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Ukraine-Russia war latest as NATO jets scramble over drone incursions near Latvia

Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone War Spills Into NATO Skies

Ukraine’s deep strikes on Russian military and space infrastructure now run in parallel with a dangerous drone war edging into NATO airspace.

By The Current Tribune · August 16, 2026

Forbes editor scandal highlights questions over ethics policy and trust

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Top Forbes editor’s $6 million “gift” shows how fast media trust can evaporate

Forbes is facing a serious credibility test after longtime editor Randall Lane exited over a $6m payment from a key rankings partner. The fallout goes far beyond one job loss.

By The Current Tribune · August 14, 2026

BC wildfires smoke and flames near evacuated community in British Columbia

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‘Like a bomb going off’: Canada rushes in as out‑of‑control BC wildfires force thousands to flee

Unprecedented BC wildfires have forced tens of thousands from their homes, pushed fire crews to the brink, and prompted rare federal intervention from Ottawa.

By The Current Tribune · August 10, 2026

NATO directly involved claim highlighted by view of NATO headquarters building

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Hackers Claim NATO Helped Direct Strikes on Russian Oil Terminals — And the Escalation Risk Is Obvious

Hackers say files show a NATO-linked hybrid warfare specialist provided coordinates of Russian oil and gas terminals to Ukraine’s Security Service, raising new questions about how directly the alliance is involved in strikes on Russian soil.

By The Current Tribune · August 7, 2026

Ukraine drone strikes damage Wildberries warehouse in Russia

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Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is Crippling Wildberries, Russia’s E‑Commerce Giant

Ukraine’s latest drone strikes on Russian soil torched more Wildberries warehouses, killed five people, and pushed the war deeper into Russia’s consumer economy.

By The Current Tribune · August 4, 2026

Donald Trump discussing Trump Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz tensions

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Trump Freezes New Iran Strikes as Gulf Allies Push for Rapid Deal

Trump has put new strikes on Iran on hold, tying the pause to a rapid deal that would end Iran’s nuclear threat and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

By The Current Tribune · August 2, 2026

US attacks on Iran as US Central Command operations center monitors Gulf strikes

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US unleashes new “heavy wave” of strikes on Iran as Gulf tensions spike

The US has unleashed a new “heavy wave” of strikes on Iran after a brief pause, hitting IRGC-linked targets as missile attacks ripple into Jordan and Kuwait.

By The Current Tribune · July 30, 2026

U.S. strikes on Iran raise regional tensions

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U.S. Unleashes Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attack on Base in Jordan

The U.S. has launched a “heavy wave of strikes” on Iran in direct retaliation for an attack on an American base in Jordan, sharply raising regional stakes.

By The Current Tribune · July 30, 2026

Laura Ingraham Fauci moment during Capitol Hill Covid hearing

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Laura Ingraham, Anthony Fauci, and a 40-Second Snapshot of America’s Covid War

Laura Ingraham’s seat directly behind Anthony Fauci at a tense Capitol Hill hearing turned a routine committee room shot into a fresh front in the Covid culture war.

By The Current Tribune · July 30, 2026

Dashcam still during 6.8-magnitude Japan earthquake shaking cars in Kumamoto

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Dashcam video shows terrifying moment 6.8-magnitude quake slams southern Japan

A dashcam at a busy intersection in Kumamoto captured the exact moment a 6.8-magnitude Japan earthquake struck, collapsing a mall and leaving deaths and injuries behind.

By The Current Tribune · July 29, 2026

Pentagon building at dusk as Trump Iran war casualties face disputed reclassification

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‘Huge disrespect’: Veterans slam Trump administration’s quiet rewrite of Iran war casualties

A quiet Pentagon data update moved four US troops killed by Iranian forces into a vague “Overseas Operations” category. Veterans say it’s a huge disrespect.

