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Iran has denounced a confidential IAEA report citing restricted access to its nuclear sites as a tool of political pressure, while denying any pursuit of nuclear weapons. The agency has warned that the lack of inspections poses a proliferation concern and urged restoration of verification activities. Differing accounts from regional outlets highlight competing views on the impact of past strikes and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Recent reports detail US military involvement in coordinating vessel passages and conducting secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers near the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The New York Times, as cited by TASS, reports over 100 vessels were assisted, while Reuters details an operation involving at least 92 ships.
The Trump administration and the Shield of the Americas alliance have condemned efforts to overthrow Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz, while protests over economic reforms paralyze the country. Washington has offered emergency assistance and a $20m anti-drug deal, as former President Evo Morales calls for early elections.
The Trump administration's plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a key US deep-sea monitoring network, has prompted warnings from scientists that global climate and weather forecasting will be severely degraded. Researchers say losing US ocean data would cause a 163% increase in error for annual ocean heating estimates, undermining storm and El Niño predictions worldwide. Meanwhile, the European Union is investing in new ocean monitoring capabilities, but experts stress these cannot replace the lost observations.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and his family, alongside broader measures against Cuba's oil and gas company and military-linked entities, as Washington intensifies its pressure campaign on Havana.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned green again just days after a $14.2m renovation, despite the Trump administration's claims of success. Visitors offer mixed reviews, and the administration has compared its battle with algae to its war with Iran.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk and other right-wing figures of exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak to whip up division in the UK. The case has triggered protests, government actions against social media platforms, and a rare rebuke from the US State Department and Vice President JD Vance.
Three scientific papers on vaccine safety, used by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration to justify policy changes, have been retracted, removed, or placed under investigation. The actions follow long-standing criticism from scientists about flawed methodologies, and Kennedy's recent letter to a journal editor has drawn accusations of intimidation.
US forces carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people, according to US Southern Command. The vessel was allegedly used for drug trafficking, part of Operation Southern Spear. Reports conflict on the number of casualties in related strikes.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting fire and withdrawing from southern Lebanon, with pilot security zones to be established. Residents in Beirut express cautious skepticism, while Hezbollah condemns the US-brokered framework.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire brokered by the United States, contingent on Hezbollah's withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The deal aims to remove a key obstacle in US-Iran negotiations, but Hezbollah has rejected the terms, and fighting continues.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is 'very interested' in additional Boeing plane purchases ahead of President Xi Jinping's September visit to Washington. The comments come amid ongoing US-China trade negotiations and China's broader push for aviation self-sufficiency.
Newly released bodycam footage showing 18-year-old Henry Nowak being handcuffed by police as he lay dying from stab wounds has sparked violent protests in Southampton and a national debate over policing, race, and justice. The killer, Vickrum Digwa, was sentenced to life in prison after falsely claiming he was the victim of a racist attack. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the protests and called for a police investigation into the handling of the case.
The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, including Australia, India, the UK and the EU, over alleged failures to tackle forced labour. The move follows a Section 301 investigation and has drawn sharp responses from trading partners, while analysts see it as a way to bypass recent Supreme Court limits on tariff powers.
The US Trade Representative has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 economies, citing failure to curb forced labor. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier tariffs and has drawn criticism from trading partners. Public comments will be accepted before final implementation.
CBS News has terminated longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after a clash with new management. Pelley accused editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, while the network cited his conduct in a staff meeting. The firing is part of a broader shakeup that has raised concerns about editorial independence.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and taking a more active role, while revealing that Tehran has agreed to discuss previously off-limits nuclear issues. However, he insisted no sanctions relief has been offered without nuclear concessions, as Iran warns of 'direct confrontation' over Israeli actions in Lebanon.
The Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil, citing unfair practices in digital trade, deforestation, and more. Brazilian President Lula da Silva has rejected the move, blaming political motivations, while trade officials say the tariffs would replace earlier duties struck down by the Supreme Court.
The Trump administration has said it will abide by a federal court ruling that indefinitely blocks the $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund, despite disagreeing with the decision. The fund, part of a settlement with President Trump over his tax return leak, faced bipartisan backlash. A judge gave parties a week to negotiate a sworn declaration that the fund will not be revived.
President Trump is reportedly reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies, while the Justice Department pauses its implementation following a court order. The fund, which faced legal setbacks and bipartisan criticism, was designed to resolve Trump's lawsuit over leaked tax returns. Meanwhile, January 6 defendants are pursuing compensation through other legal avenues.