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6.8-Magnitude Kumamoto Earthquake Strikes Kyushu, Causing Fires and Transport Disruptions A 6.8 Kumamoto earthquake on July 28 shook Kyushu, damaging roads, igniting fires and injuring dozens. Tsunami advisories were lifted; …

US-Saudi nuclear deal agreed by Trump raises proliferation and safety concerns US-Saudi nuclear deal agreed by President Trump raises concerns over uranium enrichment, regional proliferation and reactor safety as US …

Lamine Yamal’s rise from Rocafonda to the World Cup final spotlights Spain’s identity debate Lamine Yamal’s rise from Rocafonda to the World Cup final spotlights immigration, national identity and integration …

Kuwait power plant attack: Government reports second Iranian-linked strike, fire forces precautionary disconnections Kuwait reports a second attack on a power and desalination plant blamed on Iran; fires broke out …

Rising NATO defense spending reshapes transatlantic security and U.S. strategy European NATO defense spending has surged since 2014, prompting shifts in alliance dynamics and U.S. strategic calculations as members bolster …

Mitch McConnell hospitalization continues with few details, fueling debate over age and tenure in US Congress Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalization, first reported on June 14, 2026, has stretched into its …

Nestlé opens Sparks innovation centre at Expo City Dubai to accelerate AI-driven solutions Nestlé opens Sparks innovation centre at Expo City Dubai to fast-track AI-driven product development and deepen public-private …

Chinese Dreamcore: Gen Z Revives Early-2000s China in Viral Nostalgia Wave Chinese Dreamcore nostalgia is sweeping social media as Gen Z recreates early-2000s China—sharing images, music and memories to cope …

JD Vance ridiculed after knee‑pat moment on Second Lady’s YouTube podcast Vice President JD Vance faced online ridicule after a brief knee‑pat with his wife on her YouTube podcast, reigniting …