PoliticsVice President JD Vance joins Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin at a Detroit task force briefing to announce federal enforcement actions targeting fraud in the trucking industry.
PoliticsVice President JD Vance joins Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin at a Detroit task force briefing to announce federal enforcement actions targeting fraud in the trucking industry.
World8:29The United States and Iran exchanged attacks overnight into Monday for the first time in more than a month. Iran launched missiles at US military targets in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, retaliating for a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers that Washington said were attempting to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange risks reigniting the conflict after weeks of relative military calm.
EconomyHeritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni says the historic U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement could help replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and diversify U.S. energy imports. A report says President Trump will meet with oil executives after the deal.
SocietyPrince Harry has reportedly renewed his request for armed security while he and his family are living in the United Kingdom, ABC News reports.
TechNvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek, deepening its collaboration with the Taiwanese chipmaker. The move comes as Nvidia works to persuade more companies to build chips that connect to its dominant data-center ecosystem. CEOs Jensen Huang and Rick Tsai discuss the deal in an exclusive interview.
Economy2:53As Shein prepares for its long-awaited Hong Kong listing, the business model behind its rise is facing increasing scrutiny. Europe has become a major regulatory battleground, with tougher rules, fines and investigations. France will impose financial penalties on ultra-fast fashion products from Sep 1, while Italy’s competition authority fined Shein US$1.2 million last year over what it called misleading environmental messages and claims.
HealthHealth authorities across several North Carolina counties are urging anyone who had contact with rabies-infected goats to call their local health department immediately for medical advice.
SportsSocial media buzzed over the weekend after two flights flew across Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of Saturday’s Springboks-All Blacks test match.
WorldMore than 30 people have died in the Philippines this month as multiple weather systems bring severe flooding. The southwest monsoon, three cyclones and a low-pressure area that could become a fourth cyclone within 24 hours have affected about 2.5 million families. Several cities and municipalities in northern Luzon have declared a state of calamity.
PoliticsAs France’s politicians return from the summer break, they face a pivotal presidential election year. Both the left and right hope to field candidates capable of challenging far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who currently leads the polls, but the political landscape remains fragmented.
WorldNepal could face more flooding nearly a week after a catastrophic deluge. The death toll has exceeded 900, while authorities say more than 4,700 people remain unaccounted for. Mercy Corps Nepal country director Suraj Sigdel discusses relief efforts.
TechNvidia CEO Jensen Huang and MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai discuss expanding their partnership. Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in the Taiwanese chipmaker.
EconomyIndia’s economy expanded 7.8% year on year in the April-to-June quarter, matching the growth rate reported for the first quarter and exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s 7% forecast. The economy has remained resilient despite international pressures, including higher fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East.
CultureArts24 goes backstage at this year's Rock en Seine festival near Paris, where more than 180,000 fans attended 80 live shows. The lineup featured Tyler, The Creator, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and The Cure, who brought the weekend to a close.
PoliticsSteve Clemons speaks with The Hill’s Niall Stanage and Politico’s Irie Sentner about the Republican and Democratic parties’ prospects in the upcoming November 3 local elections. Stanage says the Trump administration’s shift from the US-Iran war to an economic war is intended to push the issue out of the spotlight until after the vote. Sentner argues that the war and resulting price rises remain major concerns for voters.
World5:13The United States and Iran have resumed attacks on each other in the Middle East. Tehran targeted US military sites in the Gulf after Washington struck rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command called its action limited and precise to prevent Iranian mine-laying, while Iran claimed heavy damage at two US bases in Jordan.
PoliticsFrench President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sweden on August 31 to strengthen the countries’ strategic partnership. Defence cooperation is expected to top the agenda as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. Sweden has also shown interest in joining France’s nuclear deterrence initiative.
World22:17The U.S. military has launched its first strikes on Iran in more than a month. President Trump says the U.S. has reached an oil deal with Venezuela, while more than a dozen people are missing after flash floods at the Grand Canyon.
SocietyThirty-five-year-old Daejon Love posed as an NFL player on dating apps and is accused of defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of dollars.
SocietyA worker at a tire recycling factory in Japan steps into a human-sized fridge for a cool break from the extreme heat, finding the interior refreshingly cold.
PoliticsJapan’s defence ministry is seeking more than 9 trillion yen (US$56 billion) for the next fiscal year, prioritising standoff weapon systems. It plans to order up to 400 Tomahawk missiles from the United States and is also focusing on drones, artificial intelligence and other “new ways of warfare”.
World5:58Fox News reports that President Donald Trump has vowed a “HARD” response against Iran after strikes targeted U.S. military assets in the Middle East.
WorldNepalese authorities have warned of possible renewed flooding after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The floods, triggered by a glacier collapse, have killed at least 900 people, while more than 4,000 remain missing across Nepal and Tibet. A vast rescue operation is continuing as communities confront the devastation and loss.
WorldTwo planes flew extremely close to a Cape Town rugby stadium during a flyover, prompting concern among some people.