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Friday, July 3

Bookseller Lam Wing-kee marches during a protest in Hong Kong to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China. Photo: March 2019.
Foreign PolicyJuly 3, 2026

Lam Wing-kee, Bookseller Who Defied Beijing's Tyranny, Dies at 70

Lam Wing-kee, the courageous bookseller who exposed the reality of Chinese political detention, has passed away in Taiwan after a life spent standing against the CCP's crushing grip on free speech.

Military fatigues, with a badge attached that says "US Army"
Foreign PolicyJuly 3, 2026

U.S. Military Wraps Up Successful Counter-Terror Mission in Nigeria

The United States has successfully concluded a targeted mission to degrade Islamic State operations in Nigeria, marking a significant victory against regional jihadist threats.

An upset woman hugs another person
Foreign PolicyJuly 3, 2026

Putin's forces unleash massive missile barrage on Kyiv

Russian forces launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 30 people and injuring 91 in an attempt to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.

Thursday, July 2

A woman sits in a small grey boat looking at a large cargo ship on the sea with the letters MSC written in white on its side. Her long, dark hair is tied up and she is wearing a blue top. There are some orange life jackets behind her.
Foreign PolicyJuly 2, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Remains a Flashpoint as Iran Clings to Stolen Vessels

While a temporary ceasefire has brought a semblance of normalcy to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, the regime continues to leverage its control over the Strait of Hormuz, holding seized commercial vessels hostage as a bargaining chip.

Side view of the top of CITIC tower in Beijing China, showing a hole where a small plane had crashed into
Foreign PolicyJuly 2, 2026

Beijing Skyscraper Crash Exposed as Deliberate Act of Public Endangerment

Chinese officials have confirmed that a 66-year-old pilot intentionally crashed his aircraft into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, an act of public endangerment that left 13 people injured and exposed major security vulnerabilities.

Wednesday, July 1

Chizi performs on stage in Taipei in April 2026, wearing a white oversized T shirt and a pair of glasses.
Foreign PolicyJuly 1, 2026

Exiled Chinese Comedian Finds Freedom Beyond Beijing's Censors

Chinese stand-up comedian Chizi, banned by the communist regime for his political commentary, is successfully touring abroad to connect with Chinese-speaking audiences outside the reach of state censorship.

Tuesday, June 30

File photo showing Jared Kushner (L) and Steve Witkoff (R) at US-Iran talks at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland (21 June 2026)
Foreign PolicyJune 30, 2026

Trump Envoys Arrive in Doha to Press Mediators as Iran Negotiations Stall

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Qatar to coordinate with mediators on regional security and the enforcement of the memorandum of understanding, despite Iran's continued refusal to engage in direct negotiations.

The collision left holes on the side of the CITIC Tower
Foreign PolicyJune 30, 2026

Beijing Scrambles to Bury Evidence After Massive Security Breach

The Chinese government is aggressively censoring information and grounding aircraft after a light plane crashed into Beijing's tallest tower, exposing a humiliating failure in the regime's supposedly impenetrable security.

BBC correspondent Katy Watson in a military vehicle wearing a helmet, on the right. A US soldier holding rifle in the bush, on the left
Foreign PolicyJune 30, 2026

Projecting Strength: U.S., Japan, and Australia Bolster Pacific Readiness

U.S., Japanese, and Australian military forces are conducting joint combat exercises in North Queensland to sharpen their operational readiness against potential threats in the Indo-Pacific.

Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui places his hands together while speaking on stage during a news conference in 2018 in New York
Foreign PolicyJune 30, 2026

Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years for massive billion-dollar fraud

Former Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a billion-dollar fraud scheme that preyed on his own supporters.

Monday, June 29

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 21, 2026.
Foreign PolicyJune 29, 2026

Trump Forces Iran to the Table After Decisive Response to Aggression

Following a series of American strikes in response to Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz, the regime has requested a meeting in Doha to discuss the future of the existing ceasefire.