News in brief
A Republican-led congressional oversight committee announced on Tuesday that it has issued subpoenas to former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. The subpoenas come amid growing pressure on former President......
As part of a pilot program launched by the U.S. Department of State, certain foreign nationals applying for a U.S. visa may soon be required to pay a security bond of up to $15,000. The initiative is intended to discourage visa overstays and ensure better compliance with immigration laws. Announced......
A shooting following a music festival in downtown Los Angeles early Monday morning left two people dead and six others injured, according to local authorities. Details of the incident The shooting occurred in the warehouse district of central Los Angeles after a party linked to the festival. Police......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene his security cabinet on Tuesday to discuss launching a new phase of the war in Gaza. The meeting comes amid mounting pressure both domestically and internationally over the fate of Israeli hostages and the worsening humanitarian situation......
On August 6, 2025, Japan commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with a record number of international representatives expected to attend a solemn ceremony calling for global nuclear disarmament. At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on......
In a dramatic political standoff, Texas Democratic lawmakers have fled their state to prevent a vote on a redistricting bill that could significantly reshape the U.S. Congress by favoring Republican interests. On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives was scheduled to vote on a controversial bill......
Tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets on Sunday in cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília in support of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The demonstrations came days after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes......
Steve Witkoff, envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected in Russia midweek as tensions escalate between Washington and Moscow. The visit comes just days before the expiration of Trump’s ten-day ultimatum demanding Russian President Vladimir Putin end the war in Ukraine or face additional,......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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