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Ebola death toll continues to rise
Will Fitzpatrick
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Ebola death toll continues to rise

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Hunger strike in India intensifies
Farida Dowidar
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Hunger strike in India intensifies

Betting on Trump
Farida Dowidar
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Betting on Trump

Europe has one last spree of Russian gas
Will Fitzpatrick
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Europe has one last spree of Russian gas

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​U.S. and Saudi flags flutter along a highway of Riyadh
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What We're Watching

Trump tacks on addition to Saudi deal, Japan worries about nuclear liability, Modi responds to the cockroach infestation

Explosions take place on the deck of the Greek-flagged oil tanker
Analysis

Why the Houthis are widening the Iran war

The Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea today as part of a blockade on shipping to and from Saudi Arabia through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

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Trump’s midterm play, Iran’s ticking clock, Ukraine’s edge, and more: Your questions, answered

Ian Bremmer answers questions straight from you, GZERO readers, on whatever has been on your mind.

Can Hezbollah really be disarmed?
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Can Hezbollah really be disarmed?

Hezbollah is weaker than it was a year ago, but that doesn't mean it will disappear. Kim Ghattas explains why disarming the group will take years, and why a stronger Lebanese state, not another war, offers the best path forward.

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What’s Good Wednesday: July 22, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman stand in front of flags at the White House.
What We're Watching

Saudis reach landmark nuclear deal with US, Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military chief, India and Somalia object to WhatsApp change

The deal could be worth billions of dollars for the US nuclear industry, but has raised fears of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

A collage of pictures of America's history
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UK’s new prime minister faces an uphill battle
GZERO Europe

UK’s new prime minister faces an uphill battle

In this episode of GZERO Europe, Carl Bildt examines the United Kingdom’s political shake-up following the appointment of Andy Burnham as the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Resolute Desk
Analysis

The new US tariffs on Brazil aren’t about Brazil

What, exactly, is the Trump administration thinking? A well-worn question finds fresh fodder this week as the White House prepares to impose a sweeping new set of tariffs on Brazil. Again.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega speaks to supporters with his wife
What We're Watching

Nicaraguan leader wants to abolish elections, The Odyssey reignites territorial dispute, Hamas names a new leader

“There will never be elections here again,” Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proclaimed on Sunday.

Why AI needs a global referee
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Why AI needs a global referee

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer argues that the debate over whether the United States or China will lead artificial intelligence is overshadowing a more important question: who will govern a technology advancing faster than governments can regulate?

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Microsoft’s 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report

Microsoft released its 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report, outlining how the company is advancing its environmental commitments while expanding the infrastructure needed to support AI growth. The report highlights progress across energy, water, waste, and ecosystem goals, including matching 100% of annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy and achieving net positive water replenishment. Read the full report here.