See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route

Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.

By Rebecca F. Elliott, Lazaro Gamio and Samuel Granados

Kremlin Hardens Demands on Occupied Land in Ukraine, Blaming US - Bloomberg.com

Kremlin Hardens Demands on Occupied Land in Ukraine, Blaming US  Bloomberg.com

The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?

Washington has given diverging accounts of where the earthquake-shattered country’s funds are going

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order

In today’s newsletter: ​A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint ​is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending economic shockwaves far beyond its own borders Good morning. Within two hours of entering No 10 on Monday afternoon, Andy Burnham had his first call with Donald Trump. After chit-chatting about the football (both agreed England had an “excellent tournament”) and Manchester (our new prime minister invited the president to visit the city Trump o...

By Hettie O'Brien

Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018

Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races.

By Tamara Keith

US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports

Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, AP sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Ukraine and US sign key statement of intent on drone cooperation

Ukraine and the United States have signed a statement of intent that lays the groundwork for an unprecedented defence partnership and allows Ukrainian drones to be exported to the US for military testing.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear facility Trump is threatening to strike?

"We'll be hitting that area pretty soon, and very heavily," President Donald Trump said about Iran's underground nuclear facility in Pickaxe Mountain.

China’s unique high-orbit satellite is using a rare metal the US struggles to obtain

A satellite that can provide 24/7 surveillance of a third of the Earth’s surface relies on a rare mineral whose global supply is dominated by China, a new study has disclosed. The Ludi Tance-4 01 radar satellite, powered by gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors, is the only satellite of its kind. It orbits 36,000km (22,000 miles) above the Earth and is able to stay in what is known as a geosynchronous orbit, which keeps it fixed over the same spot. This allows it to monitor both large areas of...

By Chao Kong

U.S. And Saudi Arabia Reportedly Agree To Nuclear Enrichment Deal - Forbes

U.S. And Saudi Arabia Reportedly Agree To Nuclear Enrichment Deal  Forbes

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say

Starter homes are back in US, but there's still a catch for first-time buyers

Starter home availability has improved, offering more choices for budget-conscious buyers. However, affordability remains a significant challenge across different regions. The Southern United States shows the strongest recovery due to increased construction. The Midwest and Northeast continue to face persistent supply shortages. Purchasing a starter home still requires substantially more income than before.

By TOI REAL ESTATE DESK

Trump approves deal between US, Saudi Arabia for nuclear programme | What it means

This deal, which was first talked about in 2023, is expected to be formalised soon and once in place, will be in effect for the next 30 years.

Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, a big win for the Kingdom

Historic Trump-Aoun meeting showcases White House commitment to Arab states - analysis

Trump's recent meeting with Aoun demonstrates a US commitment to brokering peace between Israel and Lebanon in the wake of the June Framework Agreement.

S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm N. Korea deterrence, expand security cooperation

The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan reaffirmed Wednesday their commitment to maintaining a robust deterrence posture against North Korea and upholding the goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, while agreeing to deepen cooperation on maritime security, supply chains and economic coercion, Seoul said. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi reached the agreements during trilateral tal

By The Korea Herald

Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal That Could Allow Uranium Enrichment: Report

The 30-year deal, expected to be announced Wednesday, would involve US firms and could pave the way for a Saudi enrichment facility.

Washington plans to announce nuclear agreement with Riyadh, US media reports

The United States plans to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that would give the country a civilian nuclear programme, according to media reports, amid renewed fighting between the Gulf oil giant and Houthi rebels in Yemen. Citing two unnamed US officials, the New York Times reported on Tuesday the Trump administration plans to formally sign and announce the deal with the Saudis on Wednesday. President Donald Trump’s administration said the deal will provide billions of dol...

By none@none.com (AFPReuters)

UFC fighter Conor McGregor pictured behind wheel of a car in the US despite having his driving licence suspended in Ireland

Image was posted on his Instagram page before it was deleted

By Sean Pollock

Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has long said if Iran developed a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia ​would ​too, fueling concern among arms control advocates.

US plans to announce nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia: Media

U.S. set to announce 30-year nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Rubio holds talks with China’s Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meet

The broader ASEAN meeting in Manila comes amid a flare-up in the conflict between the United States and Iran, while tension simmers between Beijing and close US ally the Philippines over an incident in the South China Sea

By Reuters

Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: report

Deal, which would last 30 years, estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars, WSJ says, citing US officials

By Reuters

Our national advertiser takes everything (from the State) and it pays off, Alexis’s EL.AS. dizziness over non-state universities, the knives coming out for private hospitals

Jumbo’s D-Day & President Trump looking for new tariffs The post Our national advertiser takes everything (from the State) and it pays off, Alexis’s EL.AS. dizziness over non-state universities, the knives coming out for private hospitals appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Netherlands advises against traveling to Middle East as U.S.-Iran war continues

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has tightened its travel advisories for several countries in the Middle East as the United States and Iran continue to wage war.

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US plans to announce nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump's administration said the deal will provide billions of dollars for the US nuclear industry. The post US plans to announce nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

The United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with how to mitigate the risks ​posed by each other's increasingly powerful frontier models.

By Abubakar Ibrahim