CultureThe documentary ‘Katseye: Wild Hearts’ is premiering on the red carpet in Los Angeles. The event is being covered live, offering viewers a look at the premiere as it unfolds. The presentation centers on the documentary’s red carpet debut and the atmosphere surrounding the Los Angeles event.
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PoliticsTwenty-five Democrat-led US states have taken legal action against Donald Trump’s administration to stop its newest set of trade tariffs. The White House says the measures apply to 59 countries and the European Union because they have not done enough to curb imports made with forced labour. Britain, China, India, Canada and Mexico are among those affected. The states argue in their lawsuit that Trump’s tariffs are “arbitrary, capricious” and unlawful.
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PoliticsLawmakers in Ankara have signed legislation backing the PKK terrorist group’s disarmament and the return of some of its members to Türkiye. The measure represents another stage in the Terror-Free Türkiye initiative. Security analyst Omer Ozkizilcik assesses how near the group may be to giving up its weapons and what the latest political step signifies.
WorldFive months into the US-Iran war, TRT World examines what might allow the two sides to reach an agreement and bring the conflict to an end. Iran and Gulf affairs analyst Luciano Zaccara discusses the conditions that could lead Washington and Tehran toward a deal. The conversation considers possible pathways to engagement and the obstacles standing in the way of ending the war.
EconomyIndonesia wants its climate action to generate economic benefits for local communities, with particular attention to lower-income groups. Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat said carbon trading could help deliver that outcome. Speaking at the Indonesia Net Zero Summit in Jakarta, he emphasized that his ministry would ensure the system was managed properly. The stated aim is for its benefits to reach people in the communities concerned.
WorldTen months after a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, much of the agreement’s promise remains unfulfilled. Hamas has not disarmed, while Israeli forces continue to bomb Gaza almost daily. Most people in Gaza are still living in tent camps or amid the ruins of partly destroyed homes. Even under these exceptionally difficult conditions, some technology workers are using laptops to stay connected with the outside world and try to earn a living.
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WorldEuropean Union ministers have voiced solidarity with Spain after emergency talks prompted by deadly migrant crossings into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week. Madrid has called on fellow member states to show stronger support. Spain says it stood by Europe during earlier migration and refugee crises and now expects that backing in return. The tragedy has also laid bare deep divisions within the bloc over how to respond to migration.
WorldSudan’s humanitarian emergency has become one of the defining yet least visible crises of the twenty-first century. Dirk Segaar, the IFRC special envoy for Sudan, says the conflict can no longer be viewed only through changing front lines or military developments. He describes a broader collapse of society, with war hollowing out public services, displacing whole communities and accelerating disease. Thirty-five million Sudanese people need humanitarian assistance.
PoliticsMalaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke is stepping down as chairman of the Democratic Action Party in the state of Negeri Sembilan. The move follows the party’s loss of two seats in the recent state elections, including Loke’s own seat. He will retain his role as the DAP’s secretary-general. The party faces another key test at a special congress on 16 August, where members will decide whether DAP ministers should continue serving in Prime Minister Anwar’s government.
ScienceTheoretical physicist Professor Brian Greene tackles internet questions about quantum physics, including whether string theory is dead, whether ours is the only universe, and what might happen after the universe dies.
PoliticsJapan has issued its annual defence white paper, setting out its priorities on security. The document also advances a strategy for a broad increase in defence spending. It presents higher military expenditure as a response to concerns about the future and as a means of supporting economic growth. Tokyo is framing the buildup in both security and economic terms.
WorldTens of thousands of migrants from Morocco suddenly tried to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by sea last week. The abrupt border crisis has left at least 72 people dead, prompting competing explanations. The Trump administration blamed what it called “radical left-wing globalist policies”, while several European leaders condemned Spain’s allegedly lax immigration approach. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez rejected those accusations and instead blamed trafficking gangs.
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PoliticsOpposition Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has accused India’s government of imposing its E20 fuel policy. Police stopped him while he was marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. Kejriwal had intended to deliver an online petition opposing the policy, bearing more than 200,000 signatures, to Modi. The confrontation came as the party pressed its objection to the ethanol-blending measure in New Delhi.
PoliticsThailand is advocating what it calls a “calibrated re-engagement” with Myanmar. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says dialogue channels need to remain open. His position comes as ASEAN presses for movement toward peace under its Five-Point Consensus. The approach emphasizes maintaining communication while regional efforts continue.
PoliticsThe US Senate Judiciary Committee is voting on Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general. The committee’s vote is being carried live as senators consider the nomination. The proceeding centers on whether Blanche should advance to the nation’s top law-enforcement post.
WorldSouth Korea expects temperatures to rise above 38 degrees Celsius, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to urge the government to treat the heatwave as a national disaster. The country has expanded its highest-level heat alert across Seoul. The programme also reports that Japan’s latest White Paper presents defence as more than a security matter, describing it as an economic strategy as well. Toyota has meanwhile raised its profit forecast, highlighting the weak yen despite recent intervention.
PoliticsItaly’s right-wing government has continued expanding its security laws, bringing tougher penalties for protests, strikes and civil disobedience. Activists and unions say they are facing fines, restrictions and stepped-up surveillance. Critics caution that the measures are placing mounting pressure on freedom of assembly. The government maintains that the policies are needed to strike a balance between public security and civil liberties.
WorldLebanon and Israel have opened another round of direct negotiations in Rome under US sponsorship. It marks the seventh meeting since Hezbollah pulled Lebanon into the Middle East war in March by firing rockets at Israel. Israel answered with heavy airstrikes and a ground invasion. Hezbollah’s leader condemned the talks, saying they brought “shame” and “humiliation” to Lebanon.
WorldWildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, has come under attack. At least a dozen of its warehouses have reportedly been hit since mid-July, extending the Ukraine war to Russian consumers. Kyiv is portrayed as seeking not only to disrupt everyday life but also to target a company it accuses of forming part of Russia’s war machine.
WorldThe EU’s migration chief said the bloc had successfully passed a test of border security and resilience to disinformation while handling a migrant rush into Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta. EU interior ministers met in an emergency session over the incident. Several ministers praised Spain’s handling of the situation. The episode has again highlighted how divisive immigration remains within the European Union.
PoliticsPresident Trump met U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro in the Oval Office on Monday. Pirro acknowledged that poor installation, rather than vandalism, caused damage to the D.C. Reflecting Pool. Trump then publicly criticized Pirro over those comments. The report centers on their meeting and the dispute surrounding the case.
CultureTony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth discusses starring in “The Shards.” He reflects on moving from behind-the-scenes work on Broadway to the camera and making his major on-screen acting debut. The segment appears on “CBS Mornings,” which features breaking news, conversation and in-depth reporting. The program airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and streams at 8 a.m. Eastern Time through the CBS News app.
CultureAriana Grande spoke directly to fans during her Monday night concert in Chicago about her plan to step away from the spotlight after her tour concludes. The announcement came one day earlier. Grande said the decision was her own, describing it as something made from a thoughtful and empowered place. She addressed the audience as attention focused on her future after touring.
WorldA drone struck a crowded beach on Russia’s southern Black Sea coast on Monday. Russian officials said the attack killed seven people and wounded dozens more. The incident occurred at a packed seaside location, producing a heavy civilian toll. Holly Williams reported on the event for CBS News.