UN warns of ‘calamity’ as Netanyahu pushes for Israel to seize Gaza City
The Israeli prime minister is pushing to take control of Gaza’s largest urban hub despite a wave of global criticism.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Turkey, causing buildings to collapse
Turkey officials say the earthquake was followed by several aftershocks.
Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up land, as European security officials meet in the UK.
Zelenskyy says Trump-Putin summit will achieve nothing without Ukraine
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning to meet in Alaska on Friday, August 15.
South Korea’s military says North Korea is removing some speakers from border
The speakers blasted propaganda messages and K-pop songs.
Iran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact
Iran is distancing itself from ally Russia as it rejects planned border corridor backed by US President Donald Trump.
Influencer’s husband allegedly placed a sports bet around the time of 3-year-old’s drowning
Arizona police on Friday released new details about the fatal May drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser’s 3-year-old son, including allegations that her husband placed a $25 bet on an NBA playoff game before the tragic incident
High-profile Chinese dealmaker Bao Fan released from detention: Report
Bao, widely regarded as one of China’s best-connected bankers, went missing in 2023 with little explanation.
Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling over deportation flights
The decision undoes Judge Boasberg’s finding that Trump officials may be sanctioned for appearing to defy a court order.