The U.S. walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on July 27, accusing its longtime ally of “disingenuous grandstanding” over French comments comparing the U.S. to North Korea, Russia and other authoritarian states regarding votes on human rights issues.The move followed a tense weekend exchange between the two permanent Security Council members […]
US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iran missile attack on its forces in Middle East after lull in fighting – The Guardian
Oil price spikes after flare-up of fighting and claimed Iranian attacks on three tankers in strait of HormuzThe US military said it knocked down an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days.In what Washington cast as “an […]
Why Armstrong World (AWI) Stock Is Up Today – StockStory
July 28, 2026Shares of ceiling and wall solutions company Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) jumped 9.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter results that beat analyst expectations and raised its full-year financial guidance.The ceiling and wall solutions provider announced that net sales grew 11.2% year-over-year to $472 million, while its adjusted earnings per […]
Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq – Al Jazeera
Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.SaveShareIraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said eight of its members were killed in joint Saudi-US strikes on its sites across Iraq, and four others were wounded.Saudi Arabia and the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said early Wednesday that joint air strikes targeted Iran-backed militias […]
Florida executes 1 death row inmate, another set for this evening – Tampa Bay Times
Florida executes 1 death row inmate, another set for this evening Tampa Bay Times Florida executes first of two men in rare double execution on single day The Washington Post Florida executes ex-police officer convicted of murder, first of 2 lethal injections set for single day PBS Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girl’s murder, first of […]