Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed worries about Cuba’s capacity to infiltrate and manipulate key U.S. institutions. He elaborated on a perceived threat from a Cuban spy network undermining American interests. “A failed state 90 miles from our shores that happens to be aligned with adversaries to the United States is a national security threat...
The story begins nearly two decades before the latest conflict with Iran. An explosively formed penetrator ripped through a U.S. Army vehicle on a Baghdad road. It killed Staff Sgt. William Brooks and severely injured Sgt. (Ret.) Robert Bartlett. Bartlett described the gruesome attack and his struggle for survival: “It cut me in half from...
On August 2, 2026, firefighters in Greece struggled to contain a massive wildfire northwest of Athens. Over 100 homes have been destroyed, and a new fire on the island of Kefalonia led to evacuations. This summer, wildfires have erupted across Europe, fueled by record-breaking heatwaves and drought, conditions worsened by climate change. In France and...
Waukeenah, Florida, once known for watermelon farms and cattle pastures, is now recognized for the marijuana operation by Trulieve. This cannabis industry leader’s presence has become a point of contention for local residents. Neighbors have voiced dissatisfaction regarding the strong odor of marijuana, persistent machinery noise, and intrusive bright lights, which have been prevalent since...
CAIRO/JERUSALEM — Israeli airstrikes in Gaza persisted for a second day on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least nine Palestinians. This occurred despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough in implementing last year’s Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated on Sunday that no agreement existed to halt the...
Abdulah Buji was swift to act upon hearing that the border to Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, had been breached. Mounting his motorbike, he hurried from northern Morocco to join many others attempting to swim into Europe. Hoping for better opportunities, Buji envisioned a new life in Spain. Buji expressed his aspirations: “Spain...
On July 31, 2026, President Donald Trump arrived at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey after visiting Camp David. In a social media post later that evening, Trump revealed that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested the United States hold off any planned attack on Iran. He stated that this pause was due to...
Thousands of children who entered the United States without parents or guardians face uncertainty as they may soon lose independent legal representation. On July 31, 2026, outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City, children waited for their court hearings amid concerns voiced by lawyers dedicated to representing them. For over 20...
On Saturday, a truck loaded with explosives detonated near a police station in Cucuta, Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela. The explosion occurred six days prior to the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. At least 11 people were injured, including eight police officers and three civilians, according to local security officials. George...
Firefighters in southwestern France have managed to keep a large wildfire contained within its boundaries, enabling about 198,000 residents to return home. This evacuation might be the largest peacetime evacuation in France. However, new fires are causing evacuations in other parts of France and Greece. In the Mediterranean Var, a fire that was thought to...