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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.
The leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, pledging to treat an attack on one as an attack on all. The agreement comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows a trilateral meeting between the three leaders.
German energy firm RWE has reached a $1.22bn settlement with the Trump administration, agreeing to give up offshore wind leases off New York, California and Louisiana. The company will redirect funds toward fossil fuel investments, including an LNG project and natural gas plants.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca, stipulating that an armed attack on any one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on all. The agreement was signed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and is seen as a response to regional tensions and the ongoing US-Iran war.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday in a renewed attempt to limit birthright citizenship, focusing on expanding exceptions to the 14th Amendment and banning 'birth tourism.' The orders come weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier, broader effort to end the practice.
President Trump has said oil companies are 'making too much money' from energy market disruption following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, angering environmentalists who urge him to back a windfall profits tax. ExxonMobil, Chevron, and BP have reported substantial profit increases, while American families have paid billions more at the pump.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will not be subject to fees until a final agreement is reached, according to US officials. Iran and Oman continue negotiations on passage fees for Western vessels, while Washington insists on free transit and views the current arrangement as temporary.
A Russian lawmaker suggests Western countries may reduce military assistance to Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's reported refusal to supply additional Patriot interceptors, citing risks of weapons proliferation. Meanwhile, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo claims Russia has found countermeasures for Western weapons.
President Trump is privately furious that reports of depleted US munitions stockpiles became public, fearing they weaken his hand against Iran. Pentagon officials deny shortages, but reports from sources including Reuters and the Washington Post detail extensive use of long-range missiles, sparking concern among allies like Australia about delayed deliveries.
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her office dropped charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors now attribute the damage to a botched installation, not vandalism, a finding Trump disputes.
Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from a fall and pneumonia at home. The 84-year-old's lengthy absence has sparked speculation and criticism over transparency, with political tensions rising between Kentucky's governor and fellow senators.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products and setting minimum import prices, a move U.S. officials say is meant to protect domestic production of a material crucial to semiconductors and solar panels. The action takes effect in December, with South Korea's trade ministry assessing its impact on exports.
At least two US military tanker aircraft were seen over the Persian Gulf during a reported IRGC operation near the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS. The aircraft, identified as Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers, were flying over international waters as regional tensions persist.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and banning 'birth tourism.' The move comes weeks after the Supreme Court rejected an earlier attempt, and estimates of the practice's scale vary widely.
President Trump took to Truth Social to express his full support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing a Washington Post report of a heated confrontation over munitions shortages as 'treasonous' and 'fake.' The White House press secretary also rejected the story, while officials confirmed Trump had been aware of munitions concerns for months.
Argentina extended its 130-billion-yuan currency swap with the People's Bank of China by five years, ensuring a key source of foreign reserves through the 2027 presidential election. The move ends speculation over President Javier Milei's stance on China and comes despite geopolitical strains between the US and China.
Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that would place inbound shipping under Iranian control, with outbound traffic routed through Omani waters. The deal, which has drawn scrutiny over its feasibility, would mark a significant shift in regional power dynamics following months of conflict.
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE issued a joint statement condemning Israeli actions in Gaza as a clear breach of international law, urging the international community to compel Israel to comply with its obligations.
The United States has imposed sanctions on five Cuban companies and eight individuals, including Cuba’s military attachés in Russia and China, over alleged involvement in procuring military equipment. The move reflects Washington’s concerns about Cuba’s deepening ties with Russia and China.