The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto to assert that sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands is beyond doubt, citing World War II agreements and the UN Charter as the legal basis for Russian control.
Queensland Rail has reached an in-principle agreement with unions representing train controllers, but services will remain on a reduced timetable due to ongoing industrial action by other rail workers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MSMEs to utilize India's free trade agreements with about 40 countries to expand globally. Exporters stress converting pacts into actual export orders.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least nine people and wounded 12, marking the deadliest escalation since a US-sponsored framework agreement two months ago.
A complex surrogacy dispute across California, Alaska, and Texas has escalated after surrogate McKenna West gave birth to a baby with a severe congenital heart condition, highlighting conflicts over medical decisions, parental rights, and differing state laws.
The FTC agreed not to enforce fair lending obligations against auto dealers and a former manager, abandoning disparate-impact claims and drawing criticism from state partners like Arizona.
Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida has embraced the expanded federal 287(g) program, deputizing officers to enforce immigration laws while local immigrant workers express fear and alter their routines.
Nepal's Foreign Minister reveals the country has lost the original 1816 Sugauli Treaty, crucial for defining its border with India, amid renewed tensions over disputed territories like Lipulekh, with India rejecting third-party involvement in negotiations.
The Kerala government completed its inquiry into the canceled visit of football star Lionel Messi and the Argentina team, submitting a confidential report for further action amid unresolved questions.
Iran's new bill on the Strait of Hormuz does not specify countries, but exemptions for Russia could be settled through bilateral agreements, a parliament member stated.
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a net loss exceeding $238 million in Q2, primarily driven by declines in digital assets, alongside $1.7 million in revenue largely from Truth Social ad services.
Russia remains committed to the goals of its military operation based on Anchorage understandings and sees diplomatic resolution as possible with political will, says Deputy FM Mikhail Galuzin.
About 8% of homeowners in the fire-devastated Wang Fuk Court, Hong Kong, have not yet accepted the government's buy-back offer, set to expire August 31, with 91.9% having submitted acceptance letters and 65.7% signed sale agreements.
President Trump's administration renewed efforts to dismiss Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud allegations following a Supreme Court ruling.
The US announced critical minerals agreements and $2 billion in mining investments on Friday to reduce reliance on foreign nations for strategic materials, amid competition with China.
An Iran-Oman agreement on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will not immediately reopen the waterway, as reopening depends on halting US actions against Iran, according to state media.
According to Vladimir Vasilenko, press secretary for the Kherson Region's governor, Ukraine's military command is attempting to hide an internal conflict within its southern group of forces following Mikhail Drapaty's appointment as commander-in-chief, which has reportedly caused significant discontent among personnel.
The appointment of Mikhail Drapaty as Ukrainian army commander-in-chief has reportedly caused significant disagreements and a negative reaction among southern forces personnel due to his past command methods. Drapaty is also noted for controversial statements about Russians and Donbass residents.
US President Donald Trump is imposing new tariffs, claiming to combat forced labor, but critics argue this is a pretext to continue his trade wars, violating international agreements and federal law. The tariffs target the EU and Canada, while largely sparing China, and ignore forced labor issues within the US.
President Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday through intermediaries, following diplomatic outreach by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself, which he said prompted him to halt a planned "massive attack."
US President Donald Trump announced he halted a planned "massive attack" on Iran following diplomatic outreach from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself. He stated that negotiations with Iran, through intermediaries, would commence on Monday, expressing hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials denied any formal agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday through intermediaries, stating that diplomatic efforts by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran led him to call off a planned "massive attack." He expressed hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials rejected his account of an agreement.
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has offered an alliance to Reform UK's Nigel Farage, proposing cooperation on "serious policies" to counter a "leftwing alliance." Lowe set five conditions, including mass deportation and a death penalty referendum.
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea signed a defense agreement in Port Moresby on July 22, expanding maritime surveillance and military exercises. Analysts link this to concerns about China's growing security ties in the Pacific.
