Here’s how the TV networks handled Trump’s highly unusual prime-time address
Some major TV networks showed President Donald Trump’s prime-time address live on Thursday night while others pointedly did not — a divide that highlighted Trump’s long record of lying and renewed discussion about the news media’s responsibilities. The White House took the rare step of formally ask»»»
الإمارات تبحث مع عُمان والكويت مستجدات الشرق الأوسط وتعزيز الاستقرار
بحث الرئيس الإماراتي الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان مع سلطان عُمان هيثم بن طارق، ووزير الخارجية الإماراتي الشيخ عبدالله بن زايد مع نظيره الكويتي، تطورات المنطقة وسبل تعزيز التعاون والجهود الرامية إلى دعم الأمن والاستقرار الإقليمي. بحث الرئيس الإماراتي الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان مع سلطان عُمان هيثم بن»»»
IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security
Fatih Birol says ‘oil security is still a critical issue’ and the world should be ‘worried’ if the situation does not improve. The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that global energy security is under serious threat unless efforts by the United States and Iran lead to improved oil»»»
Chhattisgarh: 196 workers died in industrial accidents in 17 months, govt informs assembly
Chhattisgarh reported 196 worker deaths in industrial accidents over 17 months. The state government denied lax safety enforcement was the cause. BJP MLAs alleged negligence, citing specific fatal incidents and unsafe conditions. Minister Dewangan detailed accident investigations and actions taken »»»
Kharge calls for all-party meeting on delimitation bill, writes to PM
New Delhi: Congress president and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over reports that the government plans to reintroduce a Constitution amendment bill involving delimitation, urging him to convene an all-party meeting to discuss t»»»
China 'firmly opposes' UK nationalising British Steel
BEIJING, July 17, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - China said on Friday that it "firmly opposes" the UK government's decision to take British Steel into full public ownership, with Beijing urging the country to abide by "international rules". Chinese firm Jingye, which bought British Steel in 2020, lost control of»»»
Andy Burnham’s new (and old) look No. 10 takes shape
POLITICO runs through what we know about who will be doing the key roles in the next prime minister’s No. 10 Downing Street. LONDON — With just days to go before he becomes prime minister, Andy Burnham is still scratching his head over how to assemble his Cabinet — but his No.10 te ... »»»
US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon’s escort policy for journalists
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court sided with US President Donald Trump’s administration on July 16 in a case brought by The New York Times over the Pentagon’s press access restrictions. Press freedom advocates have criticised policy changes under the Trump administration that limited journalis»»»
Chinese vice-premier stresses flood control, disaster prevention
CHANGCHUN -- Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong called for stronger flood control and disaster prevention efforts during an inspection tour to Northeast China's Jilin province from Tuesday to Thursday. In the cities of Changchun and Songyuan, Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communi»»»
Felipe VI y Leonor volarán separados a Nueva York: la seguridad detrás del viaje de la Familia Real a la final del Mundial
Angie Calero Los Reyes, la Princesa Leonor y la Infanta Sofía viajarán este fin de semana a Nueva York para apoyar a la selección española en la final del Mundial de fútbol contra Argentina. Será una imagen inédita: los cuatro miembros de la Familia Real juntos en ... las gradas del estadio, vestid»»»
‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike
As night falls on day 18 of his hunger strike, the lack of any sustenance except water shows. It is 7pm and Sonam Wangchuk looks weak. A physiotherapist sits beside him on the stage massaging his arms to soothe his aching joints. Propped up against pillows and bolsters, Wangchuk whispers: “I’m sorr»»»
Gradually phase out printed degrees and introduce DigiLocker: UP governor
Uttar Pradesh governor and chancellor Anandiben Patel on Thursday urged state universities to gradually phase out printed marksheets and degree certificates and promote the use of DigiLocker, saying the shift would encourage students to adopt digital credentials while significantly reducing printin»»»
Delta court fixes July 28 for judgment in contempt case against CP Oyeniyi, 17 others
A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has fixed July 28, 2026, for judgment in a contempt proceeding filed against the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, »»»
Menyuarakan Ketidakadilan di Hari Keadilan Internasional
Sejumlah orang berdatangan dan kumpul di seberang Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, Kamis (16/7/2026) sore. Atribut pakaian hitam dan nuansa gelap rata-rata dikenakannya untuk datang ke tempat ini. Satu per satu mengambil payung hitam atribut aksi dan mengembangkannya. Mereka juga memegang poster-poster yan»»»
Ledakan Gudang Amunisi di Madiun, Waka Komisi I DPR Dorong Investigasi Objektif dan Transparan
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Wakil Ketua Komisi I DPR Dave Laksono mendorong investigasi secara objektif dan transparan terkait peristiwa ledakan yang terjadi di Gudang Pusat Munisi (Gupusmu) II Pusat Peralatan Angkatan Darat (Puspalad), Kecamatan Saradan, Kabupaten Madiun, Jawa Timur, Kamis, (16/7/2026).»»»
