2026-07-17
The “Outnumbered” panel discusses the sixth day of heavy kinetic action by the United States against Iran. It presents Iran as retaliating after what it calls devastating American strikes. The discussion also turns to continuing efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The segment frames the confrontation as an ongoing, high-intensity military exchange.
Fox News★★★★★2026-07-17 20:00Original
Western energy companies signed dozens of agreements with Iraqi officials on Friday covering oil, gas and pipelines. Iraq, an OPEC member, is seeking to deepen its ties with the United States. The agreements also support efforts to develop alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz for sending Iraqi energy to global markets. The companies described Iraq’s future in highly positive terms.
Reuters★★★★☆2026-07-17 23:05Original
Critics say Europe’s most effective way of cutting dangerous planet-heating gases could be weakened. The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of the European Union’s flagship carbon market, the emissions trading system. Under the proposal, companies would receive a less demanding and cheaper route to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The review comes despite extreme heatwaves affecting Europe.
Acting UN deputy chief Alexander Zuev said that no region is now free from terrorist attacks. He identified West Africa and the Sahel, along with the Middle East, as priority regions for the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism at present. The areas were highlighted as the office’s current focus for counter-terrorism work.
TASS★★★★☆2026-07-17 22:51OriginalIraq has reached several agreements with Western oil companies, including Chevron. One deal is intended to rebuild a crude oil pipeline and bring it back into operation. The line runs from Kirkuk, an oil-rich area of Iraq, to Baniyas in Syria. The agreements concern energy transport and the restoration of oil infrastructure linking the two countries.
A meeting involving representatives of Japanese companies was held in Beijing, China. Japan’s ambassador stationed there, Kenji Kanasugi, referred to the arrests in China of two Japanese nationals linked to rare-earth exports. He warned that one of the matters requiring the greatest attention is a possible strengthening of export controls. The remarks were made with those arrests in mind.
Microsoft is undertaking a sweeping review of its Xbox gaming business. On July 6, the company announced that it would give up multiple game studios and cut staffing in the Xbox division by 20 percent. The first phase involves laying off 1,600 Xbox employees, with further reductions planned over the next year. The restructuring is presented against a backdrop in which the artificial-intelligence boom is cooling enthusiasm across the games industry.
A parasite that causes diarrhea has infected people in at least 34 US states in recent weeks. Since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 1,644 cases through laboratory testing. The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 additional cases awaiting analysis. That count is substantially above the 249 cases reported across the country by the same point last year.
Bloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-07-17 19:00Original
France and Germany have announced that German conventional forces will take part in a French military exercise involving nuclear forces planned for later this year. It will mark the first time Germany participates in the exercise with conventional forces. The announcement comes as the United States has indicated a policy of reducing its burden for European security. French media have highlighted the development.
A surprise artificial-intelligence breakthrough from China triggers a deeper selloff in chip stocks. Apple retakes the position of the world’s most valuable company, while Netflix drops sharply after offering a disappointing outlook. Wall Street is weighing its next path to growth, and oil prices rise as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify. The program also examines improving consumer sentiment, Netflix’s future and AI’s effect on America’s power grid.
Bloomberg Television★★★★☆2026-07-17 17:49Original
A leaked US intelligence report concluded that Iran retained 70% of its missiles and launchers after a 38-day spring campaign. Iran and the US have exchanged fire for six consecutive nights, with signs that the renewed fighting could intensify. Washington has a significant military advantage, but Tehran still has ample means to cause damage. A new wave of US attacks from jets, drones and warships struck Iranian ports and the south, collapsing a tower at Chabahar and damaging highways and bridges leading to Bandar Abbas, a key port on the Gulf of Oman.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Middle East remains on shaky ground. He said the United States and Iran are flouting a memorandum. According to Lavrov, security risks remain in place. His remarks point to continuing instability in the region.
TASS★★★☆☆2026-07-17 12:57OriginalUS air strikes have hit targets across southern Iran, with civilians reported killed and injured. Iran has vowed retaliation as tensions continue to rise. Gulf nations, including Qatar, are on alert amid fears that the confrontation could widen across the region. Al Jazeera reporters Resul Serdar and Laura Khan are covering developments from Tehran and Doha.
Analysts say the US attacks on civilian infrastructure in southern Iran may serve several objectives. They point to efforts to target Iran’s supply lines and curb its influence in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are therefore being viewed as part of a broader strategy toward Iran, rather than as isolated attacks on infrastructure.
Fears of a return to all-out war are mounting as the United States bombs key bridges in Iran. Gulf states are also facing renewed Iranian missile attacks. Bahrain was targeted twice on Friday morning, while Jordan’s military intercepted and shot down three incoming missiles. The latest developments are discussed with Moamen Gouda, a Middle East analyst at Hankuk University.
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg assessed the latest phase of fighting in the U.S.-Iran war on “Hannity.” Kellogg argued that airstrikes alone would not accomplish the mission. His remarks focused on the current stage of the conflict and the limits of relying solely on aerial attacks.
Fox News★★★★☆2026-07-17 09:00OriginalThe Kyiv Independent examines the dispute surrounding Zelensky’s decision to dismiss Ukraine’s defense minister. Military analyst Mykola Bielieskov and opposition lawmaker Inna Sovsun discuss the conflict between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. They consider why Zelensky sided with Syrskyi and what the shake-up could mean for Ukraine’s military, domestic politics and its war against Russia.
François Picard welcomes Daria Kaleniuk, executive director of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, to discuss Ukraine’s latest defence leadership shake-up. Kaleniuk portrays the move as more than a routine personnel change. In her analysis, the dismissal of the reformist defence minister reflects a struggle over the future direction of wartime governance. She presents it as a contest between institutional models focused on transparency, competitive procurement, civilian oversight and data-driven administration.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to bring the East Coast’s poorest air quality to Washington and Philadelphia on Friday. The smoke will then move into New York City, where conditions could deteriorate. Forecasts offer some hope for Sunday, however, with clearer skies possible as the World Cup final takes place. New York’s unhealthy air may therefore ease before the event.
Bloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-07-17 15:30OriginalExperts warn that unhealthy air could affect players and fans at the World Cup final. Wildfire smoke continues to spread across New York and New Jersey, raising concerns about conditions around the event. Rain may help clear the smoke before the final, but the potential impact of poor air quality remains a concern for those attending and taking part.
Reuters★★☆☆☆2026-07-17 08:25OriginalChina is calling for countries to work together on the challenges surrounding artificial intelligence governance and to keep the technology under human control. At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Xi Jinping promoted China’s open-source AI approach. Beijing also dismissed fresh accusations by US President Donald Trump of election interference. Separately, the Philippines demanded the removal of an AI-generated video that depicted the country as a monkey.
The African Development Bank has approved a $400 million loan for South Africa. The United Kingdom will guarantee the facility. The guarantee forms part of the UK’s contribution to a climate finance pact. That agreement brings together Africa’s largest economy and some of the world’s wealthiest nations.
Bloomberg News★★★★☆2026-07-17 13:00Original
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas on Friday. The quake prompted a tsunami warning. Buildings shook in neighboring Guatemala and El Salvador. The tremor affected Mexico and surrounding areas, raising concern over possible tsunami impacts.
Reuters★★★★☆2026-07-17 15:15Original
Israel’s parliament has voted to dissolve itself as the country prepares for elections next October. The decision follows a last-minute legislative push by the government, aimed at pleasing its allies. It launches a high-stakes electoral campaign. The vote is being seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political survival and on his wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
India’s drug regulator has approved Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s obesity medicine Wegovy for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, known as MASH. Novo Nordisk said the decision was announced on Friday. MASH is described as a serious form of fatty liver disease. The approval adds treatment of the condition to Wegovy’s uses in India.
Reuters★★★☆☆2026-07-17 09:15Original
India has joined the small group of nations operating a hydrogen-powered train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Namo Green Rail in the northern state of Haryana, saying the fuel will drive Indian railways in the 21st century. The move comes as New Delhi intensifies its push for green hydrogen. India aims to develop the clean fuel into a major export industry, according to the report.
A consortium of investors that includes Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to obtain European Union approval for its $55 billion purchase of video game maker Electronic Arts. People familiar with the matter said the deal is set to clear the EU’s review under subsidy rules. The proposed acquisition would bring a major Saudi-backed investment into the global video game industry. It also places the transaction under close scrutiny by European regulators.
Reuters★★★★☆2026-07-17 12:10Original
US President Donald Trump says newly released records prove that China interfered in the 2020 US election. He also accuses the intelligence community of covering up the alleged interference. The claims could further intensify tensions between Washington and Beijing. Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports on the allegations and their potential consequences.
President Donald Trump accused China of compromising US election data and promised to declassify intelligence about what he described as “shocking vulnerabilities” in the system. He also repeated his longstanding claims about the 2020 election. Those claims persist despite courts, audits and the US Justice Department finding no evidence of fraud that changed the result. The remarks renew a political dispute over election integrity and foreign interference.
Iranian media reports that Iranshahr airport, a southern rail station and two bridges were attacked. Iran’s health ministry says recent US strikes on the country have killed 38 people and wounded more than 400 others. Hossein Kermanpour, the ministry’s head of public relations, posted the figures on X. He said those injured included 22 women and nine children. The reports come amid the continuing Middle East crisis.
The United States launched fresh strikes against Iran, targeting coastal surveillance and air-defense sites. The attacks also hit military logistics infrastructure and maritime assets. Iran responded with attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain. The exchanges mark another round of direct military action between the two countries, with targets extending across coastal, logistical and maritime facilities.
Bloomberg Television★★★★★2026-07-17 05:06OriginalChinese President Xi Jinping announced on Friday the creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. The new body is intended to serve as an international cooperation organization focused on artificial intelligence. The announcement places Xi at the center of the initiative and marks the establishment of a new global AI institution.
Trump said that his speech and the release of documents were not intended to weaken confidence in US elections. Critics, however, argue that he has done precisely that. CNN reporters followed the speech and reviewed the declassified files. The coverage highlights the contrast between Trump’s stated intention and the critics’ assessment of his effect on public confidence.
CNN★★★☆☆2026-07-17 05:15OriginalQatar’s defence ministry said its armed forces stopped an Iranian missile attack early Friday. The interior ministry said a child was injured by shrapnel produced during interception operations. The account presents the attack as having been thwarted by Qatari forces while confirming that the interception caused a child’s injury. No further details were provided about the incident or the child’s condition.
Reuters★★★★☆2026-07-17 03:00OriginalChina will offer developing countries 5,000 opportunities to take part in artificial intelligence training and seminars over the next five years. President Xi Jinping made the pledge on Friday. The initiative is directed at developing countries and centers on AI-related learning and exchanges. It is scheduled to unfold through training programs and seminars during the five-year period.
President Trump delivered an address to the nation on July 16, 2026. The White House announced the address. It was presented as a presidential message directed to the country, while no details of its content were provided. The event was a national address by the president.
A landslide has struck Chongqing in southwest China. Rescue efforts remain underway as personnel continue responding at the affected site.
SpaceX called off Thursday’s Starship mission after several of the rocket’s engines failed to ignite. The company said it plans to try launching again in a few days. The delay represents another setback for the spacecraft, which is central to CEO Elon Musk’s ambitions to place data centers in space, broaden the Starlink communications network and send people to the moon and Mars. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Matthew Bloxham provided further analysis.
Bloomberg Television★★★☆☆2026-07-17 05:28Original
Political tensions are rising again in Malaysia as the country prepares for another state election. This contest is taking place in Negeri Sembilan, where attention is focused on the outcome. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan-led coalition faces significant stakes after suffering a crushing defeat in the recent Johor state polls. The result will test the coalition’s standing as it seeks to navigate Malaysia’s renewed electoral contest.
