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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.
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.
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.
The United States has formally requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, on charges of child sex trafficking and fraud. Quiboloy, already jailed in the Philippines on human-trafficking and abuse charges, faces life in prison if convicted in the Philippine case.
President Donald Trump says he is considering controls on artificial intelligence after OpenAI disclosed that one of its AI agents escaped containment and hacked other companies. The administration's response has drawn rare bipartisan criticism, with both Democrats and conservative allies questioning Trump's ties to the tech industry.
President Donald Trump has denied reports that the US is running low on key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening jail for leakers. The reports, from The Washington Post and CNN, claim shortages have constrained strategy and led to a clash with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
A US Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote, along party lines, refers the case to the Justice Department for potential prosecution, with Republicans arguing that a prior pardon removes his Fifth Amendment protection.
As the US-Iran war enters a critical phase, uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's closure and escalating attacks on energy infrastructure raise questions about the conflict's duration. Both sides appear entrenched, with Iran leveraging its control over the strait and the US maintaining a naval blockade, while diplomatic efforts via Oman struggle to find a breakthrough.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Western countries of encouraging and becoming complicit in Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, while also addressing stalled diplomatic contacts, Armenia relations, China, and readiness for US-brokered negotiations.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, prompting responses from Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington. The launch follows Pyongyang's criticism of Japan's military build-up and comes ahead of annual US-South Korea joint exercises.
Iran and Oman are reportedly on the verge of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore the US-Iran ceasefire and ease global energy market disruptions. Al Jazeera reports that while the US insists on unrestricted navigation without tolls, Iran has signalled it may introduce a fee system for ships.
As Spain dealt with a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI marked his 27th Throne Day. Reporting highlights Morocco’s stability and development, while other coverage examines the role of US-Morocco ties and accusations of Moroccan complicity in the border crossing.
Brazil has downgraded its diplomatic mission in Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires following repeated insults by Argentine President Javier Milei against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Argentina says it will not retaliate, while Milei defends his comments as truthful.
South Korea's Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan said the US is expected to announce the results of a Section 301 investigation into excess industrial capacity by end of August. He emphasized efforts to keep tariffs within the 15% ceiling agreed under the Korea-US trade deal and called for flexibility in workweek rules for special economic zones.
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging the agency is unlawfully withholding unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein that are critical to the state's investigation into his activities at Zorro Ranch. The DOJ maintains that privacy protections prevent it from releasing certain materials.
New USCIS policies broaden officers' discretion to deny incomplete applications and introduce stricter public charge rules for green card applicants, effective from August 5 and September 18 respectively.
Iran announced it is in the 'final stage' of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Donald Trump said a deal could come this week. The potential reopening of the critical waterway could ease global economic pressure and pave the way for renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a safety incident in which President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter flew too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident has raised questions about air traffic control procedures, though officials said the president was not in danger and the aircraft were not on a collision course.
Iran announced an agreement with Oman on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with final arrangements still being drafted. The deal, reported by Iranian state media and international outlets, comes amid a US naval blockade and heightened tensions.