Iran Strikes Tanker as US-Iran War Enters Tenth Night; Houthis Threaten Second Chokepoint in “Dual Strait” Blockade
DUBAI, July 21 — Iran struck a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to…
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Pledging “Biggest Changes in 40 Years” After Decade of Turmoil
LONDON, July 21 — Andy Burnham officially became Britain’s prime minister on Monday, accepting King Charles III’s invitation to form…
Iran Shuts Hormuz Strait as US-Iran Military Clash Enters Second Week
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, July 20 — A deepening military confrontation between the United States and Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday,…
Global ‘Heat Dome’ and IMF Warnings Accelerate Push for Climate-Resilient Economies
NEW YORK/LONDON, July 19 — As a massive “heat dome” continues to expose the fragility of global infrastructure, international financial…
US-Iran Conflict Enters Seventh Day as Oil Prices Surge to One-Month High and Semiconductor Stocks Slide Into Bear Market
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, July 18 — The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets on Friday…
Global Public Opinion Shifts: Pew Survey Shows China Viewed More Favorably Than U.S. in Most Nations
The global landscape of public sentiment toward major powers is undergoing a dramatic shift. A comprehensive survey by the Pew…
Global Coalition Accelerates AI Governance Framework as 2026 Safety Report Warns of Emerging Risks
GENEVA/NEW YORK — In a landmark move to establish robust guardrails for rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, a broad coalition of…
Global Perspective: UN High-Level Political Forum Opens, Climate Crisis and AI Governance Take Center Stage
NEW YORK/GENEVA — The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 2026 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) ministerial segment officially opened at…
China Battles Multiple Typhoons as Super Storm Bavi Makes Landfall
BEIJING/SHANGHAI — China is confronting an intense typhoon season as Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the eastern province of…
World Cup 2026: Spain, Japan, and Germany Secure Vital Wins as Tournament Hits Historic 1,000th Match
VGMG SPORTS DESK — The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued with another exciting round of matches on Monday, as teams…