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US President Donald Trump again shared a map depicting the Strait of Hormuz as 'NEW US Territory,' drawing a sharp rebuke from Iran's top security official. As the US prepares to announce major new sanctions, Iran has threatened to target countries that join the economic pressure campaign and warned that not a drop of oil would pass through the strait if it is besieged.
After defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, Islam Makhachev faces potential challenges from Carlos Prates, who is pushing for a UFC 334 main event at Madison Square Garden, and Kamaru Usman, who believes his style can beat the champion. Prates's social media campaign and Usman's podcast comments highlight the growing list of contenders eyeing Makhachev.
India made E20 the sole petrol grade from April 2026 after hitting its 20% ethanol blending target years early. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has urged restoring E10 for older vehicles, while officials say there is no such plan and defend the programme on energy-security grounds amid consumer complaints and contamination questions.
Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel after a two-month negotiating window expired without a deal, while a US blockade has sharply reduced Iranian oil flows to China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to detail new sanctions aimed at isolating Iran. Iranian officials have warned of a more aggressive military stance in the Strait of Hormuz.
NASA has shared video of the August 12 total solar eclipse taken from a WB-57 aircraft flying at 50,000 feet. The footage, captured with cameras developed at Langley Research Center, shows the eclipse's progression and a solar prominence, part of an effort to study the Sun's corona.
Mohamed Salah scored his first goals for Trabzonspor in a 2-1 win over Basaksehir, ending a week of high expectations. The club also confirmed the signing of former Liverpool teammate Fabinho, reuniting the pair in Turkey.
Islam Makhachev retained the UFC welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, breaking Anderson Silva's record for consecutive UFC wins. However, the aftermath has been dominated by criticism from UFC president Dana White and other fighters over Garry's overly respectful behavior during the fight.
Paris Saint-Germain have signed Spain international Ferran Torres from Barcelona for a reported €50 million, with the 26-year-old committing to a five-year contract. Torres, who scored the winner in the World Cup final, reunites with coach Luis Enrique as PSG aim for a sixth straight Ligue 1 title.
Recent polls show a tight race between Brazil's President Lula and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, with the president holding a slim but narrowing lead. The campaign is marked by controversies, economic concerns, and questions about both candidates' fitness for office.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia refused entry to a Mexican military rescue team, while Colombia denied excluding any country and cited certification requirements. The dispute unfolded as international aid flowed into Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 273 people.
Poland's football federation says preparations for the U-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule despite UEFA's boycott threat over FIFA's abandoned privatization plan. New Zealand and France have confirmed participation, while other federations remain silent.
The Trump administration is escalating economic pressure on Iran with new sanctions and a naval blockade, announcing what President Trump called an 'economic D-Day.' Iran has threatened retaliation, and the UAE has suspended trade with Tehran, severing a key economic lifeline.
President Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, threatening consequences for any country providing a financial lifeline as talks remain stalled. Iranian officials blamed external pressure for domestic difficulties while reports detailed soaring food inflation and currency collapse. Analysts pointed to both sanctions and long-term regime spending priorities as drivers of the crisis.