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What triggered the Israel-Iran missile attacks? Here's what we know so far

From Operation Rising Lion to Indian medical students caught in the crossfire, here's everything known so far about the deadly Israel-Iran confrontation

Donald Trump stopped Israeli plan to kill Khamenei, says US official

The decision to block Israel's plan came after officials revealed they had an opportunity to kill Khamenei, but Trump waved them off the plan

Iran plotting to assassinate Donald Trump over nuclear stance: Netanyahu

Netanyahu said his country was facing an "imminent threat" of nuclear destruction and was left with no choice but to act aggressively in the "12th hour"

Trump's rethink on Australia submarines gives China a strategic edge

First announced by former President Joe Biden in 2021, the multibillion-dollar deal commits Washington and London to help Canberra develop a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines over a 30-year period

Australians equally distrust both Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, survey finds

A new Lowy Institute survey found that 72% of Australians don't trust Donald Trump to act responsibly in global affairs, slightly more than the 71% who expressed distrust in China's Xi Jinping

Trump returns to G7 summit he once loathed as Iran crisis deepens

Instead of speaking to allies about the fighting, Trump discussed the conflict in a Saturday call with the G-7's main adversary, Russian President Vladimir Putin

Israel, Iran may need to fight it out before reaching peace deal: Trump

Trump's comments come as Israel signaled that it would not let up in its military campaign to destroy Tehran's nuclear capabilities and with Iran stepping up its retaliation

Trump marks birthday with Army parade as 'No Kings' protests sweep US

On his 79th birthday and the US Army's 250th anniversary, US President Donald Trump held a military parade in Washington while mass demonstrations across cities decried authoritarianism

Trump's 2024 income tops $600 mn, driven by crypto, resorts, brand deals

US President Donald Trump's 2024 financial disclosure reveals massive earnings from crypto ventures, golf resorts, and overseas licensing deals, even as multimillion-dollar legal debts loom

Putin, Trump discuss West Asia, Ukraine talks on phone call, says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call Saturday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said. During the conversation, Putin briefed Trump on his recent talks with the leaders of Iran and Israel and reiterated Russia's proposal to seek mutually acceptable solutions on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Nuclear talks with US now 'meaningless', says Iran after Israeli airstrikes

After Israel carried out a preemptive strike on Iran, Tehran launched missile strikes on Israeli targets and called nuclear talks with the US 'meaningless', accusing Washington of complicity

Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US

Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the US against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. A flagship No Kings march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, DC, where the military parade will take place on Trump's birthday The demonstrations are gaining additional fuel from protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids and Trump ordering National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump's Guard deployment an alarming abuse of power that "shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement. Governors

US military parade mirrors global traditions across regimes, democracies

The military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary and its convergence with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday are combining to create a peacetime outlier in US history. Yet it still reflects global traditions that serve a range of political and cultural purposes. Variations on the theme have surfaced among longtime NATO allies in Europe, one-party and authoritarian states and history's darkest regimes. France: Bastille Day and Trump's ide inspire The oldest democratic ally of the US holds a military parade each July 14 to commemorate one of the seminal moments of the French Revolution. It inspired or at least stoked Trump's idea for a Washington version. On July 14, 1789, French insurgents stormed the Bastille, which housed prisoners of Louis XVI's government. Revolutionaries commenced a Fte de la Fdration as a day of national unity and pride the following year, even with the First French Republic still more than two years from being established. The Bastille Day para

Trump admin transfers immigrant Medicaid data, may aid deportation efforts

The dataset includes enrollee information from California, Illinois, Washington State, and Washington, DC - all of which offer Medicaid benefits to non-citizens using state funds

Trump made India-Pak ceasefire claims 13 times, when will PM speak: Cong

The Congress on Saturday cited that on 13 occasions, US President Donald Trump has publicly "trumpeted" that he brought about a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan, and asked when will Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak up on these claims. "Today President Trump turns 79. In the 34 days between May 10, 2025, and June 13, 2025, he trumpeted publicly on 13 different occasions in 3 different countries that he had brought about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan using trade with America as a carrot and stick, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh, said on X. He (Trump), of course, showered praise on both countries in equal measure, Ramesh said. "@narendramodi when will you speak up," the Congress leader asked in the post. Ramesh also shared on X a list and details of the occasions when Trump made the claims with the quotes of the US president and links to media reports. With Trump repeating his claim that he "stopped a war between India and Pakistan

Iran strikes Israel with missiles after deadly raids by IDF | Top updates

Iran launched missile strikes after Israeli raids killed dozens in Tehran; explosions reported in Tel Aviv, Golan Heights, several injured

US Steel's $14.1 bn sale to Nippon set to close after Trump's agreement

As part of the $55-per-share deal, the Japanese company will invest an additional $11 billion by 2028, including an initial commitment in a greenfield project that would be completed after 2028

Columbia graduate remains in custody after frantic day of appeals

Khalil, 29, who was born in Syria, has become a symbol of the Trump administration's crackdown on campus protests related to Israel's war in Gaza with Hamas

Marines take over some security in LA as cities prep for 'No Kings' rallies

After a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles on Friday to guard a federal building in the city while communities across the US prepped for what is anticipated to be a nationwide wave of large-scale demonstrations against President Donald Trump's polices this weekend. The Marine troops with rifles, combat gear and walkie-talkies took over some posts from National Guard members who were deployed to the city after the protests erupted last week. Those protests sparked dozens more over several days around the country, with some leading to clashes with police and hundreds of arrests. The Marines had not been seen on Los Angeles city streets until Friday. They finished training on civil disturbance and have started to replace Guard members protecting the federal building west of downtown, so the Guard soldiers can be assigned to protect law enforcement officers on raids, the commander in charge of 4,700 troops deployed to the LA protests

Foxconn ships 97% of iPhones from India to US as Apple dodges China tariffs

In May 2025, Foxconn shipped nearly $1 billion in iPhones from India to the US; Jan-May exports hit $4.4 billion, already surpassing 2024's full-year total of $3.7 billion