The UAE accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Washington threatened tougher economic measures and an indefinite naval blockade. Vice President JD Vance said keeping oil and gas cheap is now the Trump administration’s top goal in the Iran war.
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The White House says more than 40 countries helped China evade U.S. tariffs by routing exports through lower-duty nations. China rejected the tariff measures, saying trade wars have no winners.
Flock Safety apologized and announced new safeguards after reports that police officers misused its license-plate reader network for unauthorized tracking. The company is shortening default data retention, requiring more oversight and adding search limits, while privacy advocates questioned whether the changes go far enough.
Record rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture killed at least four people, flooded roads and rail lines, and stranded thousands of travelers. Authorities downgraded the highest-level rain warning Friday but said flooding and landslide risks remained.
U.S. investigators found bird remains inside the engine of a Ryanair jet after engine fragments shattered a cabin window and seriously injured a passenger. The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki after the July 10 incident.
Court records allege DHS used undercover agents, financial subpoenas and surveillance in a broad probe of Minnesota groups opposing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The filings are tied to the federal prosecution of 15 Minneapolis protesters accused of conspiring to impede ICE officers.
Karoline Leavitt’s resignation as White House press secretary has triggered speculation over who will fill one of the Trump administration’s most public-facing roles. The White House has not named a successor, and no decision has been made, according to people cited by the BBC.
The Kennedy Center board voted to close the main building for renovations and restore President Donald Trump’s name to the facade. The moves are subject to review by a federal judge who previously blocked the closure and ordered Trump’s name removed.