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Marco Rubio said that there is currently no energy deal. According to him, the war will end through negotiations, not a military victory.
London has agreed to provide military support to Saudi Arabia and refuel its aircraft in the air. The operation will last several weeks.
An investigation by Forbidden Stories uncovered secret US agreements with 35 countries on the deportation of more than 25,000 migrants. $410 million was allocated for the program.
Trump called on Iran to reach a deal, threatening economic decline or the destruction of its leadership. Tehran warned of strikes on U.S. bases.
A shipment of F-35 parts bound from Australia to the US was diverted to Hong Kong. The Pentagon confirmed that the components had gone missing and launched an investigation.
The U. S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Ukraine of equipment to modernize its air defenses. The estimated value of the deal is $2.68 billion.
The Trump administration withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council back in February 2025. Washington accused the body of anti-American rhetoric and bias.
The U. S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35s and related equipment for $24.3 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen the security of the ally.
Washington may allow Berlin to transfer 10 Patriot interceptors worth $29. 6 million to Kyiv. The deal is still under consideration by the U.S. Congress.
The Trump administration will reallocate $52 million for Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq in favor of four countries in Central and South America.
Two U. S. government employees were accidentally injured during an Eswatini operation against smuggling. The army is investigating the incident.
A new round of Israel-Lebanon talks mediated by the United States will take place in Rome in October. The previous round ended without a breakthrough.
A US court kept Andrew and Tristan Tate in custody due to the risk of flight. Britain is seeking them on charges including rape.
American representatives met with Putin and Zelenskyy in Moscow and Kyiv. Witkoff reported progress and possible new trilateral talks.
In Nepal, 1,344 people have died and nearly 4,900 are missing. In Tibet, 31 deaths and 531 missing people have been reported.
The U. S. Embassy recommended that Americans refrain from making a pilgrimage to Uman due to the threat of strikes and a lack of shelters. Travel to Ukraine is prohibited under State Department advisories.
Washington plans to cut off Iran's external ties and strengthen sanctions against Tehran and its allies, including Russia. Bessent called on countries not to support the regime.
The U. S. Department of State urged citizens not to travel to Ukraine because of the war and missile attacks. The embassy in Kyiv continues to operate.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
The Trump administration has suspended visa interview appointments for applicants worldwide due to global training for consular staff. Applicants are having their appointments rescheduled, while the policy of tightening immigration faces legal obstacles.
The US is not currently planning new strikes on Iran, focusing instead on sanctions and a naval blockade. A military response has not been ruled out in the event of an attack by Tehran.
The Trump administration may revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas from foreigners who have filed or are filing asylum applications. The decision is being prepared jointly with the Department of Homeland Security.
A federal judge ruled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries unlawful. The Trump administration may appeal the decision.
Marco Rubio met with Oman’s ambassador in Washington after Trump threatened to bomb the country over talks with Iran.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs to help businesses after a magnitude 7. 4 earthquake claimed the lives of 289 people. The United States allocated $26.5 million in aid to rebuild the affected regions.
Democrats Warren and Coons are demanding an explanation of why the United States suspended sanctions against Russia for 17 months despite fruitless peace negotiations. They point out that the last serious restrictions were imposed in October 2025, and that Russia easily evades them.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the creation of a task force to combat birth tourism.
The United States accused China of providing insufficient warning about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on July 6. China rejected the accusation, stating that safety measures were in place and that notification had been given in advance.
In its 2026 report, the U. S. State Department praised Ukraine for providing open access to budget documents despite the war. At the same time, it noted that the Cabinet of Ministers maintains extrabudgetary accounts for military expenditures without an independent audit.
Russia pardoned the 32-year-old American on humanitarian grounds after four years in prison. He is headed to a military hospital in Texas for treatment.