July 27, 2026

2026-07-27T16:52:58+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Washington/ Tehran US Central Command (CENTCOM) redirected 17 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two to “ensure compliance” with the naval blockade against Iran, as USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) patrols the Arabian Sea. A U.S. sailor stands watch aboard USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) as the ship patrols the Arabian Sea supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. CENTCOM has redirected 17 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. pic.twitter.com/O20NSE3dTP — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 27, 2026 Earlier today, Iran also redirected … Read more

July 27, 2026

Canada/USA: a bridge to disconnect neighbors…

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The long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, marking the completion of one of North America’s largest infrastructure projects despite a politically strained backdrop. The C$6.4 billion (US$4.5 billion) crossing officially enters service for cars and commercial vehicles on Monday July 27, 2026 after a scaled-back opening ceremony held solely on the Canadian side. Originally planned as a joint celebration between Canada and the United States, the inauguration was overshadowed by escalating trade tensions following the latest US tariff measures on Canadian goods. Canadian officials withdrew invitations to US representatives and moved the … Read more

July 27, 2026

Readers reply: Some people want to break up the EU. Why not break up the US? | Life and style

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If it’s wrong, as some would say, for European countries to come together as a fully federal European Union, rather than individual states, why is it right for the US to be a federation rather than separate states? It always strikes me that the EU gets unfairly criticised for a system that was established over the Atlantic many years back. The US hasn’t looked back, but has become powerful as a result of being an umbrella for smaller entities. Just imagine if each state needed its own army, air force and currency, with its own customs and border controls not … Read more

July 26, 2026

NATO secretary general defends allied contributions in US war against Iran

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ANKARA, Turkey — Following US President Donald Trump’s criticism of European countries for failing to provide the expected backing in the war against Iran, today NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended allies’ crucial contributions. “We know it was a disappointment for the Americans when it comes to Iran; it has to do with isolated cases. At the same time, we’ve seen up to 5,000 sorties [of US aircraft] from European bases [as part of its military operations against Iran]. Allies are implementing all the bilateral basing arrangements,” Rutte said during his doorstep remarks. Late Tuesday, Trump identified European nations that … Read more

July 26, 2026

Christian Gonzalez has a record-breaking contract offer, Robert Kraft says

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July 25, 2026, 11:44 a.m. ET Christian Gonzalez wants the New England Patriots to show him the money. According to their owner, they have. The standout cornerback is seeking a new contract, and according to Patriots owner Robert Kraft, a big payday may be on the horizon. Speaking at Patriots training camp, Kraft made it clear they value Gonzalez and the team plans to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to a new deal, in a big, big way. “We love Christian Gonzalez. We love him as a player, as a person,” Kraft said to reporters … Read more

July 26, 2026

Saudi-US nuclear deal depends on Abraham Accords – Shafaq News

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2026-07-23T13:29:19+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Washington US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the proposed US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement will move forward only if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords*. Trump stated that the arrangement with the US Department of Energy would be limited to civilian, non-military nuclear activities and would not permit uranium enrichment, noting, “The United States is not opposed to Civil (Non-Enriched) Nuclear Facilities.” Washington and Riyadh signed two accords on Tuesday creating the legal framework for long-term civilian nuclear cooperation. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince … Read more