Tesla grants $29 billion in stock to Elon Musk amid legal battle

Tesla has awarded 96 million shares—worth approximately $29 billion—to CEO Elon Musk, despite an ongoing legal battle surrounding his controversial compensation package. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Musk was authorized to purchase the......

OPEC+ ramps up oil production amid geopolitical uncertainty

In a strategic move to regain market share, the eight key members of OPEC+, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced on Sunday an increase of 547,000 barrels per day starting in September 2025. This marks the end of a production hike cycle initiated in April. The decision was largely anticipated......

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fire at Sochi oil depot

A Ukrainian drone attack triggered a fire at an oil storage facility in Sochi, a resort city in southwestern Russia known for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics. Local authorities confirmed the incident on Sunday, noting there were no casualties. The governor of Russia’s Krasnodar region, Veniamin......

US envoy meets families of Israeli hostages as crisis deepens

In a visit that underscores the growing urgency of the hostage crisis in Gaza, American envoy Steve Witkoff met with families of Israeli captives in Tel Aviv on Saturday. These families have been demanding action for nearly 22 months, following the unprecedented Hamas-led assault on Israel on October......

Jordan confirms electricity supply project to Lebanon remains on the table

Amid ongoing energy challenges in Lebanon, Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to a regional electricity supply project originally proposed in 2021. The plan, which involves transmitting Jordanian electricity to Lebanon via Syria, had long been stalled due to U.S. sanctions imposed under the Caesar......

China and Russia launch joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan

China and Russia launched joint naval exercises on Sunday, August 3, in the Sea of Japan, signaling a deepening military partnership between the two nations amid growing tensions with the United States and its allies. The drills, titled "Joint Sea-2025", began near the Russian port city of......

Jeanine Pirro confirmed as Washington’s new prosecutor

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed former Fox News host and judge Jeanine Pirro as the new prosecutor for the District of Columbia, solidifying her place among several high-profile figures from conservative media who have joined the Trump administration. The vote, held on Saturday, August 2, passed......

Trump’s administration accused of unprecedented attack on U.S. universities

A recent financial settlement between Columbia University and the U.S. federal government has sparked widespread concern among legal and academic experts, who are calling it a dangerous precedent in what they describe as an “authoritarian attack” on higher education by President Donald Trump’s......

Katie Ledecky wins seventh world title in 800m freestyle after thrilling final

American swimmer Katie Ledecky added another chapter to her historic career by winning the women's 800-meter freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 2. This marks her seventh world title in the event, solidifying her dominance in long-distance swimming. The 28-year-old......

Trump's envoy promises more humanitarian aid after visit to Gaza

As famine deepens in Gaza, Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited the war-ravaged territory on Friday, pledging increased humanitarian assistance. His trip comes amid growing international pressure on Israel over the mounting civilian death toll in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Ahead......

Tact and persuasion: How Mexico's president negotiated with Trump

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has once again secured a 90-day delay on tariff hikes from her American counterpart, Donald Trump, demonstrating a diplomatic balancing act marked by firmness and restraint. The announcement came after their ninth phone call since Trump’s return to the White......

Trump deploys two nuclear submarines in response to Russia's "provocative" remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to "appropriate zones" in response to what he called "provocative" comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social,......

“We were terrified”: Survivor recounts horror of deadly New York shooting

On Monday, July 28, a tragic mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan left five people dead, including the gunman. Among the survivors was Jessica Chen, an American woman who witnessed the horror unfold from inside the building. In an emotional interview with ABC News, she recounted the terrifying minutes......

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