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Iran has passed another night without US airstrikes as Washington pauses its campaign, with reports suggesting concerns over dwindling munitions are restraining further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of negotiations, but President Trump has threatened strikes at a 'much higher level' if no deal is reached.
US President Donald Trump has paused plans for a major military escalation against Iran, according to multiple reports, amid concerns over depleting missile interceptor stockpiles. The decision follows warnings from top military officials and reflects broader worries about the conflict's trajectory and its political fallout.
The US and Iran show no signs of de-escalation as they continue trading strikes, with Saudi Arabia hitting Hodeida in response to Houthi attacks. Iran's army warns the war could widen, while Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares to meet President Trump at the White House.
Laura Loomer, a controversial far-right commentator with close ties to President Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and admitted she had previously repeated Russian propaganda. Her shift coincides with recent changes in Trump's stance on Ukraine, including support for Patriot missile technology and new sanctions on Russia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jazan, accusing Riyadh of a 'dangerous escalation' after Saudi strikes on Houthi targets. The US military paused its daily strikes on Iran for the first time in 13 nights, while President Trump indicated he would hold off on major operations as talks with Iran progress.
President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with tariffs and a trade investigation after Brussels fined Google about $1 billion for antitrust violations. The European Commission ruled that Google breached the bloc's Digital Markets Act, adding strain to US-EU trade relations.
President Donald Trump has ordered signs to be placed outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, warning visitors about exhibits his administration views as inaccurate. The order, which directs the interior department to install signage, escalates a broader ideological battle over how American history is presented.
President Trump reiterated that the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal requires Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, despite the agreement being signed without that condition. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded, while officials and analysts debate uranium enrichment provisions and their implications for the region.
Canada marked the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, with a low-key, Canada-only celebration after trade tensions with the US led to the cancellation of a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony. The bridge, financed by Canada and jointly owned with Michigan, opened to traffic despite President Trump's threats of tariffs and earlier attempts to block its opening.
Two small U.S. businesses have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs imposed on dozens of trading partners. The suit, filed by the Liberty Justice Center, alleges the tariffs are arbitrary and unlawful. The new duties, including a 12.5% levy on Australian imports, took effect Friday.
The United States conducted strikes across Iran, reaching the Caspian Sea, as President Trump threatened major military punishment. Iran retaliated against US bases, while Tehran denied reports it rejected a ceasefire proposal. The conflict also draws in the Houthis' naval blockade and rising shipping costs.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands across the US, with the CDC investigating over 7,400 potential cases across nine states. Health officials expect the outbreak to continue through August, while a former FDA official has criticized the federal response as mismanaged.
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer changed her long-standing anti-Ukraine stance after visiting Kyiv and interviewing President Volodymyr Zelensky. She apologized for past statements, met with a prominent rabbi, and hinted at a meeting between Zelensky and Trump next week.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, but President Trump's late demand that Riyadh first normalize ties with Israel has complicated matters. While opponents in Israel criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for the agreement, Trump's new condition has shifted the political landscape.
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on over 80 countries, citing failures to enforce forced labor bans. Democrats and some Republicans criticize the move as a pretext for an illegal tariff policy, while Brazil rejects the administration's justification.
As President Xi Jinping's planned September visit to Washington approaches, Washington and Beijing have exchanged new trade and tech restrictions. Analysts view the measures as targeted pressure plays unlikely to derail the summit, though some warn of risks to the high-stakes meeting.
US President Donald Trump will speak at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, nearly three months after the original event was interrupted by a shooting. The dinner, moved to the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, honors a Secret Service officer wounded in the attack, while press freedom groups have criticized the event as hypocritical.
As the White House pivots from an unpopular military campaign in Iran to a renewed tariff offensive, historical parallels and current analyses suggest the trade wars may not deliver the promised economic revival. With tariffs imposed on Brazil and dozens of other countries, experts question whether the strategy will achieve its goals or further strain global alliances.
The US has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, including Australia and Russia, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labour bans. The move replaces temporary global tariffs and has drawn criticism from affected governments, particularly Australia.
The Pentagon's official casualty list for the Iran war has not been updated to include four US service members killed over the weekend, even as their remains are set to be honored in a ceremony. The discrepancy has raised questions about the accuracy of the count, with the Pentagon attributing it to temporary data issues.