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The US military retaliated with a significant wave of strikes against Iran after Tehran targeted American bases in Jordan, escalating the Middle East conflict.
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Russia launched a major assault on Ukraine with over 70 missiles and 280 drones, killing at least 14 people and prompting urgent calls from President Zelenskyy for international support in protecting lives.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 10:03 AM
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Following successful hosting of the last two finals, Saudi Arabia secures permanent rights to organize the Asian Champions League Elite finals for the next three editions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 9:04 AM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 AM
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The US military conducted extensive bombing raids on multiple cities in southern Iran, according to Central Command.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 5:33 AM
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to reduce the sales tax on food from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, aiming to ease living costs amid concerns over Japan's fiscal health.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 5:22 AM
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Following Iranian missile attacks on US forces, CENTCOM targets multiple IRGC sites across southern Iran, with reports of damage and casualties on Qeshm Island.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 4:50 AM
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The United States military conducted extensive strikes on Iran on July 30, 2026, in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on US forces in Jordan and escalating regional hostilities involving Iran-backed groups.
France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 2:54 AM
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The US military intensified its campaign against Iran on Wednesday, responding to recent attacks and expanding the conflict across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 2:50 AM
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Russian air strikes killed at least 13 in Ukraine, including in Kyiv and western cities, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets to protect its airspace.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:34 AM
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President Donald Trump warned of severe retaliation against Iran after US military personnel were attacked in Jordan, leading to US military strikes on Iran-backed militants.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 30, 2026, 12:02 AM
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Major League Soccer experiences significant growth in fan engagement and launches a new marketing campaign to sustain momentum after the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
CNA Latest News | Jul 29, 2026, 9:23 PM
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Following a thwarted missile attack by Iran-backed forces, the US and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes in Iraq, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 3:49 PM
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Fans rallied outside the Seattle Storm game in support of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham's stance on women's sports, drawing attention amid a contentious cultural debate.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 3:06 AM
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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui urges residents to embrace cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transport ahead of Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 2:06 AM
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Sulemana Abdul Samed, known as Ghana's tallest man and diagnosed with gigantism, died at age 33, leaving his hometown of Gambaga in mourning.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 12:15 AM
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A strong earthquake has hit Kumamoto, Japan, resulting in structural damage, injuries, and fears of multiple fatalities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 10:36 PM
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Chinese brands are increasingly favored by domestic consumers and expanding overseas, reflecting a shift in perception and rising interest in Chinese culture and design.
CNA Latest News | Jul 28, 2026, 10:25 PM
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Former US President Donald Trump honored Senator Lindsey Graham as a formidable and influential figure during a funeral attended by global leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
ABC Australia News | Jul 28, 2026, 10:23 PM
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The UN refugee agency urges renewed commitment to protect over 41 million displaced people worldwide amid ongoing conflicts.
UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 5:45 PM
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Two powerful earthquakes hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, triggering building collapses, fires, and multiple casualties, with rescue operations underway.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 2:38 PM
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Authorities in France and Spain battle massive wildfires amid a new heatwave warning, with tens of thousands evacuated and some residents beginning to return.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 9:40 AM
