Iran denies aiding Yemen's Houthi rebels after US strikes and threat from Trump

India is signaling it may seek to rebalance its global partnerships after Trump’s salvo of tariffs on Indian goods.Indian PM Modi and Brazil’s President Lula discussed US tariffs affecting both countries, with Lula planning a 2026 state visit to India. They aim to increase bilateral trade to over $20bn by 2030 and expand their preferential trade agreement, signaling India's potential shift in global partnerships amid rising tensions with the US. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration plans to reverse cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS), allowing NOAA to hire 450 staff, including meteorologists and hydrologists, amid scrutiny following deadly summer floods. Reps. Sorensen and Flood, who co-sponsored the Weather Workforce Improvement Act, emphasized the need for permanent staffing solutions to avoid future cuts and ensure public safety. Want More Context? 🔎

A Jordanian official stated that Arabs will only support decisions made by Palestinians after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested transferring governance of Gaza to Arab forces. The official emphasized that security in Gaza should be managed through legitimate Palestinian institutions, rejecting Netanyahu's policies and indicating that Arab nations will not take responsibility for his actions. Want More Context? 🔎

Mido oversees a project called The Maker, training around 100 boys with a focus on mental strength, adaptability, and language skills to prepare them for success in European football, with plans to include girls. His goal is to help four or five players enter Europe initially, aspiring to have 60-70 graduates from the program in a decade, fostering their dreams and development. Want More Context? 🔎

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and father of her two children, Brandon Blackstock, has died at 48 after a three-year cancer battle, prompting Clarkson to postpone her concert series in Las Vegas to support their family. The couple, who divorced in March 2022, had ongoing legal disputes over business arrangements and child support but had settled their issues by May 2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Jairo Eliezer Arias Caceres, a former security officer at the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic, was indicted for smuggling cocaine into the U.S. in Marlboro cartons and Choco-pie boxes, allegedly building a transnational conspiracy from April to December 2023. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton criticized Arias Caceres for endangering New Yorkers instead of protecting embassy staff, while his attorney has not been identified. Want More Context? 🔎