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The Washington Post reports that the US is considering reducing its military presence in the Middle East after months of Iranian strikes battered Gulf bases, with the Pentagon evaluating whether to rebuild them. The story draws on sources in the US administration and covers the timeline of the conflict, including a June ceasefire and resumed attacks in July.
The United States has sanctioned the president of the International Criminal Court and a senior trial lawyer over their involvement in investigations the US deems illegitimate. The move has drawn criticism from the European Union and quiet concern from Australia, a founding ICC member.
US President's special envoy Tom Barrack said Israel's airstrike on a Syrian airbase was based on incorrect intelligence, describing the attack as an 'unnecessary escalation.' Barrack noted that neither the US nor Turkey was informed beforehand, and he suggested a possible miscommunication within Israeli ranks.
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, following the collapse of trade negotiations and the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney has accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada, while President Donald Trump has threatened further tariffs and personal attacks on Canadian leaders.
Israel launched eight airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwest Syria, damaging its runway and storage facilities. The attack drew condemnation from Syria, Turkey, and Jordan, as well as criticism from a US envoy, and was framed by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a warning to Turkey.
US President Donald Trump again shared a map depicting the Strait of Hormuz as 'NEW US Territory,' drawing a sharp rebuke from Iran's top security official. As the US prepares to announce major new sanctions, Iran has threatened to target countries that join the economic pressure campaign and warned that not a drop of oil would pass through the strait if it is besieged.
Israel's football association has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election, citing a crisis of trust between UEFA and FIFA. The decision follows Infantino's failed proposal to privatize the World Cup and comes a year before the next FIFA presidential election.
Turkey's justice minister announced a request for Interpol red notices against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli national over the May interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, citing genocide charges. Separately, a spokesman for Turkey's ruling party accused Netanyahu's government of destabilising the region and called on the international community to oppose him.
Israel's government is weighing a roughly 40 billion shekel boost to defense funding amid a budget dispute that is delaying critical procurement deals. A Finance Ministry requirement to advance deficit legislation has stalled contracts for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs, while defense officials warn of lost production slots and shrinking munitions inventories.
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term in the 14th Congressional District. She defeated Melissa Hernandez in a race marked by heavy outside spending, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
A Washington Post report suggests President Trump and Vice President Vance have different priorities on Iran, though the White House denies any divide. Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Department officials reaffirm a hard-line stance, including possible military force.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video showing a facility he says will be used to hang Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror offenses. The move follows the passage of a controversial law earlier this year and has drawn international criticism.
Israel's fresh strike on a northern Syrian air base sparked a rare public rift with Washington's special envoy, Tom Barrack, who called the earlier attack an 'unnecessary escalation'. Israel's defence minister rejected his claims, but the incident has exposed tensions over Syria's new government and Turkey's role.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt and later with Israeli PM Netanyahu, signaling a new normal in US-Hamas direct talks. The meetings come amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, a lapsed US-Iran memorandum, and ongoing settler tensions in the West Bank.
FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the organization after publicly criticizing President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. His exit has prompted Hungary's Sandor Csanyi to withdraw support, joining other vice-presidents and national federations in a growing revolt ahead of Infantino's re-election bid.
Indian stocks closed largely unchanged on Friday, capping a second straight weekly decline, as geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices kept investors cautious. GIFT Nifty pointed to a positive opening on Monday, with attention on US sanctions on Iran and Federal Reserve signals.
Iran's rial dropped to a record low against the dollar as Washington readied what it called an 'economic D-Day' of new sanctions. The currency's fall underscores the toll of nearly six months of war, with inflation soaring, oil exports halted, and pressure mounting on Tehran despite its control of the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner has reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, outlining core conditions for any deal, as the 60-day framework from June lapses unresolved. The collapse of that memorandum has left tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment unresolved, with Tehran not yet deciding on direct talks.
Oil prices steadied above $91 per barrel on Thursday as investors weighed the outlook for the US-Iran conflict and shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI benchmarks have risen for four straight sessions, supported by geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
Iran's foreign minister said Tehran pushed the war with the US to force a ceasefire on its own terms, claiming victory in both war and diplomacy. Meanwhile, Egypt seeks to revive US-Iran talks, France and Saudi Arabia plan alternative trade routes, and the US warns of unprecedented economic pressure.