Reuters reports Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday, brokered by the US, Qatar, and Iran. However, neither side has officially confirmed the deal, and Israel continued strikes on Lebanon.
Reuters reports a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah starting Friday, citing unnamed US and Hezbollah officials. However, neither the IDF nor Hezbollah has officially confirmed the deal, despite ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed at least 18 people overnight.
An 85-year-old woman died after a Hong Kong surgeon operated on her stomach instead of her colon. An investigation found "confirmation bias" led to the error, prompting calls for the surgeon's dismissal.
Stephen Feinberg, deputy undersecretary of defense, wields significant power in Trump's Pentagon, overshadowing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Feinberg, founder of Cerberus Capital Management, has unprecedented control over procurement and invests taxpayer dollars in defense companies, raising conflict of interest concerns.
South Korean ruling and opposition parties have agreed to hold a two-day confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook starting next Thursday. If confirmed by the National Assembly, Han would be the second female prime minister in the country's history.
Seoul's KOSPI hits record high above 9,000 driven by chipmakers and AI, Michelle Steel confirmed as US Ambassador to South Korea, and South Korea's global competitiveness rises 6 notches in 2026.
A Canadian safety report found OceanGate, the company behind the Titan submersible, suffered from 'groupthink' and 'confirmation bias,' leading to a catastrophic implosion. The report highlights design flaws, insufficient testing, and a company culture that dismissed safety concerns, ultimately contributing to the deaths of all five passengers.
President Trump canceled the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, citing issues with the confirmation of his successor and the acting DNI. This move jeopardizes the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA, a critical intelligence authority that has lapsed.
President Trump postponed Jay Clayton's confirmation as DNI, keeping Bill Pulte as acting DNI. Trump linked Clayton's approval to passage of surveillance and voter ID legislation.
President Trump canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence, citing issues with the confirmation of his successor and the acting DNI. This imperils the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.
President Trump threatened to keep housing executive Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence indefinitely unless senators pass his voter ID bill and confirm James McDonald as a top federal prosecutor. Trump's demands have jeopardized the reauthorization of FISA and the confirmation of Jay Clayton for DNI.
President Trump canceled Jay Clayton's DNI confirmation hearing, blaming Republicans and Democrats. He cited Republican concessions on FISA reauthorization and the blue slip process for judicial nominees as reasons for the delay, stating Clayton would not be removed until his replacement is confirmed.
Senate Intelligence Committee hearing for Jay Clayton's DNI nomination postponed after President Trump called for a pause. Trump linked Clayton's confirmation and FISA Section 702 renewal to a stalled GOP voting bill and another nominee's approval.
President Trump has unexpectedly postponed Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence and is blocking a surveillance tool's approval. He demands the Senate pass a voting bill and approve Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney before proceeding, creating political leverage.
Tom Holland has confirmed his marriage to co-star Zendaya, addressing speculation fueled by Zendaya's stylist and AI-generated wedding photos. Holland expressed deep support and happiness in their relationship, noting their shared understanding of their high-profile lives.
The EU and UK will hold their second bilateral summit on July 22 in Brussels. British PM Keir Starmer, European Council President António Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the meeting after a G7 summit. The summit aims to strengthen cooperation and a closer relationship for European security, resilience, and prosperity.
Russia claims its long-standing assertions about US-funded biolabs in Ukraine have been confirmed by declassified US documents. The documents, revealed by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, detail US funding for over 120 biolabs globally, including more than 40 in Ukraine, some conducting research on dangerous pathogens.
Huawei is considering deploying its new Ascend AI chips in its cloud and AI services across Latin America, according to Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America. This move could increase Chinese hardware presence in a region traditionally served by US suppliers.
A stone struck and damaged a window of the Shatabdi Express near Firozabad while RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was traveling on the train. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.
Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi confirmed her marriage to rapper Badshah during a social media Q&A, ending months of speculation. She also shared a photo with him, addressing fan questions about their relationship status.
The US emphasizes the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base, seeking to maintain its viability as a regional security platform. This comes amid discussions with Britain about sovereignty transfer to Mauritius and concerns that relinquishing control could benefit Beijing.
A calf in La Pryor, Texas, was found infested with screwworm, prompting a containment response from US and Texas officials, with no other cases detected yet.
Senator Thom Tillis called President Trump's pick for acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, an "incendiary attack dog" with "no path" to Senate confirmation. Tillis believes Pulte, who has no intelligence experience, is a Trump loyalist targeting political foes.
Streamer TheBurntPeanut denies knowledge of a rumored Fortnite collaboration, despite a teaser image resembling his avatar and a reported confirmation from an Epic Games director. Controversy also surrounds past allegations of homophobic slurs.
