US President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait’ in a social media post on Wednesday, asserting that the US control of the crucial waterway could warrant the move.“Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???” the president wrote, adding, “Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!”&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Trump’s proposal is striking not just because of the name he wants to give the strait, but because the waterway is not US territory. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and is an international maritime passage vital to global energy supplies.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-urges-middle-east-nations-to-reject-external-interference-seek-new-security-architecture-1788367177952">Xi Jinping urges Middle East nations to reject ‘external’ interference, seek new ‘security architecture’</a>&nbsp;Trump earlier suggested that he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.“Essentially, that’s what it is,” the president said in a speech to law enforcement officers in New York last month. “We have the blockade. No ships get through unless we want them to.”Trump has also sought to rename other water bodies amid tensions with other nations, moving for the US to recognize Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” even though neither borders the US.&nbsp;The Iran war has led to a drastic reduction in international shipping across the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit route. The drop in traffic has also led to rising gas and oil prices during the war.&nbsp;Meanwhile, referring to Iran while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Trump said, "We hit them very hard last night. We took out all of the new equipment that they tried to build along the Strait of Hormuz... It was a very heavy attack last night, and we're prepared to do another one any time we want." &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-temple-s-first-ceo-retired-air-marshal-jeetendra-mishra-is-a-kargil-veteran-helmed-west-command-during-op-sindoor-1788358961656">Ram Temple’s first CEO Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.) is a Kargil veteran, helmed West Command during Op Sindoor</a><h2>Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Apple changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on the web version of its Apple Maps following Trump’s executive order renaming the lake.The move by Apple on Tuesday followed a decision by Alphabet late Saturday to change the name of the lake on Google Maps for US users.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shakti-sharma-scripts-history-as-first-woman-non-medical-air-vice-marshal-1788291494631">Shakti Sharma scripts history as first woman non-medical Air Vice Marshal</a>&nbsp;The Strait of Hormuz has been at the centre of the conflict with Iran, with shipping through the waterway falling sharply from pre-war levels. Before the war began on February 28, roughly 20 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products passed through the strait each day.&nbsp;US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that more than 17 million barrels crossed the waterway on Monday, which he described as a wartime record.

President Donald Trump has also sought to rename other water bodies amid tensions with other nations, moving for the US to recognize Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” even though neither borders the US.

US President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait’ in a social media post on Wednesday, asserting that the US control of the crucial waterway could warrant the move. “Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???” the president wrote, adding, “Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!”

President Donald Trump has also sought to rename other water bodies amid tensions with other nations, moving for the US to recognize Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” even though neither borders the US.

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait’

A U.S. air strike turned a wedding ceremony in Iran into a scene of mourning, leaving five people died. This was followed by Tehran's powerful retaliation across UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and Bahrain.


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President Vladimir Putin said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning to airlines that Ukrainian drones would effectively shut down Russian airspace sounded like "state terrorism" and that Moscow would find a way to respond. Speaking at a news conference in Kyrgyzstan, Putin said it was not possible to negotiate with "terrorists."


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Global superpowers are racing into an urgent arms revolution. The Pentagon faces severely depleted crucial weapon stockpiles after sustained conflicts across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. With US President Donald Trump demanding rapid weapons replenishment, American military chiefs have launched an emergency search for new advance weaponry. But again, money is an issue. With military budgets stretched and modern wars requiring massive ammunition, the new mantra is to build, acquire cheaper, precision weapons.


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While U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran a failed nation, the latter's war-time performance is stark. According to Iranian state media, IRGC's missile strike caused extensive damage to an aircraft hangar at the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan. Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes despite US' warning.

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South Korea's spy agency says a Trump-Kim Jong Un summit could take place "at any time," citing signs of renewed dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang — even though no concrete contact has been confirmed. This comes despite North Korea publicly branding US policy "hostile," dismissing Trump's recent scaling back of joint military drills with South Korea. In the same briefing, the National Intelligence Service also revealed that Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, appears to be entering a formal successor-designation stage.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it took years of pressure to convince the US to strike Iran on Israel’s behalf. In a campaign interview, Netanyahu credited nearly 1,000 hours of US television appearances with helping him influence American leaders across the political spectrum.

