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Defending Sovereignty: Israel’s Fight Secures Global Liberty

When states uphold their duty to protect citizens from terror, they reinforce the freedoms that undergird free markets and limited government.

Zendaya in a scene from Euphoria in from of a neon sign that says Silver Slipper
EconomyYesterday

Hollywood Mega-Merger Leaves Consumers and Workers Paying the Price

The consolidation of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery into a $110 billion entity creates a massive debt-laden giant that analysts warn will lead to higher streaming costs and significant job losses.

A man in a black puffer jacket, chequered shirt and hat stands outside in a street in front of buildings
Culture WarYesterday

Bureaucratic red tape leaves Nepali flood victims in legal limbo

Families of thousands missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal are being denied death certificates and essential compensation due to rigid, outdated civil codes that fail to account for natural disasters.

A black and white image of President Trump on the right with an image of the Republican Party elephant logo on the left
Politics19h ago

Republican Candidates Navigate Economic Headwinds as Voters Feel the Pinch

Republican candidates across the country are balancing support for the Trump administration's economic record with the urgent need to address voter concerns over inflation and the high cost of living.

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Friday, June 19

Giorgia Meloni
Foreign PolicyJune 19, 2026

Diplomatic spat erupts as Meloni pushes back against Trump's G7 claims

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly denounced President Trump's claim that she begged for a photo at the G7 summit, signaling a significant breakdown in relations between the two leaders.

Israeli strike seen from Nabatieh 19 June
Foreign PolicyJune 19, 2026

Ceasefire or Mirage? Israel Maintains Right to Strike as Hezbollah Continues Hostilities

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been announced, yet ongoing strikes and defiant rhetoric from both sides suggest the conflict remains far from resolved.

Khadija Amara fills a jerrycan with water as she sits among the rubble of a house, which was damaged by an Israeli strike, in Qlaileh in the Tyre district, southern Lebanon
Foreign PolicyJune 19, 2026

Israel Vows Full Force Against Hezbollah as Iran-Backed Terrorists Kill Four Soldiers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to strike Hezbollah with full force following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers, signaling that Israel will not compromise its national security for international agreements.

A composite image of Barack Obama wiping away a tear and Michelle Obama giving a speech at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 18, 2026.
PoliticsJune 19, 2026

Obamas Unveil $850 Million Monument to Themselves in Chicago

Barack and Michelle Obama inaugurated their $850 million presidential center in Chicago, an event defined by self-congratulatory speeches and pointed political rhetoric.

Plumes of smoke are seen above a house
Foreign PolicyJune 19, 2026

Talks with Iranian Regime Stalled as Israel Strikes Hezbollah Terrorists

Direct negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have been postponed following Vice President JD Vance's decision to delay his trip to Switzerland amid ongoing regional conflict.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa sits smiling wearing a dark suit, red patterned tie and a scarf in green, white, red and black colours of the Zimbabwean flag.
PoliticsJune 19, 2026

Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Consolidates Power, Scraps Presidential Elections

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has pushed through legislation to extend presidential terms and abolish direct elections, effectively cementing Emmerson Mnangagwa’s grip on power until 2030.

The funeral of students and staff killed in a strike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran. The image shows Iranian flags draping coffins and surrounded by people.
Foreign PolicyJune 19, 2026

The Cost of Conflict: Assessing the Toll of the US-Israeli War on Iran

With a ceasefire now in place, analysts warn that official death tolls from the conflict are likely unreliable due to systemic obfuscation by hostile regimes.

Donald Trump and J D Vance standing next to each other saluting in front of an American flag
Foreign PolicyJune 19, 2026

JD Vance Takes Center Stage as Face of Controversial Iran Deal

Vice President JD Vance has become the primary defender of a new interim agreement with Iran, facing intense scrutiny from Republican critics and mixed messaging from the White House.

Ships in the distance on the coast line near Iran.
Foreign PolicyJune 19, 2026

Khamenei Claims Trump Signed Iran Deal 'Out of Desperation' as US Lifts Naval Blockade

As the U.S. lifts its naval blockade on Iran, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is already undermining the deal, claiming President Trump acted out of desperation while the administration faces intense backlash from critics over the agreement

Thursday, June 18

Hegseth gestures with both of his hands as he stands in front of a Nato branded blue backdrop at a summit. He is wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and white, blue and pink striped tie.
Foreign PolicyJune 18, 2026

Hegseth Puts NATO Free-Riders on Notice: American Patience Has Limits

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a six-month review of U.S. force posture in Europe, signaling an end to the era of American-subsidized security for nations failing to meet their defense spending obligations.

An oil tanker stands anchored between two rocky shores on a sunny evening. The image shows the Strait of Hormuz on 17 June
Foreign PolicyJune 18, 2026

Trump’s Iran Deal: Strategic Masterstroke or Dangerous Gamble?

President Trump has brokered a ceasefire with Iran to stabilize global energy markets, sparking an intense debate over whether the deal achieves long-term security or provides an unacceptable windfall to the Islamic Republic.

A woman in a cardigan looks on with a worried expression while a man in a grey suit has his back to the camera
Culture WarJune 18, 2026

Parents of Serbian School Shooter Sentenced in Retrial

A Serbian court has sentenced the parents of a teenage shooter to prison for their roles in a 2023 school massacre that claimed the lives of ten innocent people.