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Japan hosts 60,000 U.S. troops, co-produces advanced missile systems, and deepens defense cooperation to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 9:12 AM![The National Guard State Partnership Program is increasing understanding between African countries and the United States, the president of Senegal said here Sept. 19. “Each country can learn something from another,” President Abdoulaye Wade said in an interview here at the end of a two-day visit to Vermont. “The National Guard … will know better Africa, because to know a country is to know the people. You should have contact with the people. “We have invited the National Guard to Senegal. At any time, they would be welcome.” The West African country is paired with Vermont in the almost 20-year-old, 62-nation National Guard State Partnership Program. The SPP initially focused primarily on former Soviet Bloc countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It has expanded into Africa with the establishment of U.S. Africa Command and Defense Department emphasis on building partnership capacity. Wade’s visit here en route to the United Nations in New York included cultural visits and meetings with Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas; Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard; and other elected and appointed state and local leaders, business executives and private citizens. It was Wade’s second visit to the United States and his first to his nation’s partner state. “I did not know where was Vermont,” Wade said, speaking in English, a second language after his native French, the official language stemming from 19th century French colonization. Senegal gained independence in 1960. “I am very, very happy to be here,” Wade said. “I regret only to have not been here before. … Now I think that beyond the [official partnership], we have an opportunity to establish relations between the Vermont private sector and Senegalese private sector.” The SPP has enriched Wade’s understanding of the United States, he said. “Generally, … we talk only to the federal people,” he said. “I had the opportunity to meet the governor. … I met also the mayor [of Burlington] and the [state legislative] representatives. “From this … I note that the officials of Vermont are very interested in knowing more about Senegal and to establish very good cooperation.” The warmth of Vermont Guardmembers and civilians, the green landscape and the prosperity of the 200,000-plus resident area were all striking to Wade, who quizzed civic leaders about the state’s economic model. “I was wondering how [this] number of people … could create this city which has the same level of development as the great cities of the states,” Wade said. Leaders explained the contribution of business, services and tourism to Vermont’s quality of life, Wade said. “I’m sure that coming back to my country I’ll take benefits from this short experience,” he said. Ambassadors have said that one of the benefits of the SPP – one program among combatant command and State Department tools – is that it establishes long-term relationships at the more personal state level, giving partner nations a better understanding of the United States. An individual state with one or two partnerships can develop closer relations than at the federal level, where government must juggle contacts with 193 sovereign states and additional states with de facto or emerging sovereignty. Vermont’s relationship with Senegal started as a purely military-to-military partnership that Wade characterized as very strong and based on mutual cooperation. Until the partnership’s establishment, the president was unaware of the American National Guard. “This was for me a surprise,” he said. “I did not know that the governor had the National Guard. … I was very impressed by the people. … I was impressed by the presence of women in this army, and the size of [the Guard’s] … military capacity. Senegal’s army will really benefit from cooperation with the [Vermont] National Guard.” Since it’s pairing with Vermont, the Senegalese military has introduced females into the noncommissioned officer ranks and also increased the profile of NCOs, for example by including NCOs in leadership meetings they previously were not invited to attend. The Vermont National Guard has contributed training and experience to Senegal’s army, Wade said. Among the president’s goals, with which he said the SPP can help, are: “First of all, the strengthening of the cooperation with our army,” he said. “We need many things. We need arms, we need trucks … we need training of our soldiers. We need also cooperation between the two armies for military exercises.” Wade also expressed interest in sending members of the Senegalese armed forces to U.S. military schools, and in pilot training. The president wants to improve the education of all Senegalese, he said. “Education is the most important thing we have to do,” he said. “It’s the basis of development. Senegal is the one country in the world that spends 40 percent of its budget on education. … This is to win long-term development.” That level of education spending might not be sustainable because of the need to invest in health and other sectors, he said. The president said he is interested in developing exchanges between Vermont professors and students and their Senegalese counterparts: academic researchers and medical assistance provider and educators. “I believe in research,” Wade said, especially related to agriculture, industry and production. Wade wants to establish stronger relations between Senegal’s emerging private sector and the United States, and increase Senegalese exports and U.S. business investment. The president talked with Vermont leaders about the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a decade-old U.S. initiative that offers tangible incentives to African countries to continue opening their national economies to the world at large and building free markets. Although Senegal is included, “We have not exported to the United States because … the state of our economy do not allow us,” Wade said. “We have not the capacity. … I call Americans … to come to Senegal, to invest in Senegal, to benefit from the AGOA advantages given by their own government.” Wade invited Vermont business leaders to visit Senegal, which he called “the jewel of Africa.” Senegal is also the African country geographically closest to the United States, being merely a seven-hour flight to the capital city of Dakar. Unlike many African nations, Senegal has a convertible currency pegged to the Euro, Wade said. It is a member of the 15-nation, 300-million population Economic Community of West African States. A 94-percent Muslim nation, Senegal, is one of the most stable democracies in Africa, according to the CIA World Factbook. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>](/assets/images/2026-07-27T07-16-36-471Z-senegal-s-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-launches-new-political-party-deepening-wikimedia-480.webp)
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The creation of the Republican Patriots party marks a clear split between President Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, ahead of the 2029 presidential election.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 7:16 AM