Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’
US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment
Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
President attacks ‘terrible mistake’ of US attorney, who said in court filing damage stemmed from botched renovationDonald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Jeanine Pirro after the US attorne
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Trump says U.S. operation against Iran may end Soon
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.08.2026
"Reuters": The plan of Iran and Oman regarding Hormuz may not be implemented
A plan proposed by Iran and Oman to strengthen Tehran's control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would be impractical due to US sanctions and insurance restrictions
Azerbaijan
report.az
07.08.2026
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship
Executive orders come after supreme court rejected president’s first bid to restrict guarantee enshrined in US constitutionDonald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders that the White House sai
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre
Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims
Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.08.2026
China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.08.2026
Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks
Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon's Tyre as third day of the seventh round of US-brokered talks concludes.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
US redirects 49 commercial vessels after resumption of Iranian port blockade – CENTCOM
Azerbaijan
trend.az
06.08.2026
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?
Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labelling US war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
US dollar rises against yen as markets eye Iran deal, jobs report
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
06.08.2026
Exclusive-Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
06.08.2026
Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
World
bbc.co.uk
06.08.2026