Few ships risking Hormuz transit amid renewed US-Iran strikes
Middle East
July 16, 2026
Few ships risking Hormuz transit amid renewed US-Iran strikes
Amid a flare-up in the conflict between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping…
Exclusive: US military hasn’t conducted standard review of intelligence tied to strike on school in Iran, sources say
Features/Interviews
July 16, 2026
Exclusive: US military hasn’t conducted standard review of intelligence tied to strike on school in Iran, sources say
The investigation into a US strike that hit a school in Iran has sat for months with a military command…
Pakistan “actively engaged” with key regional players as US intensifies attacks
World
July 16, 2026
Pakistan “actively engaged” with key regional players as US intensifies attacks
Pakistan has signaled its commitment to bringing the US and Iran back to the negotiating table amid the latest escalation.…
One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care
Technology
July 16, 2026
One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care
Rochester, Minn. — Preparing to meet with a patient can require Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician Dr. Alexander Ryu to sort…
Ukraine’s innovative defense minister ousted, sparking protests
World
July 16, 2026
Ukraine’s innovative defense minister ousted, sparking protests
Amid a sweeping government reshuffle in Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov has lost his job despite recent military…
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
Middle East
July 16, 2026
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
More than 100 House Democrats voted to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel — an ultimately unsuccessful…
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
Middle East
July 16, 2026
Iran has no plans for negotiations and will respond “firmly” to attacks: Foreign Ministry
Iran will continue to respond “firmly” to US strikes and has no plans for negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei…
US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices
World
July 16, 2026
US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices
The US plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on some Brazilian imports, after a yearlong investigation concluded that the…
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
Middle East
July 15, 2026
Rubio condemns Iran’s “unacceptable” strikes on Jordan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Iran’s latest strikes on Jordan, calling them “unacceptable” in a Tuesday meeting with…
White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse
Technology
July 15, 2026
White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse
The White House is establishing a new AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to help coordinate cybersecurity defenses across critical infrastructure. Industries and…