Zelensky names new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military in major shakeup of military leadership
The change follows days of street protests sparked by a surprise governmental reshuffle that ousted the popular defense minister.
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US appeals court overturns release of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi, citing lack of jurisdiction
Gates Foundation says no payments were made towards Epstein, following internal investigation
Netherlands to prohibit imports, sales of West Bank settlement products
Turkey's main opposition leader Ozel announces intentions to resign, form new party
The Republican People's Party, known by its Turkish-language acronym CHP, was founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and is the main opposition to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Hungarian opposition party Fidesz's office raided by prosecutors, party claims
"The Tisza Party's plan to eliminate Fidesz and with it the resistance to tyranny through political means has failed," the post read.
At least 144 refugees dead or missing off coast of Mauritania, UN agency says
The toll comes after three rescue operations in Mauritania between July 14-18, the UN agency said, calling for more access to education and labor opportunities to create sea crossing alternatives.
Pentagon confirms some 100 soldiers wounded since US-Iran fighting renewed, majority back on duty
Parnell stated that updates regarding wounded and killed soldiers would be posted to the Pentagon’s online database, which currently shows 14 dead and 427 injured since the beginning of the war.
At least 10 dead, 15 trapped after suspected gas leak collapses tunnel in India
Survival chances for the trapped workers were slim, state disaster management official Rajiv Roka said, as rescuers had to battle the fumes, making their task difficult.
US veteran identified as suspect who lit fire, set off fireworks outside ICE agency's office
Officials identified the suspect as Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old US Army veteran living in Harlem, who also ignited fireworks and brought anti-ICE literature.
FBI Director Kash Patel to visit Russia later this year, US official says - report
Politico cited a US official saying Patel is scheduled to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg in mid-October. The official also said Patel's host is likely the Russian secret service.
Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
The sources said that the agency had informed supporters that it could be placed on a US blacklist, ending funding, and that Washington could also withdraw from its governing Executive Committee.
Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff
Russia's Foreign Ministry also said it had summoned Italian interim Charge d'Affaires Giovanni Scopa in connection with the expulsion of Russian embassy staff.
India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' to continue protests after dozens wounded in police altercations
Thousands of protesters from Delhi and nearby cities and towns gathered to march on parliament on Monday, joining a movement that began as online satire.
