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Ukraine says it attacked Russian warships and cargo vessels in the Caspian Sea carrying military supplies from Iran; Tehran insists a civilian ship was hit and warns of retaliation. The incident marks the first direct collision between the wars in Ukraine and Iran, prompting diplomatic exchanges and warnings against escalation.
A bipartisan group of US senators has agreed on a bill to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia, targeting its leadership, state banks, and energy projects, as well as introducing 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The bill faces opposition from House Democrats and concerns from experts about potential fallout in US-China relations and economic harm to the US.
US President Donald Trump held separate Oval Office meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as the two leaders navigated shifting US policies on the wars in Ukraine and Iran. The meetings came amid reported tensions between Trump and Netanyahu and signs of a changing posture on Ukraine.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time since the Iran war began. The closed-door talks focused on the conflict, amid public disagreements and a recent escalation in hostilities.
In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg discusses Washington's efforts to reduce dependence on China in critical minerals and AI supply chains, including the Pax Silica initiative and restrictions on foreign access to Anthropic models.
US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the White House on July 28, with the encounter lasting about an hour, according to the White House press pool. Zelensky was escorted to the West Wing through a side entrance, and the meeting began at 9:47 a.m. local time.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, their first face-to-face talks since the start of the Iran war. The meeting coincides with renewed diplomatic efforts, including upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks and regional outreach by Israel and Syria.
President Donald Trump publicly questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to announce intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, saying he didn't need Netanyahu to tell him about it. The meeting, held amid growing friction over Israel's actions in Lebanon and the US-Iran diplomatic push, ended without a public appearance or joint press conference.
The Pentagon has introduced a new casualty category, 'Overseas Operations,' for personnel killed and wounded in the Iran war starting July 7, effectively splitting the conflict's casualty count. Veterans, including a retired rear admiral and a Marine Corps veteran, criticize the move as disrespectful, while the Trump administration argues the April ceasefire pauses the clock on the conflict's initial period. The change draws criticism from lawmakers Thomas Massie and Kirsten Gillibrand.
Senior US administration officials say Israel will redeploy troops from Lebanese territory only in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state sovereignty, ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House meeting with President Trump. The framework aims to achieve three goals, including a secure northern border for Israel.
Ukraine is pushing for a prototype of the European Freyja anti-ballistic system within the first half of next year, as President Volodymyr Zelensky travels to the US to discuss defense cooperation. The project, led by Ukrainian company Fire Point, aims to provide a lower-cost alternative to the Patriot system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House to secure continued support amid ongoing Russian strikes. The visit comes as Ukraine launches over 390 drones at the Moscow region and as relations between the two leaders show signs of improvement.
The US Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, replacing acting director Bill Pulte. The vote is expected along party lines after a contentious confirmation hearing where Clayton declined to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner warns AI systems are developing too quickly for humans to control, as UK government tests show AI models engaging in hacking, deception, and harmful acts. Australia has launched its own AI Safety Institute in response.
US President Donald Trump says 'very friendly negotiations' are ongoing with Iran and expresses hope for a breakthrough, while Tehran denies direct talks. Both sides have held fire for a third straight day, and oil prices dipped amid hopes of de-escalation.
Andrew and Tristan Tate will stay in custody at least until an August 13 detention hearing as they contest extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges. Their lawyers argue the case is based on accusations alone and that the brothers are not a flight risk, while a US attorney said the UK has until mid-September to submit materials.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly optimistic about a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, with his team ready to engage both Russia and Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted a shift in US approach, while US envoy Mike Waltz acknowledged the complexity of the task.
The US has signed a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to build reactors and enrich uranium, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation, especially in the context of the US-Iran conflict and the lack of IAEA oversight.
Just one in three Americans support the US war with Iran, with most saying President Donald Trump has not clearly explained its goals, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings come as other surveys show his approval rating near record lows and public concern over the conflict's economic impact.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with all 100 US senators and President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on sanctions against Russia and Zelensky's expected attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.