حملة صولة الفجر في العراق: مكافحة الفساد وتحقيق العدالة
مع تأكيد بغداد أن الحملة قانونية تستند إلى أوامر قضائية وأدلة تحقيق، تتساءل الأوساط السياسية والشعبية عن قدرة الحكومة على استكمال التحقيقات ومحاكمة المتورطين واسترداد الأموال المنهوبة. تشهد الساحة العراقية إحدى أوسع حملات مكافحة الفساد منذ سنوات، بعد إطلاق السلطات حملة "صولة الفجر" التي طاولت مسؤول»»»
À Gibraltar, la fin des contrôles à la frontière marque une nouvelle ère
Des milliers de travailleurs espagnols et britanniques vont voir leur quotidien simplifié avec l’entrée en vigueur d’un traité de libre circulation entre l’enclave de Gibraltar et l’Espagne. Scellé entre l’Union européenne et le Royaume-Uni, l’accord supprime les barrières physiques et les contrôle»»»
Trump acuză China de „cel mai mare atac cibernetic asupra datelor electorale” și reia afirmațiile privind alegerile din 2020
Președintele SUA, Donald Trump, a acuzat China joi, 16 iulie, de „cel mai mare atac cibernetic asupra datelor electorale în istorie”, adăugând că va declasifica documentele. Acesta a transmis, în discursul său susținut la Casa Albă, că documentele în cauză „arată că, pe parcursul mai multor ani, în»»»
Cong to oppose delimitation bill, raise NEET, Ram temple issues
The Congress on Thursday said it would make “every effort to maintain the unity and solidarity of all Opposition parties” and strongly oppose Constitution amendment bills related to delimitation and removal of ministers and chief ministers, if taken up during the upcoming Parliament session, while »»»
PM Modi condoles death of Qatar's Father Amir in call with Emir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the latter’s father and previous Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died on July 12 at the age of 74. Following his death, the Cen»»»
DBH Buat Bayar PPPK Disalurkan Seusai Pemda Efisiensi Anggaran & PAD Dimaksimalkan
, JAKARTA - Menteri Dalam Negeri (Mendagri) Tito Karnavian menyebut pemerintah pusat akan menyalurkan Dana Bagi Hasil (DBH) ke pemda, asalkan daerah sudah melaksanakan efisiensi dan pemaksimalan PAD. Hal demikian dikatakan dia saat menjawab pertanyaan awak media soal data jumlah daerah yang tidak m»»»
Jembatan Ambruk Telan 43 Jiwa, Eks Bos Operator Tol Dipenjara 12 Tahun
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Pengadilan Italia menjatuhkan hukuman kepada 32 terdakwa dalam kasus runtuhnya Jembatan Morandi di Genoa yang menewaskan 43 orang pada 2018. Mantan CEO operator jalan tol Autostrade per l'Italia, Giovanni Castellucci, menerima hukuman paling berat, yakni 12 tahun penjara, »»»
Social media algorithms and parenting anxieties
Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. Social media has become a lifeline for many mothers - offering advice, reassurance and community at the tap of a screen. But what happens when the endless parenting tips and constant compar»»»
Stranke Resnica na Brdo pri Kranju niso povabili
Tik pred parlamentarnimi počitnicami bo danes na Brdu pri Kranju prvi koalicijski vrh četrte vlade Janeza Janše. Osrednja točka vrha mesec po zaprisegi vlade v državnem zboru bo normativni program dela koalicije do konca leta in časovnica izvedbe ključnih projektov. Zunajkoalicijska podpornica koal»»»
SIT summons Sukhbir in 2015 police firing cases
A special investigation team (SIT) probing the 2015 police firing and sacrilege cases in Punjab has summoned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal for questioning on Monday, according to two officials privy to the development in the politically-sen»»»
