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Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

President Trump has halted military action against Iran to allow for negotiations on denuclearization and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 12:31 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Hamas conditions Trump peace deal implementation on Israeli compliance

Hamas conditions Trump peace deal implementation on Israeli compliance

Hamas has agreed to a peace framework involving disarmament but insists Israel must first fulfill obligations from the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 20:10 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Hamas agrees to Gaza disarmament and Israeli military withdrawal

Hamas agrees to Gaza disarmament and Israeli military withdrawal

Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of armed groups in exchange for a phased military withdrawal from the enclave.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

Dr. Erica Schwartz has moved closer to becoming the CDC director following a committee vote. Her nomination comes amid significant leadership vacancies across the HHS.

Politics ·31 Jul 2026, 02:03 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Trump says Board of Peace reaches agreement on disarmament of Hamas in Gaza

Trump says Board of Peace reaches agreement on disarmament of Hamas in Gaza

President Trump announced a deal for the phased disarmament of armed groups in Gaza as part of his 20-Point Plan.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 01:37 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump says he ‘may’ pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily

Trump says he ‘may’ pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily

President Trump signaled he could temporarily pull Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis raised concerns over a Justice Department tax settlement.

Politics ·30 Jul 2026, 20:14 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have returned to direct conflict over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, triggering regional spillover and severe economic strain.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 15:49 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

Jay Clayton, a former SEC chair and Trump ally, has been confirmed as the director of national intelligence following a contentious Senate vote.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Netanyahu and Trump meet at White House to discuss joint war against Iran

Netanyahu and Trump meet at White House to discuss joint war against Iran

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held a 90-minute closed-door session to address strategic friction and coordinate military efforts against Iran.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

Tensions rise between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a White House meeting following the public leak of Israeli intelligence regarding Iran.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says

The Israeli security cabinet approved a legal framework for the International Stabilization Force to deploy in areas of Gaza not under Israeli control.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Pentagon alters Iran war casualty reporting to separate recent deaths

Pentagon alters Iran war casualty reporting to separate recent deaths

The Defense Department has separated recent casualties from Operation Epic Fury into a new 'Overseas Operations' category.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 07:03 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
Gianni Infantino: IOC will not investigate Fifa president as complaint 'outside' its scope

Gianni Infantino: IOC will not investigate Fifa president as complaint 'outside' its scope

The International Olympic Committee has declined to probe Gianni Infantino following allegations that he improperly deferred a player's suspension at the request of Donald Trump.

Sports ·24 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Explosions rocked northern Iraq as U.S. forces intercepted explosive-laden drones amid a widening military conflict. The clashes center on control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump threatens Iranian nuclear site as US strikes enter 12th night

Trump threatens Iranian nuclear site as US strikes enter 12th night

The U.S. has expanded military operations into central Iran, threatening nuclear facilities while Houthi blockades drive global oil prices to about $94 a barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US bombs Iran for 12th straight night as conflict costs $37.5 billion

US bombs Iran for 12th straight night as conflict costs $37.5 billion

US forces intensify airstrikes against Iranian military targets as the conflict's financial toll climbs and threats to strike nuclear facilities grow.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq has lost over $40 billion in revenue due to a sharp decline in oil exports following a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks

Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks

The U.S. warns of targeted strikes on Iranian infrastructure as tensions soar over commercial shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent Crude to $95.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump plans tariffs on imported generic drugs to reshore production

Trump plans tariffs on imported generic drugs to reshore production

President Donald Trump announced plans to impose steep tariffs on imported generic drugs to force pharmaceutical companies to reshore production into America.

Business ·22 Jul 2026, 18:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Trump promotes child investment accounts amid funding delays

Trump promotes child investment accounts amid funding delays

The Trump administration is championing a government-backed investment initiative for children, though some parents report delays in receiving seed funds.

Business ·22 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read