Trump Approval Holds at Record Low Amid Falling Iran War Support: Reuters Poll

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday, U.S. public approval of the military action against Iran dropped to 31%, matching President Donald Trump’s popularity at a record low of 33% for the second straight survey. Iran War Approval Plummets Among Republicans Public backing for the military campaign has eroded steadily since the conflict … Read more

Trump Caps US Semiquincentennial Summer with IndyCar Washington Race

President Donald Trump capped celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary on August 23, 2026, by overseeing a first-of-its-kind IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C., according to Reuters reporting by Jacob Bogage and Ryan Jones. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Route and Spectator Turnout Sunday afternoon saw the flagship motorsport competition, designated the Freedom … Read more

Putin Seeks 300,000 New Troops, Says Zelenskiy

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort following Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18 to 20. The mobilization drive aims to eventually reach 500,000 troops through a peripheral mobilisation targeting Russia’s far-flung regions. Troop Mobilization and Donbas Frontlines Speaking to reporters, Zelenskiy … Read more

Trump Rallies for Lindsey Graham in South Carolina Senate Bid

President Donald Trump travels to South Carolina on Friday, August 21, 2026, to campaign for U.S. Senator Darline Graham ahead of a crucial Republican primary runoff, according to reports by Reuters, AP News, and USA Today. Graham, a political newcomer appointed to the seat following the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, faces U.S. … Read more

Sword Attack at Swedish High School Leaves Several Injured

Fagersta School Sword Attack Leaves Three Injured as Police Detain Suspect in Central Sweden A man armed with a sword severely injured two teenage boys and a third person at Brinellskolan in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to local authorities and emergency services. Police detained one suspect at the scene following … Read more

Apple Trains AI Model for China with Alibaba Support, Sources Say

Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market with support from Alibaba Group, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke with Reuters. The development marks a departure from the iPhone maker’s prior strategy of relying entirely on third-party models to power artificial intelligence features in the country, where … Read more

US Unable to Verify Iranian Threats Against Trump, Sources Say

The United States received multiple unverified warnings from Israel over the past year alleging that Iran planned to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to a current U.S. official and two former officials. The intelligence tips, which included threats involving snipers, knives at public events, and shoulder-launched missiles targeting Air Force One, prompted the U.S. Secret … Read more

US Considers Indefinite Iran Naval Blockade Amid Oil Shortfall

The United States military can maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely by rotating ships in and out of the region, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Speaking during a trip to Panama on Thursday, August 13, Hegseth said the enforcement mechanism has inflicted severe economic damage on Tehran as regional tensions rise, global oil … Read more

Trump Switched Aircraft Secretly Due to Credible Missile Threat

President Donald Trump was secretly moved onto a smaller government jet during a trip to Turkey last month after the Secret Service deemed a shoulder-fired missile threat against Air Force One to be credible and imminent, according to a person briefed on the matter. The threat emerged on July 8 on the final day of … Read more

Iran Reports No Progress in Reviving US Interim Peace Deal

Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to secure a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source who reported zero progress in reviving an interim deal agreed in June. The stalled diplomatic efforts coincided with a fresh wave of maritime attacks on Tuesday that rattled … Read more