Test yourself on the week of July 4: China test-fires a missile, the Philippines begins an impeachment trial, and Turkey hosts the NATO leaders’ summit.
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Test yourself on the week of July 4: China test-fires a missile, the Philippines begins an impeachment trial, and Turkey hosts the NATO leaders’ summit.
By Drew Gorman, a deputy copy editor at Foreign Policy.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, left, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrive for a NATO summit at the Bestepe presidential compound in Ankara, Turkey.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, left, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrive for a NATO summit at the Bestepe presidential compound in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. Ludovic MARIN/AFP via Getty Images
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July 10, 2026, 1:38 PM
There were explosive developments both in global politics and at the World Cup this week. Were you following along with all the headlines?
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There were explosive developments both in global politics and at the World Cup this week. Were you following along with all the headlines?
1. What type of missile did Chinese forces test-fire from a submarine on Monday?
The launch appeared intended primarily to demonstrate Beijing’s second-strike nuclear capabilities to the United States, FP’s James Palmer writes in China Brief.
2. The impeachment trial for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte began on Monday. Which of the below crimes is Duterte not accused of?
Duterte is considered a front-runner for the presidency in the country’s upcoming 2028 presidential election, FP’s Joseph Rachman writes in Southeast Asia Brief.
3. Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted again that the United States should control which territory?
Trump’s fixation on controlling the island could quickly spiral into a strategic catastrophe, Casey Michel argued in January.
4. Why did Ghana postpone a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday?
The protests have led to thousands of immigrants fleeing South Africa, as well as several deaths as a result of xenophobic attacks, FP’s Nosmot Gbadamosi reports in Africa Brief.
5. Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro testified in Washington on Tuesday against the United States possibly doing what?
Flávio, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, said the measures had benefited his political opponents and brought Brazil closer to China, FP’s Catherine Osborn reports in Latin America Brief.
6. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney became the first Canadian leader to visit which country in 26 years?
The three-day trip is expected to focus on bolstering foreign investment, FP’s Alexandra Sharp reports in World Brief.
7. Trump on Wednesday said he would give Ukraine a license to build its own Patriot defense systems. What type of missile system is the Patriot? (Hint: Think about the types of attacks making the news in the Russia-Ukraine war.)
There’s uncertainty around when and how Ukraine will get the license, but it’s a significant shift from Trump that is based in part on Ukraine’s recent military successes, FP’s John Haltiwanger and Rishi Iyengar report in Situation Report.
8. On Thursday, Syria was given its voting rights back at a global watchdog covering what field?
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons cited a “significant change in circumstances” as a reason for its decision. Despite Syria’s promise to work with the international community to rid itself of chemical weapons, cuts in international aid funding threaten its progress, Anagha Subhash Nair wrote in May 2025.
9. At the NATO summit on Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave other world leaders an unusual gift. What was it?
Erdogan wanted to showcase Turkey’s growing defense industry through his choice of gift, Reuters reports.
10. According to U.S. TV network Fox, which World Cup game became the most watched English-language broadcast of a match not involving the U.S. team in the United States’ history?
An average of more than 21.7 million viewers watched England’s 3-2 win over Mexico on Sunday night, topping the previous record held by the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, which about 16.7 million people watched, The Associated Press reports.
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