The US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender identity care for transgender minors has fueled ongoing polarization around LGBTQ issues and controversial policies. The high court has also agreed to take on more cases dealing with trans rights in its next session that begins in October.

The U.S. will skip the upcoming United Nations conference aimed at bolstering efforts to reach a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestine slated for next week, according to the State

The US State Department intensified its warning against travel to Iran with a fresh advisory specifically targeting Iranian Americans.

Unknown attackers exploited a “significant vulnerability” in Microsoft’s SharePoint collaboration software, hitting targets around the world.

The Illinois State Fair has enhanced security measures this year. Fair officials say walk-though security systems will be implemented at the grandstand and the list of banned items include drones and laser pointers. The fair runs from Aug. 7 to Aug. 17 in Springfield.

The U.S. State Department has called for an immediate investigation into the recent death of a U.S. citizen in Syria, and there have been direct discussions with the Syrian government about the issue,

Iran's state television says an Iranian navy helicopter confronted a U.S. warship attempting to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.