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The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979. The move, which also revoked the terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, is seen as a vote of confidence in President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government and aims to boost investment in the country.
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a Chinese robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record, while another robot cleared 2.88 meters in the high jump, beating human records. The event showcased China's robotics prowess amidst geopolitical tensions and expert skepticism about the practical significance of such feats.
The Philippine women's baseball team makes its WBSC Women's World Cup debut on Sunday in Tainan, opening against world No. 1 Japan. Captain Veronica Velasco expresses confidence, while the roster features UAAP stars including reigning softball MVP Mae Langga.
Chinese humanoid robots broke multiple human athletic records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including running the 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's world record. The events showcase China's rapid robotics progress amid a US-China tech race, though experts note limitations in real-world deployment.
A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was unlawful, exceeding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The ruling vacates the policy and sets aside visa denials based solely on it, with the government likely to appeal.
A Miami woman faces arson and child abuse charges after allegedly pouring hot wax on her daughters and setting a kitchen fire, with authorities investigating the incident as intentional. The case has also fueled political debate over immigration and border policies.
Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia refused to get off the plane and were instead flown to Equatorial Guinea, where they are held in a hotel without medical staff and face deteriorating conditions, according to a fellow deportee and a lawyer.
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule that removes national security controls on many lower-endurance drones while increasing controls on certain military-use drones and sales to several countries. The rule, effective Aug. 13, adjusts endurance thresholds and clarifies classification, impacting drone manufacturers and exporters.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.
President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to keep it, while Iran is described as 'shot' with 'no money.' Yet independent tracking data and official counts suggest traffic remains far below pre-war levels, and analysts dispute the administration's figures.