Israel has voiced serious concerns about a Hamas disarmament deal that President Trump had announced last week. Despite the ongoing negotiations, Israeli strikes over the weekend killed at least 17 people in Gaza, including children, underscoring the fragility of any potential ceasefire.

President Trump has suggested new talks with Iran could begin as early as Monday, signaling a possible diplomatic breakthrough after months of tension. However, Tehran has not yet responded to the proposal, and Trump has previously claimed a deal was near only for strikes to resume.

A fire broke out on an Indonesian passenger ferry carrying 271 people off Madura island, killing at least five and leaving dozens unaccounted for. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities work to determine the fate of the missing passengers.

Wildfires are burning in and around Spokane, Washington, prompting Level 3 'leave now' evacuation orders for thousands of residents. At least three separate fires are active in the area, straining emergency resources. Authorities are urging immediate evacuation due to the severity of the threat.

A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin that killed a 38-year-old Black man has reignited debate over the city's limited use of body cameras. The incident is drawing renewed scrutiny of police accountability practices in a department that does not widely deploy the technology. It adds to a broader national conversation about policing and transparency.

President Trump has proposed that new negotiations with Iran begin on Monday, though Tehran has not yet responded to the offer. This comes after previous claims that a negotiated end to hostilities was near, only for military strikes to resume. The uncertain status of talks underscores the volatility of U.S.-Iran relations amid ongoing conflict.

A crash in South Carolina left drivers killed and six others hurt, according to reports. Details on the cause and location remain limited in initial reporting.

South Carolina has enacted a new law aimed at clearing old eviction records that have long followed renters and hurt their housing prospects. The change could make it easier for many residents to secure housing despite past evictions.

South Carolina's Republican U.S. Senate primary candidates are set to debate on Aug. 4, offering voters a chance to compare contenders ahead of the primary. The debate could shape the race's dynamics heading into the vote.

Defense Secretary Hegseth is reportedly seeking a $1.5 trillion defense budget, a dramatic increase that would mark one of the largest military spending requests in U.S. history. Such a budget would have major implications for federal spending priorities and defense industry contracts.

A report suggests Europe may have only six months before a U.S. troop withdrawal from the continent, tied to a proposed 'NATO 3.0' restructuring. This would represent a major shift in transatlantic security arrangements and could force European nations to rapidly reassess their own defense capabilities.

The Washington Post reports a shortage of U.S. Navy destroyers is threatening America's ability to protect Israel militarily. This highlights strain on U.S. naval assets amid multiple simultaneous security commitments, raising questions about broader military readiness.