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North Korea has warned that U.S. policy remains hostile despite Washington scaling back joint military drills and making recent friendly gestures. Pyongyang says it will continue strengthening its nuclear arsenal, insisting its nuclear weapons are essential for national security.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is facing backlash after openly boasting, in a Hebrew-language interview ahead of Israel's October elections, that his "close to 1,000 hours" on American television helped him influence US leaders and finally push Washington to strike Iran. "It took a long time to bring the United States to its senses," he said. The remarks surface as the Pentagon stays quiet on Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's abrupt exit, reportedly following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.


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Las Vegas is experiencing one of its sharpest tourism declines in decades, raising concerns for the city’s hotels, casinos, restaurants and entertainment businesses. The drop in visitors is putting pressure on the tourism-driven economy as the destination works to attract travellers and maintain its position as a major global entertainment hub.


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Tensions between the US and Iran are rising again. President Trump says the option of limited strikes remains on the table, after Vice President Vance said Trump's AI-generated Kharg Island video was meant as a direct message to Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, insists diplomacy is only possible once trust is rebuilt, accusing Washington of issuing threats instead. The UN has called for restraint following fresh fighting, even as the US pushes G20 nations to economically isolate Iran further.


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Russia's war on Ukraine is taking new turns as September begins. Kyiv and Odesa came under fresh Russian strikes, one person was killed in Russia's own Belgorod region, and Ukraine says it targeted 54 vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" in August alone. Meanwhile, President Zelensky says next month could bring major changes after speaking with Trump's envoy, and revealed that one Indian citizen was among 11 people killed in the latest attacks. Full breakdown inside.


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Las Vegas is experiencing one of its sharpest tourism declines in decades, raising concerns for the city’s hotels, casinos, restaurants and entertainment businesses. The drop in visitors is putting pressure on the tourism-driven economy as the destination works to attract travellers and maintain its position as a major global entertainment hub.

Las Vegas sees sharpest tourism decline in decades 

Trump's pick for Italy is not going unnoticed. Billionaire Ambassador Tilman Fertitta, 69, worth $10.4 billion and owner of Houston Rockets, is cruising the Mediterranean on his $450 million super-yacht Boardwalk as part of his "Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy" tour. From Sicily to Venice to Portofino, he hosts business leaders on board with 2 pools, helipads, cinema and glass elevator.


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After a month-long lull in the West Asia war, fighting resumed once again as U.S. forces struck the Larak island. This triggered an immediate retaliation by Iran on U.S. bases in Jordan and UAE.

US-Iran war: Iran punishes Jordan & UAE for American strike on Larak island

Iran has warned that any further U.S. military strikes or aggressive actions will be met with a decisive and severe response.

Iran warns of disproportionate response if US carries out further attacks

US President Donald Trump has rejected recent polls showing his job approval rating falling to around 33%, dismissing the figures as partisan attacks. The polls also point to potential challenges for Republicans in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, raising questions over the GOP’s electoral prospects as Trump pushes back against the latest numbers.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the IRS are reportedly preparing to review the tax-exempt status of George Soros' Open Society Foundations, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, as part of a Trump-backed push against "bogus charities."

Trump team eyes tax crackdown on Soros, SPLC and CAIR's nonprofit status 

Trump’s “Lake America” controversy: U.S. President Donald Trump has written “Lake America” over a map of Lake Ontario in a video released by the White House, escalating a fresh naming dispute with Canada.

Trump’s executive order concerning Lake Ontario applies to U.S. federal usage of the lake’s name. It does not determine what Canada, international organizations or other bodies call the lake.

The move comes amid already strained U.S.-Canada relations, with tariffs affecting billions of dollars in cross-border trade and recent trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa ending without an agreement.

