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Tuesday, July 28

Two Ecuadoran police officers in dark sunglasses, helmets and balaclavas - which entirely obscure their faces - sit in a car in front of the BBC's Orla Guerin, wearing a flak jacket with the word "PRESS" on it.
Foreign PolicyJuly 28, 2026

Ecuador's War on Gangs: A Brutal Battle Against Corruption and Cartels

In the city of Durán, courageous police officers are fighting a desperate war against violent drug gangs that have corrupted local politics and the judiciary to maintain their grip on power.

Split screen of Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at the White house on different occasions.
Foreign PolicyJuly 28, 2026

Zelensky and Netanyahu arrive in D.C. for high-stakes meetings with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are visiting Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham and hold separate meetings with President Donald Trump regarding ongoing conflicts.

Monday, July 27

US President Donald Trumps speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One. Photo: 27 July 2026
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026

Trump Keeps Iran on Notice as Diplomacy Meets Military Might

President Trump has paused military strikes to allow for potential negotiations with Iran, while simultaneously reaffirming that the U.S. military is fully prepared to resume operations if Tehran continues its hostile behavior.

A treated image showing missiles coloured red and grey. They sit against a beige background.
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026

Trump Demands Rapid Production Surge to Bolster America's Arsenal of Freedom

President Trump is pushing defense contractors to accelerate weapons production to ensure the U.S. maintains its military edge following the successful degradation of Iranian capabilities.

A woman stands on a Caspian Sea beach in Iran. File photo
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Iranian Supply Vessel in Caspian Sea, Defying Tehran's Threats

Ukraine has directly targeted an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, exposing Tehran’s role as a primary weapons supplier for Russia’s ongoing war effort.

Arrested Nigerian Army Private Mohammed Yusuf wearing a T shirt with 69 written on it
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026

Nigerian Soldier Arrested for Arming Terrorists as Internal Corruption Plagues Security Forces

The arrest of Private Mohammed Yusuf for allegedly supplying military equipment to terrorists has confirmed long-standing suspicions that insider collusion is enabling the rampant violence and kidnappings across Nigeria.

A petrol pump nozzle being inserted into a car's petrol tank
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026

Oil Prices Dip as U.S.-Iran Hostilities Briefly Pause

Global oil prices have retreated from recent highs following a pause in military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran, though analysts warn that long-term energy security remains precarious.

US soldiers carry a casket during a dignified transfer ceremony in Delaware in July
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.

Bamboo and green plastic sheeting are seen falling down the side of a glass skyscraper.
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

Armed students participate in a rally supporting the Houthi-imposed naval embargo against Saudi Arabia in Sana'a, Yemen, 22 July 2026. Hundreds of students gathered at Sanaa University to support the declaration. The students are seen from behind, holding assault rifles over their shoulders, wearing white baseball caps
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.

Emergency services clear through the rubble following a Russian missile strike just outside of Kyiv. Firefighters can be seen extinguishing a car fire in the background
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.