The Vigilant Outpost Beacon

• World at Large: Indian Killed, 6 Injured In Iranian Cruise Strikes On UAE Tankers In Hormuz
  WHO estimates DR Congo Ebola outbreak could be up to four times higher than official toll
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces Campaign to Dismantle Encroaching International Criminal Court
WORLD — BY COUNTRY
• United States: President Trump informs Congress of renewed Iran strikes, starting 60-day War Powers clock
  New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium
  Chicago shootings this weekend: At least 27 shot, 3 fatally
• Russia: Russia media reports German drone factory for Ukraine legitimate target for Russian military
  Russia Reports: Kiev loses over 9,900 soldiers, mercenaries in fighting over week
  EU ramps up Russia's Yamal LNG purchases as EU Jan 27 import ban nears
• United Kingdom: UK COVID inquiry finds PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn
  More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
  Major incident declared over wildfire in North Wales - as parts of UK face risk of 'exceptional' blazes
• India: India Union Minister Mandaviya:Immense potential for cooperation among BRICS countries in labour-related areas:
  India discusses agricultural collaboration with Taliban government of Afghanistan
  
• France: France shuts down nuclear reactors to prevent overheating of waterways as heatwave intensifies
  France to ban advertising for fossil fuels
  French Foreign Minister: Sanctions on Iran will not be lifted as long as it has not abandoned its nuclear program
• Germany: Germany advances bill to jail, fine people who deny Israel's ‘right to exist’
  Germany Stops Recommending COVID-19 Vaccination For Most People Under 75
  Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine
• Japan: Saudi Arabia Becomes Top Buyer in Taiwan’s Young Drone Industry
  Careless smoker accused of causing fatal Osaka fire in 2025
  Bangkok Pub Fire: Flammable decor and lax rules turned into a death trap
• South Korea: SK Hynix South Korean shares clock worst day, sinking over 15%, after stellar Nasdaq debut
  
  
• Canada: Manitoba Canada workplace violence continues to surge
  
  
• South and Central America: Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,490
  
  
• Continental Africa: WHO says it has less than half funding needed to fight Ebola
  Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak
  South Africa says 53,449 migrants returned or deported in crackdown

• White House:
  White House: President Donald J. Trump Grants Further Regulatory Relief from Burdensome EPA Restrictions to Promote American Security
  
  
• State Department:
  Why We’re Dismantling the ICC - by StateDept
  
  
• Dept of War (DoW):
  U.S. forces struck targets In Iran: Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas to further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shippin
  Reduction Expected for Japan Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates
  War Department Changes Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements
• Justice (DOJ):
  Explosive diarrhea' parasite prompts restaurants to remove raw produce from menus
  
  
• DHS:
  One person killed in shooting involving ICE in Biddeford, Maine
  Gov Walz calls in National Guard as dry conditions and wildfires continue in northern Minnesota
  
• Interior:
  Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement
  
  
• Senate:
  U.S. Morns with Flags at HalfStaff: Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: medical examiner
  
  
• House:
  Standard time could become permanent in US under new bill, with some exceptions
  
  
• Supreme Court:
  With Threats Rising, Supreme Court Asks Congress to Increase Security Funds
  
  

• JPMorgan Sees Record Profit as Stock-Trading Climbs 86%
  TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reports 68% surge in June revenue
  Oil Prices Surge After Iran and U.S. Trade Strikes

• The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
  
  

• Paramount is Considering LEAVING the State of California Over Blockage of Merger Deal
  Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
  

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