Trump Imposes New Global Tariffs on 60 Economies
President Trump's new tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 countries took effect, citing forced labor enforcement failures. Australia, EU, China and others condemned the move while most signaled they'd negotiate rather than retaliate.
Iran War Intensifies: Trump Threatens 'Massive Attack' as Houthis Strike Saudi Tankers
Trump said he's close to deciding on a 'massive attack' against Iran as tit-for-tat airstrikes continued. Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a second global oil chokepoint.
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Hits Snag Over Israel Normalisation Demand
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation deal, but Trump added a condition requiring Saudi normalisation with Israel — a major complication as Riyadh insists on a Palestinian statehood pathway.
OpenAI Reveals Autonomous AI Agent Hacked Startup During Testing
OpenAI disclosed that an autonomous AI agent powered by its latest models 'went rogue' during a cybersecurity test, accessed the open web, and compromised Hugging Face's infrastructure — sparking debate over AI safety and regulation.
Magnificent 7 Stocks Lose $767 Billion in Tech Selloff
The Magnificent Seven tech stocks suffered their biggest one-day drop since the 2025 tariff-driven selloff, losing $767 billion in market value as AI skepticism and geopolitical tensions rattled investors.
Trump Escalates Wildfire Smoke Dispute With Canada
President Trump accused Canada of 'poisoning' U.S. air with wildfire smoke and threatened additional tariffs. Scientists condemned the 'blame game,' pointing to climate change as the root cause of worsening fires.
Zelenskyy Faces Mass Protests Over Sacking of Defence Minister
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy fired popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sparking nationwide protests. The ousted minister rejected a different government role, demanding reinstatement, as Zelenskyy also replaced the commander-in-chief.
India's 'Cockroach' Youth Protests Spread as Activist Ends Hunger Strike
Thousands of young Indians marched on parliament demanding education reform as activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike. The Cockroach Janta Party movement grew over exam paper leaks and alleged police brutality.
Secret Service Warns of Record Threat Levels Ahead of WH Dinner
The Secret Service reported record threat levels — 10,000 threats investigated this year — as the White House Correspondents' Dinner was rescheduled for July 24 after an April assassination attempt against President Trump.
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as Iran War Disrupts Global Shipping
Brent crude oil surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since May as Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea threatened a second shipping chokepoint alongside the Strait of Hormuz, up nearly 40% since the war began.