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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of breaching international conventions and bearing responsibility for decades of violence in eastern Congo. The DRC seeks reparations for victims and the state, while Rwanda has yet to respond and has long denied backing the M23 rebels.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised the signing of a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel as a step toward restoring sovereignty, while Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the need for full Israeli withdrawal. The deal aims to disarm Hezbollah and enable Israeli forces to leave Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump has seized on progressive primary wins in New York to portray Democrats as 'godless communists,' previewing a Republican midterm strategy. The remarks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference and on Truth Social drew coverage from Al Jazeera, France 24 and The Guardian, which noted the conflation of democratic socialism with communism.
President Donald Trump warned on Friday that any country imposing a digital services tax on US companies would face a 100% tariff on all goods exported to the United States. The threat, posted on Truth Social, specifically targets European nations discussing such taxes, and has drawn a swift response from the European Commission.
The US military has launched fresh strikes on Iran following President Trump's accusation that Tehran carried out a drone attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has raised regional tensions, prompting a pause in a UN-coordinated evacuation of seafarers. Iran has responded that passage through the strait must be coordinated with its authorities.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-mediated framework agreement in Washington, described as a first step toward ending hostilities and establishing lasting peace. The deal, which includes provisions for a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, has drawn mixed reactions from residents and analysts.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has temporarily paused its evacuation of stranded vessels from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was attacked. Iran has criticised the plan, while the IMO works with countries to resume operations.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire after a drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN's shipping agency paused plans to evacuate stranded sailors, and oil prices fell sharply.
John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information. He faces up to five years in prison, a $2.25 million fine, and other penalties under a plea deal. Sentencing is scheduled for October 28.
After the U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Iran for 60 days, middlemen and the National Iranian Oil Company have approached Indian refiners with discounted crude offers. However, Indian refiners have limited near-term capacity to absorb the oil due to existing supply commitments, according to refining sources.
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to at least 589, according to acting President Delcy Rodriguez, while a separate report puts the figure at 235. International aid, including from the U.S., China, and Germany, is arriving as rescue efforts continue.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterated demands for Israel's complete and unconditional withdrawal from Lebanese territory, calling the US-brokered agreement a 'humiliation' and 'null.' The statements come amid ongoing US-mediated talks and a fragile ceasefire.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says inspectors will gain access to Iranian nuclear sites under the interim US-Iran agreement, despite conflicting signals from Tehran. The accord outlines 60 days of talks, with inspections and uranium downblending among the key issues.
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned a joint statement by the US secretary of state and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers, calling it 'interventionist, irresponsible and provocative'. Tehran dismissed US security commitments as rhetoric, rejected accusations over its nuclear and missile programs, and urged regional states to prevent third parties from using their territory against Iran.
Despite a preliminary US-Iran accord that includes a ceasefire and oil export waivers, Chinese businesses in the Gulf remain cautious. Analysts note that while oil prices have dropped, the deal's temporary nature and unresolved sanctions keep many traders from committing to long-term plans.
A National Park Service official said the liner of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, causing damage to the foam sealant. The incident was reported to US Park Police and is part of a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration's renovation project.
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, a decision that critics say puts over 350,000 people at risk of deportation. The ruling, which also affects asylum policy, has sparked reactions from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and affected communities.
Poland and Baltic states are preparing for potential Russian provocations, with US intelligence warnings and Latvian intelligence citing hybrid attack risks. NATO's Article 5 commitment and upcoming summit in Turkey are central to the response.
The US Senate voted to block an Iran war powers resolution, reversing course after President Trump clashed with Republican lawmakers in a closed-door lunch. The White House pressured senators to shift positions, and the administration is seeking $70 billion for the war effort.