Politics
Trump Dismisses Israeli Opposition to Potential F-35 Sale to Turkey
US President overrides Netanyahu's objections, calls Turkey a 'tremendous ally' and considers lifting sanctions.
US Treasury removes 84 entries from sanctions list in ongoing review
The move aims to reduce false positives for banks and focus resources on active security threats, bringing total deletions to 160.
UK court rejects Bahrain’s bid to block spyware lawsuit
Supreme Court rules remote infection of devices in the UK constitutes a local act, allowing activists to proceed with their immunity challenge case.
Ukraine's Drone Campaign Targets Russian Refineries
Ukraine's drone campaign has disabled over 30% of Russia's operating refinery capacity.
North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war
Pyongyang's state media criticized the proposed expansion of NATO's fuel infrastructure as evidence of offensive military preparations.
US makes visa bond program permanent for nationals of 50 countries
The new system, effective August 3, requires cash deposits of up to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 applicants and includes inflation adjustments.
Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, engine room damaged
The vessel was left not under command after the strike; no casualties or environmental effects were reported.
Trump says ICC campaign aims to protect Netanyahu, not himself
US President Donald Trump stated the administration's actions against the International Criminal Court are intended to shield Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others from prosecution.
US drops case against Olympian over Reflecting Pool damage
Prosecutors cited a 'flawed installation' in moving to dismiss the vandalism charges.
Massachusetts Senate passes bill to expand late-term abortion access
The Prioritizing Patients' Access to Care Act moves to Governor Maura Healey as the legislative session nears its end.
FBI obtained voter IP address in South Carolina fraud probe
Emails reveal law enforcement requests for digital registration data amid broader scrutiny of voter rolls
Greece orders partial evacuation of Athens suburb as wildfires spread
Emergency alerts were issued for Haidari as forest fires broke out in Boeotia and Aspropyrgos
Trump denies speaking with FIFA leader regarding stake sale plan
The US President responded to inquiries about FIFA's proposed $20 billion subsidiary and external investment offers.
Former Sri Lanka police chief sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
A special fast-track court overturned a 2022 acquittal for Pujith Jayasundara and former defence secretary Hemasiri Fernando
Poland summons Russian ambassador after missile lands on its territory
The Polish Foreign Ministry issued a protest note following a Russian cruise missile strike.
Cameroon President Paul Biya absent from country for 54 days
Opposition leaders demand explanations as authorities remain silent on the president's exact location.
Japan establishes first centralized intelligence bureau since World War II
The new National Intelligence Bureau aims to streamline the country's intelligence apparatus through increased authority and oversight.
Turkey prepares new regulations for foreign digital travel platforms
Legislative proposal aims to reintroduce international players like Booking.com to the Turkish market
DHS preliminary reviews point to noncitizen voter registrations in four states
Findings of up to 250,000 registrations across New Jersey, California, Nevada, and Pennsylvania prompt scrutiny.
EU Commission charges Temu for lack of cooperation in Dublin raid
The charge follows an unannounced inspection into potential foreign subsidy distortions.
Iran claims drone attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain
The Iranian army stated the strikes were retaliation for a US attack on Qeshm Island.
Most Australian teens still use social media three months after under-16 ban
An eSafety Commissioner report finds age assurance measures are largely ineffective at preventing underage access.
Russia targets hundreds of Ukrainian petrol stations
Missile and drone attacks on fuel stops follow Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.
Iran's IRGC claims two tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz incident
The Iranian military force accused US air escorts of facilitating illegal routes while CENTCOM maintains US forces are ensuring compliance.
Australian MP Luke Gosling arrested over alleged assault
The federal member for Solomon was taken into custody regarding an incident involving the Northern Territory Administrator.
Turkish police conduct operation against illegal betting ring using student houses
The operation uncovered a new model where suspects posed as students to rent properties in İzmir.
British national arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying for Iran
Rashad Sultanov faces extradition after accused surveillance of RAF Akrotiri under the UK's National Security Act.
Trump orders restrictions on critical minerals scrap exports
Authority to control recoverable materials shifts to Commerce Department amid supply chain concerns.
Russia strikes US-owned drone factory in Kyiv
The attack on Terminal Autonomy marks the first time Moscow has targeted a US company in the conflict.
US warns Israel: Trump 'very disappointed' if Gaza plan rejected
Washington urges Tel Aviv to adhere to a 20-point framework that Hamas has reportedly accepted through Egyptian mediators.