."

A protestor waves the Palestinian flag near the White House on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

End Jew Hatred petition New York Governor Hochul to remove Mamdani over Manhattan stabbings

Central to the petition's grievances are accusations about equal protection and hate crimes, noting that the mayor revoked the city's antisemitism framework on his first day and didn't replace it.

A person holds an image of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a rally organised by "End Jew Hatred" in opposition to him in New York City, US, July 26, 2026.

Latest US strikes on Iran roughly twice the size of previous bombardment, source tells 'Post'

Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

An explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026.

Netanyahu meets with Evangelical community leaders to discuss Iran war, standing up to hatred

Both the Evangelical leaders and Netanyahu emphasized the importance of unity and support between the two communities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu meeting with Evangelical community leaders in Washington DC

Convicted assailant of author Salman Rushdie found guilty of federal terrorism charges

According to evidence presented at his trial, Matar spent more than a year researching the fatwa before deciding to try fulfilling the edict with an attack on Rushdie.

 Defendant Hadi Matar arrives for his trial on charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault dating to an attack on Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie, at Chautauqua County Court in Mayville, New York, US February 11, 2025

US-Saudi joint strikes on Iran-backed militias are a milestone in cooperation - analysis

US CENTCOM said that American forces and “the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, July 28, against Iran-aligned terrorists that the IRGC directed to attack US forces."

A US military aircraft flies at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026.

US-Israel alliance pushed toward a bitter Democratic split over Gaza war and Netanyahu

Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries, and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge US support.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials on the day of the funeral service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC,July 28, 2026.

Man enters New York Jewish school with hammer, injures child, NYPD investigates antisemitic motive

"The NYPD is thoroughly investigating all aspects of the incident, including the possibility of a bias motive, to ensure nothing is overlooked," said a city councilmember.

NYPD in New York City, 5 May, 2026.

US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, nation's top spy

Clayton's hearing earlier this month at times erupted into shouting, as Clayton insisted to several Democratic senators that he was not an election denier.

Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.