Foreign PolicyJuly 17, 2026
U.S. Strikes Degrade Iranian Military Assets as Tehran Peddles Propaganda
The White House confirms strikes targeted military logistics, rejecting Iranian claims of civilian infrastructure attacks.
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Friday, July 17
Foreign PolicyJuly 17, 2026
Beijing Lashes Out After UK Seizes Chinese-Owned Steelworks
The Chinese government is threatening retaliation after the UK nationalized the Scunthorpe steelworks, a move the British government claims is necessary to maintain national production capabilities.
Foreign PolicyJuly 17, 2026
Secretary Hegseth Restores Lethality with Mandatory Testosterone Screening
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated testosterone deficiency screenings for military personnel aged 30 and older as part of a broader initiative to revitalize the physical readiness of the armed forces.
Foreign PolicyJuly 17, 2026
Beijing resorts to racist propaganda as South China Sea aggression intensifies
The Philippine government has rightfully condemned a racist, state-sponsored propaganda video from China Daily that uses dehumanizing imagery to mock Manila's sovereign rights in the South China Sea.
Thursday, July 16
Foreign PolicyJuly 16, 2026
Vance Calls Out Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting U.S. Iran Policy
Vice President JD Vance has publicly criticized elements within the Israeli government for running well-funded campaigns designed to derail U.S. diplomatic efforts regarding Iran.
Foreign PolicyJuly 16, 2026
Russian-backed saboteur charged in plot to destabilize Poland
Polish authorities have apprehended an 18-year-old suspect accused of conducting 47 acts of sabotage on behalf of Russian intelligence to exploit historical ethnic tensions.
Foreign PolicyJuly 16, 2026
U.S. Military Strikes Tanker Defying Iranian Port Blockade
The U.S. military disabled an oil tanker heading for Iran's Kharg Island terminal after the vessel ignored multiple warnings to comply with a newly reimposed blockade.
Foreign PolicyJuly 16, 2026
American Might Strikes Back: U.S. Military Degrades Iranian Terror Infrastructure
The U.S. military has launched a sustained wave of strikes against Iranian command and surveillance sites to neutralize threats to global shipping, while the regime in Tehran continues its failed attempts to project power through regional a
Foreign PolicyJuly 16, 2026
Pentagon Prioritizes Peak Performance with New Testosterone Screening Initiative
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a mandatory testosterone screening program for military personnel aged 30 and older to maintain a decisively dominant and physically capable fighting force.
Foreign PolicyJuly 16, 2026
Trump Puts Tehran on Notice: 'They Better Behave'
President Trump has authorized a fresh wave of precision strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, warning the rogue regime that it must cease its aggression or face further consequences.
Wednesday, July 15
Foreign PolicyJuly 15, 2026
Cold War relic transformed into high-end survivalist retreat
A former government nuclear shelter in Nova Scotia is being repurposed into a private, high-security condo complex designed for those seeking an insurance policy against global instability.
Foreign PolicyJuly 15, 2026
Chinese dissident escapes communist tyranny in daring sea voyage
Former Chinese police officer Dong Guangping has finally reached freedom in Canada after a perilous 300km journey across the Yellow Sea in a small rubber dinghy to escape the Chinese Communist Party.