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Hadi Matar, who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022, was found guilty on all federal terrorism charges, including attempting to support Hezbollah. He faces life in prison, adding to his existing 25-year state sentence for attempted murder.
Russian air strikes overnight killed at least 13 people across Ukraine, including children, with attacks reaching as far as Kyiv and Lviv. Poland scrambled fighter jets and reported a violation of its airspace, with a crater found on its soil.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a September 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The proposal, backed by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, has met with opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation. UEFA plans an emergency online meeting to discuss the proposal.
Israeli politicians have intensified rhetoric against Turkey and Syria, with a government minister calling for the closure of the Turkish Consulate in Jerusalem. A new report alleges Turkey is pursuing a long-term campaign to expand its influence in Jerusalem and support Hamas. The analysis examines the historical context and current tensions.
Seoul shares fell by more than 1% on Thursday after two sessions of deep losses, with retail investors dumping tech stocks amid lingering concerns about AI spending and the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook. The KOSPI closed at 5,593.56, down 1.23 percent, and the Korean won strengthened against the dollar, according to Yonhap News.
Lionel Messi made his first appearance since the World Cup final, coming off the bench in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew. The match marked his return to competitive play, following his absence from two earlier matches due to personal reasons.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed a $20 billion commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to sell minority stakes to private investors, including Joshua Kushner's Thrive Eternal. UEFA has strongly criticized the plan, stating 'it is not FIFA's to sell' and warning that it 'crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross.'
Jordanian air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iranian territory on July 30, according to the Petra news agency, with no injuries reported. The incident is part of a broader escalation in the US-Iran conflict that began on July 8, following US strikes and the end of the ceasefire.
The US military has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, saying it was a 'powerful response' to Iranian attacks on US forces a day earlier. Iranian state media reported two people injured and a family of three killed on Qeshm Island, while a drone hit a US-owned storage tanker at an Egyptian port.
The US military has completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to Tehran's attack on American bases in Jordan, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran has also rejected an Omani proposal for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties have been reported on Qeshm island.
The US has launched what it described as a 'heavy wave of strikes' on multiple cities in southern Iran, including Ahvaz and Abadan, after an attack on US forces in Jordan. President Donald Trump warned that the US would hit Iran 'very hard' and said he remains open to negotiations.
Anthony Fauci, former top US infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, invoking his Fifth Amendment right. Senator Rand Paul accused Fauci of lying to Congress, while Fauci described Paul's campaign as 'unhinged'.
The United States has launched a wave of strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, including sites on Qeshm Island. Iranians in the south describe worsening conditions and anger at Washington, even as some say they would resist again. Officials report casualties and power outages, while the IRGC vows continued resistance.
The US military has carried out a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of military facilities. Iran has warned of regional retaliation, and India has advised shipping companies to avoid deploying sailors to the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military has carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian forces to respond against US bases in the region. President Trump has vowed 'major military punishment' while leaving room for diplomacy, as the conflict expands to involve additional countries.
As China narrows the AI gap with the US, Beijing promotes open-source models as a global public good, but its strategy is also shaped by US export controls on advanced chips. The World AI Conference in Shanghai highlighted China's push for influence in global AI governance.
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate committee hearing on the origins of COVID-19, refusing to answer questions from Republican lawmakers. The hearing, chaired by Senator Rand Paul, rekindled debates over whether the virus emerged naturally or from a lab leak, amid accusations that Fauci misled Congress.
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.
A drone strike hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to a second vessel. No injuries were reported, and Egypt is investigating. US President Donald Trump threatened retaliation against Iran, while Iran denied involvement.
Malaysia is increasing scrutiny of foreign businesses to address local concerns over Chinese competition while trying to retain Chinese investment and technology. At the same time, the government is navigating the US-China rivalry by adopting conditional neutrality, as detailed by senior adviser Tengku Zafrul Aziz.