US Envoy Says Israel Gave No Notice Before Syria Base Strike
US envoy Tom Barrack accuses Israel of not warning Washington before striking Syria’s Abu Duhur base. Israel says it shared intelligence before the attack.
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Putin warns Ukraine of economic retaliation, calls peace plans ‘strange’
In an interview with Russian channel Vesti, Putin threatened Ukraine’s most vulnerable economic sectors and rejected peace proposals as ‘strange’ and ‘unacceptable.’
Israel Fast-Tracks West Bank Settlement Construction Before Vote
Israel has opened bids for 1,200 new housing units in the occupied West Bank, fast-tracking settlement expansion while facing international condemnation and potential sanctions.
Iran grants some Iraqi oil tankers access to Hormuz
Iran has reportedly granted some Iraqi oil tankers permission to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following repeated appeals from Baghdad.
USPS publishes mail-in ballot rules despite court blocks
The US Postal Service has released proposed mail-in ballot restrictions, requiring states to share voter data and use barcoded envelopes, despite a court injunction. The rules could be implemented if the injunction is lifted.
Iran Threatens Seismic Retaliation Over US Economic War
Iran warns of ‘seismic’ retaliation against nations joining the US economic war, as Egypt presses for diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz shipping remains halted.
‘You just can’t trust Trump’: Canadian premiers fire back over new US tariffs
Provincial leaders are pushing back as Trump imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods, with one premier saying the US president cannot be trusted.
Colombia’s Petro Slams Israel Ties Restoration as ‘Applauding Genocide’
Ex-Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the new government’s restoration of ties with Israel, saying it applauds the Gaza genocide.
Kazakhstan Votes in Snap Election for Revamped Parliament
Kazakhstan holds a snap election on August 23 for a new single chamber parliament, with President Tokayev expected to consolidate power.
Australia to Begin Gun Buyback in November After Bondi Attack
Australia’s New South Wales will launch a gun buyback on November 2, offering up to A$1,000 per firearm in response to the Bondi Beach attack.