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Trump Vows to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory, Iran Rejects Claim

Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, a claim Iran flatly rejected as ceasefire talks with Washington stall.

Unitree Shanghai IPO Oversubscribed 8,000 Times, Igniting Humanoid-Robot Stock Frenzy

Unitree Robotics' Shanghai IPO drew retail demand over 8,000 times the shares offered, fueling investor frenzy over a wave of humanoid-robot listings.

Foxconn Posts 35% Q2 Profit Jump, Forecasts Strong 2026 on AI Demand

Foxconn reported a 35% rise in second-quarter profit, beating forecasts, and forecast strong 2026 growth driven by surging AI infrastructure demand.

Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran to Step Down in February After Board Rift

Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran will not seek reappointment when his term ends in February, following tension with the controlling Tata Trusts.

Trump Tariffs on Foreign Drone Parts Send US Drone Stocks Soaring

US drone stocks rallied after Trump ordered tariffs on foreign-made components, with Unusual Machines leading gains, in a bid to counter China's drone domi

Trump Vows to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory, Iran Rejects Claim

Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, a claim Iran flatly rejected as ceasefire talks with Washington stall.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let $400 Million White House Ballroom Construction Continue

Trump's administration petitioned the Supreme Court to let $400 million White House ballroom construction continue while it appeals a court halt order.

Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, Lawyers Invoke Double Jeopardy

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as lawyers invoke double jeopardy on state

France’s Top Court Blocks Macron’s Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France's top court struck down a proposed social media ban for under-15s, citing free expression and privacy, as Macron vows to redraft the law.

Trump Orders Navy to Ditch EMALS Catapults, Costing Billions

President Trump has ordered the US Navy to remove electromagnetic launch systems from Ford-class carriers and return to steam catapults, a move costing bil

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Restore Trump’s Name, Close Venue Two Years

The Kennedy Center board voted to reinstate Trump's name and close the venue for roughly two years of renovations, despite a court order and trustee object

US Vows Indefinite Iran Blockade and Unprecedented Economic Isolation in Hormuz Standoff

Washington says it can sustain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely while planning unprecedented economic isolation targeting the Strait of Hormuz.

Farage Wins Clacton Byelection He Triggered Amid £5m Crypto Gift Scandal

Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton seat, beating comic candidate Count Binface in a byelection boycotted by every major party amid a £5m donation probe.

Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as Oil Risks $120 a Barrel

Iran declares full control of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US claims, as a diplomatic deadlock threatens to push oil prices toward $120 a barrel.

Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Case Over Insurance CEO Killing

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as lawyers meet prosecutors.

Ukraine Drone Strikes Halt Three Russian Grain Terminals at Novorossiysk

Ukrainian drone strikes damaged three major Russian grain terminals at Novorossiysk, halting shipments and raising warnings over global food market disrupt

Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Europe and Arctic, Sending Hotel Prices Past $1,000

A rare total solar eclipse crossed Europe, Iceland and the Arctic on August 12, drawing millions and pushing some hotel prices above $1,000 a night.

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Plunges 90% as US-Iran Talks Stall

Only eight vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a 90% drop from pre-war levels, as US-Iran peace talks stall and Trump claims US control.

Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at Month’s End

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary, will step down at the end of August, President Trump announced Wednesday.

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