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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts in Iran. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were shortened from 11 days to five, drawing reactions from allies and analysts while North Korea dismissed the move as still provocative.
As the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding set to expire on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the war from a position of strength, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no decision has been made to restart negotiations. The US is preparing intensified sanctions, and analysts note Iran's increased leverage.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, called President Trump's MMR vaccine comments 'crazy, stupid' on Sunday, warning they would increase doctor visits and premiums. His remarks came as CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz publicly disagreed with Trump on the vaccine's safety, and as the CDC's vaccine-autism page was quietly altered.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted, with Iranian oil exports largely blocked by a US naval blockade while rivals use covert methods to keep crude flowing. Experts describe a stalemate where both sides face limits, but Iran's political resilience and military capabilities may allow it to outlast American pressure.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and six other nations have condemned Israel's rejection of President Trump's Gaza plan, urging compliance. The joint statement comes amid ongoing strikes, ceasefire violations, and a widening diplomatic rift.
The BBC is asking a US federal court to assist in serving subpoenas on Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. for testimony in the president's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a documentary. Trump's lawyers have urged the court to reject the motion, calling it a politically charged discovery campaign. The case continues amidst procedural disputes and a motion to dismiss based on jurisdiction.
Iran and Oman's top diplomats met in Tehran to discuss a temporary maritime corridor and mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz. The talks come as US President Donald Trump claims mines have been cleared and threatens to designate the strait a US territory, while Iran insists the waterway remains closed.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly called for killing 30 to 40 people in Gaza nightly, comments that surfaced Sunday and were shared widely by Palestinian media. The remarks, made on a podcast with a former hostage, have been condemned internationally and echo statements previously presented to the UN world court as evidence of genocidal intent.
President Donald Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew on Aug. 28 at Johnson Space Center, recognizing their record-breaking journey around the moon. The crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, traveled 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's record.
President Donald Trump has vowed an intensified economic campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling unprecedented measures as soon as next week. Options include secondary sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, while Iran’s key oil trade with China and ties to neighboring countries complicate enforcement. Officials and analysts outline the scale of existing sanctions and the constraints on further pressure.
A Hamas delegation met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad to advance the US-backed Gaza peace plan, with talks covering implementation and Israeli violations. Meanwhile, Chinese state media and officials have taken a keen interest, viewing the process as pivotal to regional stability and a counterbalance to Washington's influence.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' amid a naval blockade and escalating tensions with Iran. While Trump asserts total control, international law experts and Iranian officials dismiss the claim as legally and practically impossible, as the waterway remains a critical global chokepoint.
The US is preparing new economic measures against Iran, with President Donald Trump saying Tehran wants a deal but is not ready for the right one. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at unprecedented sanctions, while Trump dismissed the importance of the conflict ending before midterm elections, and Iranian media rejected his inflation claims.
President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' and threatened to formally annex it after defeating Iran, escalating tensions in a conflict approaching six months. Iran has rejected the claim, insisting the waterway's status remains under its authority, while shipping data shows traffic still well below pre-war levels.
Reports say the USS Abraham Lincoln's supply problems stem from Iranian strikes on a key naval base in Bahrain, forcing the Pentagon to shift logistics to Diego Garcia. Lawmakers demand an inquiry as crew concerns mount.
US President Donald Trump said he will make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory 'pretty soon' and warned of economic consequences for any country helping Iran, while Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister insisted the waterway will remain Iranian and blockade enforcement will continue until the US accepts defeat.
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.
Washington has announced an unprecedented push to isolate Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging to sever every economic lifeline of the 'tyrannical regime.' Iran has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports if the pressure continues, as diplomatic efforts and a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz deepen.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order Friday permitting the Trump administration to continue constructing the $400 million White House ballroom while the Supreme Court weighs an emergency appeal. The order came as lower-court rulings requiring congressional approval for the project were set to take effect. The decision marks the latest development in a legal battle between the administration and historic preservation advocates.
Ghent University has suspended Nathan Cofnas, the American academic who accused the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, pending a preliminary disciplinary investigation into allegations of discrimination. The suspension comes amid a weeks-long controversy that preceded Arday's death, which has sparked vigils and criticism of media coverage.