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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.

    China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
  3. Citizen Digital

    Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.

    China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
  4. Citizen Digital

    President Donald Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House on February 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

    US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
  5. The Standard

    Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.The Chinese and Russian militaries have held regular joint exercises in recent years, a partnership that Western and some

    China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
  6. Citizen Digital

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    Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250
  7. Citizen Digital

    ce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Youri Tielemans of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington

    Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue act
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order dealing with automobile repairs with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin in the Oval Office at the White House on June 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

    US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
  10. Citizen Digital

    5 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ramy Rabia (5) of Egypt in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup First Stage Group G match between Egypt and IR Iran at Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium) in Seattle, Washington

    'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup moment
  11. The Standard

    Meanwhile, Washington has exerted pressure on Kigali to scale back its defensive measures before the genocidal armed group FDLR has been neutralised.

    How illusion of replaying 2012 script is hurting peace in DRC
  12. Citizen Digital

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    Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact

Sunday 26 July

  1. Trump faces midterm reckoning 100 days before vote

    With 100 days until the US midterm elections, Republicans face polling suggesting losses in the House of Representatives, while Trump's administration contends with low presidential approval ratings, high living costs, and an ongoing war with Iran affecting energy markets.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday and attend the funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office. The visit comes amid occasional public disagreements between the two leaders over handling of the war with Iran.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Zelensky to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, a White House official said, amid efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Tate brothers to fight UK extradition over sex crime charges

    Andrew and Tristan Tate, detained in Miami by US authorities, will fight extradition to Britain on rape, sex trafficking and assault charges, their lawyer said Monday. The brothers now face 59 charges in total and their lawyer described the arrest as "politically motivated."

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tate brothers fight UK extradition on sex crime charges

    Andrew and Tristan Tate, arrested in Miami on Saturday, face 59 total charges including rape, sex trafficking and assault in the UK. Their lawyer claims the arrest is "politically motivated" and says they will fight extradition.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Canada weighs response to Trump's threatened 50% tariffs

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is examining "all options" to respond if US President Donald Trump's planned 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods take effect in 30 days. Carney and Trump agreed to intensify discussions on a possible deal, with the tariffs potentially affecting products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 20 July

  1. American activist warns Kenya against US health strategy

    Visiting American activist Ayo Kimathi urged Kenya and other African nations to reject Washington's America First Global Health Strategy, claiming it is part of a wider agenda to depopulate the Global South and describing it as one of the greatest threats to African survival in the 21st century.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. World Bank must strengthen accountability in developing-country loans

    An opinion piece argues that World Bank lending in developing countries, including Kenya, often fails to deliver development outcomes proportional to borrowed amounts, due to weak oversight, political interference, and poor transparency. The writer calls for stricter accountability mechanisms to ensure funds are traced from Washington through national treasuries to ground-level project delivery.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Lebanese president travels to Washington to meet Trump

    Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed Beirut for Washington to meet Donald Trump and discuss the situation in Lebanon, strengthening the ceasefire in the south, and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese regions. This is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman's visit in 2009.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats France 6-4 for World Cup third place

    England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Ukrainian drones strike Russian warehouses, kill eight workers

    Waves of Ukrainian drones attacked e-commerce warehouses in Moscow and Tambov regions on Saturday, killing eight people and causing large fires. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian territory in recent months, which it calls "long-range sanctions" in response to Russian bombardments.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Argentina and Spain contest 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Trump to present World Cup final trophy in New Jersey

    US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup final in New Jersey

    Argentina and Spain are making final preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, and Spain trying to win a second title after winning in 2010. The final will be attended by more than 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump's China election-meddling claims threaten planned superpower summit

    US President Trump revived accusations that China meddled in U.S. elections and improperly acquired voter data, complicating a fragile truce with Xi Jinping ahead of a planned Washington summit in two months. China's Foreign Ministry denied the allegations as "pure fabrication" and said Beijing has never interfered in U.S. elections.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. US imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, Brazil vows reciprocal measures

    The US announced a 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, effective July 22, citing unfair trade practices; Brazil condemned the move Thursday and promised reciprocal measures. Some products including beef, coffee, and certain aircraft parts are exempted.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Lebanon, Israel complete talks on southern pilot zones

    Lebanon and Israel concluded two days of Washington-mediated negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, agreeing to implement "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon under a recent framework deal. Participants agreed on the structure and guidelines for the pilot zone process, to be finalized and implemented in the coming days.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Venezuela appoints new foreign minister after earthquakes

    Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez named Felix Plasencia as the country's new foreign minister on Monday, replacing Yvan Gil who held the position since 2023. The appointment comes nearly three weeks after devastating earthquakes that left more than 4,500 people dead and thousands missing.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Ukraine's allies gather in Paris to support Kyiv

    Ukraine's allies, including at least 25 heads of state and President Zelensky, will meet in Paris on Monday as part of the Coalition of the Willing to reaffirm support for Ukraine and step up pressure on Russia, with the summit pushing for a ceasefire and renewed peace talks.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Twelve US states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    California and 11 other US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger—the largest in Hollywood history—threatens competition in film and television and would lead to higher prices and lower quality content.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. US delegation meets Lebanon army on Israel withdrawal plan

    A US military delegation met with Lebanon's army in Beirut to discuss implementation of Israel's withdrawal from a "pilot zone" in southern Lebanon under a framework agreement reached on June 26. As part of the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas where it deployed troops to fight Hezbollah, and the Lebanese military will take full control of two small pilot zones.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran launches missiles, drones at Gulf neighbours after US strikes

    Tehran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes following an Iranian attack on a merchant vessel. Sirens and explosions were reported across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and other regional locations, marking the latest escalation in the Middle East conflict.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. Democrat exits Maine Senate race following rape allegation

    Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, ended his campaign Wednesday after a rape allegation emerged, just before the July 13 ballot replacement deadline. His withdrawal reshapes Maine Democrats' hopes of flipping the Republican-held seat from Senator Susan Collins in November's midterm elections.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US to oversee Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon zones

    The United States will oversee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon, with the first withdrawal to begin within days, according to Lebanese and US officials. A US military delegation will arrive in Beirut to determine implementation mechanisms, and new talks between Israel and Lebanon are scheduled for the following week.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Italy rebuffs Trump's attack on Meloni before NATO summit

    Italy on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump's social media attack on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of a NATO summit. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto responded that "people come and go but relations must endure," while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said transatlantic relations go beyond individual comments.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump's Independence Day fireworks briefly made Washington world's most polluted city

    Washington became the world's most polluted major city after a massive Independence Day fireworks show featuring 850,000 fireworks launched in 40 minutes, according to IQAir data. Fine particulate matter spiked dramatically during the display, which was delayed by over an hour due to a thunderstorm.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Washington briefly world's most polluted city after July 4 fireworks

    Washington became temporarily the most polluted major city in the world following an Independence Day fireworks display that launched 850,000 fireworks in 40 minutes, according to IQAir data. Fine particulate matter levels spiked significantly during the show, which was delayed over an hour by thunderstorm before starting near midnight.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Vietnam police arrest 85 in $133 million World Cup betting bust

    Vietnamese police arrested 85 people linked to two "exceptionally large-scale" betting rings worth a combined $133 million, as the government cracks down on illegal gambling during the World Cup. Online gambling is banned in Vietnam, but illegal operations flourish, prompting periodic clampdowns especially during international sporting events.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. USA face Belgium for World Cup quarter-final spot

    The United States play Belgium on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. USA striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card in the previous round, has had his one-game ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. USA faces Belgium in World Cup quarter-final after Balogun ban suspended

    The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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