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Indian forces arrest senior Maoist rebel leader

Indian security forces have arrested Misir Besra, a central committee member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), on July 28 in the eastern state of Jharkhand.
Indian security forces have arrested Misir Besra, a central committee member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), on July 28 in the eastern state of Jharkhand.

Trump says new Air Force One will be taken out of service to be ‘maxed out’

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding the new Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on July 1.
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding the new Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on July 1.

Germany upgrades security stance to ‘high threat level’, says interior minister

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said plans for attacks against the country are clearly discernible.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said plans for attacks against the country are clearly discernible.

World Cup working dogs sniff out threats, send security signal

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department K-9 team (left) works security at the SoFi Stadium. Kali (right), a five-year-old Labrador Retriever, works as an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department K-9 team (left) works security at the SoFi Stadium. Kali (right), a five-year-old Labrador Retriever, works as an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent.

Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms

U.S. President Donald Trump waves aboard Marine One in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
U.S. President Donald Trump waves aboard Marine One in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

US Supreme Court justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against them

US Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan (left) and Amy Coney Barrett testifying before Congress on July 14.
US Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan (left) and Amy Coney Barrett testifying before Congress on July 14.

Malaysia and Thailand ease shrimp, seabass trade row, reaffirm trade goal

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) shakes hands Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after a press conference at the Federal Government office of Perdana Putra in Putrajaya.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) shakes hands Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after a press conference at the Federal Government office of Perdana Putra in Putrajaya.

Global AI industry falls short on safety, think-tank warns

The report noted that several AI companies that previously banned their technology from military uses have “gradually reversed course.
The report noted that several AI companies that previously banned their technology from military uses have “gradually reversed course.

Beijing looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models: Sources

Companies present at the talks with Chinese authorities included tech giants Alibaba and ByteDance as well as start-up Z.ai.
Companies present at the talks with Chinese authorities included tech giants Alibaba and ByteDance as well as start-up Z.ai.

WEF founder Klaus Schwab claims he found spying device at his home

The accusation adds another twist to Klaus Schwab’s high-profile departure from WEF and spat with the institution he founded.
The accusation adds another twist to Klaus Schwab’s high-profile departure from WEF and spat with the institution he founded.

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