Elections
Trump notifies Congress the United States is again at war with Iran
President Donald Trump’s notification to Congress says the U.S. is again at war with Iran, starting another 60-day clock for possible military action.
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North America
Regional reporting associated with North America.
Foreign policy
UK proscribes Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation
The UK proscribed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, with one report saying the move came after concerns about threats to life and intimidation on UK soil.
General News
France 24 press review on Monday, July 13 highlights papers analyzing Iran’s strategy against the United States
The France 24 review also notes coverage of Russian spies in Japan and a dog with an "emotional support duck."
Geopolitics
Trump’s volatile performance at NATO summit in Ankara stirs concern over erratic behavior toward allies
Donald Trump’s volatile performance at the western military alliance’s annual summit in Ankara this week was described as extreme, with the report asking what consequences his erratic behavior toward NATO allies might have.
Geopolitics
Iran reports strikes on two islands, Kuwait says border posts and oil platform attacked in wider Gulf escalation
Iran reported strikes on two of its southern islands and Kuwait said border posts and an offshore oil platform were attacked, as tensions widened after intense US strikes.
General News
Disney’s live-action Moana had an underwhelming opening weekend
Disney’s live-action remake of Moana earned $43 million in North America and $95 million globally against a reported $250 million budget.
General News
US launches fresh attacks against Iran, sending oil prices higher and Asian stocks lower
Brent crude rose 4.7% to $79.59 a barrel and major Asian indexes fell after the new strikes amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.