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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour aims to reassure allies concerned about the US-Iran peace deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion fund. The visit highlights divisions within the Trump administration over Israel's actions in Lebanon, while Israel insists it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the Islamabad MoU and Lake Lucerne Summit reinforce faith in dialogue, highlighting Pakistan's role in US-Iran de-escalation. He also discussed efforts to free 11 Pakistani seafarers held by Somali pirates.
Three candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic congressional primaries, including defeats of two incumbents. The results signal growing influence of the left and the Democratic Socialists of America within the party, with contests dominated by divisions over Israel and the party's direction.
A new Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries finds only 23% of adults trust President Donald Trump on world affairs, with confidence dropping in most nations with trend data. Views of the US itself are also largely negative, and assessments of its reliability and role are worsening.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to smooth over differences ahead of the July NATO summit in Ankara. Trump has renewed threats to leave the alliance and announced a review of US forces in Europe, amid fallout from the Iran war and disputes over Greenland.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett admitted that Israel smuggled Starlink internet receivers into Iran during his tenure to assist anti-government protesters. He said the current government halted the practice and criticized that decision. Bennett also outlined plans to undermine Iran's government if he returns to office.
The US Senate voted 50-48 to pass a nonbinding resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. The measure, already passed by the House, does not require Trump's signature, and Trump has criticized it as 'poorly timed and meaningless.'
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced a deconfliction cell involving the US, Iran, Lebanon and others to curb military operations in Lebanon and prevent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli leaders rejected the arrangement for excluding Israel and giving Iran a role, while US Vice President JD Vance described it as a step to protect both Lebanese sovereignty and Israeli security.
Cait Conley, a U.S. Army veteran and former national security adviser, won the Democratic primary in New York's 17th Congressional District on Tuesday. She will face Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, a vulnerable incumbent in a district that narrowly backed Kamala Harris in 2024.
Karl Stefanovic's interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been removed from podcast and social media platforms, sparking controversy and raising questions about the presenter's independent production. Channel Nine, Stefanovic's employer, describes the podcast as a completely independent production.
In New York's 12th Congressional District, a closely watched Democratic primary will determine the successor to retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. Assembly members Micah Lasher and Alex Bores lead a four-candidate field, with the race reflecting broader debates over Israel, AI regulation, and the party's direction.
Turkish authorities detained 209 people in Ankara ahead of the NATO summit, including alleged Islamic State members and far-left activists. Separate anti-NATO protests led to over 100 detentions and tear gas use, raising questions about security versus dissent.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and other Trump allies have moved to reassure Israel of the strength of the bilateral relationship, emphasizing shared values and strategic interests despite recent tensions over a US-Iran interim deal and White House criticism. Israeli President Isaac Herzog also extended birthday greetings to President Donald Trump, praising his support for Israel and efforts to free Gaza hostages.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since February, following an interim US-Iran deal. The operation is coordinated with regional states, while shipping traffic is slowly resuming and diplomatic disputes over nuclear inspections persist.
The US Senate has for the first time approved a war powers resolution seeking to block military action against Iran, passing 50-48 with four Republican defections. The largely symbolic measure, previously approved by the House, reflects growing unease over President Trump's handling of the conflict and the deal with Iran.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirmed Likud will hold democratic primaries, with PM Netanyahu expected to receive reserved spots. Meanwhile, MK Tally Gotliv attacked reports of her ouster, insisting primaries will take place and that Netanyahu wants her on the slate.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has stated that the fifth round of direct negotiations with Israel, currently underway in Washington, could be a game-changer. He emphasized that Lebanon's path in the talks is independent of the recent US-Iran deal, while expressing hope for a ceasefire and a positive outcome.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett has outlined a wide-ranging 'New Covenant' agenda to rebuild Israel’s institutions from the ground up, covering education, security, the economy and relations with the ultra-Orthodox community. In remarks reported by the Jerusalem Post he sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and pledged to do whatever is necessary to defeat him at the ballot box.
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has called for Israel's unconditional withdrawal from southern Lebanon, saying the only way out is a clear timetable for troop pullout. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated that there are no plans to leave. The statements mark an escalation in rhetoric amid ongoing tensions.
Two people were killed in southern Lebanon by Israeli gunfire, marking the first fatal incident since a ceasefire largely held. Hezbollah condemned the shooting as a blatant violation, while Israel said it targeted armed terrorists posing a threat.