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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.
The Lebanese army has begun taking security control of three villages in southern Lebanon as part of a US-mediated framework agreement with Israel. The plan faces challenges from Hezbollah's rejection and ongoing attacks, while displaced residents start returning.
The US and Iran have exchanged a new round of strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian military capabilities and Tehran hitting US assets in the Gulf. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the situation as a 'full-scale war,' while diplomatic messages reportedly continue through mediators.
Darline Graham, appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, has announced she will run for a full term. President Donald Trump endorsed her, urging her to run in a special Republican primary in South Carolina on August 11.
A Jerusalem Post analysis argues that Turkey, under President Erdogan, has transformed from a difficult partner into a leading anti-Israel regional actor, with support for Hamas and ambitions to lead the Sunni Muslim world, while Qatar’s dual role as US host and Hamas patron is highlighted.
The US has launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran following the deaths of American service members, with President Trump vowing Iran will 'pay.' Iranian officials warn of 'unforgettable lessons' as oil prices rise and regional tensions escalate.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has arrived in Islamabad for an official visit, holding meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The discussions focus on bilateral cooperation, regional security, and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Pakistan continuing its mediation efforts.
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Sudan's military-led government, accusing it of using chemical weapons in its war against the Rapid Support Forces. Sudan has rejected the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, reaffirming its commitment to international treaties.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed a series of strikes on US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while the US says it remains 'locked and loaded' but open to talks. The attacks follow US airstrikes on Iran that both sides frame within a broader conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
An Iranian source says negotiations with Washington cannot resume while US attacks continue, warning of an offensive phase if strikes persist. Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to revive an interim deal, but Tehran remains skeptical.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke that blanketed several US states. Canadian officials have pushed back, citing shared responsibility and the impact of American fires on Canada.
The United States began a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran early Monday after announcing the death of another American service member, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, risking a wider conflict. In a related escalation, Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran over the weekend, with two US troops killed in Jordan and Kuwait accusing Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
The United States has launched a new round of air strikes against Iran following the death of another American service member in Iraq. The strikes come as Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes for a ninth consecutive night, with Iran attacking targets in several Gulf countries and US forces striking sites across Iran. Sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain, and both sides reported casualties and damage.
A US service member was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, bringing the total US military deaths in the Iran war to 17. The announcement came as the US and Iran continued trading strikes, with reports of civilian casualties in Iran and threats of a widening regional conflict.
Andy Burnham prepares to become the UK's next prime minister amid economic stagnation, strained China relations, and Labour's poll deficit. His cautious approach aims to avoid market instability, with plans to end rough sleeping and a cabinet yet to be fully announced.
During President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's first official visit to Berlin, Algeria and Germany agreed to expand cooperation on natural gas, renewables, and a future hydrogen corridor. The visit, marked by 30 bilateral agreements, comes as Algeria's role in European energy security is strengthened by its pipeline gas reaching southern Europe without passing through Gulf shipping lanes.
The US allowed a national emergency declaration on Hong Kong to expire, leading to the lifting of sanctions on nine Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials. The Hong Kong government welcomed the move, while analysts see it as a gesture to improve US-China relations.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington highlights US efforts to reduce Iranian influence, including disarmament of Iran-backed militias and plans to revive oil pipelines through Iraq and Syria to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
A report by The Wall Street Journal, as covered by the Jerusalem Post, reveals that a veteran CIA operative was sent to Abu Dhabi to assess the UAE's AI company G42, which led to reduced China ties and increased US tech access. The US subsequently granted the UAE license-free access to advanced chips and servers, sparking debate over AI race implications.