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Wildfires raging around Spokane, Washington, have forced tens of thousands from their homes and destroyed hundreds of buildings, with officials warning the danger is far from over. The blazes are part of a broader wildfire crisis across the western United States, straining firefighting resources and degrading air quality.
US President Donald Trump said he postponed military strikes against Iran at the request of Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, citing an emerging deal. Talks are set for August 3, but Iranian officials have disputed the claims.
The US and Japan have confirmed a rare coordinated intervention to halt the yen's slide after it fell to a 40-year low against the dollar. The move, the first since 2011, briefly lifted the yen to a three-month high. Officials from both countries signalled willingness to intervene again if needed.
Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking a quick deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude slid to around $83.50, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped to near $79.50. The move followed weekend signals of de-escalation, with tanker traffic resuming and OPEC+ approving a production increase.
Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund the federal government through December 11, aiming to avert a shutdown during the midterm campaign season. The measure, which differs from a House-passed version on border funding and battleship construction, is expected to be voted on before the August recess.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva formally launched his campaign for a fourth term, vowing to protect national sovereignty and increase defence spending. At 80, he dismissed concerns about his health while facing a challenging election against a backdrop of US tariffs and domestic issues.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday afternoon, after he called off planned military strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran had asked him to hold off, citing a potential deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. Iran has not officially responded, and oil prices fell following the announcement.
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens while battling a wind-driven wildfire, killing two crew members. The incident underscores the severity of Europe's wildfire emergency, with blazes also forcing mass evacuations in France and Spain and a fresh fire on the Greek island of Kefalonia.
TASS reports that the United States and Ukraine are holding consultations on transferring Patriot air defense missile production technology, but significant industrial and political obstacles remain. A Polish official suggested production could occur in Poland, while US officials caution over the complexity of licensing decisions.
US President Donald Trump said he agreed to cancel a planned strike on Iran to pursue a deal, citing requests from Tehran and other Mideast states. Israeli media reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accepted a Qatari compromise on the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran denied any such agreement, vowing to keep the waterway closed while US 'hostile actions' continue.
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a planned attack on Iran, saying the 'perimeters of a deal' have been agreed. The decision followed a phone call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who warned against escalating military operations. The potential deal would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
US President Donald Trump says he will hold off on new strikes against Iran, citing emerging deal parameters that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Reports also suggest Trump has ordered a fresh attack that could begin this weekend, with sources describing mutual frustration over an existing memorandum of understanding.
Israeli military strikes killed at least five to eight Palestinians across Gaza, following a US-proposed plan for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Hamas has agreed to the plan conditionally, while Israeli officials signal no halt to operations unless disarmament is genuine.
US embassies across the Middle East warned American citizens to beware of an 'unforeseen escalation' and urged them to be ready to leave, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'hard'. Iran's military accused Washington of escalating tensions and warned countries against cooperating with the US, while regional incidents, including a drone strike on a US-owned vessel, added to the fraught atmosphere.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
Russian teenager Kristina Lyutova, 16, reached the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Memphis, becoming the youngest player to do so in seven years. She defeated Australia's Maya Joint in the second round and is projected to break into the top 200 for the first time.
President Trump accused US Attorney Jeanine Pirro of folding 'like an umbrella' after she moved to drop charges against former Olympian David Hearn in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Prosecutors said new evidence showed the damage was caused by a botched installation, not vandalism, while Trump maintained it was a 'pure case of VANDALISM.' Hearn's attorney says legal options remain on the table.
As Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy converge on Washington, their visits reflect a world in flux. Zelenskyy appears in ascendance, while Netanyahu's star has fallen, with Trump's erratic leadership reshaping alliances and priorities.
The US State Department has finalized a rule making permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly in Africa, to post refundable bonds of up to $20,000 for B-1 and B-2 visas. The program, which takes effect in August, is aimed at reducing visa overstays, but advocates argue it will deter legitimate travel. Pakistan is not on the list, while Bangladesh and Nepal are included.
President Trump has retreated from a promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, citing concerns about sharing sensitive technology. Ukrainian President Zelensky had said Trump accepted the licenses, but Trump now says Washington has not agreed to the deal.