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A series of Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces killed at least 58 troops and wounded dozens, while separate strikes in Saudi Arabia injured more than 10 civilians. The rebels said the attacks were in response to a Saudi-backed military build-up, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
Two IDF reservists were killed in a booby-trapped building in southern Lebanon, prompting a US intervention to limit Israel's response and protect ceasefire negotiations in Rome. Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned the tactical decision that led to the deaths.
Naver Corp. reported a 41.6% rise in second-quarter net profit to 704.3 billion won, driven by AI-enhanced commerce and advertising. Revenue grew 16.2% to 3.38 trillion won, while operating profit edged down 0.2% due to AI infrastructure investments.
BLACKPINK will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a meet-and-greet in Seoul, bringing all four members together for a rare domestic fan appearance. The event is scheduled for Saturday at the National Museum of Korea with 40 selected fans.
North Korea did not report on its short-range ballistic missile launch from Thursday, a departure from its usual practice. South Korea's military detected the launch from Wonsan, and the unification ministry said such omissions have occurred before.
A senior Saudi official said the kingdom expects coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under IRGC supervision, according to the Jerusalem Post. The BBC reports Saudi Arabia has been drawn into the conflict after joint strikes with the US, facing a dilemma between deterrence and de-escalation.
Federal immigration agents arrested over 50,000 people in July amid a record crackdown, with new tactics targeting travelers at US airports—many with pending visa or green card applications. Reports of airline workers declining to help ICE agents and industry pushback highlight growing tension between the Trump administration and the aviation sector.
At the International Conference on Veterans Affairs in Washington, officials from South Korea, the U.S., and other Korean War participating nations called for greater solidarity amid security challenges, including North Korea's military threats. The forum, held for the first time outside South Korea, also marked the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence and highlighted commitments to recovering the remains of fallen troops.
Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from a fall and pneumonia at home. The 84-year-old's lengthy absence has sparked speculation and criticism over transparency, with political tensions rising between Kentucky's governor and fellow senators.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products and setting minimum import prices, a move U.S. officials say is meant to protect domestic production of a material crucial to semiconductors and solar panels. The action takes effect in December, with South Korea's trade ministry assessing its impact on exports.
At least two US military tanker aircraft were seen over the Persian Gulf during a reported IRGC operation near the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS. The aircraft, identified as Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers, were flying over international waters as regional tensions persist.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and banning 'birth tourism.' The move comes weeks after the Supreme Court rejected an earlier attempt, and estimates of the practice's scale vary widely.
President Trump took to Truth Social to express his full support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing a Washington Post report of a heated confrontation over munitions shortages as 'treasonous' and 'fake.' The White House press secretary also rejected the story, while officials confirmed Trump had been aware of munitions concerns for months.
The FCC voted 2-1 to rescind the 39% cap on local broadcast station ownership, a move critics say will spur media consolidation. Chairman Brendan Carr argued it will help local broadcasters survive, while Democrat Anna Gomez called it unlawful.
Argentina extended its 130-billion-yuan currency swap with the People's Bank of China by five years, ensuring a key source of foreign reserves through the 2027 presidential election. The move ends speculation over President Javier Milei's stance on China and comes despite geopolitical strains between the US and China.
At least 345 people across 27 US states have fallen ill in a salmonella outbreak that federal officials traced to jalapeño peppers from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico; 36 people have been hospitalised. The CDC said Coast Citrus Distributors moved the peppers into the US and recalled them. Chipotle and Qdoba removed the peppers from their restaurants, and the CDC said neither chain is currently considered an ongoing risk.
The US has signaled stronger economic and diplomatic ties with Morocco, including backing Morocco's position on Western Sahara and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. Recent gestures include Morocco naming a highway after Donald Trump and a US grant for a hydrogen facility, while two lawmakers propose designating the Polisario Front a terrorist group.
Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that would place inbound shipping under Iranian control, with outbound traffic routed through Omani waters. The deal, which has drawn scrutiny over its feasibility, would mark a significant shift in regional power dynamics following months of conflict.
The United States has imposed sanctions on five Cuban companies and eight individuals, including Cuba’s military attachés in Russia and China, over alleged involvement in procuring military equipment. The move reflects Washington’s concerns about Cuba’s deepening ties with Russia and China.
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has been met with contrasting analyses from Al Jazeera and the Jerusalem Post, highlighting the party's internal divisions over Israel and the challenges ahead for the progressive candidate in a swing state.