Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026
Oil Prices Dip as U.S.-Iran Hostilities Briefly Pause
Markets react to a temporary ceasefire, but energy security remains under threat from regional instability.
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Monday, July 27
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026
Pentagon faces scrutiny over shifting casualty figures in Iran conflict
The Department of Defense is under fire for reclassifying casualty statistics related to the conflict with Iran, leading to accusations of a lack of transparency regarding the true toll of the ongoing military engagement.
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026
Typhoon Noul Batters Southern China, Disrupting Travel and Infrastructure
Typhoon Noul, the strongest storm to hit China this year, has caused significant infrastructure damage and widespread travel chaos across the region.
Saturday, July 25
Foreign PolicyJuly 25, 2026
Iran-Backed Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia as U.S. Enforces Critical Blockade
Iranian-backed Houthi militants launched a missile attack on Saudi Arabia following regional strikes, even as the U.S. military continues to aggressively enforce a blockade on Iranian ports.
Foreign PolicyJuly 25, 2026
Russian Missile Strike Decimates Ukrainian Drone Exhibition
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a Ukrainian drone exhibition has left at least 10 people dead and 100 injured, highlighting the severe risks of holding public military events in a war zone.
Friday, July 24
Foreign PolicyJuly 24, 2026
Israeli Forces Strike Back After Deadly Terror Attack in West Bank
The Israel Defense Forces have launched counterterrorism operations in the West Bank following a violent ambush that claimed the lives of two Israelis and four Palestinians.
Foreign PolicyJuly 24, 2026
Trump Takes the Fight to Iran: US Strikes Back Against Regime Aggression
The United States has intensified its military response to Iranian-backed aggression, with President Trump vowing to use seized Iranian funds to compensate for damages caused by the rogue state's attacks on international shipping.
Foreign PolicyJuly 24, 2026
Kremlin-linked chess chief sidelined by EU sanctions
International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich has been forced to suspend his duties after the European Union sanctioned him for his public support of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory.
Foreign PolicyJuly 24, 2026
Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorists Choke Global Trade in Red Sea
Iran-backed Houthi fighters are disrupting international maritime commerce in the Red Sea, forcing a dangerous escalation that threatens global energy supplies and economic stability.
Thursday, July 23
Foreign PolicyJuly 23, 2026
Trump Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Abraham Accords Participation
President Donald Trump has made it clear that any U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement is contingent upon the Kingdom formally joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel.
Foreign PolicyJuly 23, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iran as Houthi Proxies Target Saudi Oil Tankers
The U.S. military has launched a 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets following Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Foreign PolicyJuly 23, 2026
Trump Secures Strategic Saudi Nuclear Deal, Prioritizing American Interests
President Trump has finalized a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia, a move designed to bolster U.S. economic competitiveness and maintain regional alliances while bypassing the stalled normalization process with Israel.