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Trump threatens Houthis with 'major military punishment'
President Trump threatened Iran and the Houthis with 'major military punishment' after rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and declared a blockade on Saudi ports.
Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Israel recognition
President Trump has made the US-Saudi civil nuclear deal contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel, while explicitly barring uranium enrichment in the agreement.
Leavitt Deflects on Saudi Nuclear Deal Israel Condition
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered no new information Thursday on the U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear deal after President Trump made it conditional on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations
EU locks in oil price cap in new Russia sanctions
The EU agreed its 21st sanctions package on Russia on Thursday, freezing the oil price cap for Russian crude at $44 for another 12 months and targeting energy, finance, crypto, and trade — though Gree
Trump Weighs Iran Strike Bigger Than Operation Epic Fury
Trump told Axios he's 'close' to deciding on a 'massive attack' against Iran exceeding Operation Epic Fury, with a 12-day escalation in the Strait of Hormuz already pushing oil above $100/barrel and H
House passes 214-208 resolution to end Trump Iran war
The House voted 214-208 to direct President Trump to end hostilities in Iran, marking Congress' second successful rebuke of the war effort with four Republicans joining every Democrat.
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
Iran secretly flew IRGC commanders, military advisers, and missile-and-drone equipment to Yemen's Houthis on a July 13 Mahan Air flight, according to four sources, in a move that suggests Tehran is de
Russia Aided Iran in Targeting CIA Sites: Reports
US intelligence is investigating whether Russia helped Iran target CIA facilities in the Gulf, including the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, with reports suggesting the precision of Iranian drone strikes
Leavitt to Brief as Iran Strategy Faces Scrutiny
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was set to brief reporters Thursday as the Trump administration faces mounting scrutiny over its Iran strategy amid rising American troop casualties and es
Singapore Lobbies Rubio to Avoid US Tariff Hit
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said he urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to spare Singapore from US tariffs, arguing Washington runs a trade surplus against the city-state, as a t
Lavrov Tells Rubio US Arms to Kyiv 'Unacceptable' in Manila
Lavrov and Rubio met in Manila, where Lavrov told Rubio it is 'unacceptable' for the US to continue arms sales to Kyiv, while Rubio said the US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but
EU Clears 21st Russia Sanctions Package After Greece Drops Veto
The EU approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia after Greece lifted its veto, with the round targeting Russian banks though Russian gas cargoes remained exempt.
Myanmar's Return to ASEAN Meetings 'Still Far Off'
ASEAN's special envoy said Myanmar leaders' return to top bloc meetings remains distant because compliance with the five-point consensus peace plan is still unverified, with new benchmarks now planned
Rand Paul: Iran War Failed, U.S. Worse Off
Sen. Rand Paul criticized the U.S. military conflict with Iran, asserting the country is worse off since President Trump launched the war in February and calling it a failure.
Malaysia: Reject Rohingya Hate, Confront Myanmar
A Fortify Rights piece urges Malaysia to reject the anti-Rohingya hate campaign fueled by a 400,000-signature Change.org petition, accelerate refugee registration, and pressure Myanmar diplomatically
US says 12th consecutive night of strikes will 'further degrade' Iran's military capabilities - Fox News
The US military launched strikes on Iran for a 12th consecutive night, deploying a B-1 bomber and drawing threats from Trump to target bridges as attacks intensified.
U.S. Approves Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration signed a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia allowing U.S. companies to build nuclear reactors in the kingdom, sparking alarm in Israel and raising concerns about nucle
Rubio tells Lavrov U.S. ready to help end Ukraine war
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila on July 23, 2026 that the United States is prepared to play a "constructive role" in ending the Ukraine war, w
Russia Imports Indian Fuel as Ukraine Cripples Refineries
Russia is receiving its largest single petrol shipment from India since a fuel crisis erupted after Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed roughly 40% of domestic refining capacity, forcing Moscow — one of
Philippines, China Exchange Protests Over Shoal Clash at ASEAN
Philippine and Chinese foreign ministers exchanged sharp protests over a Monday confrontation between their vessels at Second Thomas Shoal, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetin
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