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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, following days of protests triggered by the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The reshuffle comes amid internal debate over military strategy and rising civilian casualties.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a Senate hearing where he estimated the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and defended an $88 billion supplemental funding request. Lawmakers pressed him on the rising costs, shifting justifications, and recent troop deaths, as the Pentagon warns it is running low on cash.
Persian Gulf monarchies are increasingly frustrated with the US-Iran conflict and may seek new security partnerships, while some states push for escalation and others for de-escalation, according to experts and reports cited by TASS.
US President Donald Trump has ordered new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, defending the move by claiming Canada cannot survive without the US. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country is ready to intensify trade talks, as analysts point to potential diversification opportunities with the EU and China.
As the US-Iran conflict continues, President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing multiple military options, including an expanded bombing campaign and increased troop deployments. Israeli officials warn that an intensified US campaign could prompt Tehran to retaliate directly against Israel, while the IDF maintains high readiness and close coordination with US forces.
Israeli military sources and officials say the IDF will remain in the southern Lebanon security zone to protect northern communities, while a US-led monitoring mechanism is being established under the pilot zones project. The plan aims to disarm Hezbollah, though final parameters are still being determined.
A US State Department report accuses Cuba of infiltrating US institutions and supporting left-wing movements, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and experts who call the allegations exaggerated. The report comes amid heightened tensions and a US pressure campaign against Cuba.
Ahead of a planned meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, President Donald Trump has tempered his accusations of Chinese election interference, suggesting the alleged meddling happened 'a long time ago'. China has dismissed the allegations as baseless, while both sides signal continued high-level engagement.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, urging support for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon and reiterating Lebanon's goal to end hostilities with Israel permanently under a June 26 framework agreement.
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will attack what he calls a new Iranian nuclear facility near Natanz, citing US media reports. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed the claim as baseless and a pretext for aggression, insisting all nuclear activities have been declared to the IAEA.
Moonshot AI's release of the open-weight Kimi K3 model has narrowed China's AI gap with the US to weeks, sparking global debate. The model's performance and cost-effectiveness are reshaping perceptions, while Beijing advocates for global AI governance.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met US President Donald Trump in Washington as Beirut seeks American support to end fighting with Hezbollah and secure an Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The visit follows talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and comes amid a US-backed framework agreement signed in June. Trump pledged to help Lebanon while both sides discussed implementation of the deal.
Beijing has summoned the Philippine ambassador and lodged a formal protest following a clash near the Second Thomas Shoal in which a Philippine sailor was injured. China and the Philippines traded accusations over the incident, with both sides blaming each other for provoking the encounter.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, seeking pressure on Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon and support for a plan to disarm Hezbollah. The meeting, the first by a Lebanese head of state to the White House in 17 years, came as a US-backed framework agreement aims to secure peace and stability.
The US Justice Department has launched a compliance review into Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs to determine if they exclude American-citizen students. Harvard denies unlawful discrimination and has previously described such probes as retaliatory.
President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian imports, including wine and hockey sticks, citing discriminatory treatment by Ottawa. The duties, set to take effect in 30 days, apply to nearly $20 billion of goods and mark the first use of a 1930s trade law. Canadian PM Mark Carney said his government stands ready to intensify talks.
Regional mediators have presented the US and Iran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and salvaging the collapsing memorandum of understanding. Both sides have responded, with Washington reportedly holding fire for two nights and demanding a longer truce, while some experts warn the ceasefire could be a US ploy to prepare a ground operation.
The Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports, citing discriminatory treatment of American products. The tariffs, set to take effect in 30 days, exclude energy, potash, fish and critical minerals and could escalate into a broader trade war.
China’s soybean imports from Brazil hit a record for June while US shipments declined sharply, underscoring the limited immediate impact of trade deals. A separate daily US sale indicates ongoing Chinese purchases, but analysts note Beijing still has a long way to go on its commitments.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Paramount Skydance's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after 12 states sued to halt the deal over antitrust concerns. The restraining order pauses the merger for 14 days, with a hearing set for August 3. The companies face potential billions in fees if the deal is further delayed.