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​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a session at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, Israel, on July 16, 2026.
Analysis

Can Netanyahu survive again?

Israel’s parliament affirmed that the country will hold a national election on Oct. 27.

Zohran over Bibi?
Hard Numbers

Zohran over Bibi?

More American Jewish voters held a favorable view of the New York City mayor than of the Israeli prime minister, despite Mamdani’s outspoken criticism of Israel.

Flagbearer Sergey Tetyukhin of Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 8, 2016.
What We're Watching

Russia set for Olympics return, Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza, Estonia’s drug problem persists despite defeating fentanyl

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia participating in the Olympic Games on Tuesday, opening the door to Russian athletes competing in both individual and team sports at the in Los Angeles Games in 2028.

How do Iranians feel about their future?
GZERO World Clips

How do Iranians feel about their future?

For many Iranians, the war did not bring the change they hoped for. Yeganeh Torbati explains why disappointment, fear, and a sense of betrayal now define life in Iran.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo at the National Palace in Mexico City, on June 25, 2026.
What We're Watching

Sheinbaum’s political headache worsens, Unrest in Lebanon over latest ceasefire deal, Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions flare up, SCOTUS rulings due

At least a dozen Mexican lawmakers have reportedly offered to be informants to the United States as part of Washington’s investigations into elected officials’ alleged collusion with cartels.

What Josh Shapiro wants the Democrats to learn from Pennsylvania
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

What Josh Shapiro wants the Democrats to learn from Pennsylvania

From trade and tariffs to AI, Iran, and the future of the Democratic Party, Josh Shapiro argues that Americans are looking for something increasingly rare in politics: competent government that delivers results.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at a news conference
What We're Watching

Netanyahu’s re-election chances may worsen, Hungary’s Orbán can’t return to office, China gives boost to Myanmar’s leader

Israeli PM Netanyahu was already struggling in polls ahead of elections later this year, but his situation might get worse after Washington and Tehran agreed to a deal (pending its signing on Friday). Why the issue with ending the war?

Global views of Israel are souring: Graphic Truth
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: Global views of Israel are souring

Israel and Iran exchanged direct strikes before announcing a halt, with Trump privately telling Netanyahu, "everybody hates you now." This Graphic Truth shows that negative views of Israel are becoming more widespread around the world.

Iran ceasefire frays
Quick Take

Iran ceasefire frays

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer says the Iran ceasefire is “holding on by a thread” as renewed strikes and proxy attacks undermine hopes for a broader deal.

​Smoke billows from southern Lebanon
What We're Watching

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire, US lawmakers check Trump’s war powers, and Africa’s got game (literally)

Lebanon and Israel signed a ceasefire, but Hezbollah didn't, and that is a problem. With Netanyahu under pressure to escalate, Trump searching for a face-saving exit, and Iran unmoved by US muscle-flexing, the deadlock shows no signs of breaking.