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Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran immigrant, died on Saturday after a medical emergency at Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. His family alleges medical negligence and demands an independent investigation, while local officials and protesters call for the facility's closure.
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in response to Brazil's denial of visas to two US officials and its failure to approve Trump's ambassadorial nominee. Brazil condemned the move as an escalation, while US officials say it could be reversed if Brazil accepts the nominee.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing one woman and injuring at least 12 others. The strike hit residential buildings, and authorities warned of more attacks as Ukraine urged allies for additional Patriot missile interceptors.
Seventh round of US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon resumes in Rome, focusing on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem publicly denounced the talks, saying they would bring 'shame and humiliation,' while both sides remain split on key issues.
Overnight drone attacks in Russia near Moscow and St Petersburg killed at least five people, while Russian strikes in Ukraine's Sumy region killed two children and an elderly woman. Reports also detail a serviceman shooting in Crimea and escalating Black Sea shipping attacks.
Guatemala declared its second-highest emergency alert after Fuego volcano erupted, prompting evacuations of nearby villages. The eruption ended after 50 hours, with over 1,700 people having fled the area, and authorities declared it safe for residents to return.
Qatar says mediators are making progress toward a diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran, though no agreement has been reached and no direct talks are planned. Tehran denies US claims of ongoing negotiations, while Washington officials express optimism about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached by Wednesday, potentially stabilizing energy prices. Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied negotiations with Washington, and a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the strait.
India has denied any role in organizing a virtual speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, set for Wednesday. Bangladesh had sought clarification and warned that political activities by Hasina could hurt bilateral ties.
Ukrainian officials and experts warn that the ongoing shutdown of the Greater Odessa ports could cost the country's agricultural sector between $1.5 billion and $3 billion this year, with purchase prices for grains and oilseeds dropping by up to 40%. Alternative routes via Danube ports, Romania, and EU land corridors are deemed insufficient to compensate for the loss of sea exports, raising concerns about farmer solvency and broader economic losses.
Multiple sources report that the US Army has consumed nearly all of its highly accurate long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during the five-month war with Iran. This depletion could affect US readiness in other regions, with concerns about deterrence against Russia and China.
India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit's outreach session in New Delhi in September, in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. The invitation comes amid strained bilateral ties and is seen as an opportunity for direct dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Three lions have died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park amid Japan's unusually hot and humid summer. The zoo has suspended its lion exhibit as 10 of its 16 big cats fell ill, with officials pointing to the challenge of high humidity for species adapted to dry African heat.
As the US and Israel went to war with Iran this year, Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, sought to position himself as the leader of a transitional government. But despite early momentum, Western skepticism and strategic missteps have raised questions about his viability.
Former senior Israeli security official Avner Vilan said Iran believes it holds a strategic advantage because the US is avoiding broader conflict. He warned that Israel could be blamed if renewed US strikes fail, and noted Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz gives it a sense of victory.
The Trump administration's campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court has drawn international criticism, with Amnesty International condemning it as reprehensible. The US argues the court is a threat to sovereignty and has imposed sanctions on its officials, while also lobbying other countries to leave the ICC.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following Israeli objections to a phased withdrawal plan. Two members of Netanyahu's security cabinet had urged tearing up the deal, while the board and Israel reached a 'common understanding' on shared objectives.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of maritime incidents. Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on shipping routes, but the US naval blockade and continued hostilities keep the strategic waterway volatile.
A wildfire in the French village of Le Porge has uncovered a hidden cache of World War II-era shells and munitions, causing explosions and complicating recovery efforts. Officials report more than 180 homes destroyed, with demining operations ongoing and some areas still sealed off.
US President Donald Trump insists negotiations with Iran are ongoing, calling it Tehran's "last chance before decapitation," while Iran's Foreign Ministry denies talks with Washington, saying its discussions are with Oman. The dispute centers on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, with multiple sources reporting Trump's ultimatum and Iran's skepticism.