US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction

August 7, 2026 · Al Jazeera

Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
Medics among six Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks across West Bank
Since January, Palestinians have reported more than 11,000 Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, officials say.
Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Trump tries again to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook after narrow Supreme Court decision, renewing battle over central bank independence
“No matter what President Trump tries to do next, this much is clear under the facts and Supreme Court precedent — there