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The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Canada. Critics, including Democrats, warn the cuts risk undermining American leadership and could leave a vacuum for China, while the administration cites cost-effectiveness.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expand bilateral trade by keeping border crossings open 24/7, improving logistics, and harmonizing customs procedures. The move aims to reach a $10 billion trade target and comes amid regional economic strains from the US-Iran conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, despite assurances that Israeli forces would only withdraw after Hamas disarms. The comments come as far-right ministers within his coalition push for a new vote on the plan, and as tensions rise over the ceasefire's implementation.
An investigation by the Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica found that one in ten previously cleaned yards in east Omaha still has lead levels above EPA thresholds, prompting residents to seek city and federal action with inconsistent results.
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.
A coalition of 25 US states, mostly led by Democrats, filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. The states argue the tariffs exceed presidential authority and are a pretext to reimpose levies struck down by the Supreme Court, while the White House insists the measures are legal.
Cuba's national electricity grid has collapsed once more, plunging the island into darkness and marking another major outage in a series of failures. The blackout comes amid ongoing fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and a US-imposed oil blockade, with reports indicating three previous nationwide outages in July.
The White House met with leading AI companies to review a voluntary framework for testing advanced models for security risks, following high-profile hacking incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic. The framework, stemming from a June executive order, allows early government access to models for up to 30 days, though details remain private.
FIFA has dismissed as 'pure fiction' a New York Post report that its president sought support from the Trump administration after abandoning a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The plan's collapse followed widespread opposition, including a UEFA boycott threat.
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has urged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, despite his history as a vaccine critic. The US has recorded over 2,370 measles cases this year, surpassing last year's multi-decade high, as vaccination rates decline.
Analysts describe Hamas's acceptance of a disarmament roadmap as a potential breakthrough, while cautioning that verification and sequencing remain critical. The proposal, based on President Trump's 20-Point Plan, includes a long-term hudna and weapons handover, but Israel and other skeptics stress the need for physical, verifiable actions over promises.
The US has surpassed last year's record number of measles infections, with 2,318 to 2,371 cases reported by the end of July. Officials warn that declining vaccination rates and large outbreaks in several states put the country at risk of losing its measles-free status, while experts emphasize the need for increased immunization.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of spreading 'blasphemy' and antisemitic rhetoric, warning the mayor is endangering New Yorkers. In an interview with Fox News, Herzog also condemned former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, praised President Trump's support for Israel, and discussed the threat from Iran.
The US-backed Board of Peace announced that Hamas has agreed to a roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza peace initiative. The plan includes Hamas relinquishing its weapons, Israeli withdrawal, deployment of an International Stabilization Force, and the NCAG assuming governance. However, verification of disarmament and sequencing of withdrawal remain major challenges.
US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with Israel to withdraw as disarmament is completed. Hamas officials confirmed an agreement, but Israel has not responded, and experts express skepticism about both sides' willingness to follow through.
The IDF detained and returned two Israelis who crossed into Syrian territory near Mount Hermon, the latest in a series of incursions by right-wing activists seeking to establish settlements. More than 150 suspects have been caught in 16 attempts, while Syrian media reported a separate IDF raid in Quneitra.
The US military, alongside Saudi Arabia, conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to drone attacks on American forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes followed an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces, which the US military said was intercepted. Crude oil prices rose more than four percent amid the renewed conflict.
The Trump administration has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid and four-legged robots, as well as power inverters, citing national security and cybersecurity risks. The move targets Chinese manufacturers, which dominate the global market for these devices, and has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing.
Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is set to testify before a Senate committee investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Republicans, led by Senator Rand Paul, are probing the 'lab leak' theory, while more than 155 scientists and public health advocates have defended Fauci, calling allegations against him baseless.
Senior US administration officials say Israel will redeploy troops from Lebanese territory only in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state sovereignty, ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House meeting with President Trump. The framework aims to achieve three goals, including a secure northern border for Israel.