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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, early testers of Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to be called the iPhone Ultra, are impressed by its pocket-friendly design, hinge durability, and iPad-like app layouts. However, the device reportedly lacks a telephoto camera and replaces Face ID with Touch ID, features that could be sticking points given its expected price above $2,000 and launch around September 9.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened the Freedom 250 Grand Prix with a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine, ahead of the first IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. The event, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, drew tens of thousands of spectators and featured an Air Force One flyover, while logistical challenges and water lines drew attention.
Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. after trade talks collapsed, with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing dollar-for-dollar measures. As the federal government rolls out support for affected workers and businesses, economists warn of significant job losses and potential grocery price increases. The move comes amid escalating trade rhetoric from President Trump and bipartisan backing in Canada for a firm response.
Several senior White House aides, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and legislative affairs director James Braid, are leaving as the administration braces for a potentially turbulent second half. Officials and analysts cite concerns about Republican losses, congressional investigations, and post-government career prospects.
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, distanced himself from progressive commentator Hasan Piker over remarks about American Jews and Israel, drawing bipartisan criticism. Meanwhile, El-Sayed faced backlash for social media posts targeting Usha Vance and Natalie Harp, which critics called racist and sexist.
Hailey Bieber celebrated son Jack Blues Bieber's second birthday with a rare Instagram carousel of family photos and a homemade pancake breakfast. The couple, who have never shown Jack's face on social media, received birthday messages from family and friends including Kris Jenner and Camila Morrone.
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the US on August 21, 2026, after Washington offered only partial tariff relief and added new demands. The Global Trade Research Institute (GTRI) says India should secure binding, durable concessions before making any commitments, and Washington's concern over Chinese transshipment through Canada adds a geopolitical layer to the dispute.
India has clarified that discussions on leaders' public appearances are standard protocol for VVIP visits, following US Ambassador Sergio Gor's claim that New Delhi requested no press questions before PM Modi's meeting with President Trump, which Trump then turned into a 45-minute press conference. The government also cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' as a reason for its cautious approach.
A series of major earthquakes across the globe this summer has raised questions about whether seismic activity is increasing. But experts say the recent quakes are within normal variation, noting that the number of major temblors this year is actually below the annual average. The destruction they cause is more about location than frequency.
Former Indian diplomats Navdeep Suri and Ramesh Chander have been asked to provide additional documents to prove their citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Punjab. Both served abroad in 2003, the baseline year for the revision, leading to mismatches and official notices. Punjab electoral officials say the process is routine and their names remain on the rolls.
Iran announced the discovery of a gas field containing over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Fars province, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet recoverable. The announcement comes as Iran faces US sanctions and blockade, and as repairs continue at its South Pars field.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, to discuss potential areas of common ground such as housing, immigration, and cost of living. The meeting, first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by multiple outlets, has drawn reactions from both parties, with Speaker Mike Johnson downplaying its significance while some Democrats express concerns.
President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.
The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 460 kilometres, designed to fit inside stealth fighters. The missile is seen as a response to advanced threats and has drawn expert analysis on its intended role in fleet defence.
A wave of bipartisan backlash against data centers is sweeping U.S. politics, with governors, senators, and candidates across the aisle backing moratoriums and stricter rules. Polls show strong public opposition, while tech advocates warn the industry is mishandling a crisis that could shape elections through 2028.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way to move beyond a situation of 'neither war nor peace,' even as the 60-day deadline for talks expires without compromise. Meanwhile, the US Treasury is set to announce new sanctions, Iran’s security chief has warned neighbors against joining them, and violence continues in the West Bank and Gaza.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia will draft 300,000 additional troops after parliamentary elections in mid-September, potentially reaching 500,000 by 2027. He describes it as a 'peripheral mobilisation' avoiding central cities, and warns of heavy Russian losses, while also highlighting air defence shortages and funding gaps.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
The DRC government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations in Switzerland, aiming to end decades of conflict in the east. The first ceasefire verification mission was deployed Monday to Minembwe, as fighting continues despite the agreement.
A photo of President Trump with his eyes closed at a White House Rose Garden event, hours before he used the 'Sleepy Joe Biden' nickname at a South Carolina rally, has triggered online mockery. The image has also reignited discussions about Trump's public appearances, with some social media users pointing to the strain on his suit jacket. Both Atlanta Black Star and The Daily Beast covered the episode, which came as Melania Trump returned from a 32-day absence.