Long Island Rail Road workers initiated a strike after failing to reach a new four-year contract agreement, specifically over the fourth-year wage increase, impacting approximately 300,000 daily commuters.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Virginia Democrats' request to reinstate a voter-approved congressional map, which was designed to favor the party, upholding the state Supreme Court's decision.
President Trump's visit to Beijing concluded with China confirming deals to buy US aircraft and agricultural products, but his remarks on Taiwan arms sales as a 'negotiating chip' raised questions about US support.
Despite an agreement to extend the ceasefire by 45 days and continue negotiations, Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, with Lebanon reporting six deaths and first responders facing unprecedented casualties.
President Trump defended his controversial remarks dismissing Americans' cost of living concerns amid the Iran war, while also falsely accusing CNN and The New York Times of 'treason' for their reporting on the conflict.
Senator Bill Cassidy faces a tough Republican primary in Louisiana, as Donald Trump has endorsed challenger Julia Letlow, criticizing Cassidy for his impeachment vote after January 6th.
Israel is grappling with an image crisis, with a Cannes juror claiming anti-Israel activists face blacklisting and Jewish groups calling on the UK to bar Hasan Piker amid antisemitic attacks, while Israel's Eurovision participant prepares to perform.
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo's eastern Ituri province has resulted in at least 80 deaths, with around 246 cases reported and one case also confirmed in Uganda.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a senior member of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, was arrested and charged by the US Justice Department for allegedly plotting terror attacks against Jewish sites in the United States and Europe.
Jerome Powell's term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve concluded, with the Fed naming him Chair Pro Tempore until Kevin Warsh is sworn in, despite Warsh's confirmation.
President Trump announced that a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces successfully killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior Islamic State leader designated a terrorist in 2023, who had been hiding in Africa.
A freight train crashed into a public bus in Bangkok, killing at least eight people and injuring 35, prompting the Thai Prime Minister to order an investigation into the incident.
The Trump administration is preparing to bring criminal charges against Raúl Castro, Cuba's former president, possibly as soon as next week, in a case reportedly focused on the 1996 downing of two planes.