Punjab Cong leadership row: All is well, says Channi after meeting with Venugopal
Amid the continuing leadership tussle in the Punjab Congress, former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday met All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal in New Delhi to convey his faction’s concerns ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections. Howe»»»
SP redraws caste strategy, plans wider Dalit representation in 2027
The Samajwadi Party (SP) is planning to field nearly 100 Dalit candidates in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, including on unreserved general seats, in a strategic shift aimed at broadening its social base and strengthening its PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) plank. Party insiders said »»»
Struggling amid West Asia conflict: Haryana rice millers oppose pollution board’s new norms
Already in financial stress due to the West Asia crisis, trade disruptions, and increased freight and logistics costs, the Haryana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) has raised concerns over the Haryana State Pollution Control Board’s (HSPCB) recent directive mandating the installation of Onli»»»
Routine, reading and happiness: The secrets of Lucknow centenarian’s long life
A century is long enough to witness India’s Independence, wars, technological transformation and a global pandemic. For Pratibha Joshi, however, turning 100 is less about looking back than embracing each new day with the curiosity and discipline that have defined her life. “Routine matters. Eat hea»»»
Gerakan nasional verifikasi arah kiblat diikuti di 725 ribu lokasi
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Kementerian Agama melaporkan gerakan nasional verifikasi arah kiblat seiring dengan adanya fenomena Rashdul Qiblat pada 15 dan 16 Juli 2026 diikuti di 725.669 titik lokasi di berbagai daerah. “Kami mencatat ada 725.669 titik lokasi yang didaftarkan ikut dalam Gerakan Nasional Ind»»»
Кнессет Израиля проголосовал за свой роспуск
МОСКВА, 17 июл - РИА Новости. Парламент Израиля (кнессет) принял закон, предусматривающий его роспуск, перед выборами в октябре, сообщил новостной портал Ynet. "Кнессет во втором и третьем чтении принял закон о финансировании партий, который утверждает его роспуск и уход на каникулы начиная с 17 ию»»»
Fresh US strikes on Iran deepen Strait of Hormuz standoff
The United States widened its airstrike campaign in Iran early Friday by targeting bridges, as President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Tehran to ease its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with fresh missile attacks on U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East, warning that fur»»»
سنتكوم: حولنا مسار 3 سفن حاولت اختراق حصار إيران – صحيفة البلاد
البلاد (وكالات) أعلنت القيادة المركزية الأميركية (سنتكوم)، الخميس، تحويل مسار 3 سفن تجارية كانت تحاول اختراق كما أردفت “سنتكوم” في منشور على منصة “إكس” أن جنوداً من مشاة البحرية صعدوا على متن سفينة في خليج عمان لإجراء عملية “تحقق”. قصف مطار وجسرين إلى ذلك استهدفت غارات جوية أميركية، مساء الخميس، مط»»»
Trump speech revives unproven 2020 election claims while casting doubt about security of upcoming midterms
Article contentU.S. President Donald Trump devoted a prime-time address to reviving unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was stolen and stoking doubts about the security of the upcoming midterms, turning his attention to a years-long grievance at a perilous moment for his presidency. Artic»»»