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Romania joins US-led group reaffirming ruling that struck down China’s South China Sea claims
On July 12, 2026, the United States, United Kingdom, Romania and 11 other nations issued a joint statement reaffirming the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s expansive South China Sea claims. The statement called the decision final and binding between China and the Philippines, rejected unilateral actions and coercion, and urged resolution…
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Syria’s new parliament opens its first session as transition advances with few regional doubts
On July 12, 2026, President Ahmad al-Sharaa opened the first session of Syria’s new People’s Assembly in Damascus. The 210-member body, with two-thirds selected indirectly and one-third appointed by the president, follows the fall of the Assad regime. Members took oaths and prepared to elect a speaker under the 2025 constitutional declaration. The session advances…
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Venezuela shuts out Colombia from quake rebuild despite rising death toll
On July 11, Venezuela’s government rejected Colombian president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s proposal that Colombia lead reconstruction of areas hit by June 24 earthquakes. Caracas stated the work is an exclusive state responsibility and confirmed no coordination with the incoming Colombian administration is planned. Colombian officials responded by clarifying the offer was limited to solidarity…
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US and Lebanon coordinate first pilot zones as Israel prepares southern pullback
On July 11, 2026, a US military delegation met Lebanon’s army command in Beirut to coordinate implementation of the first pilot zones for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The zones stem from a June 26 US-brokered framework agreement under which the Lebanese army would assume control after Israeli forces exit. Hezbollah has rejected the deal,…
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Drone kills motorcyclist as Israel and Lebanon trade truce violation claims
On July 10, 2026, an Israeli drone strike in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, killed one young man riding a motorcycle, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. Reports noted at least one additional injury from strikes in the same area. Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah operative near underground infrastructure and a suspect in a vehicle. The…
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Tusk’s genocide label on Volhynia exposes cracks in Polish-Ukrainian wartime unity
On July 11, 2026, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in a recorded message that the Volhynia massacres were a genocide committed by Ukrainian nationalists against Poles. He announced a Memory Wall in Warsaw listing identified victims and said those seeking EU membership must face historical truth. The remarks came on the anniversary of Bloody…
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US Allies Confront Petro While Lula Highlights His Transition Pledge
On July 10 2026 the United States and 12 members of the Shield of the Americas issued a joint statement urging Colombian authorities to guarantee a peaceful orderly transition after the June presidential election. The statement criticized unsubstantiated challenges to the official results won by Abelardo De La Espriella over Iván Cepeda. Outgoing President Gustavo…
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Ruling still leaves Philippine fishermen shut out of Scarborough Shoal
On July 10, 2026, the Philippines marked the tenth anniversary of the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line claims in the South China Sea. Fishermen from Zambales report ongoing harassment by Chinese vessels that prevents access to traditional grounds at Scarborough Shoal. Philippine outlets and Singapore media highlight the gap…
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Xi Hosts North Korean Premier to Mark Treaty While Pyongyang Courts Russia
On July 10, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing during Pak’s three-day visit. The trip marks the 65th anniversary of the 1961 China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. It follows Xi’s June visit to Pyongyang and comes as both sides seek to deepen ties. One Story.…
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Trump Makes US Troop Presence in Europe Conditional on Greenland Control
US President Donald Trump stated aboard Air Force One that any additional withdrawal of American troops from Europe would depend on a deal giving the United States control over Greenland. He renewed the claim at the NATO summit in Ankara. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected the demand outright and declared Denmark ready to defend…
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Brussels Tells Meta to Break Addictive Loops on Facebook and Instagram
On July 10 2026 the European Commission issued preliminary findings accusing Meta of breaching the Digital Services Act by failing to assess and mitigate addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram including infinite scroll autoplay push notifications and personalized recommendations. The Commission said these elements drive compulsive use especially among minors and demanded changes such…
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Saudi-Canada council launches as Carney ends 26-year visit hiatus
On July 9, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. They reviewed bilateral ties and witnessed the signing of three MoUs covering energy cooperation, a new Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council, and AI and skills development. The visit was the first by a sitting Canadian prime…
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Uranium Deal With India Also Tightens Australian Defence Ties Amid China Concerns
On July 9, 2026, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an agreement allowing Australian uranium exports to India for civilian nuclear use. The deal, reached in Melbourne, also covers cooperation in renewables, critical minerals, green hydrogen, and defence including a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation…