Daily brief
On July 18, 2026, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced he is ready to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he attends the UN General Assembly, citing an International Criminal Court warrant. Iran suspended a framework agreement with the United States after a Jordan attack killed two US soldiers, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calling Trump’s signature 'worthless.' Iran hardliners turned on their leaders amid coup claims, displaying billboards threatening Trump. The US blamed Canada for wildfire smoke, and Lebanon’s president departed for Washington to meet Trump.
Ralph Norman announced he will enter the race to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate.
Mexico returned ICE protest letters as Congress demanded a review of migrant deaths.
The Trump administration finalized an overhaul of foreign journalists' visas, ending the 'duration of status' system.
House GOP sought to push a funding deadline to avoid a shutdown before the midterms.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary