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US President Donald Trump has criticized oil giants including Chevron for high petrol prices, while Chevron reported record quarterly profits. The conflict with Iran has kept oil prices elevated, drawing criticism and warnings from economists.
Two key Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have agreed to support Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general after he formally rescinded a controversial $1.8bn fund. The fund, created as part of a settlement between Donald Trump and the IRS, had sparked bipartisan backlash over potential payments to Trump allies.
The White House met with leading AI companies to review a voluntary framework for testing advanced models for security risks, following high-profile hacking incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic. The framework, stemming from a June executive order, allows early government access to models for up to 30 days, though details remain private.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave, prompting political reactions from US President Donald Trump and European far-right leaders. While most migrants have been returned, hundreds remain in need, and the crisis has exposed divisions in how immigration is framed across the political spectrum.
Robert King, a former U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights, has called for easing the long-standing travel ban to North Korea, arguing that it hinders humanitarian assistance. The State Department, however, reaffirmed the ban, citing risks of arrest and detention.
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are underway and could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz 'literally by tomorrow,' but he accused Tehran of being 'duplicitous' for denying negotiations. Trump described the strait as 'already completely controlled by the United States Navy' and said nothing reaches Iran without US approval unless a deal or 'total surrender' is achieved.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could be fully reopened for shipping as early as Tuesday, following what he described as 'good discussions' with Iran. Trump also warned of severe consequences if talks collapse, while accusing Tehran of publicly denying the negotiations.
Wildfires across Washington state have forced up to 67,000 people to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of buildings, with three major fires affecting the Spokane area. No deaths have been reported, but officials warn that hotter, drier weather could worsen conditions. The governor has declared a state of emergency and banned outdoor burning through September.
Iran has denied that negotiations with the United States are underway, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new round of talks. Tehran says it is in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell on hopes of a deal.
Jay Clayton has been sworn in as the US Director of National Intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard. His confirmation was contentious after he refused to acknowledge Trump's 2020 election loss, and he now oversees 18 intelligence agencies.
Two Republican senators who had threatened to block Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general have agreed to advance his nomination after he formally ended a controversial $1.8bn fund. The move clears a key hurdle, though Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced she will oppose the nomination.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran's leadership of being 'duplicitous' after Tehran announced talks with Oman on a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump insisted the US Navy controls the strait and warned that nothing would reach Iran without a deal or surrender. Iran's Foreign Ministry said the Omani initiative would not suffice to reopen the strait if US 'aggression' continues.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger EU borders and 'swift returns' after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, prompting emergency talks among EU interior ministers. The crisis has exposed divisions within the bloc, with Italy and Denmark accusing Spain of failing to secure the EU's only land border with Africa.
Analysts warn that the threat to oil tankers in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war began, as attacks in the Red Sea compound the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq's main port of Umm Qasr has come to a standstill, and shipping traffic through the strait has dropped dramatically.
Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested a halt to IDF strikes on Hamas to allow a 14-day ceasefire, according to sources. The meeting highlights growing tension between Israel's security operations and the Trump administration's diplomatic plan for Gaza.
The US Department of Defense has signed multiyear agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to sharply increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles, responding to depleted stockpiles amid conflicts with Iran and support to Ukraine. The deals, valued at over $58 billion for Lockheed and $3 billion for Northrop, aim to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD output, though production increases are expected by 2027-2028.
FIFA has dismissed as 'pure fiction' a New York Post report that its president sought support from the Trump administration after abandoning a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The plan's collapse followed widespread opposition, including a UEFA boycott threat.
Iran's foreign minister says negotiations with Oman over a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, while Tehran insists the waterway will not revert to its pre-war status. A proposed Omani-Iranian joint company could manage maritime services under one plan. The US has not been part of these talks, which are seen as a precondition to broader agreements under the June ceasefire memorandum.
The Board of Peace's high representative for Gaza says the body and mediating states are working to de-escalate after a new Israeli offensive. The strikes have killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies, while efforts continue to implement a US-brokered plan, including Hamas's disarmament.
US Central Command has asked military analysts for creative and unconventional ways to pressure Iran, according to CNN. Meanwhile, Admiral Brad Cooper has warned troops that cellphone videos and online posts can aid Iranian targeting of American bases, as President Trump considers expanding the air campaign, limited strikes, or renewed diplomacy.