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As Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy converge on Washington, their visits reflect a world in flux. Zelenskyy appears in ascendance, while Netanyahu's star has fallen, with Trump's erratic leadership reshaping alliances and priorities.
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A US airstrike on Iran's Qeshm Island killed a couple and their two-year-old child, with reports indicating the use of a heavy MK-84 bomb. Iran's chief negotiator vowed retaliation, while US CENTCOM said it is investigating reports of civilian casualties.
The US State Department has finalized a rule making permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly in Africa, to post refundable bonds of up to $20,000 for B-1 and B-2 visas. The program, which takes effect in August, is aimed at reducing visa overstays, but advocates argue it will deter legitimate travel. Pakistan is not on the list, while Bangladesh and Nepal are included.
President Trump has retreated from a promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, citing concerns about sharing sensitive technology. Ukrainian President Zelensky had said Trump accepted the licenses, but Trump now says Washington has not agreed to the deal.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20 requiring US arms manufacturers to trace and phase out Chinese rare earths from their supply chains, aiming to reduce dependence on Beijing for defence-related critical minerals. Contractors must shift away from China-linked sources starting in January 2027, with China controlling about two-thirds of global rare earth mining and 90% of refining.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen, local officials said. The attack followed President Zelenskyy’s warning of a major Russian offensive and his talks with US President Trump on Patriot missile production.
The US and Israel are considering a land blockade against Iran to tighten economic pressure beyond the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports cite senior Israeli officials and a Trump-Netanyahu discussion, with analysts noting the plan's logistical and diplomatic challenges.
US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran is still possible despite resumed hostilities, while also considering a massive offensive. He reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and that talks are ongoing, even if Tehran does not admit it.
A drone strike on Egypt's Damietta port caused fires on two vessels, marking the first attack of its kind on Egyptian territory as regional conflict intensifies. While no one was injured, the incident has raised concerns about maritime security and potential implications for the Suez Canal. Investigations are ongoing, with suspicions of Houthi involvement, but no group has claimed responsibility.
Hamas has agreed to a US-led peace plan that includes staged disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, announced by President Trump. International reactions are mixed: the US and some Israeli officials express support, but Israel has not officially endorsed the deal, and doubts persist about implementation.
The Pakistani government cut petrol and diesel prices by 12 and 66 paisas per litre respectively, effective August 1-3. Meanwhile, Ogra announced a record 32% increase in RLNG prices, raising retail rates to Rs7,204 per mmBtu, driven by the US-Iran war and reliance on spot market cargoes.
Donald Trump has announced a breakthrough in negotiations for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism. The deal is being treated with caution by some world leaders, with briefings from both sides revealing points of contention.
US President Donald Trump met with his cabinet at Camp David to discuss foreign policy, focusing on the ongoing conflict with Iran and rising gasoline prices. A Reuters-Ipsos poll shows support for the war at one in three Americans, and the Senate rejected a war powers resolution.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump was notably low-key, lacking the public fanfare of previous visits, yet both sides described it as productive. The visit came amid reported tensions over the ongoing war with Iran, with former ambassador Mike Herzog noting that Israel's influence on US decision-making has diminished. Netanyahu also declined a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the same trip.
Yemeni sources told The Guardian that Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land, aiming to break the Houthi chokehold on Red Sea oil shipping. Reports describe Saudi troop movements in eastern Yemen, discussions over an operation against Al-Bayda, and efforts to build a multinational maritime defense coalition.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ships carrying Saudi exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move has heightened tensions in the region, with the US warning of 'major military punishment' and experts concerned about a return to all-out war.
Over 30 community water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack earlier this week, with US officials suspecting Iranian hackers, though assessments remain preliminary. The attack has prompted federal investigations and heightened concerns over critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Rashad Sultanov, a 44-year-old British-Azerbaijani national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a British airbase and passing information to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The arrest is part of Britain's first overseas National Security Act investigation, led by counter-terrorism police into incidents at RAF Akrotiri.
US President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza, but hurdles remain. Meanwhile, Iran's military says it launched drone strikes on US facilities in Kuwait, and the US confirms a 'heavy wave of strikes' against Iran.