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At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump criticized allies over their stance on the Iran conflict and clashed publicly with Giorgia Meloni. The transatlantic tensions reignited debates over defense spending and the cohesion of the Alliance.
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in the Gulf drew sharply divided reactions, from Western backing to condemnation and calls for de-escalation.
Russia launches a massive barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine; Kyiv retaliates by striking a Russian oil terminal near St Petersburg. From Kyiv to Moscow, Berlin, Helsinki, Warsaw and Delhi, nine countries read the escalation and the diplomatic deadlock.
On July 4, 2026, the United States marked its 250th anniversary with parades and fireworks, punctuated by a storm-disrupted Donald Trump speech on the National Mall. The president hailed a 'masterpiece' nation and lashed out at 'communists.' Between patriotic fervor and internal fractures, the world watches an America searching for itself.
On July 4, 2026, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone for about 90 minutes. According to the Kremlin, the U.S. president offered to help Moscow reach a deal on Ukraine, while Putin reaffirmed his claim to all of Donbas. Trump also spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky. From Kyiv to Beijing, readings of the call diverge sharply.
A week after earthquakes killed more than 2,600 people in Venezuela, hopes of finding survivors fade. Citizens and the opposition decry a failing response while the government blames 'propaganda'.
Iran opens a week of national mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during the war. Millions pour into Tehran amid an unresolved succession question and warnings against any U.S. or Israeli strike.
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden under presidential-level security. From the United States to India, eight countries cover the celebrity event of the year — global fairy tale, two-billion-dollar business machine, and mirror of American culture.
Pakistan says it killed 29 militants in security operations on the Afghan border, reviving regional tensions.
Washington carried out fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran vows to respond, shaking the ceasefire and threatening the strategic oil route.
In Washington, Israel, Lebanon and the United States signed a framework agreement providing for a partial Israeli troop withdrawal, a first step toward peace welcomed and scrutinized worldwide.
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