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After nearly two weeks of strikes that threatened a recent peace deal, the US and Iran have halted hostilities to focus on diplomatic negotiations.
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Brent crude falls below $88 a barrel following a temporary halt in US-Iran attacks, raising hopes for conflict resolution and easing energy supply concerns.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 11:43 AM
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirms no request to resume talks with the US, while recent US strikes have damaged vital water infrastructure affecting over 120,000 residents.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 11:41 AM
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Morale at CNN remains low amid ongoing leadership changes and a temporary restraining order delaying the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger that would place the network under David Ellison's control.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 11:18 AM
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Homes demolished and dozens of Palestinians arrested as Israeli military intensifies operations in West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 11:12 AM
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After 13 consecutive nights of US strikes targeting Iranian coastal areas, both the United States and Tehran have paused attacks to allow space for renewed ceasefire talks.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 9:35 AM
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Malaysia has achieved a 10% US tariff rate under Section 301 of the US Trade Act, positioning it ahead of several Southeast Asian countries, though economists caution this advantage depends on ongoing trade reforms.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 9:05 AM
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Diplomatic discussions between Iran and Oman show advancement on managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, while US-Iran hostilities and regional security incidents continue.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 27, 2026, 8:55 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
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After nearly two weeks of intensified bombing, the U.S. military has halted airstrikes on Iran as diplomatic talks seek to prevent escalation into full-scale conflict.
NPR News | Jul 27, 2026, 6:10 AM
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Charlie Verco, a volunteer lifeguard who helped save a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney, has won the 27th Moloka'i 2 O'ahu Paddleboard World Championships in Hawaii, setting a new world record.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 3:42 AM
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ICE will continue vehicle stops after implementing oversight changes, despite recent fatal shootings and a brief pause reversed by President Trump.
Daily Caller | Jul 27, 2026, 12:42 AM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T00-20-36-673Z-bernie-sanders-responds-to-defense-funding-and-democratic-party-criticism-on-fac-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the need for domestic investment amid ongoing war funding and responds to Rahm Emanuel's critique of progressive Democratic candidates.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 12:20 AM
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Tom Homan says the ICE agent involved in the July 13 killing should not have passed vetting amid abuse allegations from two ex-wives, prompting an ongoing investigation into the vetting process.
Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 10:41 PM
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Sheinelle Jones discusses writing her book 'Through Mom's Eyes' during her husband Uche’s cancer fight and her emotional return to the TODAY Show.
NBC Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 10:29 PM
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Both the United States and Iran have halted attacks as negotiations for an interim ceasefire continue.
NPR News | Jul 26, 2026, 10:23 PM
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The vetting process of an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine is under scrutiny following revelations of the officer’s mental health and behavioral history.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 10:21 PM
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Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM
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After two weeks of escalating attacks, the US and Iran have halted strikes for a second consecutive day as diplomatic talks show signs of progress.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:05 PM
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Mike Waltz highlights ongoing diplomatic talks and military readiness amid a temporary halt in U.S. strikes on Iran.
CBS Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 9:38 PM
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A lull in US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks has sparked hopes for renewed talks, while reports indicate Washington is restraining further escalation due to dwindling military supplies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:27 AM
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After 13 consecutive nights of US airstrikes on Iran, no fresh attacks were reported for two days as diplomatic talks continue amid escalating regional tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 26, 2026, 9:26 AM
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Negotiations between Iran and Oman aim to manage the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following renewed US attacks on Iran and ongoing tensions over control of the vital waterway.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 9:24 AM
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After a rescheduled event due to a security breach, President Donald Trump attended the 2026 White House Correspondents Association Dinner, marking his first appearance at the event during his presidency.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 10:22 AM