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Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to joining Abraham Accords

Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to joining Abraham Accords

The U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy agreement is now contingent on the kingdom normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel. The deal faces a 90-day congressional review.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 01:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Chayadi Karim: Building a different kind of luxury

Chayadi Karim: Building a different kind of luxury

Chayadi Karim is steering Invictus Developments toward a pragmatic hospitality model, challenging industry standards with his community-centric Kinn brand.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 00:44 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Iranian military targets following Houthi attacks on Saudi-flagged tankers. The escalation has impacted energy markets, with Brent crude reaching $100 per barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated

Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated

A rapidly spreading wildfire in the Gironde department has necessitated the evacuation of more than 10,000 people from coastal towns and resorts.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Red Sea as the U.S. military conducts strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
California advocates push to expand fund for displaced oil and gas workers

California advocates push to expand fund for displaced oil and gas workers

Labor leaders and lawmakers are pushing to extend and grow a state fund supporting workers affected by refinery closures and the shift to net-zero energy. The effort aims to provide career stability as thousands of oil and gas jobs face potential elimination.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Zohran Mamdani admits NYC lacks legal authority to arrest Netanyahu

Zohran Mamdani admits NYC lacks legal authority to arrest Netanyahu

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has formally admitted that New York City cannot execute international arrest warrants, following a legal review of his administration's powers.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. carries out 12th straight night of strikes as threats to oil trade deepen

U.S. carries out 12th straight night of strikes as threats to oil trade deepen

U.S. forces target Iranian maritime and missile facilities as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz halts Iraqi production and disrupts commercial shipping.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis claim strike on two Saudi tankers, fire aboard Encelia in Red Sea

Houthis claim strike on two Saudi tankers, fire aboard Encelia in Red Sea

Houthi militants claimed strikes against the Saudi-flagged tankers Encelia and Layla following a maritime ban, leading to a rise in Brent crude oil prices.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Heng Jing Ying dies from arterial gas embolism during Pulau Tioman dive

Heng Jing Ying dies from arterial gas embolism during Pulau Tioman dive

Heng Jing Ying died from an arterial gas embolism after separating from her group during a recreational dive off Pulau Tioman. Police have classified the incident as a sudden death following a post-mortem examination.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 05:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthi rebels strike Saudi tanker Encelia in Red Sea

Houthi rebels strike Saudi tanker Encelia in Red Sea

Houthi officials claimed responsibility for a missile strike that ignited a fire on the Saudi tanker Encelia. No casualties were reported following the attack.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

The Pentagon is expanding its war-fighting footprint in the Middle East following the death of a fourth U.S. service member amid nightly strikes against Iran.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 04:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US House passes defense bill expanding military tech ties with Israel

US House passes defense bill expanding military tech ties with Israel

The US House passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill that includes a contentious provision to establish a US-Israel defense technology cooperation initiative.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during its historic June heat wave

France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during its historic June heat wave

France’s public-health agency confirmed a 36% rise in mortality during a late-June heat wave that surpassed the toll of the previous summer. Officials are now calling for stronger heat-risk strategies as extreme temperatures impact the nation.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 02:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

Trump administration signs commercial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia

This 123 agreement creates a legal framework for U.S. nuclear power projects in Saudi Arabia, drawing criticism due to concerns over proliferation risks.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 02:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
South Korean Michelin-starred chef faces jail for serving ant desserts

South Korean Michelin-starred chef faces jail for serving ant desserts

A restaurateur is facing prosecution for serving imported ants as a garnish, violating food safety regulations that restrict permitted edible insects.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 23:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Model scout Daniel Siad found dead while under investigation for Epstein ties

Model scout Daniel Siad found dead while under investigation for Epstein ties

Daniel Siad, a modeling agent linked to Jeffrey Epstein in U.S. documents, was found dead in Colombes. French authorities are pending a post-mortem examination.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 23:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens to bomb bridge for each ship hit in Hormuz Strait

Trump threatens to bomb bridge for each ship hit in Hormuz Strait

President Trump has issued a threat to destroy Iranian infrastructure for every vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning follows significant casualties and rising oil prices during the ongoing conflict.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 22:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran warns of infrastructure strikes in response to Trump threats

Iran warns of infrastructure strikes in response to Trump threats

Tehran has rejected a U.S. ultimatum regarding maritime interference, warning that strikes on its infrastructure will trigger attacks on regional facilities.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 21:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
NYC Mayor Mamdani urges federal government to execute Netanyahu arrest warrant

NYC Mayor Mamdani urges federal government to execute Netanyahu arrest warrant

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his administration cannot legally arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, shifting his strategy to calling for federal intervention.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read