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Mark Ruffalo has pushed back against Paramount's accusation that his criticism of its Warner Bros. merger invoked 'antisemitic tropes,' calling the claim 'appalling and fundamentally dishonest.' The dispute, which has drawn in Jewish advocacy groups and even other actors, centers on Ruffalo's linking of the merger to Oracle's technology support for Israel.
Recent Pentagon casualty figures reveal up to 774 US service members killed or wounded in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which approaches its seventh month. The data includes 18 deaths and 756 wounded, with some figures temporarily disappearing from the database. Meanwhile, the ceasefire has expired without extension, and negotiations remain paused.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, claiming Tehran holds a position of strength, while Washington prepares to unveil 'the toughest sanctions in history.' With diplomatic talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz partially shut, both sides trade defiant messages ahead of the US Treasury's press conference.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
The Government has confirmed that planned increases to fuel excise duty on September 1st and October 1st will not go ahead, with the Dáil to be recalled on Friday to approve the decision. The move follows pressure from backbenchers and the Opposition amid concerns about fuel prices, with the cost of maintaining the cuts estimated at about €100 million a month.
Somalia is facing a deepening child malnutrition crisis, with a 32% increase in severe acute malnutrition admissions and over 200 health facilities closed due to humanitarian aid cuts. Nearly 1.9 million children are projected to be malnourished in 2026, as drought, conflict, and funding shortfalls compound the emergency.
The ACT Party has formalized a proposal by new candidate Paul Henry to build New Zealand's first dedicated national cancer centre, with campuses in Auckland and Christchurch. The plan, announced at the party's South Island campaign launch, includes a philanthropic foundation and removal of donation tax credit caps, though revenue minister Simon Watts says the cap will remain unchanged.
Global smartphone shipments are projected to fall by over 14% in 2026 due to soaring chip and memory costs, the sharpest annual drop on record, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung is expected to overtake Apple as the top vendor, while Chinese manufacturers face the steepest declines.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a major overhaul of family support at the National Day Rally, including nearly S$70,000 in direct aid per child, expanded leave and sharply lower preschool fees. The measures come as Singapore’s fertility rate hit a record low of 0.87 and a survey found nearly one in four young adults plan to stay child-free, citing time, cost and lifestyle pressures.
The US Treasury has redesignated Hezbollah to emphasize its role as an Iranian proxy under the IRGC Quds Force and imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars via commercial flights. Officials described the group as an extension of Iran's forces operating with little regard for Lebanese sovereignty. The move occurs amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon hostilities and broader US pressure on Iran.
Japan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, key routes for Middle East oil, as Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi wraps up a six-day visit to Saudi Arabia and Oman. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has also held phone talks with regional leaders, with some in her administration urging face-to-face meetings to achieve a breakthrough amid unpredictable U.S.-Iran negotiations.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, a reporter and the publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, escalating a showdown over editorial independence. The dismissals follow the outlet's coverage of sailor welfare and come amid broader restrictions on press access.
South Korea has launched its first commercial container ship voyage through the Arctic, testing the route's viability as Middle East conflict disrupts traditional shipping lanes. The PanStar Acro, carrying 837 TEUs of cargo, is expected to take about 45 days to reach European ports, but the trip has sparked environmental and geopolitical concerns, including potential friction with Western allies over Russia's role.
US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury data, months earlier than projected. The milestone has renewed warnings from economists and lawmakers about unsustainable deficits, rising interest costs, and the need for fiscal reforms.
Dell Technologies shares have surged over 230% in 2026 on AI server demand, and Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani has raised his 12-month price target to $550, implying further upside. The bullish outlook is driven by Dell's underappreciated storage business, which analysts believe can accelerate revenue and profit growth.
September WTI crude oil climbed 1.67% on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and persistent Middle East supply disruptions, while gasoline prices slipped. The UAE's decision to cut economic ties with Iran and renewed Israeli strikes heightened concerns, though OPEC production increases and rising US inventories tempered gains. IEA head Fatih Birol warned the Strait of Hormuz crisis has caused long-term damage to energy markets.
Treasury yields have climbed to multi-decade highs, with analysts suggesting the bond market is testing Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh ahead of his first Jackson Hole speech. Warsh has declined to provide forward guidance, leaving investors guessing about the Fed's next moves, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has pledged to increase bond purchases to ease market concerns.
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions after recent Israeli strikes, with discussions focused on halting attacks and reviving security negotiations. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria expects talks to resume soon despite a lack of trust, while reports of a separate meeting between al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman surfaced.
Sen. Jon Ossoff's joke about President Trump's aide Natalie Harp has sparked a fierce backlash, with White House allies defending Harp and attacking the senator. Harp's estranged brother described her loyalty as 'unhealthy obsession' after learning she reportedly jumped into an SUV trunk to accompany Trump.