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Iran has attacked a Thai-flagged vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission, according to Iranian news agencies cited by TASS. The incident is part of a broader escalation between the US and Iran following US airstrikes on July 8.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened representatives from more than 60 countries to refocus international counterterrorism on 'far-left terror,' a move that has drawn criticism from Democrats and civil liberties advocates who question the data behind the designation.
Iran has accused the United States of bombing civilian infrastructure in its latest wave of airstrikes, with bridges, a train station, and an airport among the reported targets. The strikes follow President Trump's threat to hit infrastructure to pressure Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has responded with missile attacks on US-allied nations.
President Xi Jinping announced a new 29-nation coalition, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation in AI development. The initiative includes 5,000 research projects for developing countries and is seen as part of China's broader efforts to shape global AI governance.
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour leader and will become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade. He has pledged to restore hope to the British people, while Reform UK's Nigel Farage has called his appointment a 'coup' and demanded an immediate general election.
President Trump accused China of interfering in US elections, citing intelligence files and voter data theft. China's foreign ministry dismissed the claims as 'pure fabrication and malicious slander,' urging Washington to stop baseless accusations. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election.
James 'Fergie' Chambers, a wealthy American donor to Palestinian causes, has been detained in Ibiza on a US extradition request. The case has sparked concern among advocates that the Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on Palestine solidarity, while critics of Chambers welcome the arrest.
China has dismissed US President Donald Trump's allegations of interference in the 2020 election, while analysts see the charges as a broader escalation in US-China rivalry. The dispute adds tension ahead of a planned visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US.
President Donald Trump delivered a primetime speech alleging vulnerabilities in US election systems, claiming China compromised voter data and that noncitizens are registered to vote. Intelligence assessments contradict key claims, and experts note that possessing public data does not imply altered votes.
Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71 has left a void in Washington and South Carolina, prompting reflection on a career marked by contradictions—from championing bipartisan immigration reform to becoming a loyal ally of Donald Trump. His complex record on race, including his upbringing in the segregated South and his reliance on Strom Thurmond's endorsement, remains a central part of his legacy.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov resolutely denied accusations of Russian interference in US elections, citing prior investigations that found no influence. A US lawmaker echoed that claims of collusion were part of a political campaign, pointing to declassified documents that disproved them.
President Donald Trump has declassified intelligence he says shows Chinese interference in US elections, including the alleged acquisition of 220 million voter files, despite a US intelligence assessment finding no evidence Beijing affected the 2020 vote. China has denied the allegations, and experts suggest the claims are campaign rhetoric aimed at rallying his base before the November midterms.
TASS reports that US Air Force strikes on facilities in Iran's Hormozgan Province killed at least eight civilians, and that US forces also struck the Darhovin Nuclear Power Plant. The reports detail the escalation of US-Iranian tensions since July 8, including the termination of the ceasefire and Iranian retaliatory strikes on US facilities in the Middle East.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill that would impose 100% tariffs on the top five purchasers of Russian oil, including India and China. The bill, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, also exempts certain European nations and includes provisions for reassessing the list every 180 days.
Chinese President Xi Jinping used the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai to position China as a champion of open-source AI, pledging support for developing nations and warning against unequal access creating 'new historical injustices.' His remarks came amid US-China tech rivalry, with reports also noting a US presidential attack and China unveiling a large open AI model.
President Donald Trump used a primetime White House address to repeat unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling, urging lawmakers to adopt new voting restrictions. He cited declassified intelligence and alleged non-citizen voter registrations, while experts dismissed the speech as recycled and unsubstantiated.
The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran, increasingly targeting bridges, while Iran has launched missile attacks on Gulf nations including Bahrain and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, and the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his dream of peace with Saudi Arabia and praised US strikes against Iran in an interview with Al Arabiya English, as Saudi-Israeli media contacts resurface amid heightened Gulf tensions.
US Vice President JD Vance accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence American public opinion to prolong the Iran war. His remarks came in a podcast interview with Joe Rogan, as the House rejected an amendment to cut aid to Israel.
The US Senate has no deadline for considering a bill that would impose secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. President Trump has signaled openness to signing it, despite not fully endorsing all provisions. The bill, originally proposing 500% tariffs, has been revised to 100% for the five largest buyers.