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The UAE condemned an attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while ADNOC reported that 15 of its vessels have been struck since the conflict began. Iran's foreign minister said talks with Oman are nearing completion, but stressed that reopening the strait is not imminent.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed the club will not sell Julian Alvarez despite Barcelona's interest, with CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin rejecting offers up to €200m. The forward has been booed by his own fans and remains available but was absent from the opening match against Malaga due to fitness and post-World Cup break.
The US Senate has passed a broad sanctions package aimed at punishing Russia and its energy buyers, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill imposes sanctions on Russian leaders and institutions, and allows tariffs on major importers of Russian oil and gas.
A poll by French magazine L’Express ranked MI6 as Europe’s most powerful foreign intelligence service, with France’s DGSE second. The survey of 60 spies highlighted MI6’s human intelligence strengths and its leading role on Ukraine.
In a second informal straw poll, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received the most support, with eight 'encourage' votes. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan followed closely, while Russian diplomats hinted the candidate list may still grow if the current field deadlocks.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has privately argued that airstrikes alone cannot achieve US goals against Iran and that further escalation would backfire, according to CNN sources. Vice President JD Vance has also voiced concern about escalation, and the US operation has reportedly been suspended.
The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose sanctions and tariffs up to 100% on countries that are the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The bill also extends the Iran Sanctions Act until 2031, but critics warn it grants the president excessive tariff powers.
A US official confirmed progress in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, expecting a deal soon that would restore commercial shipping and lead to lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports. Reports, citing Axios, indicate a 60-day interim agreement with Iran and Oman, but also the possibility of US large-scale strikes if no agreement is reached.
Israel's cabinet approved recognizing the Armenian Genocide in late June, but the Knesset vote was postponed as the parliament dissolved ahead of elections. Reports point to pressure from Azerbaijan and Turkey, while supporters argue the recognition marks an irreversible moral threshold.
The United States has spent months seeking an international naval coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but European allies, including the UK and France, are reluctant to commit. Analysts say the hesitation reflects deep caution about being drawn into a conflict they did not initiate, especially without clear Gulf support.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact, the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, in response to escalating regional tensions. The agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all, deepening security cooperation.
The leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, pledging to treat an attack on one as an attack on all. The agreement comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows a trilateral meeting between the three leaders.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca, stipulating that an armed attack on any one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on all. The agreement was signed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and is seen as a response to regional tensions and the ongoing US-Iran war.
President Trump has said oil companies are 'making too much money' from energy market disruption following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, angering environmentalists who urge him to back a windfall profits tax. ExxonMobil, Chevron, and BP have reported substantial profit increases, while American families have paid billions more at the pump.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will not be subject to fees until a final agreement is reached, according to US officials. Iran and Oman continue negotiations on passage fees for Western vessels, while Washington insists on free transit and views the current arrangement as temporary.
South Korean stocks declined for a second consecutive session on Friday as renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment, with foreign investors offloading a net 858 billion won. The KOSPI fell 0.6 percent to close at 6,258.77, while the won strengthened against the dollar.
An opinion piece by Yaakov Katz reflects on the resilience of the 'October 7 generation' through the personal stories of his daughter Atara and her fiancé Ilan, alongside a profile of Esther and her husband Yonah, highlighting the emotional toll and dedication of families affected by the ongoing war.
A 2016 government audit alleged that the Korea Football Association used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees during international matches in 2011-2012, including Olympic and World Cup qualifiers. The allegations emerged as police raided the KFA's headquarters over a separate coaching appointment probe. The KFA said it has since tightened its internal guidelines.
President Trump is privately furious that reports of depleted US munitions stockpiles became public, fearing they weaken his hand against Iran. Pentagon officials deny shortages, but reports from sources including Reuters and the Washington Post detail extensive use of long-range missiles, sparking concern among allies like Australia about delayed deliveries.
An attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis wounded 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia, according to a Saudi military official. The same day, reports indicated Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are due to sign a joint defense pact, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to eight vessels, reflecting heightened regional tensions.