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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.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia is providing intelligence to Iran but will ask President Vladimir Putin about the allegations. He also expressed trust in assurances from Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping that neither country is supplying weapons to Tehran.
US officials say 'now is the time to end the war' as President Trump prepares to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky. The meeting will focus on the Russia-Ukraine peace process, and Zelensky is expected to attend the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham, whom Trump remembered as a 'lover of wars.'
Unreleased documentary footage shows the late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran and revealing he pushed for military action for years, according to reports. The footage also captures Graham pressing President Trump and foreign leaders to overthrow Iran's regime, at times advocating action beyond what Prime Minister Netanyahu supported.
Israel has approved the principles of a 20-point plan allowing the International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, a key step in post-war reconstruction. The force, backed by the US-established Board of Peace, will coordinate with the IDF, while Hamas retains control of significant areas. Morocco has formally joined, with other nations contributing.
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is directing his administration to allow US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, ending a 40-year ban imposed after the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847. The announcement followed a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who urged long-term calm after months of war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate and making Jews feel unsafe, referencing a recent stabbing of a Jewish man near a synagogue. Mamdani walked back his threat to arrest Netanyahu under an ICC warrant, acknowledging he lacked legal authority. The incident has sparked debate over the line between criticism of Israel and antisemitism.
Five years after Tunisia’s President Kais Saied suspended parliament, the country remains mired in economic crisis and political deadlock. Al Jazeera reports that investment has collapsed, food inflation has soared, and the US has halved military assistance, while political prisoners and protests mark a troubled authoritarian turn.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington for his eighth meeting with President Donald Trump since Trump's re-election, with Iran dominating the agenda amid ongoing hostilities. The visit, which includes attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, takes place against the backdrop of a de facto ceasefire and internal debates in both Washington and Tehran over the conflict's next phase.
Iran and the United States have paused their attacks, offering a respite for Gulf shipping and oil markets. Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to the reduced hostilities, while US envoy Mike Waltz said President Trump was giving talks 'some space'.
Maria Corina Machado has announced she will not participate in U.S.-backed talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition factions, scheduled to begin in August. Her decision, co-signed with Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, comes amid ongoing political upheaval following the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the interim leadership of Delcy Rodriguez.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth Naval Base, marking Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. The UK pledged to share electronic jamming technology and reaffirmed its £25 billion support for Ukraine since 2022.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's injunction blocking President Trump's executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and restrict mail ballots to that list in 23 states. The court rejected the administration's argument that the challenge was premature, citing rapidly approaching election deadlines.
Australian shares are poised to rise at the open, with futures pointing to gains as investors weigh easing US-Iran tensions against ongoing concerns over tech valuations. Wall Street closed mixed, while oil prices fell sharply, and the Australian dollar was little changed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate after Mamdani called for his arrest over the ICC warrant. Netanyahu's office dismissed the ICC as a 'kangaroo court' and criticized Mamdani's record. The exchange comes ahead of Netanyahu's expected visit to the UN General Assembly and a meeting with President Trump.
A New Yorker investigation cited by the Jerusalem Post reveals that Biden administration officials predicted Israel would broaden the Gaza war into a regional conflict and now regret that US support enabled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do so. The report details internal debates over military aid and Israel's rules of engagement.
German police shot dead the suspect in a van attack on Berlin's Pride parade that killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout, had previously sought to join Islamic State, and officials described the attack as Islamist terrorism.
Iran has halted retaliatory attacks against US allies after Washington paused airstrikes for a second and third night, raising hopes of renewed negotiations. Reports indicate US concerns over dwindling munitions influenced the pause, with senior officials advising President Trump to hold off on further escalation.