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The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979. The move, which also revoked the terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, is seen as a vote of confidence in President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government and aims to boost investment in the country.
A series of actions by the Trump administration to cast doubt on U.S. election integrity have intensified concerns among voting experts and encouraged election deniers. Reports of declassified documents and legislative efforts have raised questions about the possibility of a national emergency declaration, though legal experts note constitutional limits.
A small UK power generator was forced offline for four days last month in a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, marking the first successful incident of its kind against a British energy facility. The government downplayed the impact, stressing no risk to the wider grid, while experts suggest the attack may have been a demonstration of capability by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, a day after the US and South Korea announced scaling back their annual military exercises. The launch prompted emergency meetings in Seoul and trilateral consultations with the US and Japan, while Pyongyang dismissed the drill reduction as 'unworthy of comment.'
The US and South Korea have ended their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises about a week early after President Donald Trump ordered the drills scaled back, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un. The move drew criticism from North Korea and raised questions in Seoul about its implications for the alliance.
The United States and South Korea have agreed to end their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise about a week early, following President Trump's order to scale back the drills. North Korea's Kim Yo-jong dismissed the reduction as insignificant, while political reactions in Seoul have deepened domestic divisions and tensions with Pyongyang.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise between the US and South Korea ended six days early on Friday after President Trump ordered a substantial reduction, citing cost and the message it sent to North Korea. The move, seen as a conciliatory gesture, drew a cool response from Pyongyang and raised concerns among experts about defense readiness.
President Donald Trump has instructed aides to arrange a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this autumn, possibly during the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November, according to The Wall Street Journal. South Korean and U.S. diplomats held talks reaffirming close coordination on the North's nuclear issue, though neither side's readout mentioned denuclearization, amid concerns about Trump's approach.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul for talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, calling on the US to change its 'hostile policy' toward North Korea. The visit follows President Lee Jae Myung's proposal for multiparty talks to formally end the Korean War.
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong dismissed the US decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea as meaningless, saying Pyongyang focuses on the fact that the drills continue. A KCNA commentary vowed to 'completely neutralize' military threats, while South Korea's unification minister expressed hope the reduction could open dialogue.
President Donald Trump’s public acknowledgment of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal and his order to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea have sparked concerns about alliance cohesion and denuclearization commitments. Analysts warn that transactional diplomacy and a perceived shift in US policy could undermine regional stability and play into China’s preferences.
Negotiations between Canada and the United States broke down on Friday, leading to the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8, as provincial leaders and industry officials weigh the economic impact.
The White House and CNN are at odds after a reporter's question about President Trump's relationship with aide Natalie Harp drew sharp rebuke. The incident has spotlighted Harp's role and past writings, triggering reactions from both sides of the political aisle.
President Trump told reporters he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the two leaders understand each other and that his approach is making the region safer. He also addressed reducing joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the relationship.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for a two-day official visit, holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun and scheduled to meet President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. The visit comes amid scaled-back U.S.-South Korean military drills and diplomatic efforts to engage North Korea.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a two-day official visit to South Korea starting Wednesday at the invitation of his counterpart Cho Hyun. During talks, Wang said Beijing is 'actively considering' a leaders' summit at November's APEC meeting in Shenzhen.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule that removes national security controls on many lower-endurance drones while increasing controls on certain military-use drones and sales to several countries. The rule, effective Aug. 13, adjusts endurance thresholds and clarifies classification, impacting drone manufacturers and exporters.
President Trump's call to 'substantially' reduce US-South Korea military exercises has unsettled Seoul, which must balance alliance fidelity with the president's overture to Kim Jong-un. While some see diplomatic potential, critics warn of a weakened deterrent and a return to 'Korea passing.'
The United States has cancelled the Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise with South Korea, citing constraints on US forces due to the war in Iran. The move follows President Trump's order to scale back the separate Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising questions about alliance reliability and prompting concerns in Seoul.