By The Current Tribune · July 28, 2026

Typhoon Noul bringing strong winds and rain to Hong Kong streets

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Typhoon Noul Tears Through Hong Kong, Ripping Scaffolding From High-Rise as Flights Scrapped

Typhoon Noul, the strongest storm to hit China so far this year, ripped multi-storey scaffolding from a Hong Kong building and forced 360 flight cancellations.

By The Current Tribune · July 27, 2026

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Houthis Hit Saudi Aramco Sites as Iran Conflict Spills Deeper Into Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis say they have struck Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jazan, pulling the Iran war deeper into the Red Sea and unnerving global oil markets.

By The Current Tribune · July 26, 2026

Saudi Arabia strikes Houthis as Royal Saudi Navy vessel patrols the Red Sea

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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Strike Puts the Houthis — and Global Shipping — on Notice

Saudi Arabia’s strikes on Houthi targets after a ‘cowardly’ Red Sea attack aren’t just a local reprisal — they’re a fresh shock to vital global shipping routes.

By The Current Tribune · July 25, 2026

Donald Trump and Trump Iran nuclear ambitions during remarks on the Iran war

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Trump’s Iran war is backfiring on the one thing he said he cared about

Trump vowed his Iran war would crush Tehran’s path to a bomb. New intelligence suggests it may be hardening Iran’s resolve and pushing its program underground instead.

By The Current Tribune · July 25, 2026

Donald Trump speaks about Houthi attacks on tankers and Red Sea security

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Trump’s Red Sea Warning: Oil Jumps Past $100 as Houthi Attacks Raise Stakes

Oil prices shot past $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels said they hit two Red Sea tankers. Trump’s threat of “major military punishment” just raised the stakes.

By The Current Tribune · July 24, 2026

Oil prices rise as tankers move through the Red Sea during global tensions

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Oil hits $100 as Middle East tensions flare and France battles mass wildfire evacuations

Oil has surged back above $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi tankers, just as more than 20,000 people flee a wildfire in southern France. Both shocks will be felt in Australia.

By The Current Tribune · July 24, 2026

Crude oil prices jump as oil tanker crosses the Red Sea at sunset

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Oil Prices Spike as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Tankers Turn Red Sea Into Flashpoint

Crude oil prices are surging after Houthi attacks on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, turning a vital shipping lane into the latest flashpoint for energy markets.

By The Current Tribune · July 24, 2026

Donald Trump discussing the Saudi nuclear deal and Abraham Accords

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Trump Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Joining the Abraham Accords

Trump has abruptly tied the new Saudi nuclear deal to the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords, fusing a sensitive energy pact with fraught regional diplomacy.

By The Current Tribune · July 23, 2026

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Iran’s Precise Drone Strikes on CIA Sites Raise New Fears of a Moscow–Tehran Axis

Iran’s latest drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf are forcing U.S. officials to confront a disturbing possibility: is Russia helping Tehran pick its targets? Meanwhile, a Swiss court revives a high-stakes case over leaks that exposed one of Europe’s biggest tax frauds.

By The Current Tribune · July 23, 2026

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Global Trade Jumps 12.5% Even as the Strait of Hormuz Turns into a Chokepoint

Global trade is up 12.5% even as the Strait of Hormuz turns into a high-risk chokepoint, with higher prices rather than booming volumes driving the numbers.

By The Current Tribune · July 23, 2026

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Sean McCann to Swim for Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Sean McCann will represent Scotland in Glasgow, focusing on distance freestyle as he aims for Olympic selection while balancing university study.

By The Current Tribune · July 22, 2026

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Soldier hit by stray bullet outside White House files Secret Service lawsuit

Pfc. Benjamin Del Real Jr. filed a notice of claim saying he plans to sue the Secret Service after a stray bullet struck him outside the White House. He seeks $25 million.

By The Current Tribune · July 22, 2026

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Enzo Maresca begins with backing as Man City countdown to Premier League opener starts

A majority of Manchester City fans expect Enzo Maresca to win the Premier League in his first season, buoyed by early transfer business and his first pre-season sessions.

By The Current Tribune · July 21, 2026