Democrats Overtake Republicans on Economy in Reuters/Ipsos Poll as Trump’s Approval Rating Slips

For the first time in nearly a decade, American voters have given Democrats a slight edge over Republicans on handling the U.S. economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on August 3. The survey also found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 35%, highlighting growing public concerns over the economy ahead of November’s congressional midterm elections.

Netanyahu Remains Silent on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan as Deadly Israeli Strikes Raise Questions Over Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to publicly endorse US President Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace proposal, more than three days after Washington unveiled a framework centered on the disarmament of Hamas. The absence of an official response has fueled uncertainty over the future of the initiative, even as diplomatic efforts continue behind closed doors.

Welsh Fire Beat Southern Brave by Six Wickets as Matthew Short’s Unbeaten 60 Headlines Comfortable Chase in The Hundred 2026

Welsh Fire strengthened their position near the top of the The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 standings after securing a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave in the 19th match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on August 3. Chasing a modest target of 116, Fire reached 116/4 with five balls remaining, thanks to an unbeaten 60 from returning opener Matthew Short and valuable support from Tom Kohler-Cadmore.

West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test:Pakistan Fight Back Through Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam After West Indies Post 344 on Day 2 of Port of Spain Test

West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test:Pakistan ended the second day of the second Test against West Indies in a commanding position after an unbeaten century from Abdullah Shafique and a fluent innings from captain Babar Azam erased much of the hosts’ first-innings advantage at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain.