Conflict, Climate Shocks and Cash Shortages Keep Poverty Stuck, Report Finds
A UN‑backed study released on July 7, 2026 warns that with fewer than five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, poverty persists across
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NATO Summit in Turkey: Key Issues
NATO leaders, including President Donald Trump, gather in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit. The meeting takes place in Ankara, the Turkish capital. The su
Trump Faces Resistance as NATO Struggles to Rearm Europe
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for a crucial summit, with US President Donald Trump's arrival dominating the event. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erd
Ukraine Already Won War Against Russia, Says Finnish President
Finland's President Alexander Stubb made the statement on Tuesday, emphasizing Ukraine's preserved independence and sovereignty despite years of conflict with R
Lake Powell Reservoir Hits Unprecedented Low
Millions of Americans depend on Lake Powell and Lake Mead for fresh water. Located on the Arizona-Utah border, Lake Powell is a vital reservoir. Its water level
NATO Ministers to Meet Gulf Counterparts Over Hormuz Tensions
NATO foreign ministers will meet their Gulf Arab counterparts on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting is scheduled to
China's Missile Test Sparks Pacific Tensions
China conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile test on July 7, 2026, prompting widespread condemnation from US allies in the Pacific region. The test was
Stop Mourning Old NATO, Build a New One
NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara, Turkey's capital, on July 7 and 8 for a crucial summit. The meeting will feature President Donald Trump and other alliance
Devastating Calm: Doctors' View of Gaza War
Canadian paediatric intensive care doctor Tanya Haj-Hassan has witnessed dying children and grieving parents on her medical missions to Gaza since October 2023.
NATO Leaders Prepare Strategy to Manage Trump at Ankara Summit
NATO leaders convene in Ankara this Tuesday to navigate a period of intense geopolitical instability. Following a year marked by internal discord and significan
NATO Leaders Gather in Ankara Amid Rising Defense Budget Pressures
Global leaders are converging on Ankara, Turkey, this week for a pivotal NATO summit. The high-stakes meeting comes as the military alliance faces mounting pres
Belgian Minister Defends Italian PM Against Trump's Remarks
A prominent Belgian politician has spoken out against recent comments made by Donald Trump. Theo Francken, Belgium's defense minister, publicly criticized Trump