Monday, 10 August 2026Live global desk
GlobalPulse
The world, tracked in motion
Author

Elena Marsh

Elena Marsh edits World coverage for Global Pulse, tracking international affairs with attention to what changed.

Belgian defense minister urges Trump to stop targeting PM Giorgia Meloni

Belgian defense minister urges Trump to stop targeting PM Giorgia Meloni

Belgium's defense leadership has intervened following a social media dispute between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, highlighting Europe's security dependence on the US.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Russian strikes kill at least 22 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

Russian strikes kill at least 22 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

Russia launched a massive wave of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least 22 people and injuring 90. The attack occurred hours before President Zelenskyy was scheduled to attend a NATO summit in Ankara.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 08:05 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports

Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports

Two commercial vessels, including the Al Rekayyat LNG tanker, were struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of indirect U.S.-Iran talks.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body to allow technocratic committee rule

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body to allow technocratic committee rule

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its long-standing administration in Gaza to facilitate a transition to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).

World ·7 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as rebuilding begins

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as rebuilding begins

Authorities in Venezuela shift focus to reconstruction as the death toll from a rare earthquake doublet rises. Over 50,000 people are estimated to be unaccounted for.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Sri Lanka prison riots kill 26 and injure over 100 at Negombo facility

Sri Lanka prison riots kill 26 and injure over 100 at Negombo facility

Violence at Negombo Prison left 26 people dead and more than 100 injured after clashes erupted between inmate groups. The incident highlighted that Sri Lankan prisons hold approximately four times their total capacity.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 23:03 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Folarin Balogun red card ban U-turn

UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Folarin Balogun red card ban U-turn

UEFA has condemned FIFA's decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium, stating that FIFA crossed a red line.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump mocks Meloni with post

Trump mocks Meloni with post

US President Donald Trump has posted a mocking image of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni just hours before their scheduled meeting at the NATO summit.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific

China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific

China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific

World ·6 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Russia’s missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 18

Russia’s missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 18

A wave of Russian strikes targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure has killed at least 18 people and wounded over 100. President Zelenskyy is calling for urgent air defense reinforcements as casualties mount.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran begins funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran begins funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Millions are expected to participate in the state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event coincides with high-stakes diplomatic tensions and conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Millions mourn Khamenei

Millions mourn Khamenei

Millions mourn Khamenei

World ·6 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Pakatan hoping for higher voter turnout in Johor polls

Pakatan hoping for higher voter turnout in Johor polls

Pakatan Harapan is deploying ground and online campaigns to boost voter turnout for the Johor state election on July 11.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands loyalty

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands loyalty

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands loyalty

World ·5 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
A future pope will ‘welcome us back’, says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect

A future pope will ‘welcome us back’, says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect

The Society of St. Pius X remains unrepentant after recent unauthorized ordinations resulted in automatic excommunication from the Vatican.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Channel Islands authorize commercial fishing for returning Atlantic Bluefin

Channel Islands authorize commercial fishing for returning Atlantic Bluefin

Channel Islands authorize commercial fishing for returning Atlantic Bluefin

World ·5 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Mojtaba Khamenei misses father’s funeral amid reports of war injuries

Mojtaba Khamenei misses father’s funeral amid reports of war injuries

Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from the state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sparked concern as reports suggest he sustained facial and leg injuries in a military strike.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 12:00 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Egypt uncovers Byzantine city in western desert and ancient tombs

Egypt uncovers Byzantine city in western desert and ancient tombs

Archaeologists in Egypt have revealed a well-preserved Byzantine residential city in the western desert and a series of ancient tombs near Alexandria.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 05:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
National Mall evacuated due to storms ahead of Trump's July 4 speech

National Mall evacuated due to storms ahead of Trump's July 4 speech

Severe thunderstorms and a record heat wave disrupted the 250th anniversary of American independence in Washington, D.C., forcing an emergency evacuation of the National Mall.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 03:00 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Pope Leo urges US to protect immigrants on 250th independence anniversary

Pope Leo urges US to protect immigrants on 250th independence anniversary

Pope Leo urged the United States to welcome immigrants with compassion in a letter delivered during a symbolic visit to Lampedusa.

World ·4 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read