Icelanders head to the polls on EU membership as a tight count unfolds
Icelanders voted on EU accession; final count is expected to be extremely close, with ballots tallied through the night.
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Teleprompter operator ordered to return $172,000 after betting on Trump speeches
CFTC orders White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez to forfeit $107,539 and pay about $172,000 over online bets on President Trump’s speeches.
Yayoi Kusama, creator of polka-dot pumpkins and Infinity Rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, known for polka-dot pumpkins and Infinity Rooms, has died at 97. Her immersive, repetitive works were shown worldwide.
Veteran Professor Offers Clear Advice to Prospective IR Grad Students
A veteran professor lays out practical guidance for applicants considering International Relations graduate programs and the choices that shape careers.
Millions in Europe Observe Total Solar Eclipse Crossing Greenland, Iceland and Spain
A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, drawing millions of observers and yielding striking images from the Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory captured by Christian Hartmann.
Taiwan Reports Overseas AI-Assisted Cyberattacks on Government Agencies
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs says AI-assisted cyberattacks from overseas targeted government agencies last month and were successfully handled.
U.S. futures steady as markets await inflation reading amid renewed Strait of Hormuz uncertainty
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed as investors weighed new demands from Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and awaited key U.S. inflation data later this week.
Solar eclipse to cross parts of the United States next Wednesday, experts advise safety precautions
A solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States next Wednesday. Experts urge use of certified eye protection and checking official timing for your location.
Exodus from the West Bank: Palestinian Christians Face Steady Decline
Community leaders in Bethlehem warn that Palestinian Christian populations are shrinking due to economic pressures and movement restrictions. Institutions such as Dar al-Kalima University work to sustain cultural and educational life.
Fighting breaks out in western Tigray as Ethiopia and TPLF trade blame
Clashes near Sheraro mark one of the most serious threats yet to the fragile 2022 Pretoria peace deal. Published On 1 Aug 20261 Aug 2026 Fighting has broken out in western Tigray, in one of the most serious breaches yet of the three-year-old peace deal between Ethiopia’s federal government and fighters in the northern region….