There are concerns about overfishing the world’s oceans:
July 31, 2015
It’s estimated that illicit fishing accounts for up 26 million tons of seafood a year and costs the global economy as much as 26 billion dollars annually. An international agreement to help curb the problem is gaining support, but still needs more backers before it can take effect.
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing – or IUU – not only causes economic damage, but is a threat to food security and biodiversity.
A global poll shows major declines in the favorability of the United States: China surpasses U.S. in global favorability, poll finds July 16, 2026 China is now viewed more favorably than the Pew
Border controls were removed between Spain of the European Union and Gibraltar of the United Kingdom. The Spanish, other Europeans, and the head of Gibraltar seem to be quite pleased:
Notice the following from last week related to the NATO summit in Turkey: U.S. military leadership under Trump wants Europe to take responsibility for its own security and rely less on the United
Russia published that European leaders are weak: Why Western Europe keeps producing weak leaders 13 July 2026 Elsewhere in Western Europe, the picture is no better, such as Emmanuel
Some observe a memorial to the death of the Prophet Joel on July 13th of each year. Do you know much about what he was inspired by God to write? Here is how the Book of Joel starts:
The US hit targets in Iran yesterday and then Iran hit targets. The Iranian government is not pleased with the USA: Iranian official warns US after strikes: ‘Keep your word or pay the price’ July 12, 2026
More in Europe have concluded that the EU needs to be more independent from the United States on military matters. EuroNews reported the following: NATO summit: Europe signals it’s ready to
Iran has threatened Israel if it attacks: Iran says it will respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked 10 July 2026 Iran will retaliate against any Israeli attacks on its infrastructure, the head of Iran’s
Deutsche Welle reported the following: China’s missile test causes concern in Pacific nations 7 July 2026 On Monday, the Chinese Navy conducted a missile test in the South Pacific, with state media
The US stock market has been roaring along. But one major financial consulting firm, Motley Fool, is sending out a warning: The Stock Market Is Flashing a Warning Signal Seen Only Once Before
