The Taliban ordered all underground beauty parlors in Afghanistan to close within a month, threatening imprisonment and fines for violations.

Turkey has barred Israeli ships from its ports and restricted airspace access for military-related flights, escalating tensions over the Gaza war.

Israel admitted to striking Sana’a, Yemen, in an attack that reportedly killed rebel Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahavi and targeted other senior leaders.

Gas prices hit five-year low, markets reach record highs, and GDP rises 3.3% as Trump touts strong U.S. economy heading into Labor Day.

≤220 characters, crafted for social previews (snappy but informative).