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Wednesday, July 8

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Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Assets After Aggression in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military launched powerful strikes against Iranian IRGC boats and facilities in retaliation for attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

People queue to refuel their cars at a Rosneft gas station in Moscow
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Putin’s War Hits Home: Fuel Shortages Cripple Russia as Reality Sets In

Russian fuel shortages are intensifying as Ukrainian strikes on refineries expose the fragility of the Kremlin's domestic energy infrastructure, forcing Vladimir Putin to scramble for imports and subsidies.

Aerial view of homes and buildings submerged in brown flood waters in Hengzhou, Nanning, China with a green mountain range and clody skies in the background
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Deadly Typhoon Maysak Ravages China, Leaving Thousands Stranded

Typhoon Maysak has triggered widespread destruction across China, resulting in at least 21 deaths, mass evacuations, and a desperate search for survivors as infrastructure fails to contain the deluge.

Tuesday, July 7

A young woman and a boy, with bandages over their heads, sit in el-Obeid city on 12 January 2026. Both sustained injuries during a drone strike.
Foreign PolicyJuly 7, 2026

Sudan's brutal civil war turns el-Obeid into a drone-strike battleground

The city of el-Obeid faces a mounting humanitarian crisis as drone strikes target vital infrastructure, leaving residents trapped in a strategic tug-of-war between warring factions.

Donald Trump, dressed in a navy suit and tie, talks into the ear of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who is also wearing a blue suit and tie, as well as sunglasses.
Foreign PolicyJuly 7, 2026

Trump Demands Accountability as NATO Allies Fumble Defense Obligations

At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump rightfully called out European allies for their lack of commitment to collective defense while the continent scrambles to rearm against Russian aggression.

Zelensky leaves the podium holding a binder of notes
Foreign PolicyJuly 7, 2026

Zelensky Demands More Patriot Systems as Ukraine Takes the Fight to Russia

President Zelensky is pressing NATO allies for more air defense systems to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks, while simultaneously leveraging a bold drone campaign against targets deep inside Russia to force Moscow to the negotiatin

Brown muddy water and rubble from a broken dam with trees and buildings behind it in the distance.
Foreign PolicyJuly 7, 2026

Typhoon Maysak Devastates China as Infrastructure Fails

At least four people are dead and 62,000 have been forced to evacuate after Typhoon Maysak caused a reservoir wall to burst in China's Guangxi province.

Yang Youlin appeared in court wearing a dark jacket standing between two uniformed police officers
Foreign PolicyJuly 7, 2026

Chinese Official Sentenced to Death After Massive $325 Million Bribery Scheme

A former Nanjing official has been sentenced to death for embezzling and accepting over $325 million in bribes, marking another high-profile execution in China's ongoing state-led crackdown on corruption.

Mourners in Tehran at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Foreign PolicyJuly 7, 2026

Tehran Stages Political Theater as Khamenei Funeral Becomes Propaganda Rally

The Iranian regime utilized a massive, state-choreographed funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to broadcast threats of revenge and project a facade of national unity despite internal economic collapse and widespread public dissent

Monday, July 6

Composite image of three men: Temerbek in a blue shirt, hi-vis jacket and cap (left), Spivak in a camouflage jacket holding a dog (centre), and Yeriomichev, with a short beard and a glass of beer (right)
Foreign PolicyJuly 6, 2026

Exposed: The Russian-Backed Thugs Running Ukraine's Secret Torture Chambers

A new investigation has identified specific individuals accused of operating a brutal network of detention centers in occupied Ukraine, where civilians face systematic torture and sexual violence.

WeRide Robotaxi in Beijing
Foreign PolicyJuly 6, 2026

Beijing's Robotaxi Push: A New Front in China's Tech Expansion

China is aggressively pushing its autonomous vehicle industry into global markets, utilizing its massive EV manufacturing ecosystem to gain a competitive edge while facing scrutiny over data security and technical reliability.