US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship in the United States. The measures broaden the categories of children who could be denied automatic US citizenship. They also target so-called “birth tourism” by directing the secretaries of state and homeland security to tighten procedures for travelers seeking to give birth in the country. The orders form part of Trump’s wider immigration crackdown.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-06 22:52

Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with a memorial ceremony. At 8:15 a.m., a peace bell rang and participants observed a moment of silence for those killed and affected. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles and pledged to work for peace and a world without nuclear weapons. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to abolish nuclear arms and prevent a repeat of the tragedy.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-06 22:45

President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz are making progress, while warning that Iran would face a severe attack if it abandons the talks. The top US and British diplomats also met and stressed the importance of safe passage through the waterway and Iran’s denuclearization. A House committee focused on China says US subsidiaries of three Chinese state-owned telecom companies remain deeply embedded in American internet infrastructure years after their operating licenses were revoked. China’s new exit-and-entry rules and the removal of Baghdad Aviation from a US sanctions list are also drawing attention.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-06 22:42

Russia is stepping up efforts to choke Ukraine’s commercial connections with the outside world through waves of attacks along the country’s Black Sea coast. Ukraine’s port administration says Russian forces attacked civilian vessels 57 times last month. Ports including Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi, once busy with shipping, are now nearly empty. International vessels have been attacked before, but the report says the strikes have never been so numerous or deadly.

BBBC News2026-08-06 22:21

Iran says it is close to finalising an agreement with Oman governing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that Tehran would oversee vessels entering the Persian Gulf, while Oman would manage outbound traffic. If completed, the arrangement could represent a major change in regional influence. It could also raise questions about freedom of navigation, maritime security and the balance of power in the Gulf.

DDW News2026-08-06 22:21

President Donald Trump signed immigration actions addressing birthright citizenship and what he called “birth tourism.” Trump said he believed the latest measures would be constitutional. No additional details were provided about the actions. In June, the Supreme Court rejected his earlier efforts and upheld a broad interpretation of birthright citizenship.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 22:18

Markets moved lower as rising yields weighed on technology stocks during the Wall Street session. Bloomberg Television provided news and analysis around the final moments before and after the closing bell. Guests included executives and investment professionals from asset management, beauty, software, investment strategy, analytics, healthcare services and animal health. The program focused on the day’s market developments and business discussion through the close.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 22:11

Megan Lawless, who stars in the hit horror film “Obsession,” says the movie transformed her career. She says its success opened doors to opportunities she had dreamed about since childhood. The actor describes the film’s impact as life-changing.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 22:08

President Donald Trump is hosting members of Team USA at a reception in the White House Rose Garden in Washington, D.C. The gathering includes Winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes, coaches and officials. The event is being shown live by Fox News.

FFox News2026-08-06 22:03

Aung San Suu Kyi has spent years imprisoned and cut off from Myanmar and the wider world. New signs that the 81-year-old Nobel laureate is alive prompt questions about what could happen next. The discussion examines her enduring place as Myanmar’s democracy icon, a figure both loved and hated. It also looks at the country’s democratic expansion and the state of its elections.

CCNN2026-08-06 22:00

Michael DeSombre, the assistant secretary of state responsible for Asia-Pacific affairs, told a Senate hearing that scam operations in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos have reached an unprecedented level of industrialization. He said most of the criminal organizations are led by Chinese citizens. DeSombre also said China has recently asked the countries involved to extradite scam-group leaders to China, but their whereabouts after returning remain opaque.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-06 21:49

Hosts of Fox News’ “The Five” examine what they describe as a growing civil war inside the Democratic Party. The discussion centers on tensions between moderates and progressives. The headline characterizes Trump’s response as a forceful attack on Democrats delivered with profanity. The segment places the dispute amid wider arguments involving politics, Congress and elections.

FFox News2026-08-06 21:33

Republican Senator Tim Sheehy called Representative Max Miller a “degenerate sociopath” in a social media post. The insult followed reports that Miller withheld his two-year-old daughter’s favorite stuffed animal during a contentious custody dispute. Some Republican senators are now calling for Miller to step down. The controversy has also raised questions about whether Miller’s reliably Republican seat could become vulnerable.

CCNN2026-08-06 21:32

Elanco Animal Health President and CEO Jeff Simmons explains what is driving the company’s upgraded profit and revenue forecasts. He also discusses the recent increase in tick bites. Simmons comments on consumer spending for pet-health products. The conversation focuses on the company’s outlook and changing demand in the pet-care market.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 21:31

Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on the latest efforts to reach a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon discusses reports of executions in Iran on the program. The coverage links ongoing diplomatic efforts with allegations of executions that have drawn concern. Fox News presents the issue as deeply troubling while examining the latest developments.

FFox News2026-08-06 21:30

Wildfires and falling water levels have affected parts of Europe during July and August. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, while residents have been evacuated as firefighters across the continent work to contain the flames. Severe drought has also left reservoirs and rivers with unusually low levels, adding to pressure on water resources across the region.

GGuardian News2026-08-06 21:21

Ukraine says overnight drone attacks struck additional Russian oil facilities, including key energy infrastructure hundreds of kilometers from the border. Kyiv has stepped up its campaign against Russia’s oil sector in an effort to weaken the Kremlin’s war economy. Russian strikes, meanwhile, continue to cause casualties across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Moscow may be preparing a new mobilization drive after the regional elections in September.

DDW News2026-08-06 21:15

A timelapse video captures a dust storm over the Phoenix area in Arizona. The storm covered the region in thick haze earlier this week. It was described as among the most intense dust storms to hit the area in years.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 21:11

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at combating birthright citizenship. The action concerns the administration’s approach to citizenship and immigration policy. Trump signed the order at the White House. The signing was presented as a move against birthright citizenship.

FFox News2026-08-06 20:45

The White House told VOA that any agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz should include neither approval requirements nor transit fees. On the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to pursue denuclearization. A US Senate hearing examined scams targeting Americans by Chinese criminal groups, while Republican Senator Danes plans to visit China soon. North Korea launched ballistic missiles, prompting heightened alert in the United States, Japan and South Korea. VOA also reported from the USS Roosevelt.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-06 20:43

Bloomberg Television’s Closing Bell features earnings reports from Instacart, Airbnb, Lyft and Sweetgreen. The program provides cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close. Romaine Bostick, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec host the coverage. It airs across Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 20:34

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin says the US intervention in the yen is only a temporary remedy for the bond market. The United States joined Japan in supporting the yen for the first time in 15 years. The move was intended to prevent forced selling of Treasury securities. Levin discussed the assessment with Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Real Yield.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 20:32

President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report described a disagreement over shrinking US weapons stockpiles. The report had prompted questions about whether the Pentagon chief would remain in the administration. Trump wrote on social media Thursday that he was extremely happy with Hegseth’s performance. He also called the US attacks on Venezuela and Iran extraordinary, saying Iran had been decimated.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 20:31

Amanda Knox is defending her comedy performance at the Edinburgh Fringe after Meredith Kercher’s sister criticized it. Kercher’s sister said the show trivializes violence against women and urged organizers to cancel it. Knox says the production honors Kercher’s memory. She also says it confronts the violence inflicted on both women.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 20:28