Rubio says any nuclear agreement will not lead to nuclear proliferation

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia as early as Wednesday that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says any deal signed by the U.S. would not lead to proliferation.

Britain's new PM must reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

LONDON (AP) – U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcements during his first 24 hours on the job underscore the political and financial challenges he faces as he tries to jump-start the country’s sluggish economy.

Yemen's Houthis could put another trade chokepoint at risk

CAIRO (AP) – A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade.

Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - July 22

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs - July 22

OpenAI AI models hacked another company on their own

OpenAI AI models hacked another company on their own

France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave

PARIS (AP) – France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, the public health agency said Wednesday, sharply increasing its estimates of the feared toll from record-shattering temperatures.

Ukraine military leadership overhauled following protests in Kyiv

Ukraine military leadership overhauled following protests in Kyiv

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

MANILA, Philippines (AP) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and set a precedent that could be repeated elsewhere in the world.