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A court created in 1996 but never used until now convened for the first time to hear the government's petition to deport Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot. The hearing highlighted debates over the use of classified evidence and due process protections.
Argentina's President Javier Milei has signed an emergency decree allowing the expulsion of foreigners who express 'hate' against the country or its symbols, in response to perceived hostility during the recent World Cup. Legal experts have questioned the feasibility of the measure, which also comes amid diplomatic tensions with Brazil and accusations of a coordinated anti-Argentina campaign.
US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a 'historic' agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, as part of his 20-point plan. Negotiators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met in Cairo to discuss implementation, while Israel has yet to comment officially.
Pakistan has insisted that negotiations between the US and Iran remain ongoing, even as Washington launched a heavy wave of strikes in retaliation for attacks on Jordan. The conflict has widened, with Saudi Arabia joining US strikes in Iraq, Egypt facing its first drone attack, and Jordan and Kuwait reporting new incidents.
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.
Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit Zoox has secured NHTSA approval to deploy up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis commercially, a first for the industry. Days later, the company recalled 105 vehicles over concerns they may not detect heavy smoke and could impede emergency responders.
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has become the seventh candidate to seek the role of UN secretary-general, with the selection process beginning this week. Early straw polls show former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as a frontrunner, while Otunnu acknowledges ongoing disagreements with Uganda's president.
The UN Security Council held its first closed-door straw poll on Thursday to assess support for seven candidates from Africa and Latin America vying to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary general. Guterres' term ends on December 31, 2026, with the next chief taking office on January 1, 2027. The process requires nine votes for selection and no veto from any permanent member.
The United States sanctioned six entities and individuals, including China-based Shanghai Wings International Logistics and India's Skiez Travels, for allegedly supporting Iran's Mahan Air and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Treasury Department said the companies acted as general sales agents for the airline, which it accused of transporting weapons and personnel for the IRGC.
Khalil El-Halabi, a 44-year UNRWA veteran, writes in the Jerusalem Post about losing his home and breaking his arm during an evacuation, while urging leaders and US President Donald Trump to pursue dialogue over war.
The US Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran tied to Mahan Air and the IRGC, while also targeting eight tankers and 10 entities in a separate round. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the Iranian economy as being in freefall and warned that support for the IRGC or Mahan Air sustains a terrorist enterprise.
ABC has accused the US Federal Communications Commission of using the threat of cancelled broadcast licenses as part of an intimidation campaign against media critical of President Donald Trump. The dispute centers on an early license renewal proceeding for eight ABC stations, which a group of former FCC officials has called unprecedented and a grave violation of the Communications Act and the Constitution.
Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for giving his son the rifle used in the 2024 attack that killed four people. The sentencing follows his son Colt Gray's life sentence without parole. Prosecutors had sought an 80-year term, while the defense asked for 10 years.
The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for foreign graduates using the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, according to the Wall Street Journal. The proposal, still under discussion at the Department of Homeland Security, could affect thousands of international students and U.S. employers. The fee would follow a similar H-1B visa fee that was recently blocked by a U.S. appeals court.
Iran's Armed Forces have carried out drone strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, targeting fuel tanks, warehouses, and other infrastructure. The attacks come amid a renewed escalation in US-Iranian tensions following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that South Korea and Chile have agreed to reactivate a joint committee to discuss modernizing their free trade agreement, which has been in effect since 2004. The leaders also agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, defense, infrastructure, and public security, while the US tariff on Chilean imports adds a geopolitical backdrop.
Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the US House judiciary committee, has warned of a sweeping investigation into FIFA's financial and political ties to Donald Trump if Democrats win the House. Raskin has initiated a probe into FIFA President Gianni Infantino's relationship with the White House, demanding documents and testimony. The move follows FIFA's proposed multibillion-dollar privatization plan, which has drawn criticism from Uefa and allegations of a 'smash-and-grab scam'.
Brazil has withheld formal approval for Daniel Perez, President Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador, intensifying a dispute that has also seen visa denials for U.S. officials. Tensions over judicial and electoral issues, compounded by trade tariffs, mark a low point in U.S.-Brazil relations ahead of Brazil's October election.
Analysts examine Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, suggesting that Tehran may view a controlled conflict as more advantageous than a fragile peace. The article explores the strategic logic, proxy network, and nuclear program that underpin Iran's decisions.
Sarah Rogers, nominee to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, told a Senate hearing that free information can transform closed societies, citing North Korean defectors. She pledged to expand USAGM into new media formats and keep Asia a top priority, while also sharpening the agency's challenge to China's propaganda.