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US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after observing IRGC personnel preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported casualties and vowed retaliation, while Washington warned of a zero-tolerance policy against renewed mine placement

The Trump administration has completed its review of a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period available to H-1B and other foreign workers after job loss. The existing protection remains in force until the proposed rule completes the regulatory process.

US President Donald Trump said Washington and Caracas have reached a major oil agreement giving the US majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven reserves. Venezuela said the pact involves 17 strategic fields and over $100 billion investment.

Six months after US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Tehran has survived military strikes and strengthened its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf states are questioning US security guarantees, while Israel faces growing international isolation and worsening prospects for Saudi normalisation

US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “fairly soon,” while claiming Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but “seriously wounded.” In an interview, Trump asserted Iran’s military has been crippled, its economy weakened, and that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains the central objective.

US President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on Canadian vehicles, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50 per cent from January 1, 2027. He accused Canada of unfair trade practices and offered tariff exemptions to companies manufacturing in America.

India opted against a full press conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump during their June France meeting, citing concerns over Trump’s unpredictable behaviour, government sources said. US envoy Sergio Gor later disclosed India’s request to avoid questions

The US-Iran conflict remains trapped in a cycle of threats, negotiations and renewed military strikes, largely over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Breaking the deadlock would require either US strategic concessions or major escalation, while Iran prioritises regime survival

Iran warned vessels violating its Strait of Hormuz transit protocols could face fines, detention or confiscation, while lawmakers approved fees for maritime services. The move comes amid heightened tensions with the US, as Donald Trump claimed the strategic waterway was American territory

US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports have intensified the trade war, affecting USD 20 billion in goods. Canada plans dollar-for-dollar retaliation from September 8, while experts warn the escalating dispute could raise costs for businesses and consumers

Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei warned that countries joining US economic pressure against Tehran would be treated as enemies and face attacks on their interests. He also threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington meets commitments

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar tariffs on $20 billion of US goods from September 8 after trade talks collapsed. He criticised Washington’s last-minute demands, warned about CUSMA’s future and said Canada’s economy is becoming stronger and less dependent on America

 US lawmakers warn that 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods will raise prices, disrupt supply chains and hurt businesses. Canada plans matching retaliation after trade talks collapsed, intensifying tensions and renewing calls for Congress to regain authority over presidential tariff decisions 

Iran has condemned new US economic sanctions, accusing Washington of asserting extraterritorial sovereignty over independent nations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the measures violate international law and warned that combined with a naval blockade, they could erode national sovereignty.

US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks. Trump made the announcement at a Republican campaign rally in South Carolina but did not provide details about the date, venue or agenda.

US President Donald Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory while warning that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from accessing sensitive personal data of more than 17 million commercial drivers. The order also prevents the administration from cutting federal funding to an organisation operating the database.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed construction of a new White House ballroom to continue, freezing lower court rulings that had ordered work to stop. The Trump administration said the privately funded project was 65 per cent complete.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected US economic threats, warning that sanctions and isolation would increase hostility among Iranians and fail to achieve their goals. His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s threat of unprecedented economic measures and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning of secondary sanctions

US technology, cryptocurrency and financial executives backed President Donald Trump’s push for lighter regulation and clearer digital-asset rules. Leaders from Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken and others praised policies encouraging investment and innovation, while urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act