Zelensky asks US to sell Ukraine at least 5% of its Patriot interceptors

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the United States to provide Kyiv with at least 5% of its stockpile of Patriot interceptor missiles, as Ukraine struggles to defend its cities against increasingly frequent Russian ballistic missile attacks. In an interview published Thursday, Zelensky argued that Washington could transfer......

US lawmakers demand answers over living conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

US lawmakers are demanding answers from the Navy over the conditions faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has remained deployed for more than 250 days. Democratic lawmakers raised concerns Wednesday about the prolonged mission, including reports relating to food and the mental health of personnel serving aboard the aircraft......

Cryptocurrencies regain ground as markets await U.S. inflation data and monitor Strait of Hormuz tensions

Cryptocurrency markets recovered some of their recent momentum on Wednesday as major digital assets moved higher, with investors closely watching upcoming U.S. inflation figures for clues about the future direction of monetary policy. The U.S. consumer price index is particularly important for cryptocurrency traders because inflation data......

U.S. inflation slows slightly in July but remains above the Federal Reserve’s target

U.S. inflation eased modestly in July 2026, according to official data, although price pressures remained above the level targeted by the Federal Reserve. The figures point to a gradual moderation in inflation while highlighting continued uncertainty over the future direction of monetary policy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), published by......

U.S. immigration agency plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly preparing to provide immigration enforcement officers with gloves capable of delivering painful electrical shocks during field operations, a move that has sparked debate over the use of force and law-enforcement equipment. According to the reported procurement plans, U.S. Immigration......

Trump says US will maintain “total control” of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz and intends to maintain that position, issuing a forceful statement as tensions with Iran remain high. In a message published on his Truth Social account, Trump portrayed the US naval presence around the strategic waterway......

Christopher Deutsch assumes the role of U.S. Consul General in Casablanca

The American diplomatic representation in Morocco welcomes a new leader in Casablanca. Christopher Deutsch has just taken office as the U.S. Consul General in the Kingdom's economic capital, tasked with strengthening a bilateral relationship that Washington presents as one of its oldest alliances. Appointed under the authority of the U.S.......

Elon Musk sparks debate with question about the price of buying Britain

Elon Musk has once again sparked widespread discussion on social media after asking how much it would cost to buy the United Kingdom, in a comment that quickly attracted attention from users on X. The remark came in response to a satirical article published by The Babylon Bee suggesting that the billionaire could purchase Britain in an effort......

WHO raises concerns over Trump’s new vaccine recommendations and calls for science-based policy

The World Health Organization has raised concerns over new vaccine recommendations issued by US President Donald Trump, warning that vaccination policy should be guided by independent scientific evidence rather than political considerations. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus voiced the organization's concerns on Wednesday,......

Marco Rubio says Trump would reveal evidence of extraterrestrial life

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has addressed renewed public speculation about possible evidence of extraterrestrial life, saying that if the current administration possessed credible information proving the existence of alien beings, President Donald Trump would likely make it public. Speaking during a podcast with Katie Miller, Rubio......

Trump leaves door open to national emergency over election security

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that he could consider declaring a national emergency related to election security if the Senate fails to advance legislation requiring additional voter eligibility safeguards ahead of the November midterm elections. The possibility emerged during an interview with conservative commentator Wayne Root,......

Asian markets watch oil climb as Iran-US deadlock keeps Hormuz tensions high

Oil prices continued to rise in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors assessed the prospect of a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz amid an unresolved standoff between Iran and the United States. The strategic waterway has become a major source of uncertainty for energy markets. With no clear path toward reopening the passage, traders......

Google Gemini surpasses one billion monthly users as search integration fuels rapid growth

Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence assistant has crossed the milestone of one billion monthly users, giving the technology giant a significant boost as competition intensifies among the world’s leading AI developers. Google chief executive Sundar Pichai announced the figure on Tuesday, describing Gemini as the fastest-growing......

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