Darline Graham distinguishes her Senate campaign from her brother Lindsey’s foreign policy focus, prioritizing domestic issues and aligning with populist agendas.
A veteran Isabela barangay councilor and former village chief was shot dead by two helmeted, motorcycle-riding gunmen at his farm. Police are seeking a motive amid a provincial manhunt.
Over 118 security personnel were injured during violent protests in New Delhi after a massive march to Parliament turned into street clashes. Dozens of demonstrators were also hurt or detained.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a major civil nuclear cooperation framework, clearing the way for long-term nuclear energy partnership terms. The announcement describes the agreement as consistent with strong nonproliferation standards and positions U.S. companies as key civil nuclear partners. The deal also strengthens broader U.S.-Saudi strategic cooperation tied to energy and technology.
Malaysia’s Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has drawn backlash after saying that work stress—along with other “personal factors”—can contribute to people engaging in LGBT “acts,” comments that went viral and prompted mockery online.
French lawmakers have approved a sweeping law banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first EU member state to adopt a blanket ban on platforms, as concerns grow about the impact of digital content on children.
Prosecutors have asked for 14 to 15 years in prison for alleged organizers of unrest in Baymak, Bashkortostan, tied to protests that erupted in January 2024—part of a wider crackdown that followed clashes and mass detentions.
Russia’s State Duma has passed legislation widening the categories of prisoners eligible to sign contracts with the Defense Ministry to fight in Ukraine—adding people convicted of various serious crimes while further lowering the recruitment pool.
Iran’s parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that regional infrastructure would remain unsafe unless Iran’s security is guaranteed, saying no country could keep oil flowing if Iran cannot.
The U.S. State Department says Turkey has not satisfied statutory requirements needed for any transfer back into the F-35 program, citing unresolved issues tied to Turkey’s possession of Russia’s S-400 air defense system and related assurances.
Russia signals it will not retreat from occupied Ukrainian areas in any potential peace framework, instead hardening its stance on keeping border districts as buffer zones—while continuing efforts to capture the full Donetsk region, reports say.
EU enlargement working-group discussions on opening negotiation clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine and Moldova stalled after Hungary refused to approve the screening results, setting the next attempt for Sept. 1.
A US request to extradite a wealthy pro-Palestinian activist from Spain has prompted fresh political concern, with reporting saying the suspect lived in Dublin and is accused by Washington of transferring money linked to Hamas.
France’s president is facing backlash after appointing François-Noël Buffet as the country’s human-rights ombudsman, with critics labeling the choice “homophobic” and saying it clashes with the role’s mission to defend equality and protect LGBTQ+ rights.
Canada has canceled a planned joint celebration marking the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, citing trade threats from President Donald Trump after he announced new tariffs on Canadian imports.
India’s youth-led “Cockroach Janta Party” protests have escalated into a standoff that led to a suspension in parliament, with demonstrators demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over alleged failures and exam irregularities. Protesters say police crackdowns—captured in widely shared videos—have intensified public anger.
Diplomats are again trying to agree on the EU’s next package of Russia sanctions, but member states are resisting or watering down parts of the proposal—especially measures affecting energy, shipping, banking, and seafood.
France's parliament has approved legislation to restrict social media access for children under 15, aiming to strengthen online safety while prompting broader debate over digital childhood.
Israeli intelligence reportedly believes Iran moved thousands of uranium-enrichment centrifuges into Pickaxe Mountain, though the assessment has not been independently verified.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain during retaliatory strikes, though the claim has not been independently verified and no official confirmation has been issued.
Officials say the Mexican man killed while fleeing an ICE encounter in Florida had been visiting the state while on vacation, after authorities pulled over a car near St. Augustine. The incident has sparked renewed debate over immigration enforcement and public safety.
The US carried out another round of strikes on Iran while President Trump said the US could soon target “Pickaxe Mountain,” an underground nuclear complex near Natanz. US officials said the strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to attack shipping, while experts note the facility is deeply buried.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to negotiations to end the Iran crisis, while arguing Tehran is not serious about talks—against a backdrop of escalating military activity and disruptions to global shipping routes.
India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant declined an urgent Supreme Court hearing in a petition alleging police brutality during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar, telling the lawyer the court was not interested in watching videos.