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The US military has conducted a series of strikes against Iran following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, with Iran retaliating against US bases in Kuwait. The escalation threatens global oil shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will travel to the U.S. this week for a shipbuilding ceremony, with expectations he may discuss the Coupang data leak investigation that has drawn U.S. criticism. The presidential national security office held a meeting on bilateral trade and security issues amid ongoing complaints from Washington.
The FDA announced Saturday that a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for Cyclospora, the parasite linked to an outbreak sickening thousands across the U.S. Taylor Farms has recalled lettuce distributed in 27 states, while Taco Bell has stopped serving produce in several states. At least 34 states have reported cases, with around 100 hospitalizations and no deaths reported.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on a sealed warrant, with the UK seeking their extradition on dozens of new charges including rape and sex trafficking. The Trump administration has said it will not intervene, despite the brothers' vocal support for President Trump.
US President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Canada, accusing it of failing to manage its forests as wildfire smoke blankets parts of the US. Canadian officials, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, have pushed back, urging cooperation instead of complaints.
The Trump administration has finalised a sweeping overhaul of US visa rules for foreign journalists, replacing the decades-old 'duration of status' system with fixed-term admissions. Journalists on I visas will generally be admitted for up to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Dense smoke from Canadian wildfires has triggered air quality alerts across the eastern United States, shrouding the New York-New Jersey region days before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Organizers say they are monitoring conditions, while experts predict improvement by kickoff.
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., head of the US delegation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, called his participation a 'pivot' toward Russia and expressed readiness to negotiate direct air service resumption if President Trump approves. Cook Jr. also addressed the possibility of becoming the next US ambassador to Russia, which he said originated from the Russian side.
Andy Burnham, set to become UK prime minister, used his Labour leadership speech to reject 1980s economic policies linked to Margaret Thatcher and call for greater public control of services. Conservative figures and former Thatcher advisers have criticised the approach, while Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary.
The White House has defended Argentina's footballers who displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final win against England. The UK government and the Falkland Islands government have called for Fifa to investigate the incident, which has reignited a long-standing sovereignty dispute.
The US military has conducted a seventh night of strikes on Iran, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have hit US facilities across the Gulf. The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides exchanging accusations and denials.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated President Trump's threats against states resisting election reform, pledging a 'maximum pressure' campaign and citing unverified figures on non-citizen voter registration. Critics and election experts question the administration's transparency and the basis for its claims.
US health officials have traced a cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell, with 1,645 confirmed cases across five states. Taylor Farms, identified as the supplier, has voluntarily removed lettuce from central Mexico.
Asian-American groups have criticized President Donald Trump’s address on China, warning it could intensify prejudice and racism against minority communities. The speech, which cited disputed data, was praised by China hawks but dismissed by China’s foreign ministry as factually wrong.
Trump Media & Technology Group has discussed charging Wall Street firms up to US$100,000 a month for high-speed access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, including President Donald Trump's. The company has launched a paid data feed called Truth API, drawing criticism from Senator Ron Wyden.
Rahm Emanuel's speech at Tel Aviv University, where he warned Israel about losing international legitimacy, has ignited a debate within the Jerusalem Post over the Democratic Party's shifting stance. Commentators offer divergent views on the influence of the Progressive faction and the impact of recent political events.
Relatives of David Brouillette, the ICE officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero in Maine, say he had a history of violent behavior and mental health issues. The case has prompted Democratic lawmakers to call for greater oversight of ICE hiring practices.
France has ordered internet service providers to block access to the online prediction market Polymarket, citing the site's continued availability as advertising for an unauthorized gambling operation. The move follows a November 2024 ban on financial transactions, with the regulator reporting rising visits from French addresses.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened representatives from more than 60 countries to refocus international counterterrorism on 'far-left terror,' a move that has drawn criticism from Democrats and civil liberties advocates who question the data behind the designation.
Donald Trump's primetime speech reiterating unverified claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election drew sharp criticism from Democrats and voting rights groups, who see it as preparation to contest the midterm results. The speech also revived the Save America Act, a voting bill that Democrats label as suppression.