Iran Insists Strait Will Stay Closed Until U.S. Agrees to Demands

A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that talks with Oman on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz were “separate” from discussions to fully reopen the waterway.

The Places Where the Bombs Have Rarely Stopped Falling in Iran

While fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 13 Deep Inside Russia

A strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.

Taiwan Gingerly Tests How It Would Cope if China Choked Its Internet

The 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.

Chip Crunch Driven by A.I. Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington

As data centers eat up memory chips, other industries that need the components — including electronics companies like Apple — are asking for government help.

Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model

Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Plan to Disarm Hamas

President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances

Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.

As U.S. Burns Through Weapons in Iran, Russia and China Are Taking Note

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags

The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.

Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms

The move came more than a month before the deadline, reflecting both parties’ eagerness to circumvent a messy fight. The bill heads to the House next.

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

The Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight as the region awaited a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March

A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

She Is Russia’s Richest Woman. Her Business Empire Is Going Up in Flames.

As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.

U.S. Employers Unexpectedly Cut 23,000 Jobs in July

But the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.1 percent. The jobs gains for May and June were also revised down sharply, by a combined 103,000 jobs.

How the Reflecting Pool Came to Mirror Trump’s Washington

A hospitality manager for the Trump Organization traveled to Las Vegas to find a solution to problems at a national landmark. This is the untold back story of the fallout.

Trump Vowed to Thwart Iran’s Nuclear Program. Here’s Where That Stands.

The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.

Iran and Ukraine Aren’t Just Wars About Energy. They’re Wars Targeting Energy.

Until recently, attacking civilian energy infrastructure was unacceptable. The dynamics of modern war have changed that.