Trump forms task force to oversee 2028 LA Olympics
President Donald Trump has set up a federal task force to prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, aiming to make the event “safe, seamless and historically successful”, Al Jazeera reported.
The group, including top officials like Vice President JD Vance and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will coordinate on security, visas, and transport.
Trump also praised the US Olympic Committee for its stance on transgender athletes, saying the US won’t let “men steal trophies from women.”
LA28 chair Casey Wasserman called the task force a key step in delivering an unforgettable Games. Trump also noted his excitement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump to announce Apple’s plan to invest $100bn in US manufacturing
Apple is set to announce a $100bn investment to expand manufacturing in the US, the White House said Wednesday.
The move aims to boost job creation and shift parts of Apple’s supply chain to the US. White House adviser Kevin Hassett called it a major win under President Trump’s efforts to reshore production, according to BBC.
The announcement is expected later today, with limited details so far. Apple shares rose over 3.8 percent following the news.
US hits India with 25 percent tariff hike over Russian oil imports
President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff increase on Indian imports, raising the total duty to 50 percent, in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. The move, set to take effect on 27 August, is aimed at pressuring countries to cut ties with Moscow over its actions in Ukraine, according to BBC.
India called the tariff “unfair and unjustified”, saying it buys Russian oil to meet its energy needs after traditional supplies were diverted. Delhi warned it will take necessary steps to protect its interests.
Experts say the hike could cut Indian exports to the US by up to 50 percent, straining trade ties between the two partners, BBC reported.
20 dead in Gaza aid truck accident as UN warns of escalation
Twenty people were killed and dozens injured in central Gaza after four aid trucks overturned while crowds swarmed them, Hamas-run civil defense said.
The incident comes as a top UN official warns of “catastrophic consequences” if Israel expands its military operations. Reports say PM Netanyahu is pushing for full reoccupation of Gaza, a move opposed by military leaders and hostage families, according to BBC.
International media remain barred from freely reporting inside Gaza.
