Trump said the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire will be extended as regional tensions with Iran intensify. Meanwhile, his disapproval rating has reached a new high, and federal regulators approved a groundbreaking gene therapy for childhood deafness.

Nike is eliminating about 1,400 jobs, mostly in technology, as part of a broader turnaround strategy. The company is restructuring operations worldwide to streamline its supply chain and refocus on performance products amid declining sales.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks after talks at the White House, President Donald Trump said. The move comes as both sides prepare for broader negotiations aimed at ending the war and addressing border security, troop withdrawals and reconstruction.

The United States boarded a tanker carrying Iranian oil as part of its expanding naval blockade. President Donald Trump also ordered forces to destroy any boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions despite an extended ceasefire.

Peter Beinart received a major 2026 nonfiction literary award for his book criticizing the American Jewish community’s response to the war in Gaza. The honor reflects broader debates within literary circles over Israel and free expression.

Nearly half of young Americans view the United States relationship with Israel as a burden, according to a new Harvard Youth Poll. The survey also finds opposition to war with Iran and mixed views on other foreign relationships.

Australia and Japan will meet in the Women's Asian Cup final for the third time in four tournaments. Sam Kerr headlines the host nation’s bid to reclaim the title after Japan’s recent dominance.

Mohamed Salah will miss Liverpool’s trip to Brighton and Egypt’s upcoming friendly against Spain due to a muscle injury. Manager Arne Slot hopes the international break will allow the forward time to recover.

Israel's military is struggling with a severe troop shortage as operational demands grow across multiple fronts. Political efforts to extend compulsory service have stalled, leaving reservists to fill expanding gaps in deployment.

Donald Trump became the first non-Israeli to receive Israel's top civilian honor, though he did not attend the ceremony. The award was presented during Independence Day celebrations that also featured Argentina's President Javier Milei.

Israel has named George Deek as special envoy to the Christian world in an effort to strengthen ties with global Christian communities. The appointment follows recent controversies involving Christian figures and religious symbols.

An unsourced television report claims Iran's parliament speaker resigned from leading talks with the United States amid internal disagreements. The dispute reportedly involved a rejected Qatari proposal to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.