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The Somali government and Al-Shabaab militants remain in a stalemate. The Somali government’s battle with Al-Shabaab militants grinds on, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage. To improve its lot, Mogadishu needs to bolster its military and alleviate civilian suffering in areas under insurgent control, while looking for openings for dialogue with the group.
Türkiye prepares to host the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara in July. This week on War & Peace, Olga speaks with Galip Dalay, senior research fellow at Chatham House, about Türkiye’s evolving relations within NATO and with the EU as Ankara prepares to host the upcoming NATO summit in July.
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo "El Tigre" de la Espriella This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Renata Segura and Elizabeth Dickinson about Colombia’s turbulent election, president-elect Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella’s hardline promises to fight armed groups and the legacy of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s signature policy of “Total Peace”.
JD Vance criticized Israeli officials for speaking out against the US-Iran deal. He made the comments during a White House briefing on June 18, 2026. Vance stated that Donald Trump is the only head of state sympathetic to Israel at this time. His remarks have deepened the rift between the US and Israel. “Donald J Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time,” U. S.
President Trump will meet President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara. The White House announced the meeting on July 5. The U. S. is pushing for renewed diplomacy on Russia's war. Allies are urged to increase defense responsibilities. US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the White House announced on July 5, as Washington seeks to revive stalled diplomacy over Russia's war while pressing European allies to take greater responsibility for the continent's defense.
NATO leaders prepare for a July 7-8 summit in Ankara. WASHINGTON – As NATO leaders prepare for a pivotal July 7-8 summit in Ankara amid Russia's war against Ukraine and renewed tensions in the Middle East, former US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) James Gilmore says the alliance is undergoing a difficult but ultimately strengthening transformation rather than entering a period of decline.
Archaeologists in Egypt's western desert uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city. The fourth-century quarters in the Dakhla oasis had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church. Archaeologists found coins, pottery fragments, and tools, revealing details of daily life and economic activities. The discovery provides insight into urban development in the region. Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activitiesArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert. The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis.
Drone attacks in El Obeid, Sudan, killed over 20 people, including students, this past weekend. Schools and fuel stations were hit in the city. El Obeid is a key battleground between Sudan’s armed forces and the RSF paramilitary. Residents report the recent attacks were the most violent yet. El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSFFatima is losing count of the number of drone attacks on the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan, but says the attacks this past weekend were the most violent so far. The drones hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people, including students, she says.
Uganda's health workers are addressing Ebola stigma alongside the outbreak. They help families navigate fear and misinformation. The outbreak is also affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health workers are working to contain the virus and support affected families. As Uganda works to contain an Ebola outbreak that is also affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers are doing more than responding to a deadly virus.
Senior European conservative lawmakers visited Washington to meet with the Trump administration. As NATO leaders prepare to gather for next week's summit, a group of senior European conservative lawmakers visited Washington with a message they hope will resonate inside the Trump administration: Support for Ukraine and concern over Iran are not mutually exclusive. European Conservatives Bring Unity Message To US: Ukraine Matters.
Trump administration officials believed Israel intended to assassinate Iran's top negotiators. Trump administration officials reportedly believed that the Israeli government intended to assassinate Iran’s top negotiators. including the country’s foreign minister. during peace talks with the US in an effort to sabotage diplomatic progress. The New York Times reported Thursday that “American concerns about the targeting of two particular Iranian officials.
Sudan's El Obeid faces relentless drone strikes by advancing militias. The war in Sudan threatens to spiral further as the strategically-important town of El Obeid continues to face “relentless” drone attacks by advancing paramilitary militias, the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, said on Friday.
The Declaration of Independence inspired revolutions and independence movements worldwide. Written by American colonists to justify their break from Britain, it has had a lasting impact. Its language of liberty and equality has outlived the contradictions of its creation. The document continues to influence the modern human rights framework. Written to justify the American colonies’ break from Britain, Declaration of Independence has inspired revolutions, independence movements and the modern human rights framework; its universal language of liberty and equality outlives the contradictions of its own creation.
