Articles by MeighTimbol

Smoke rises following an Israeli attack on the village of Kfar Tebnit as seen from Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on Thursday [AFP] Published July 31 , 2026 BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israeli forces carried out a […]

Iran Claims Attack Killed U.S. Troops to ‘Liberate the Islamic Land of Jordan’ as Regional Conflict Escalates

Published July 31 , 2026 TEHRAN / AMMAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an attack that it says killed U.S. troops in Jordan, describing the operation as part of […]

DSA Members Sign Pro-China Pledge After Delegation Trips, Renewing Scrutiny of Group’s China Ties

Several signatories on the Friends of Socialist China pledge are self-described DSA members.Bloomberg via Getty Images Published July 31 , 2026 NEW YORK — A group of members affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America […]

Russian Kh-101 Missile Enters Poland During Massive Strike on Ukraine

A 33ft-wide crater pictured in the Lublin region of eastern Poland, 56 miles from the Ukrainian border, amid reports a Russian missile crossed into NATO territory during a massive attack on Ukraine Published July 31 […]

Spain Deploys Military as Illegal Migrant Surge Overwhelms Ceuta Border

Migrants cross from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta, June 20, 2026 Published July 31 , 2026 Spain has deployed military forces to its North African enclave of Ceuta after one of the largest illegal […]

Ebola’s Deadly Return: Congo Faces Fastest-Growing Outbreak as Death Toll Surpasses 1,500

The outbreak declared May 15 Published July 30 , 2026 ITURI, Democratic Republic of Congo — A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-growing Ebola crisis in the […]

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 8, Including Children, in Massive Attack on Kyiv and Lviv

Rescuers search through the rubble of a residential building following air attack in Lviv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 30, 2026. Published July 30 , 2026 KYIV / LVIV, Ukraine — Russia launched one of its largest […]

U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Iran After Missile Attack Targeting American Troops in Jordan

US hits dozens of targets in ‘heavy wave’ of strikes against Iran: CENTCOMThe U.S. hit dozens of targets in a “heavy wave” of strikes against Iran in response to an attempted surprise missile attack on […]

Hamas Reportedly Open to Giving Up Heavy Weapons in Major Shift as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Advance

Palestinian gunmen from Hamas and Islamic Jihad gather next to Eid al-Fitr prayers in Gaza City, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) Published July 30 , 2026 CAIRO / JERUSALEM — Hamas is reportedly […]

Maryland School Employee Faces 12 Charges After Investigation Expands to Alleged Secret Recordings of Female Students

James Mulhern III, a Walter Johnson High School employee, faces additional charges after investigators identified eight more alleged victims in a student voyeurism case. (Montgomery County Department of Police) Published July 30 , 2026 BETHESDA, MARYLAND […]

China Rejects Major Economic Stimulus Despite Slowing Growth, Bets on Targeted Support

China’s ruling Communist Party’s Politburo emphasized on Thursday the need to full use of existing policies, suggesting that no big-bang easing is in the pipeline. greg baker/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Published July 30 , 2026 BEIJING — […]

‘There Will Be Consequences’: Rand Paul Signals Next Steps After Fauci Refuses to Testify

Published July 30 , 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says former White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci’s refusal to answer questions before the Senate will not mark the end of congressional […]

Inferno on England’s Coast: Suffolk Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations as Flames Near Nuclear Facility

Aerial photo shows a fire ravaging an area the size of 14 football pitches in Suffolk Published July 30 , 2026 SUFFOLK, England — A rapidly spreading wildfire along England’s Suffolk coast forced the evacuation […]

Fauci Declines to Answer Questions, Invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate Hearing

Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci is sworn in prior to testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Fauci was expected to be questioned about […]

Debate Grows Over New York City’s Proposed Government-Backed Grocery Stores

Published July 29 , 2026 NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to establish five city-backed grocery stores has sparked a heated debate over food affordability, taxpayer spending, and the role of […]

Russian Residents Form Civilian Patrols Amid Allegations of Forced Military Recruitment

Russian servicemen, involved in the so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine, march on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP) Published July […]

Tehran Vows Greater Control of Hormuz as Trump and Netanyahu Hold High-Stakes Talks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump’s meeting comes as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran and reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Published July 29 , 2026 […]

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Launch Joint Strikes on Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq After Drone Attacks

A satellite image shows a trail of smoke rising from an oil facility in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters Photo: European Union/Copernicus Sentinel 2) Published July 29 , 2026 WASHINGTON / BAGHDAD — The United States and […]

A Look at High-Profile Criminal Cases Involving Undocumented Immigrants During the Biden Administration

Published July 25 , 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A series of high-profile criminal cases involving undocumented immigrants during the Biden administration has intensified the national debate over border security, immigration enforcement, and public safety. While […]

While Leftists Praise Communism, Cuba’s Mass Exodus Tells a Different Story

Published July 25 , 2026 For decades, Cuba has been presented by some political activists and commentators as an example of a society that prioritizes universal healthcare, education, and social equality. Yet the island’s ongoing […]

Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Engulf Parts of France and Spain

Published July 25 , 2026 BORDEAUX, France / MADRID, Spain — July 25, 2026 — Massive wildfires fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions continue to sweep across parts of France and Spain, forcing the […]

Haiti Faces Growing Displacement as Gang Violence Intensifies

Published July 25 , 2026 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — July 25, 2026 — Haiti continues to face a worsening security and humanitarian crisis as escalating gang violence has displaced thousands of people, overwhelmed public services, and […]

Israel Carries Out Blasts Across Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Deal

Residents clear rubble from their homes in Ghandouriyeh village, July 21 [Hassan Ammar/AP] Published July 25 , 2026 BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israeli forces carried out a series of controlled explosions and military operations across southern […]

Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Arabia as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree says that the Iran-backed group had targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones, claiming the vessels had violated a ban imposed by the group. […]

Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Near Kyiv Leaves 10 Dead, Scores Injured

This photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, shows the site of Russian missile strikes in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) Published July 25 , 2026 KYIV, Ukraine — […]

Trump Says U.S. ‘Locked and Loaded’ as Washington Pursues New Iran Talks

Palestinian residents extinguish a fire after vehicles and homes were torched in an attack reportedly carried out by Israeli settlers in the village of Sarra, west of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Friday […]

Trump Promises Major Disclosure on Foreign Election Interference, Says Declassified Intelligence Will Be Released

Image credit: Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images Published July 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 16, 2026 — President Donald Trump has announced that he will deliver what he calls a “really big” disclosure concerning alleged foreign […]

Gaza: Israeli Strikes Continue Despite Ceasefire Efforts as Violence Escalates Again

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, in the […]

Iran-Backed Houthis Threaten New Attacks on Saudi Arabia After Airstrikes Hit Yemen Airport

Published July 16, 2026 SANA’A, Yemen — July 14, 2026 — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has threatened to launch additional attacks against Saudi Arabia following Saudi-led airstrikes that struck Sana’a International Airport, escalating tensions in […]

14-Year-Old Boy Charged Over Alleged Plot to Attack Two London Mosques

A van arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court where the boy will appear on Thursday (file photo) Published July 16, 2026 LONDON, United Kingdom — July 16, 2026 — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with […]

Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills Two as Overnight Attack Sparks Fires Across Ukrainian Capital

At least two people were killed and five injured, including a child, following Russia’s overnight missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday, Ukraine’s Emergency Service said in a statement on Telegram. Published July 16, 2026 KYIV, […]

Poland Charges Alleged Russian-Backed Saboteur Accused of Trying to Inflame Polish-Ukrainian Tensions

FILE – A taxi in front of the Russian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, Monday, March 26, 2018. Czarek Sokolowski – AP Published July 16, 2026 WARSAW, Poland — July 16, 2026 — Polish authorities have […]

Iran Launches Missiles and Drones at U.S. Bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain as Middle East Conflict Intensifies

The US and Iran have continued to exchange fire as negotiations stall Published July 16, 2026 Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain […]

The $225 Million School Fraud Scandal: Fake Students, Bribes, and Designer Bags Expose Massive Abuse of Education Funds

Published July 16, 2026 July 16, 2026 — A newly released watchdog report has uncovered what investigators describe as more than $225 million in alleged K-12 education fraud, exposing a series of schemes involving fake […]

Iran Releases American Woman as U.S.-Iran Strikes Enter Fifth Straight Day; Trump Signals Possible Diplomatic Opening

Published July 16, 2026 The military confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified for a fifth consecutive day, with both sides exchanging heavy strikes across multiple locations in the Middle East. As missile attacks […]

U.S. Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Iran as Trump Warns: “You Better Make a Deal”

Video footage released of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launching aircraft and precision munitions against Iranian military targets, released July 15, 2026. Published July 16, 2026 July 16, 2026 — The conflict between the United States […]

Terror at 20,000 Feet: Ryanair Passenger Nearly Sucked Out of Aircraft After Window Fails Mid-Flight

A routine Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany turned into a nightmare after a passenger was nearly pulled out of the aircraft when a cabin window dislodged during flight, forcing fellow travelers to fight to […]

Blue Ambition: France Outclasses Morocco 2–0 to March Into a Third Straight World Cup Semifinal

France’s Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring against Morocco during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal in Foxborough, Massachusetts. France defeated Morocco 2–0 to advance to the semifinals. REUTERS Published July 10, 2026 FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — […]

State Department Halts Planned NYC-Iran Meeting, Igniting New Political Firestorm Around Mayor Zohran Mamdani

A planned meeting between a senior New York City official and Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations was canceled after intervention by the U.S. State Department, fueling a fresh political controversy surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s […]

NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Immigrant Neighborhood Map Sparks Backlash Over Omission of Italian, Irish, and Jewish Communities