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AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with all 100 US senators and President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on sanctions against Russia and Zelensky's expected attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
AI summaryThe United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump visited a General Motors plant in Michigan to claim businesses that moved to South Korea and other countries are returning, touting tariffs and zero-tariff incentives for domestic production. While the White House announced billions in Michigan investments, a Colorado food-truck manufacturer reports higher costs and competition from Mexican rivals, and polls show declining approval in the state.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia is providing intelligence to Iran but will ask President Vladimir Putin about the allegations. He also expressed trust in assurances from Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping that neither country is supplying weapons to Tehran.
AI summaryUS officials say 'now is the time to end the war' as President Trump prepares to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky. The meeting will focus on the Russia-Ukraine peace process, and Zelensky is expected to attend the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham, whom Trump remembered as a 'lover of wars.'
AI summaryUnreleased documentary footage shows the late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran and revealing he pushed for military action for years, according to reports. The footage also captures Graham pressing President Trump and foreign leaders to overthrow Iran's regime, at times advocating action beyond what Prime Minister Netanyahu supported.
AI summaryHouse Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched the party's 'Fighting for an Affordable America' agenda, framing the midterm elections around the rising cost of living. In a campaign speech and a CNN appearance, he argued that Republicans have broken promises on costs and war, while touting polls that show widespread public concern over affordability.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is directing his administration to allow US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, ending a 40-year ban imposed after the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847. The announcement followed a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who urged long-term calm after months of war between Israel and Hezbollah.
AI summarySyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Damascus is working toward a security agreement with Israel, which he hopes could lead to comprehensive peace without compromising Syria's claim to the Golan Heights. He also ruled out military intervention in Lebanon and expressed support for Lebanese state authority over weapons and war decisions.
AI summaryShipping traffic through key Middle East chokepoints has fallen sharply following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations, with vessel transits at multi-month lows. Data from Kpler shows a significant decline in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as regional conflict disrupts trade.
AI summaryChinese President Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that Beijing supports Brasilia in opposing external interference, ahead of Brazil's presidential election. The two leaders also agreed to speed up negotiations for a Mercosur-China trade agreement amid US tariff pressure on Brazil.
AI summaryPresident Trump said the US will recover the costs of its military operation against Iran 'many times over,' citing the example of Venezuela. Reports also highlight the estimated $37.5 billion cost and a request for additional funding.
AI summaryChad has notified the UN of its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. It becomes the latest nation to leave the tribunal, following Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Venezuela. The withdrawal will take effect after a year.
AI summaryOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared that AI has reached the 'singularity,' the point where machines surpass human intelligence. A Technion professor supports the claim with evidence of AI solving problems humans cannot, while Al Jazeera reports warnings from other experts and proposals like the AI Kill Switch Act.
AI summaryFor the second time in four months, shots were fired at the US Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. No injuries were reported, but the incident has drawn attention to a pattern of attacks, with authorities previously linking them to anti-Jewish incidents and discussing the role of paid recruitment.
AI summaryThree years after the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s junta faces worsening jihadist violence and tightened political controls, even as the country posts strong oil-driven economic growth, according to former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri.
AI summaryGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has completed a cabinet reshuffle triggered by Jens Spahn's resignation, appointing Steffen Bilger as transport minister and Nina Warken as chief of staff. The changes come amid record-low approval ratings and rising support for the AfD ahead of state elections.
AI summarySouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to revive stalled free-trade negotiations between Seoul and the Mercosur bloc, establishing a joint working group to prepare for formal talks. Analysts caution that skepticism remains strong in Latin America, with calls for tangible commitments from South Korea.
AI summaryNelson Haase, a retired colonel convicted in the murder of Chilean folk singer Victor Jara, was arrested on Saturday in southern Chile after evading authorities for nearly three years. His capture marks a significant step in the long quest for justice over one of the most infamous crimes of the Pinochet dictatorship.
AI summaryOil prices fell sharply on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, with Brent crude dipping below $88 a barrel in some trading. The pause has raised hopes of a diplomatic solution, but shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea continue to keep markets cautious.