Canadian Prime Minister and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have indicated they will not adopt the “Lake America” name, keeping the dispute firmly in the spotlight.

Canada-US tariff war fuels Lake Ontario renaming row

President Donald Trump says the United States has reached what he calls the “Biggest Oil Deal in World History” with Venezuela. The agreement, according to Trump and Secretary of state Marco Rubio, would give U.S. Interests majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, while bringing more than 100 billion dollars in private investment into the country. But now, Venezuela is also spelling out what it expects to gain, including more than 209 billion dollars in tax revenue.


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President Donald Trump's latest executive actions have sparked debate after a series of proposals and decisions to rename lakes, gulfs, landmarks, and public institutions. Supporters view the changes as efforts to reinforce national identity, while critics see them as symbolic political gestures that prioritize branding over governance. The controversy has become the latest flashpoint in America's ongoing culture-war debate, highlighting the role of symbolism in modern politics.


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Donald Trump has sparked attention after placing himself above George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a ranking of U.S. presidents. The remarks have drawn criticism and renewed debate over Trump’s view of his own presidency, his political legacy and how his record compares with some of America’s most historically significant leaders.

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Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, firing missiles and hundreds of drones at Kyiv and other cities. Ukrainian officials said ports, grain storage facilities, industrial sites and retail distribution centers were among the targets. Air defence systems were activated across the capital as residents awoke to explosions and drone interceptions. Ukraine said it successfully shot down several ballistic missiles, aided by recently received Patriot interceptors. Moscow claimed the strikes targeted infrastructure supporting Ukraine's war effort, as the conflict continues to intensify with both sides carrying out long-range attacks.


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President Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," effective immediately — at least on US maps. The move comes as a trade war with Canada escalates, with 50% tariffs now hitting $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after talks collapsed. Signing the order beside a map with "Lake America" in bold red letters, Trump called Canada "the worst" to deal with on trade. Canada has already said it won't recognise the new name — echoing his 2025 renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.

Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' 

U.S. President Donald Trump has shared a chart ranking America's greatest presidents — placing himself at the very top. The post came despite historians frequently ranking Trump among the worst presidents in U.S. history and amid low national approval ratings. The chart, which drew widespread attention online, placed Trump ahead of iconic leaders such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Critics quickly pointed out that the ranking appeared to be based on a vintage magazine list with Trump's name added to the top. The post has reignited debate over Trump's legacy and popularity among Republican voters.

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NATO countries are reporting a surge in drone incursions and suspected hybrid warfare activities amid growing tensions with Russia. European governments have raised concerns about covert operations, cyber threats, infrastructure sabotage, and surveillance efforts targeting strategic assets. As security agencies investigate a series of incidents, the debate over Russia's alleged hybrid warfare strategy is intensifying.

