Seattle Times

Bahrain has sounded its missile alert siren for a third time as Iran retaliates against U.S. strikes targeting the country. The incident highlights escalating tensions involving military actions and counteractions between regional and international actors.

China's top mine-safety official in a major coal region is under investigation for corruption following a deadly gas explosion. The incident highlights concerns over mine safety and regulatory oversight.

The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok music bar has risen to 30, with dozens remaining hospitalized. Officials confirmed the increase in fatalities.

Media advocates have expressed alarm over subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns related to the new Air Force One. The subpoenas are described as an unprecedented threat to press freedom.

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are set to testify before Congress regarding increasing security funding in a rare appearance.

Oil prices have increased due to fighting in the Middle East, while Asian stocks have declined as artificial-intelligence stocks led the downturn.

War and a deepening economic crisis are creating new challenges for conservationists. These challenges complicate efforts to preserve Iran’s rich but endangered wildlife.

President Donald Trump is set to welcome Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to the White House.

Florida is set to execute a 74-year-old prisoner, making him the oldest inmate in over a century to receive the state's death penalty. The execution follows another recent execution of an inmate who was previously the oldest to be sentenced to death.

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is renewing focus on aging lawmakers. Questions remain about health transparency among aging politicians.

President Donald Trump has been attempting to compel Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months. The article highlights the challenges the US faces in achieving this goal.

Falling gas prices likely reduced inflation last month, offering consumers relief, but renewed conflict with Iran has caused oil prices to rise again. The potential for increased oil prices from the Iran situation threatens to reverse recent inflationary improvements.

The health department reversed a freeze on $10 billion in funding for five Democratic states after facing legal setbacks in a lawsuit. The decision prevents potential jeopardy to programs supporting low-income households.

China's exports increased by 27% in June compared to the previous year, driven by strong demand from the artificial intelligence boom. The customs agency reported this surge in export activity.

A trial in Washington state is examining Albertsons' role in the opioid crisis, with lawyers alleging the company prioritized financial growth over customer safety.

The first clinical trial of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has begun, marking a milestone in efforts to contain the outbreak in central Africa.

The Elephant fire, which began Saturday, has become California’s second largest wildfire of the year, burning 19 square miles near Truckee as of Monday evening.

President Donald Trump plans to support a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, according to a White House official. The bill is related to sanctions against Russia.

Lindsey Graham's death has transformed the race for his Democratic challenger, Annie Andrews. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.

Health officials in Michigan have identified a 'potential source' of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands across the United States. The illness is expected to contribute to the largest outbreak in recent history.