President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing high costs, a desire to maintain positive relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and South Korea's refusal to help with Iran denuclearization.
Tatarstan's Head Rustam Minnikhanov highlights China as the republic's leading investment partner, with a record trade turnover of $3.35 billion in the previous year, at the SPROUTS forum in Kazan.
South Korea and the US began annual joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield, shortly after President Donald Trump criticized the drills as costly and 'hostile' toward North Korea.
Russia's Defense Ministry reports intercepting and destroying 822 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over 16 Russian regions, the Moscow region, Krasnodar Krai, Crimea, and the Azov and Black Seas in a single night.
Nauru, now officially the Republic of Naoero, changes its name to match the national language, moving away from its colonial past and embracing its heritage amidst climate change challenges.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month to spend time with her family, US President Donald Trump announced.
Republican Rep. Max Miller remains in Ohio's 7th Congressional District reelection race after missing the deadline for the GOP to replace him, despite mounting pressure and domestic abuse allegations.
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh's approach of letting financial markets tighten conditions without central bank intervention has sparked turmoil, sending bond yields to 19-year highs and raising concerns over Fed credibility.
Progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary, narrowly defeating establishment-backed candidate Haley Stevens. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a key midterm election determining Senate control.
Republic of Ireland's Nations League match against Israel in Serbia will be played behind closed doors due to security concerns, while Israel's home fixture in Hungary will allow a small number of supporters.
The Pacific nation of Nauru has officially rebranded as the Republic of Naoero. The change, which updates the country's international code to NRO, aims to restore the traditional name and honor the nation's heritage, identity, and language.
In the early 1970s, a libertarian-backed project attempted to establish the Republic of Minerva, a tax-free sovereign state on an artificial island built on a South Pacific coral reef. Despite raising a flag and issuing currency, the self-declared nation collapsed within months after the Kingdom of Tonga asserted its historical claim and took control.
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language and heritage. President Adeang stated the move is about identity, not politics, and has been endorsed by lawmakers. The change is recognized by the UN and other countries, prompting future renaming of national assets.
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language's spelling and pronunciation. President David Adeang stated the move honors national heritage and identity, with the international code changing to NRO and citizens now known as dei-Naoero.
Aris Marsudiyanto, head of the Agency for Development Control and Special Investigation, stated on July 23 that the nation is technologically behind despite rich natural resources. This comes amidst questions regarding a state-backed institution, URI, and potential resource diversion from existing campuses for its development.
Darya Morozova, DPR's human rights commissioner, reported that 256 children have been killed and 1,076 wounded in the Donetsk People’s Republic since 2014 due to Ukrainian aggression. The report comes ahead of the annual Remembrance Day of child victims of the Donbass conflict on July 27.
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, defeating David Schweikert. Biggs, a staunch Trump ally, will now challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a competitive November race, with concerns that his conservative stance might alienate independent voters.
Rep. Andy Biggs, a close ally of Donald Trump and a leading figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, won Arizona's Republican gubernatorial primary. He will now challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a highly anticipated general election, with Democrats expected to focus on Biggs' past actions regarding the 2020 election.
More than a month after his last public appearance, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's staff remains tight-lipped about his recovery from a fall and illness, despite his "proof-of-life" letter. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Senator Josh Hawley are demanding more transparency regarding McConnell's health status.
Turkey's main opposition CHP faces a major split as leader Ozgur Ozel and allies announce their resignation to form a new party, Yeni Parti. This follows a court ruling annulling Ozel's chairmanship and reinstating Kemal Kilicdaroglu, deepening the opposition's crisis amid a legal crackdown.
US Senator Josh Hawley accused Meta of using "lawfare" to silence former public policy head Sarah Wynn-Williams, who alleged Meta's dealings with China on censorship tools and negative impacts on teenagers. Wynn-Williams is currently restricted from speaking about her memoir due to an arbitration ruling, while Meta disputes her claims.
U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are in a contentious Arizona GOP primary for governor, representing opposing strategies to revive the party. Biggs, backed by Trump, favors hard-line tactics, while Schweikert advocates for broader appeal to independents, reflecting a struggle for the party's direction after recent election losses.
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, broke his silence after weeks of speculation, revealing a fall led to his hospitalization. He was briefly unconscious, treated for mild pneumonia, and is now in rehab. Doctors confirmed no broken bones, concussion, stroke, or tumors. McConnell aims to finish his term.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a sudden illness. His office confirmed his passing on Sunday, with reports suggesting chest pains and cardiac arrest. Graham, who represented South Carolina since 2003, was a key figure in foreign policy and a staunch defender of Trump.
