The U.S. Senate is preparing to hold votes on sanctions against Russia in response to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, South Korean company SK Hynix reported that its second-quarter revenue more than tripled, although it fell short of estimates.

In Australia, Dan Tehan avoided questions regarding Angus Taylor's connections to an ICAC inquiry. Additionally, a former Melbourne gangster was sentenced to life in prison in Iraq.

Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East, with the U.S. military confirming multiple missiles were fired.

The Federal Communications Commission has banned humanoid robots from China, citing unacceptable risks.

President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House. Discussions between Netanyahu and Zelenskyy following their meetings with President Trump are ongoing, but specific goals were not detailed.

Seattle held a tribute for victims of a shooting at a food festival.

Boeing reported a wider loss than expected, influenced by costs related to the Air Force One program.

The U.S. is planning to increase spending on anti-China efforts worldwide by hundreds of millions of dollars, according to documents.

A rare glimpse was given of the Pope's garden at his summer residence.