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World Brief – Foreign Policy
Prisoners released from Russia pose on a plane heading to the United States.
Prisoners released from Russia pose on a plane heading to the United States.

Gershkovich, Whelan Freed in Large-Scale Russian Prisoner Swap

But experts warn that the historic exchange does not necessarily signal a breakthrough in U.S.-Russian relations.

A poster of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh is shown on a building at the University in Tehran.
A poster of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh is shown on a building at the University in Tehran.

Hamas’s Top Political Leader Assassinated in Iran

Ismail Haniyeh’s death could stall ongoing cease-fire efforts and raises the risk of an all-out Israel-Iran war.

A Venezuelan protester steps on a campaign poster showing President Nicolás Maduro’s face while demonstrating in Caracas.
A Venezuelan protester steps on a campaign poster showing President Nicolás Maduro’s face while demonstrating in Caracas.

Venezuelan Protesters Demand Transparent Election Recount

As Russia and China back President Nicolás Maduro, Western powers urge the leader to step aside.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shakes hands with National Electoral Council President Elvis Amoroso in Caracas.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shakes hands with National Electoral Council President Elvis Amoroso in Caracas.

Maduro, Opposition Both Declare Victory in Venezuela’s Disputed Election

The opposition accused Maduro’s regime of withholding paper results that show its candidate, Edmundo González, in the lead.

People wait under the Olympic Rings at a Paris train station.
People wait under the Olympic Rings at a Paris train station.

Arson Attacks Hit French Railways Ahead of Paris Olympics

The coordinated effort exposed security gaps ahead of the Games’ opening ceremony.

An overturned tugboat is seen following the onslaught of Typhoon Gaemi in the Philippines.
An overturned tugboat is seen following the onslaught of Typhoon Gaemi in the Philippines.

Typhoon Gaemi Devastates the Indo-Pacific

The region’s worst typhoon this season leaves mass flooding, shipwrecks, and a potentially devastating oil spill in its wake.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress.

Empty Seats Outshine Netanyahu’s Address to U.S. Congress

Roughly half of House and Senate Democrats boycotted the speech as protesters in Washington denounced the Israeli leader’s visit.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in West Allis, Wisconsin.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Kamala Harris Moves to Clinch Democratic Nomination

The U.S. vice president has secured enough pledged support from delegates to win August nomination vote.

Glenn Boyce and his family show support for U.S. President Joe Biden after he announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race outside the White House in Washington.
Glenn Boyce and his family show support for U.S. President Joe Biden after he announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race outside the White House in Washington.

How the World Is Reacting to Biden Ending His Reelection Bid

Many U.S. allies expressed gratitude for the president’s friendship and support.

Long queues of passengers form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, amid a global IT disruption caused by a Microsoft outage and a CrowdStrike IT problem, in Manila, Philippines, on July 19.
Long queues of passengers form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, amid a global IT disruption caused by a Microsoft outage and a CrowdStrike IT problem, in Manila, Philippines, on July 19.

Global Tech Outage Wreaks Havoc

The disruption underscores just how reliant much of the world is on key software providers.

Smoke rises from burning vehicles after protesters set them on fire near the Disaster Management Directorate office in Dhaka.
Smoke rises from burning vehicles after protesters set them on fire near the Disaster Management Directorate office in Dhaka.

What’s Behind Bangladesh’s Student Protests?

The country is confronting some of its most violent unrest in years over a controversial job quota system.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Conservative leader Rishi Sunak (right) lead members of Parliament through Westminster ahead of Parliament's opening in London on July 17.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Conservative leader Rishi Sunak (right) lead members of Parliament through Westminster ahead of Parliament's opening in London on July 17.

Keir Starmer Unveils Vision for Britain’s Future

After 14 years of Conservative control, what’s next for the United Kingdom?

International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas holds April’s World Economic Outlook report.
International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas holds April’s World Economic Outlook report.

IMF Warns of Mounting Debt, High Inflation in the West

Emerging Asian economies now account for nearly half of the world’s economic growth.

Milwaukee hosts the Republican National Convention.
Milwaukee hosts the Republican National Convention.

Trump Shooting Inspires Republican Unity at Party Convention

The former U.S. president named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his new running mate and celebrated a major legal win regarding a classified documents case.

Emergency and rescue personnel clear the rubble of the destroyed Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv.
Emergency and rescue personnel clear the rubble of the destroyed Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv.

Ukraine Calls on ICC to Prosecute Russia for Children’s Hospital Strike

The International Criminal Court has already issued six arrest warrants against top Russian officials for potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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