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European Parliament Approves Law Allowing Tech Companies to Scan Private Messages

Brussels, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
On July 9, 2026, the European Parliament approved “Chat Control 1.0,” allowing digital platforms to scan private messages. The controversial measure passed despite most active voters opposing it.

How Chinese Manufacturers Are Upgrading Protective Coatings for Global Supply Chains

Beijing, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Leading Chinese surface treatment manufacturers are scaling eco-friendly, highly durable protective coatings, securing critical supply chains for global giants like Apple, BYD, and Huawei.

Trump Orders Immediate Suspension of United States Trade with Spain

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Following Spain’s refusal to permit military airspace access for the Iran war, President Trump ordered an immediate trade suspension, sending Spanish bond yields climbing and shaking global markets.

United States, Japan, and South Korea Sign Pact to Export Advanced Nuclear Power

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Signed on July 7, 2026, this historic trilateral agreement aims to counter Russian and Chinese energy influence by accelerating the global deployment of advanced, small-scale nuclear reactors.

Search Intensifies for Missing Cargo Plane Off Pakistan Coast

Karachi, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
A massive search is underway in the Arabian Sea for a cargo plane that vanished Tuesday after a sudden, unexplained 10,668-meter plunge off Pakistan’s coast.

Oil Prices Rise as Iran Strikes Targets in Bahrain and Kuwait

Tehran, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Iran’s retaliatory strikes on 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait on July 8, 2026, disrupted global energy markets, sending crude oil prices climbing.

Son of Slain Iranian Leader Makes Rare Public Appearance at Funeral

Qom, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Mostafa Khamenei’s rare appearance at his father’s funeral highlights Iran’s tense transition, as his brother Mojtaba, the new Supreme Leader, remains completely unseen following airstrike injuries.

French Court Clears Marine Le Pen for 2027 Election Under Strict Condition

Paris, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
A French appeals court cleared Marine Le Pen for the 2027 presidential race on July 7, 2026, but ordered her to wear an electronic monitoring ankle tag.

Canada Chooses European Submarines to Reduce Reliance on US Defense

Ottawa, Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
To reduce its 70% dependency on American defense contractors, Canada has selected a German-Norwegian partnership to build its new submarine fleet just ahead of a tense NATO summit.

US Navy Calls Off Search for Missing Helicopter Commander in the Arabian Sea

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Following a massive 102-hour search covering 36,260 square kilometers, the US Navy suspended rescue efforts for Commander Gabriel Edwards after an emergency helicopter landing in the Arabian Sea.