Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off? Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins The Guardian - US · Aug 1
MAGA education charity may be a scam Nick Adams has brought in millions in donations. Much of that money goes to him Salon · Aug 1
Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy? The US administration has struck a warmer tone of late as Ukraine has shown its value as an ally in the Middle East The Guardian - US · Aug 1
Donald Trump threatens more strikes on Iran saying 'US just wants to win' PRESIDENT Donald Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 1
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening US President Donald Trump has issued a warning of more military responses directed at Iran as regional conflicts intensify. Kuwait has reported drone attacks on essential facilities, with a tanker being struck in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Israeli forces launched powerful strikes on Gaza following disarmament… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Trump-Iran latest: US president cancels attack on Iran and claims peace deal breakthrough Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’ The Independent UK · Aug 1
The US war on Iran is spinning out of control Trump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could follow The Guardian - US · Aug 1
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East U.S. President Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Aug 1
Does Saudi Arabia want to develop nuclear weapons? Here’s what history can tell us The US-Saudi nuclear deal was announced in the midst of what has, as of 2026, become America’s Third Gulf War. The news broke just as Saudi Arabia and the US launched air raids against Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, in retaliation for alleged drone attacks directed Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities. The Conversation · Aug 1
Despite Trump's backing, Vivek Ramaswamy can't curry favor with MAGA bros in Ohio The TOI correspondent from Washington : Every Indian child grows up hearing at least two pieces of parental advice: study hard, and don't talk back. Vivek Ramaswamy followed the first well enough to become a biotech billionaire before he turned forty. But talking down at a tetchy MAGA townhall on… The Times of India · Aug 1
Trump and JD Vance claim ‘socialists are ruining Spain’ amid Ceuta crisis IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 1
Ceuta latest: Spain condemns EU’s ‘selfish and unlawful’ response as most of 60,000 migrants return to Morocco Spain sent troops to deal with the crisis as Morocco deployed water cannon trucks at the crossing-gates The Independent UK · Aug 1
'Extensive response plans': Iran threatens US energy sites after Trump warning Iran has warned it is prepared to retaliate against any fresh US or Israeli attacks by targeting critical energy infrastructure across the region, hours after the White House signalled that President Donald Trump was considering expanding military operations against Tehran. The Times of India · Aug 1
Euronews · Aug 1 Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched 35 missiles, including 27 ballistic missiles, and 185 attack drones at Ukraine overnight.
The Independent UK · Aug 1 Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least three dead after bomb explodes near Moscow restaurant The explosion occurred near an upscale Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square
The Times of India · Aug 1 Days after Trump's dismissal, report claims Russia shared military intelligence with Iran Days after US President Donald Trump downplayed Russia's alleged support to Iran, saying any assistance from Moscow had been "very unimpactful", a report claiming Russia is providing Tehran with intel to strengthen its military capabilities has surfaced. This comes amid the ongoing conflict with the United States.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1 EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership
Benzinga · Aug 1 Adam Schiff Accuses Trump of Being 'Laser Focused' on Enriching His Family Through $8.9 Billion in Mineral Deals— Says He's 'Pressing for Answers' With Elizabeth Warren On Friday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of using his office to expand his family’s wealth as Democratic lawmakers sought records related to billions of dollars in federal support for critical-mineral companies with ties to the Trump or Lutnick families.
Benzinga · Aug 1 Trump Says US Hasn't Approved Ukraine's Patriot Missile Production Request Despite Zelenskyy Promise: 'They Can Someday Turn on You' On Friday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. has not yet approved Ukraine’s request to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, signaling caution after previously indicating that Kyiv could receive a production license.
The Times of India · Aug 1 'Flawed' Reflecting Pool renovation: US drops vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn The Justice Department has cleared David Hearn of all criminal charges, acknowledging that the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial pool was not only hastily executed but flawed as well. Prosecutors highlighted that the peeling paint was present prior to Hearn's visit and confirmed the damage stemmed from poor installation rather…
France 24 · Aug 1 US drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian, admits 'botched installation' The US Justice Department on Friday dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after saying the damage was a result of "a botched installation", not vandalism. Trump had personally overseen the Reflecting Pool's renovation, which was estimated to have cost at least…
The Economic Times · Aug 1 Trump's push for lower US interest rates faces setback as borrowing costs climb before midterms Trump's promise of lower interest rates is under pressure as Treasury yields climb and financial markets move contrary to the administration's economic goals. Higher borrowing costs have impacted households, businesses and the federal government. Inflation concerns and policy uncertainty have kept investors cautious about US debt.
Bangkok Post · Aug 1 Russian attacks on Kyiv kill nine KYIV - Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital killed at least nine people and wounded more than two dozen others, local officials said on Saturday, with strikes damaging homes and causing fires across the city.
Euronews · Aug 1 US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against European allies A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike.