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AI summaryFollowing a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, President Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard.' The escalation comes amid ongoing US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, which have killed dozens, and Iran's promise to 'punish the aggressor' after US air raids on its territory.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced a US$22 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport, including five new terminals and expanded train systems. The plan, funded through municipal bonds, aims to replace aging facilities and improve passenger experience.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran 'very hard' following an attack on US military personnel in Jordan. Al Jazeera also reported that the US launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, and a drone hit a US-owned tanker at an Egyptian port.
AI summaryMichelle Steel, the newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, filling a post vacant since January last year. In her first major public remarks since confirmation, she called strengthening the alliance her top priority and highlighted U.S.–South Korea shipbuilding cooperation.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed' if China supplied air defense systems to Iran, citing a personal promise from Chinese President Xi Jinping. China's Defense Ministry has denied supplying such weapons, while a Reuters report alleges a pending deal.
AI summaryThe US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, with a 9-3 vote. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while government borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 2007.
AI summaryFormer FBI director James Comey's lawyers have filed motions to dismiss federal charges, arguing that his Instagram post of seashells spelling '86 47' was protected political speech, not a threat to President Trump. They allege vindictive prosecution, surveillance, and unusual investigative methods.
AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for separate meetings with US President Donald Trump, amid signs that the Ukraine war and the US-Israel conflict with Iran are converging. Kyiv has accused Iran of complicity in Russian aggression and alleged that Moscow shares satellite imagery with Tehran, while diplomatic channels between Israel and Ukraine have opened.
AI summaryThe US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-backed militia bases in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters, while Iran fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan. The attacks mark a significant escalation, with Riyadh publicly joining Washington for the first time.
AI summaryBMW has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, targeting office roles while sparing production workers. The company attributes the cuts to competition from Chinese carmakers, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles, echoing similar moves by Volkswagen and Porsche.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump was honored at the Knesset, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke during a special plenum session. Meanwhile, protests near the UN office in Geneva drew attention to the second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran.
AI summaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun's first White House visit in 17 years has spotlighted a potential historic shift in Israel-Lebanon relations, with Aoun stating Lebanon's goal to end hostility with Israel. The visit, part of a US-brokered negotiation process, comes amid Hezbollah's reported decline and Aoun's efforts to challenge its influence.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid and four-legged robots, as well as power inverters, citing national security and cybersecurity risks. The move targets Chinese manufacturers, which dominate the global market for these devices, and has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing.
AI summaryThe pilot zone plan in southern Lebanon, a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the US, aims for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment to verify Hezbollah-free areas. Tensions persist as incidents occur during implementation, and skepticism about the plan's viability remains.
AI summaryHalf of England and all of Wales have been officially declared in drought after record-low rainfall and high temperatures. July is set to be the driest month on record, with the Environment Agency warning of serious impacts on environment, wildlife, and economy.
AI summaryThe US military said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at American forces in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in fighting. The attack coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit, which both sides described as positive. Amid the escalation, a senior US commander has privately warned that American naval assets are stretched too thin, raising questions about the Pentagon's ability to sustain multiple commitments.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump have met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss a trilateral framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. The plan includes Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and a pilot-zone approach to test Lebanese army control. Direct US flights to Lebanon were announced, but implementation faces significant challenges.
AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing Patriot missile production and diplomatic efforts. Zelensky thanked Trump for the meeting, while the Senate voted to sanction buyers of Russian oil and gas.
AI summaryAnthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is set to testify before a Senate committee investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Republicans, led by Senator Rand Paul, are probing the 'lab leak' theory, while more than 155 scientists and public health advocates have defended Fauci, calling allegations against him baseless.
AI summaryThe US Senate has taken an initial procedural vote on a bill to toughen sanctions on Russia, with over 60 co-sponsors. The bill includes 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, but disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over presidential authority could delay its passage.