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv. The attack occurred on July 6, with residents trapped in a damaged building near the city center. Others sought safety in public shelters. The attack followed a warning by Ukraine's president of an impending strike. Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, early on July 6, with reports of residents being trapped inside a damaged building near the city center and others seeking safety in public shelters.
President Donald Trump spoke separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Kremlin said President Donald Trump spoke separately with the Ukrainian and Russian leaders as efforts to end the war remained stalled, with Kyiv and Moscow deadlocked over key issues. Trump Holds Calls With Zelenskyy, Putin Amid Ukraine Deadlock.
Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian gasoline refineries caused nationwide shortages. Ukraine’s drone campaign on Russian gasoline refineries is wreaking havoc, leading to nationwide shortages, fraying tempers, and mounting headaches for the Kremlin. On the battlefield, however, Ukraine’s troops face a grim fight. Look at what’s happening in Kostyantynivka.
Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation as Serbia's president in the Aleksandar Vucic has announced his resignation in the "coming weeks." Burdened by almost two years of student-led protests, is Serbia's most powerful political figure under too much pressure or is this a calculated political play with another top job in sight.
Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv on July 2. Kyiv residents mourned those killed in a Russian overnight attack on July 2 that marked one of the biggest strikes on the Ukrainian capital this year and left at least 30 people dead and nearly 100 more injured.
Systema investigated shipments of bananas to St. Petersburg and found that two companies involved in the delivery and distribution of the fruit are controlled by Russians with ties to President Vladimir Putin's associates. These shipments sometimes conceal cocaine. The companies' roles in the banana trade may be used to smuggle contraband into Russia. Russians with ties to Putin's inner circle are linked to the companies.
Venezuela's interim president defended the country's emergency response to the 24 June earthquakes. The earthquakes have killed more than 3,000 people. The president vowed the country would not descend into social unrest despite anger at the official response. Many Venezuelans have expressed frustration with the government's handling of the disaster. Interim president says unrest will not break out despite anger at official response to the 24 June disasterVenezuela’s interim president has defended her country’s emergency response to the twin earthquakes that have killed more than 3,000 people, vowing the country would not descend into social unrest. Many Venezuelans have expressed anger at what they see as the US-backed government’s inadequate.
Florida Republican Carlos Giménez stated that deporting Haitians with Temporary Protected Status would be a significant error. He argued that Haiti is a failed state. Giménez, a Cuban exile himself, urged the White House to reconsider its efforts to end TPS for Haitian migrants. This stance diverges from the Trump administration's position. ‘Haiti is a failed state’, says Carlos Giménez, congressman and Miami Cuban exile, after controversial court rulingCarlos Giménez, a Republican congressman from Florida, broke with the Trump administration on Sunday, calling on the White House to reconsider its push to eliminate temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian migrants. Returning some 350,000 Haitians to their chaotic, dangerous homela.
Europe increased its imports of Chinese air conditioners this summer. Europe’s scramble for Chinese air conditioners is not really a story about China, or even about trade. It is a story about what happens when climate change disruption arrives faster than housing policy, public infrastructure and industrial strategy can adapt. The numbers from this summer’s record heat are striking. China’s air-conditioner exports to the European The post China’s air-conditione.
Japan's long-term government bonds briefly reached 2.81 percent on July 3. This is their highest level in thirty years. An analyst referred to the reaction as the "honebuto shock" due to concerns over larger deficits from the Takaichi government's pending policy. The policy and the Bank of Japan's actions are being closely watched.
Peter Thiel accused Pope Leo XIV of serving as a Chinese communist agent. Right-wing tech billionaire Peter Thiel is accusing Pope Leo XIV of doing the work of the Chinese Communist Party with his criticisms of artificial intelligence., Thiel told the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado on Tuesday that the pope was inadvertently serving as a “Chinese communist agent” when he released a 42,000-word encyclical that called The post.
The UN World Meteorological Organization said El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific are strengthening. This increase is likely to cause more heatwaves and extreme weather across the world. The WMO announced this on Friday, citing the growing intensity of El Niño. Extreme weather events are becoming more likely in the coming months. More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
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