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Twelve US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing harm to competition and higher prices for consumers. The deal has received clearance from US and EU regulators but faces legal challenges and potential UK intervention.
South Korea's government has lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 3 percent, citing a semiconductor supercycle and easing Middle East tensions, while international bodies like the IMF and ADB project 2.6 percent. The government also outlined plans to boost exports, income, and infrastructure investment.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington, discussing counterterrorism financing and cyber investigations. The visit drew praise from Patel and criticism from India's Congress party, which called the US-Pakistan bonhomie a 'severe setback' for India.
A person was killed in a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine. The victim, a 26-year-old Colombian man authorized to work in the U.S., was shot after allegedly attempting to use his vehicle as a weapon. The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, and the agents involved did not have body-worn cameras.
Mexico has formally requested US prosecutors to open criminal investigations into the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations since President Trump returned to office. The move, announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, marks Mexico's strongest response yet to the fatalities, including the recent shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
Argentina's march to the World Cup semi-finals has been accompanied by a wave of online conspiracy theories, including claims of favorable refereeing and an easy draw. A petition demanding the team's disqualification has gathered over 2.5 million signatures, while critics point to specific incidents such as Lionel Messi avoiding a red card.
US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, opening a new 60-day window for military action without congressional approval. The notification follows Iran's alleged violation of a June memorandum of understanding, leading to renewed strikes. Reports also detail an informal nickname for the operation and the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
US Representative Ro Khanna said he was detained by settlers in the West Bank, with both his account and the IDF's version revealing discrepancies. New details show the area was not a closed military zone and that Khanna had not coordinated his travel with the IDF.
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced a coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile defence for Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. The move comes as leaders met in Paris to reaffirm support for Kyiv, with analysts viewing it as strategic 'insurance' amid a less predictable US security role.
US President Donald Trump has declared the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, while stating the United States will act as guardian of the waterway and impose a 20 percent charge on cargo. The move follows renewed military exchanges between US and Iranian forces, including reported Iranian missile strikes on UAE tankers.
President Donald Trump announced the United States is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and resuming its maritime blockade of Iran, saying all other countries will have fair and open use of the waterway. The remarks were made on Fox News and Truth Social, with only Iranian ships or customers affected, according to TASS reporting.
Israel is pushing to accelerate negotiations with the Trump administration on a new bilateral defense framework to replace the current Memorandum of Understanding, which expires in 2028. The talks aim to transition from 'aid' to 'partnership', with a proposed 10-year wind-down of US military aid. Time is tight as the current US Congress ends in January.
Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, President Donald Trump has recommended Darline Graham, the senator's sister, to serve as interim senator. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will make the appointment, with a special primary election scheduled for August 11.
President Trump said the U.S. will act as 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through it, while reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The announcement comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and has raised questions about cost calculations and implications for energy-importing nations.
With President Javier Milei's popularity at a two-year low, Peronism is positioning itself as the most viable alternative, but internal divisions remain. Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof, the likely opposition candidate for 2027, has admitted Peronism's last government 'didn't work' and is calling for a credible, self-critical alternative.
The Houthi movement controlling northern Yemen has accused Saudi Arabia of launching air strikes on Sanaa International Airport and has vowed retaliation. The Yemeni defense ministry said it struck the airport's runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while the Houthis detained an ICRC aircraft and later claimed a strike on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport.
President Donald Trump announced the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, prompting Iranian officials to assert Tehran's continued guardianship of the waterway. The proposal has drawn criticism from an Israeli security expert who says it validates Iran's own fee demands.
US Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief illness, prompting tributes from American and Israeli leaders. He was a staunch supporter of Israel and Ukraine, and his death is seen as a significant loss for both countries.
China test-fired a nuclear-capable missile from a submarine into the Pacific, its first such launch since 1982, drawing condemnation from Washington and a warning from Nato's Secretary General. The test, which came down near the Solomon Islands, is seen as a show of strength aimed at Pacific nations, the US, and domestic audiences.
Brent crude has risen sharply in recent sessions as US military strikes on Iran and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz unsettle energy markets. Multiple outlets report gains of roughly 4 to 5 percent on different days, alongside higher European gas prices and fresh US moves to levy charges on vessels. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on US bases while Washington described its actions as responses to threats against commercial shipping.