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AI summaryThe White House has placed a longtime teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, on unpaid administrative leave over allegations he used inside knowledge of President Donald Trump's speeches to place bets on prediction market Kalshi, earning nearly $100,000. Kalshi froze the funds and alerted regulators, and Perez is reportedly in settlement talks with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
AI summaryThe United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump is reportedly considering expanding military operations against Iran, with options including intensified bombing, seizing Strait of Hormuz islands, and striking energy facilities. US and Israeli officials suggest an expansion could occur within days as the US bolsters forces in the Middle East.
AI summaryYemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. US forces launched a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while diplomatic efforts, including a US-Saudi nuclear agreement, proceed amid global oil supply concerns.
AI summarySatellite imagery shows Israel constructing a 23-km earthen barrier separating the part of Gaza it controls from the rest, deepening Palestinian fears of permanent division. The barrier extends beyond the ceasefire's 'yellow line' and is part of a security zone with intelligence assets.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN events, focusing on the Ukraine conflict. The meeting, initiated by the United States, lasted over half an hour, with Lavrov reaffirming Moscow's commitment to proposals from last year's Alaska summit and stressing that further arms supplies to Kiev are unacceptable.
AI summaryThe United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.
AI summaryA meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
AI summaryJapan's parliament has enacted a law criminalizing the desecration of the national flag, part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative agenda. Critics say the law threatens free speech, while two opinion polls suggest public support for Takaichi is fraying due to her focus on conservative causes rather than cost-of-living issues.
AI summaryEight officials from a U.S. House Appropriations subcommittee toured South Korean shipyards earlier this month, inspecting warship capabilities at Hanwha Ocean Co. and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. The visit comes amid White House efforts to authorize foreign shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy, despite a long-standing ban on foreign construction of U.S. military vessels.
AI summaryThe US House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill that includes expanded military technology cooperation with Israel. The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate amid Democratic opposition over its cost, the Iran war, and voting restrictions.
AI summarySouth Korean stocks opened higher Thursday, led by a tech rally boosted by Alphabet's better-than-expected earnings. The KOSPI climbed over 3 percent in early trading, while the Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar. U.S. stocks had closed lower amid Middle East tensions.
AI summaryYemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade targeting Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers, prompting several ships to change course. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of flying Revolutionary Guard members into Yemen, while Washington signaled openness to talks despite launching new strikes on Iran.
AI summaryThe Australian share market is expected to open higher following a rally on Wall Street, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all finishing up. Oil prices have dropped below $US84 per barrel, while the Australian dollar is trading at 70 US cents.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump warned that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict escalates. Iran's foreign minister responded with an 'eye for an eye' doctrine, and US strikes on Iran continued overnight. The confrontation has driven oil prices above $93 a barrel and raised global economic concerns.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump said Iran wants to meet with the US but is not yet ready to do so in a meaningful way, predicting that Tehran will be ready 'very soon' to reach an agreement. His remarks come amid ongoing US and Israeli military operations against Iran that began in late February and resumed in July.
AI summaryA US judge has set a trial date of June 1, 2027 for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. Both have pleaded not guilty, and Maduro's lawyer plans to challenge the legality of the US military operation that brought them to New York.
AI summaryUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular figure credited with military reforms, sparking protests in Kyiv and unease among foreign partners. Reports point to conflict with the military command and a wider government reshuffle.
AI summaryU.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States will bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant if Iran fires at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. He also reiterated threats against nuclear sites and claimed Iran wants nuclear talks. Tensions rise amid Houthi threats and global energy concerns.
AI summaryA New York judge has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking and firearms charges. The couple, captured by US Special Forces in January, appeared in court for a procedural hearing where both sides proposed the June 2027 timeline.