Fire Tears Through Algiers Orphanage, Killing 11 and Injuring 19

  A devastating fire at a state-run orphanage on the outskirts of Algiers, the capital of Algeria, has killed at least 11 people and injured 19...

U.S. House Passes Greg Steube Amendment Seeking to Withhold Aid to Nigeria Over Killings of Christians

  U.S. Congressman Greg Steube, a Republican representing Florida, has announced that the U.S. House of Representatives approved his amendment seeking to withhold 100% of U.S....

China Asks Thailand to Deport Chinese Journalist as Rights Groups Warn of Persecution

  Human rights organizations have urged the Thai government not to deport prominent Chinese investigative journalist Bai Zhaodong to China, warning that he faces a serious...

‘Jurassic Park’ Actor Sam Neill Died From Pneumonia, Agent Says

  The cause of death of acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill has been confirmed as pneumonia, according to his longtime agent, who released the information...

Police Launch Full Investigation into Death of  Umahi’s Medical Team Member, Seek Autopsy Despite Family’s Objection

  The Ebonyi State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the death of Miss Mary Habila, a member of the medical team attached to...

Flyers Lock Up Trevor Zegras With New Four-Year Contract

  The Philadelphia Flyers have secured one of their most important young players for the foreseeable future after signing restricted free-agent forward Trevor Zegras to a...

U.S. Expands Strikes Into Iran as Tehran Retaliates Against Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

  The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Thursday after U.S. forces launched a new wave of airstrikes that reached areas around...

Headlines July 16th, 2026

More Than 500 Feared Dead as Officials Investigate Reports of Rohingya Refugee Boats Capsizing

  More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats believed to be carrying mostly Rohingya refugees reportedly capsized in the Bay of Bengal off...

Keiko Fujimori Makes History as Peru’s First Woman Elected President by Popular Vote

  Keiko Fujimori has made history by becoming the first woman elected by popular vote as President of Peru, following a razor-thin victory over left-wing rival...