Foreign PolicyJuly 20, 2026
Middle East Conflict Fuels Economic Turbulence for European Travel
Ryanair profits plummet as regional instability drives up fuel costs and spooks travelers.
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Monday, July 20
Foreign PolicyJuly 20, 2026
Ukrainian Recruitment Efforts Face Violent Resistance Amid Draft Struggles
Ukrainian military recruiters are facing a surge in violent assaults from citizens attempting to evade conscription as the nation struggles to maintain its front-line forces.
Foreign PolicyJuly 20, 2026
Chinese delivery driver earns top literary honors for poetry on gig economy life
A Chinese food delivery rider has been awarded the prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize for his poetry collection detailing the daily grind of the nation's gig economy.
Sunday, July 19
Foreign PolicyJuly 19, 2026
American Blood Spilled: Iranian Aggression Claims More U.S. Lives
Following a series of deadly Iranian-backed attacks, the U.S. military is mourning the loss of another service member in Iraq, bringing the total American death toll to 17 as the conflict in the region intensifies.
Foreign PolicyJuly 19, 2026
Escalating Conflict: Russia Unleashes Massive Missile Barrage as Ukraine Strikes Back at Energy Infrastructure
Russia launched a massive wave of ballistic missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities, resulting in at least eight deaths, while Ukraine continues to aggressively target Russian oil depots and tankers to choke off Moscow's war funding.
Foreign PolicyJuly 19, 2026
American Heroes Killed in Iranian Missile Attack; Trump Strikes Back
Two American service members were killed and one remains missing following a ballistic missile and drone attack launched by Iran against U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting immediate retaliatory strikes from the U.S. military.
Saturday, July 18
Foreign PolicyJuly 18, 2026
U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Terror Infrastructure for Seventh Straight Night
The U.S. military is systematically dismantling Iranian military and surveillance capabilities following the collapse of a failed ceasefire agreement.
Foreign PolicyJuly 18, 2026
Ukraine Strikes Russian Logistics Hubs Used to Fuel War Effort
Ukrainian drone strikes hit major Russian logistics facilities used to facilitate the supply of military equipment and sanctioned goods, marking a strategic escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Friday, July 17
Foreign PolicyJuly 17, 2026
Putin Regime Tightens Grip as Dissenters Face Detention and Legal Purges
The Russian government is intensifying its crackdown on internal dissent, detaining vocal critics and barring opposition figures from parliamentary participation to consolidate power.
Foreign PolicyJuly 17, 2026
Zelensky's Purge of Defense Minister Fedorov Sparks Fury Among Battle-Hardened Troops
President Zelensky's decision to oust Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered widespread outrage among frontline soldiers who credit the reformer with modernizing Ukraine's military capabilities.
Foreign PolicyJuly 17, 2026
U.S. Strikes Degrade Iranian Military Assets as Tehran Peddles Propaganda
The U.S. military is successfully degrading Iranian capabilities, dismissing Tehran's desperate attempts to frame legitimate military strikes as attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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.