A drone strike that set fire to two vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta has raised fresh concerns over shipping security around the Suez Canal as the widening U.S.-Iran conflict threatens to pull more countries and strategic waterways into the war.
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Trump and Justice Department Ask Supreme Court to Toss $83 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict
President Donald Trump and the U.S. Justice Department have asked the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, arguing that Trump cannot be held personally liable for statements he made while serving as president.
US Strikes Iran as Widening War Engulfs More Countries Across Middle East
The United States carried out fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday, July 29, as the five-month-old conflict widened across the Middle East, with attacks and counterattacks also reported in Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the strikes were launched in response to Iranian attacks targeting US forces in the region.
Donald Trump to Unveil $22 Billion Plan to Rebuild Washington Dulles Airport
Donald Trump Dulles airport overhaul plans are set to take centre stage as the US president prepares to unveil a proposed $22 billion reconstruction programme for Washington Dulles International Airport, according to sources familiar with the plan cited by Reuters.
New Jewish-Arab Party May Complicate Bid to Oust Netanyahu
Israel election 2026 is entering a potentially complicated phase with the launch of a new Jewish-Arab political party seeking to attract young voters and challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing government. The party, called A Place For Us All, was launched ahead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election, but critics warn that it could split the already limited Arab vote and make it harder for Netanyahu’s opponents to defeat him.
Iran to Receive Chinese Air Defence Systems Within Weeks, Sources Say
Iran Chinese air defence deal is reportedly set to move forward within weeks, with Tehran expected to receive an initial shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence systems, according to three sources familiar with the deal cited by Reuters. The reported agreement comes as Iran seeks to rebuild and strengthen its air-defence capabilities following months of conflict involving the United States and Israel.