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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not mention the US as the country that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki during the 81st anniversary ceremony. Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki did acknowledge the bomb was dropped by a US military plane, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also avoided directly naming the US in his message.
Israel has not formally approved the US-backed roadmap for the next phase of President Trump's Gaza plan, amid cabinet opposition and Shin Bet warnings that Hamas views the demilitarization process as a way to buy time and constrain Israel's military freedom. Ministers are demanding guarantees of genuine disarmament before proceeding.
Reports citing US officials indicate the Pentagon has fewer than 1,700 Patriot interceptor missiles after operations against Iran, with replenishment possibly taking over two years. A $18.2 billion emergency request aims to boost stocks, while a US envoy insists current supplies are sufficient.
Hamas reaffirms readiness to implement the next phase of the US-backed Gaza peace plan, while Israel insists it has not agreed to the latest part. The plan includes disarmament, a Palestinian governing committee, and a phased Israeli withdrawal.
The UAE condemned an attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while ADNOC reported that 15 of its vessels have been struck since the conflict began. Iran's foreign minister said talks with Oman are nearing completion, but stressed that reopening the strait is not imminent.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly supplies of interceptor missiles, while acknowledging the current stockpile is smaller than last year. Separately, he discussed missile production cooperation with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a visit to Lublin.
Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard, rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright Beach, captured in a viral video. Stephen Amell presented Williams with a Baywatch jacket, and President Trump offered a civilian honor.
The US Senate has passed a broad sanctions package aimed at punishing Russia and its energy buyers, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill imposes sanctions on Russian leaders and institutions, and allows tariffs on major importers of Russian oil and gas.
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote, while Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposed the nomination amid concerns about Justice Department independence.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino received support from South American football figures during a visit to Colombia for President Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration. The visit comes amid fallout from an abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment and calls for Infantino's resignation, while CONMEBOL has expressed concern over FIFA's unilateral actions.
President Trump announced $3 billion in investments in critical minerals and battery projects to boost US domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign nations. The package includes conditional loans to several companies, workforce development funding, and a push to expand mining education.
Two federal judges ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for nationals of South Sudan and Myanmar, affecting hundreds and thousands of people respectively. The decisions follow a Supreme Court ruling in June that limited lower courts' ability to block similar terminations for Haitians and Syrians.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has privately argued that airstrikes alone cannot achieve US goals against Iran and that further escalation would backfire, according to CNN sources. Vice President JD Vance has also voiced concern about escalation, and the US operation has reportedly been suspended.
The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose sanctions and tariffs up to 100% on countries that are the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The bill also extends the Iran Sanctions Act until 2031, but critics warn it grants the president excessive tariff powers.
Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated as Colombia's president in Cali, vowing to defeat narco-terrorism and reverse the policies of his predecessor Gustavo Petro. He plans to cut government spending, revive the oil and gas industry, and strengthen ties with the US.
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling that the president lacks unilateral authority to build without congressional approval. The court's decision is on hold for 14 days pending an appeal to the Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump is again attempting to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The White House has sent Cook a letter demanding a response within three weeks, despite a June Supreme Court ruling that blocked her removal. Cook's lawyer calls the allegations baseless and vows to challenge the latest effort.
The United States has spent months seeking an international naval coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but European allies, including the UK and France, are reluctant to commit. Analysts say the hesitation reflects deep caution about being drawn into a conflict they did not initiate, especially without clear Gulf support.
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate have asked a US judge to release them on bail from a Miami jail as they contest extradition to the UK to face charges of rape, assault, and trafficking. The brothers deny any wrongdoing, and a hearing on their release is set for August 13.
The US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, a surprise that contradicts President Trump's narrative of economic revival. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, but sector declines and downward revisions to prior months underscore concerns about labor market strength.