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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.
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.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Ukrainian attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea infrastructure, saying they threaten global energy stability and harm the interests of Kazakhstan and the US. The CPC reported a drone attack on two tankers, prompting a suspension of oil shipments.
Russian officials accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of escalating the conflict and being unable to negotiate, while calling for a diplomatic settlement that respects Russian laws. These statements come from TASS, highlighting Moscow's stance on the Ukraine conflict.
Lebanese lawyers have filed a complaint against billionaire banker Antoun Sehnaoui, accusing him of communicating with Israel after he allegedly co-hosted a dinner attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. An arrest warrant has been issued and the case may be transferred to a military tribunal, where Sehnaoui could face treason charges.
Congressional Democrats have asked the Pentagon to explain why wounded US soldiers allegedly went without adequate care after a March drone strike in Kuwait, while reporting indicates Iranian attacks have wounded dozens in Jordan. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the letter, and officials cite operational security for not disclosing casualty details.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has approved a referendum law that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to amend the constitution, potentially extending his rule beyond the current two-term limit. Opposition coalition C64 has denounced the ruling as 'high treason' and vowed to resist, while analysts note rising nationalism may bolster Tshisekedi's position.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed a range of options for dealing with Iran, from a negotiated deal to continued blockade and potential military action. Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to escalate the conflict and expressed skepticism about a deal with Iran. The discussions also covered Israel's military presence in southern Syria and future US military aid to Israel.
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 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.
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.