Israeli PM Netanyahu considers public confrontation with US President Trump over Gaza and Lebanon, citing US conditions contrary to Israel's interests ahead of Israeli elections.
Qatar has repatriated the remains of one Iranian pilot shot down after entering Qatari airspace in March. Doha rejected Tehran's claims that three other missing pilots are being held as prisoners, calling the accusations illogical and inviting technical review.
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s US visit weeks away, Washington and Beijing have yet to finalize the scope, participants, or lead agencies for planned artificial intelligence talks, leaving the dialogue's structure and industry involvement uncertain.
The UK government expresses willingness to discuss digital services tax (DST) concerns with the US after trade official Jamieson Greer reiterated that President Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on countries with such taxes is serious.
The UAE has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran after reporting that two ballistic missiles were fired toward its territory. The incident follows the expiration of a two-month window for US-Iran peace talks without a breakthrough.
Manchester United are negotiating a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after an initial £60m bid. The club previously pursued him last summer and has already signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans during the current transfer window.
Economist Betsy Stevenson discusses recent government data showing a decline in women's labor force participation, highlighting the roles of reduced workplace flexibility, high childcare costs, and job losses in female-dominated sectors.
The US is scheduled to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods amid stalled trade negotiations, threatening the USMCA agreement and straining diplomatic relations.
Washington and Ottawa are engaged in urgent negotiations to prevent 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods. The US is leveraging a 1930s law to pressure Canada on defense spending and trade access, while both sides seek to avoid economic fallout before US midterms.
President Donald Trump denied U.S.-Iran talks and claimed the Strait of Hormuz is open, contradicting prior statements. Meanwhile, UAE air defenses detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, and oil prices rose amid a stalled ceasefire.
Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stated that Doha hopes Oman and Iran will reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, potentially enabling the resumption of US-Iran negotiations and ensuring freedom of navigation.
The U.S. and Iran miss peace talk deadlines amid military resource depletion. Meanwhile, Alaska holds primary elections, a Manhattan judge postpones Luigi Mangione's trial, and wellness trends explore tadalafil's potential longevity benefits.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing for an eight-day state visit to negotiate the lifting of suspensions on 14 shrimp processors and seek new investments in energy and mining, marking a decade of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership.
Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss economic and security cooperation. The visit aims to secure resources including fertilizer, oil, and weapons to support the junta's position.
US gas prices hit record August highs of $4.06 per gallon as Iran peace talks stall, a diplomatic deadline passes, and Donald Trump threatens Oman. Households have paid an estimated $56.4bn in excess fuel costs over the last six months of conflict.
Legendary makeup effects artist Rick Baker reflects on his illustrious Hollywood career, his iconic movie monsters, mentoring the next generation, and his views on AI during an interview at the Locarno Film Festival.
US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it reaches a separate deal with Iran regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, amid stalled negotiations and an ongoing US naval blockade.
Oil prices climbed past $90 a barrel on Tuesday as a two-month peace negotiation window in the US-Israel war on Iran expired without a deal. Donald Trump threatened Oman and Iran signaled a fully offensive military stance.
Russian media report on US military shifts toward the Middle East, renewed Gaza talks by Jared Kushner, limits on new EU sanctions against Russia, rising global shipping costs, and undocumented Moroccan migrants in Spain's Ceuta.
Warsaw and Kiev are continuing talks on supplying Patriot air defense system missiles to Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasily Bodnar.
The USS George Washington deploys to the Middle East amid sailor complaints, Meta faces a major antitrust and addiction lawsuit, Jared Kushner meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza plans, and Ukraine launches a massive drone attack on Russia.
US President Donald Trump threatened strikes against Oman if it interferes in US-Iran negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, as a June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran expires.
Canada is racing to avert a 50-percent US tariff on $20.2bn in exports as intense trade negotiations enter their final hours under the threat of duties on electronics, dairy, and wine.
U.S.-Iran peace talks have stalled after a 60-day window closed without a breakthrough, leaving the Strait of Hormuz closed and vulnerable to attacks. President Trump threatened Oman over its mediation role, while oil prices climbed.
