White House says tariff evasion costs the United States billions in lost revenue

The White House has warned that the United States may be losing between $19 billion and $26 billion in tariff revenue each year as foreign exporters increasingly use third countries to circumvent American trade restrictions. A new administration report claims that some countries are rerouting goods through other markets before they enter......

U.S. prepares 30-year Treasury bond sale at highest yield in a quarter century

The U.S. Treasury is preparing to auction $25 billion in 30-year government bonds, with the sale expected to highlight the rising cost of long-term borrowing for the federal government amid persistent inflation concerns and elevated bond yields. The auction is scheduled for Thursday, with market indicators suggesting that the new securities......

Apple strengthens government affairs team amid Trump trade challenges

Apple is reshaping its government affairs leadership by appointing Nate Gatten as vice president of global government affairs, a move aimed at strengthening the technology giant’s engagement with policymakers and regulators at a time of growing trade and political uncertainty. Gatten is expected to begin his new role on August 31, overseeing......

Iran says diplomacy remains priority as talks with Washington continue through mediators

Iran says it continues indirect negotiations with the United States through intermediaries, while maintaining that it is prepared to defend its territory amid heightened regional tensions. Iranian Ambassador to Thailand Nasr al-Din Haidari said Tehran remains committed to diplomatic efforts and is communicating with Washington through mediators.......

U.S. producer price inflation eases in July as energy costs decline

Producer-level inflation in the United States slowed in July 2026, suggesting that some cost pressures facing businesses have eased, particularly as energy prices declined. However, underlying inflation remained relatively firm, keeping monetary policy and interest-rate expectations in focus. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor......

Trump faces lawsuit over paid access service on Truth Social

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a legal challenge over a paid service launched on Truth Social that offers subscribers early access to posts from prominent accounts, including Trump’s own profile, for fees reaching as much as $100,000 per month. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New......

Microsoft warns against SMS authentication as AI-powered phishing grows

Microsoft is urging information technology administrators to gradually move away from SMS messages and phone calls as authentication methods, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence is making phishing attacks more convincing and easier to carry out. The company has advised IT professionals to adopt stronger authentication......

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on selected drone imports and components

US President Donald Trump has ordered the introduction of 100% tariffs on imports of certain types of drones and drone components, marking another step in his administration's efforts to tighten controls on imported products and strengthen the use of tariffs as a trade policy instrument. Trump described the measure as necessary and appropriate,......

United States invites India to join the Artemis lunar exploration program

The United States has invited India to participate in the Artemis program, NASA’s ambitious initiative to expand human and scientific exploration of the Moon. The invitation was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during a meeting of the India-U.S. Working Group on Science and Technology Cooperation in Bengaluru. According......

Anthropic nears $6 billion deal to acquire Decart AI

Anthropic, one of the leading companies developing advanced artificial intelligence systems, is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli startup Decart AI in a transaction that could be valued at nearly $6 billion. The potential deal would strengthen Anthropic’s technological capabilities as demand for AI models and computing infrastructure......

Morocco emerges as a potential U.S. platform for testing advanced military technologies

Morocco and the United States are expanding their long-standing defense cooperation, with growing attention to military technology, field testing and innovation. The evolving partnership could give Morocco a broader role in U.S. defense activities outside American territory, particularly in the evaluation of emerging systems under realistic......

Pentagon excludes Democrats from classified briefings, sparking congressional backlash

The Pentagon has come under growing criticism after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly excluded Democratic lawmakers from classified briefings concerning the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. The decision has raised concerns among members of Congress over established bipartisan practices surrounding sensitive......

OpenAI slows Astra development over cybersecurity concerns

OpenAI has slowed parts of the development of its upcoming artificial intelligence model, Astra, after internal testing raised concerns about its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The company said it could not rule out the possibility that the model may reach a “critical” level of cyber capability, prompting stronger safety......

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