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The US Senate voted to pass a bill tightening sanctions against Russia and Iran, moving it to the House of Representatives. The measure includes secondary sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil buyers. President Trump expressed support, while the Russian embassy criticized the legislation.
Joint US-Saudi airstrikes targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) facilities in Iraq following a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The strikes have drawn threats of retaliation from the PMF and raised international concern over further escalation in the region.
US President Donald Trump announced a US$22 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport, including five new terminals and expanded train systems. The plan, funded through municipal bonds, aims to replace aging facilities and improve passenger experience.
Michelle Steel, the newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, filling a post vacant since January last year. In her first major public remarks since confirmation, she called strengthening the alliance her top priority and highlighted U.S.–South Korea shipbuilding cooperation.
A senior US Navy official has described South Korea's command of combined maritime forces during this year's RIMPAC exercise as a 'historic leadership milestone,' underscoring shared responsibility among allies. The South Korean Navy also won top honors in a live-fire gunnery competition, and its participation is seen as a valuable opportunity to enhance its capabilities for combined operations.
The US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, with a 9-3 vote. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while government borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 2007.
Former FBI director James Comey's lawyers have filed motions to dismiss federal charges, arguing that his Instagram post of seashells spelling '86 47' was protected political speech, not a threat to President Trump. They allege vindictive prosecution, surveillance, and unusual investigative methods.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for separate meetings with US President Donald Trump, amid signs that the Ukraine war and the US-Israel conflict with Iran are converging. Kyiv has accused Iran of complicity in Russian aggression and alleged that Moscow shares satellite imagery with Tehran, while diplomatic channels between Israel and Ukraine have opened.
The US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-backed militia bases in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters, while Iran fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan. The attacks mark a significant escalation, with Riyadh publicly joining Washington for the first time.
The Trump administration has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid and four-legged robots, as well as power inverters, citing national security and cybersecurity risks. The move targets Chinese manufacturers, which dominate the global market for these devices, and has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing.
The pilot zone plan in southern Lebanon, a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the US, aims for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment to verify Hezbollah-free areas. Tensions persist as incidents occur during implementation, and skepticism about the plan's viability remains.
Half of England and all of Wales have been officially declared in drought after record-low rainfall and high temperatures. July is set to be the driest month on record, with the Environment Agency warning of serious impacts on environment, wildlife, and economy.
The US military said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at American forces in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in fighting. The attack coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit, which both sides described as positive. Amid the escalation, a senior US commander has privately warned that American naval assets are stretched too thin, raising questions about the Pentagon's ability to sustain multiple commitments.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump have met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss a trilateral framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. The plan includes Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and a pilot-zone approach to test Lebanese army control. Direct US flights to Lebanon were announced, but implementation faces significant challenges.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing Patriot missile production and diplomatic efforts. Zelensky thanked Trump for the meeting, while the Senate voted to sanction buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is set to testify before a Senate committee investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Republicans, led by Senator Rand Paul, are probing the 'lab leak' theory, while more than 155 scientists and public health advocates have defended Fauci, calling allegations against him baseless.
The US Senate has taken an initial procedural vote on a bill to toughen sanctions on Russia, with over 60 co-sponsors. The bill includes 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, but disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over presidential authority could delay its passage.
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and US forces. Iraq's National Security Council condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while Iran denied involvement and condemned the attacks.
A severe heat wave gripping South Korea has set multiple temperature records, including an all-time high of 42°C in Yangsan, Busan's highest in 122 years, and Seoul's first readings above 40°C. The Korea Meteorological Administration attributes the prolonged heat to the dual influence of the North Pacific High and Tibetan High pressure systems.
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president after winning the June runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. Her government plans to focus on security, deepen ties with the US, and restore diplomatic relations with Mexico and Colombia.