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Human Rights Watch Accuses Ecuadorian Forces of Abuses and Seeks Answers on Possible U.S. Role in Boat Attacks

Human Rights Watch accuses Ecuadorian forces of torture and arson in a U.S.-backed operation and raises questions about possible U.S. involvement in attacks at sea.

#humanrights, #ecuador, #unitedstates, #military

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Selected Canadian Goods Using Rare Section 338

Trump signs three proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, including autos, alcohol and dairy; takes effect around Aug. 19.

#trade, #tariffs, #canada, #us

Sinaloa Cartel Co-founder 'El Mayo' Zambada Sentenced to Life in Brooklyn; $15 Billion Forfeiture Ordered

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García, 77, was sentenced to life without parole in Brooklyn federal court and hit with a $15 billion forfeiture judgment.

#crime, #drugtrafficking, #sinaloa, #justice

Three U.S. Service Members Killed July 17–18 in Iran-Related Attacks in Jordan and Iraq

Two U.S. troops died in a missile and drone strike on a Jordan base July 17; a third was killed July 18 in Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance.

#iran, #usmilitary, #jordan, #iraq, #centcom

France orders ISPs to block Polymarket over unauthorized crypto gambling

France's gambling regulator told ISPs on July 16 to block Polymarket, saying the crypto prediction market offered illegal gambling and posed consumer risks.

#polymarket, #crypto, #france, #gambling, #regulation

U.S. Finalizes 25% Tariff on Most Brazilian Imports, Exempting Beef, Coffee and Aircraft

The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, while exempting items like beef, coffee, orange juice and aircraft.

#trade, #brazil, #tariffs, #ustr

Ukraine Says It Struck Russian Fuel Shipping, Depots and Yaroslavl Refinery on July 16–17

Ukraine says it launched coordinated strikes on July 16–17 targeting Russian fuel tankers, logistics hubs and the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl.

#ukraine, #russia, #military, #energy, #blacksea

Over 500 feared dead after two Rohingya boats reportedly sink off Myanmar, U.N. agencies warn

IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya may have sunk off Myanmar in July, with more than 500 feared dead and searches ongoing.

#rohingya, #myanmar, #migrants, #maritime, #refugees

Two Killed in Kyiv After Overnight Russian Missile Strike, Zelensky Says

Two people were killed and several wounded in Kyiv after an overnight Russian missile-and-drone barrage that struck multiple regions, President Zelensky said.

#ukraine, #russia, #kyiv, #missiles

Mayon Volcano Continues Eruption, Prompting Alert-Level Warnings and Evacuations

Mayon volcano in Albay remains erupting; PHIVOLCS keeps Alert Level 3 as VAAC and GDACS issue advisories and thousands are affected.

#volcano, #philippines, #mayon, #eruption

France and Ukraine publish defense roadmap to license missile, bomb production and buy Rafale jets

France and Ukraine publish a defense roadmap authorizing licensed SCALP and AASM production and outlining Rafale and SAMP/T-NG procurements.

#france, #ukraine, #defense, #rafale

Ukraine Says It Struck Two Russian Oil Facilities; Regional Officials Report Drone Attacks, Fires

Ukraine said it struck Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat and Afipsky refinery overnight July 14; Russian regional officials reported drone attacks and fires.

#ukraine, #russia, #drones, #oil, #refineries

U.S. Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran After Attack on Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces launched a third round of strikes on Iran after the IRGC attacked Cyprus‑flagged M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz.

#iran, #us, #irgc, #straitofhormuz, #maritime

Zelensky signs decrees to create long-range strike command, Joint Rapid Response Forces

On July 10, Zelensky announced decrees creating a long-range strike command and Joint Rapid Response Forces and named Brig. Gen. Dmytro Voloshyn to lead the rapid unit.

#ukraine, #military, #zelensky, #russia

U.S. launches strikes across Iran, says about 90 targets hit after tanker attacks near Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM says U.S. forces struck about 90 targets across Iran July 8–9 in response to attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.

#iran, #straitofhormuz, #centcom, #usmilitary