President Trump announced new 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods, including autos, alcohol, dairy products, and hockey sticks, effective in 30 days. This move escalates trade tensions, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calling it a "direct violation" of trade agreements.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening to target shipping companies using Saudi ports. This action could open a new front in the US-Iran conflict and comes after Saudi Arabia exported record crude volumes from Red Sea terminals.
The Lebanese army has deployed troops in a southern 'pilot zone' following an Israeli withdrawal under a US-brokered ceasefire agreement. This move aims to transfer control of occupied areas back to Lebanon after months of conflict.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan face new charges in the UK, including 19 counts related to 'indecent images of a child' and 'extreme' porn. The brothers are also accused of choking and raping women.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the target of an ICC arrest warrant, has spotlighted deepening divisions within the Democratic Party. President Trump stated Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US.
India's youth-led 'Cockroach' protest movement continues, with thousands demonstrating against frequent exam leaks and demanding education reform. Police crackdowns have resulted in over 100 student injuries, but leaders vow to continue campaigning.
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed and is slowly strengthening, taking aim at the Gulf Coast and threatening the region with potential flash flooding. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are also bracing for severe storms.
China and the Philippines traded accusations after a violent altercation between navy personnel in the disputed South China Sea. The incident heightened tensions ahead of an upcoming ASEAN meeting.