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Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remain in single digits despite a slight weekend uptick, according to Kpler data, as US-Iran tensions continue to disrupt a key energy chokepoint. While overall traffic edged higher, analysts note a decline in cargo-carrying transits and a rise in sanctioned and Iran-routed vessels.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for a two-day official visit, holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun and scheduled to meet President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. The visit comes amid scaled-back U.S.-South Korean military drills and diplomatic efforts to engage North Korea.
Following press secretary Karoline Leavitt's resignation, anonymous White House staff describe the intense pressure on women to maintain a 'MAGA perfect' beauty standard, involving daily blowouts, gym time, and Botox. Critics and supporters offer contrasting views on whether President Trump's expectations are unreasonable or a professional standard.
US President Donald Trump said he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, while citing Pyongyang's 57 'very powerful' nuclear weapons. The announcement comes amid scaled-back US-South Korea military drills and mixed signals from North Korea, with Kim's sister casting doubt on reported communications.
South Korea's KOSPI pared early gains late Tuesday morning as investors locked in profits amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led gains, while oil price concerns and global market cues weighed on sentiment.
Natalie Harp, a trusted aide to President Donald Trump, has been thrust into the spotlight after Senator Jon Ossoff questioned her presence on a secretive flight. Newly reviewed tweets show her fervent support for Trump on January 6, 2021, while her brother calls her relationship with the president 'unhealthy.'
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab is projected to win the special election primary in the 14th Congressional District, defeating Melissa Hernandez in a race marked by record outside spending. Wahab will serve out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term and face Hernandez again in November.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 33%, matching the lowest of his presidency, while support for US military action against Iran fell to 31%. The findings underscore growing public concern over the prolonged conflict and its economic toll, with 83% expecting the war to continue.
President Donald Trump and White House officials have fiercely criticized CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after she asked about his relationship with aide Natalie Harp. The exchange follows Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff's comments about Harp, which have sparked a partisan firestorm and brought scrutiny to the aide's close ties to Trump.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an end to the war with the US, saying Iran was negotiating from a position of strength, even as the partial truce agreed in June expired without renewal. His remarks come amid a reported push by Iranian moderates to revive the economy, while hardliners reportedly favor prolonging the conflict.
Kyle Kirkwood won the first-ever IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., leading 128 of 147 laps in a dominant performance. Alex Palou's bid to clinch the championship was derailed by pit-lane troubles, shrinking his points lead to 91 with three races remaining.
During a White House event honoring 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, President Trump cut off CNN's Kristen Holmes and asked 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, the boy Williams rescued, if he found her disrespectful. Trump called Holmes 'fake news' and 'a fake reporter' after she identified herself as being with CNN. The incident adds to a documented pattern of Trump publicly admonishing female reporters.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
As the US prepares new economic measures against Iran, its leaders face mounting internal pressure from a collapsing economy, disrupted trade, and fears of renewed popular unrest. Oil exports have nearly halted, the UAE has cut off trade, and officials publicly urge an end to the war.
President Trump is reportedly considering a rotating cast of Cabinet officials for White House press briefings after Karoline Leavitt departs at the end of August. Scott Jennings has emerged as an early favorite, though Trump has shown little urgency in naming a successor. Leavitt has confirmed she will return to MAGA Inc., the pro-Trump super PAC.
Natalie Harp, an executive assistant to President Donald Trump, has come under public notice for her role as a constant presence at his side, personal letters expressing intense devotion, and involvement in recent security and political matters. Multiple outlets have reported on nicknames given to her by colleagues and observers, as well as questions surrounding her security clearance. White House officials have defended her loyalty and status.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport abandoned plans to add wudu stations in Terminal D restrooms after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to review state funding and requested federal investigations. The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned the move as an 'anti-Muslim political stunt,' while an editorial in The Dallas Morning News endorsed the decision but cautioned against anti-Muslim animosity.
The 60-day window for a final US-Iran agreement expired with no deal, as President Trump called for Iran's 'white flag of surrender' and his administration prepared unprecedented economic pressure. Iranian officials countered with accusations of 'economic terrorism' and defiance, highlighting a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.
President Trump’s July meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was notably cool, reflecting a broader shift in U.S. politics where Israel faces unprecedented criticism. Polls show eroding support for unconditional aid, and Trump has declined to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October election.