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The UN nuclear watchdog’s chief has thrown his weight behind a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying, “It’s very important that they meet.”&nbsp;The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Mariano Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, endorsed the proposed meeting after Trump remarked last week that he plans to meet the North Korean leader later this year despite opposition and criticism from detractors who emphasise that Kim should not be granted the privilege of a leader-level meeting.&nbsp;<h2>‘Leaders need to see each other,’ says Grossi</h2>&nbsp;“Leaders need to see each other,” Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the IAEA, told The Washington Post in an interview.&nbsp;“The fact that I get along with him—that's a good thing, not a bad thing,” Trump told reporters last week. “He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ex-union-minister-mukul-roy-s-daughter-in-law-missing-in-nepal-drdo-ex-chief-and-wife-stranded-1787847711884">Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law missing in Nepal; DRDO ex-chief and wife stranded</a>&nbsp;Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, backed the case for a dialogue, saying Kim’s reputation as a human rights abuser and autocrat shouldn’t preclude engagement.&nbsp;Grossi cited Trump’s effort to broker agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as an example.&nbsp;<h2>‘Shaking hands is what diplomacy is for’</h2>&nbsp;“People say, ‘How can you be shaking hands with this?’ Shaking hands is what diplomacy is for,” Grossi said. “And then, after the handshake, there is hopefully a conversation, and in that conversation, which should be cordial and respectful, you are trying to get something done.”&nbsp;Grossi is also eyeing becoming the next secretary general of the United Nations in a highly competitive selection process that gives veto power to permanent members of the UN Security Council, including the United States.&nbsp;The second term of the ninth UN Secretary-General António Guterres is coming to an end on 31 December 2026.&nbsp;<h2>Grossi considered to be frontrunner for UN top post</h2>&nbsp;Grossi was nominated by Argentina on 26 November 2025. The 65-year-old career diplomat from Argentina has been a high-profile director general of the UN nuclear watchdog for the last six years.&nbsp;While the IAEA has long policed Iran’s nuclear programme, Grossi led negotiations aimed at salvaging parts of a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers after US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of it in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/top-law-institute-nlsiu-cancels-convocation-after-row-over-invite-to-cji-surya-kant-1787834694245">Top law institute NLSIU cancels convocation after row over invite to CJI Surya Kant</a>&nbsp;Grossi’s one notable success was getting an IAEA team stationed at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.&nbsp;Many diplomats consider him to be the frontrunner after his years spent trying to keep onside the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, whose backing is crucial for the top job. However, Russia has expressed reservations about his campaign. Eight candidates have been nominated so far.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grossi made his pitch for the job, saying, “I’m the only one in the race that is dealing with real peace and security issues and has been working with all the major players and other countries on this.”

IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, backed the case for a dialogue between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the latter’s reputation as a human rights abuser and autocrat shouldn’t preclude engagement.

The UN nuclear watchdog’s chief has thrown his weight behind a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying, “It’s very important that they meet.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Mariano Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, endorsed the proposed meeting after Trump remarked last week that he plans to meet the North Korean leader later this year despite opposition and criticism from detractors who emphasise that Kim should not be granted the privilege of a leader-level meeting. ‘Leaders need to see each other,’ says Grossi “Leaders need to see each other,” Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the IAEA, told The Washington Post in an interview. “The fact that I get along with him—that's a good thing, not a bad thing,” Trump told reporters last week. “He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons.” Also Read: Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law missing in Nepal; DRDO ex-chief and wife stranded Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, backed the case for a dialogue, saying Kim’s reputation as a human rights abuser and autocrat shouldn’t preclude engagement. Grossi cited Trump’s effort to broker agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as an example. ‘Shaking hands is what diplomacy is for’ “People say, ‘How can you be shaking hands with this?’ Shaking hands is what diplomacy is for,” Grossi said. “And then, after the handshake, there is hopefully a conversation, and in that conversation, which should be cordial and respectful, you are trying to get something done.” Grossi is also eyeing becoming the next secretary general of the United Nations in a highly competitive selection process that gives veto power to permanent members of the UN Security Council, including the United States. The second term of the ninth UN Secretary-General António Guterres is coming to an end on 31 December 2026. Grossi considered to be frontrunner for UN top post Grossi was nominated by Argentina on 26 November 2025. The 65-year-old career diplomat from Argentina has been a high-profile director general of the UN nuclear watchdog for the last six years. While the IAEA has long policed Iran’s nuclear programme, Grossi led negotiations aimed at salvaging parts of a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers after US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of it in 2018. Also Read: Top law institute NLSIU cancels convocation after row over invite to CJI Surya Kant Grossi’s one notable success was getting an IAEA team stationed at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Many diplomats consider him to be the frontrunner after his years spent trying to keep onside the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, whose backing is crucial for the top job. However, Russia has expressed reservations about his campaign. Eight candidates have been nominated so far. Grossi made his pitch for the job, saying, “I’m the only one in the race that is dealing with real peace and security issues and has been working with all the major players and other countries on this.”

IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, backed the case for a dialogue between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the latter’s reputation as a human rights abuser and autocrat shouldn’t preclude engagement.

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi endorses Trump’s plan to meet Kim Jong Un

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