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The US has signaled stronger economic and diplomatic ties with Morocco, including backing Morocco's position on Western Sahara and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. Recent gestures include Morocco naming a highway after Donald Trump and a US grant for a hydrogen facility, while two lawmakers propose designating the Polisario Front a terrorist group.
Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that would place inbound shipping under Iranian control, with outbound traffic routed through Omani waters. The deal, which has drawn scrutiny over its feasibility, would mark a significant shift in regional power dynamics following months of conflict.
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and The Legal Agenda released findings accusing Israel of deliberately targeting journalist Amal Khalil, killed in south Lebanon on April 22, and obstructing rescue efforts. The Israeli army denied preventing rescue teams from reaching the area.
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has been met with contrasting analyses from Al Jazeera and the Jerusalem Post, highlighting the party's internal divisions over Israel and the challenges ahead for the progressive candidate in a swing state.
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to command a 14-nation maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The coalition, formed on July 30, will hold a planning meeting in August.
A 70-year-old man has died from West Nile Virus, one of 10 confirmed cases this season, according to the Health Ministry. Infected mosquitoes have been found in Tel Aviv, Taybeh, Tira, and Kalansuwa, prompting authorities to urge preventive measures.
A new report reveals that Palantir paid just 1.4% in global effective tax, including no US federal income tax and only £2m in UK corporation tax, despite holding £670m in UK government contracts. The report, commissioned by Unison and published by CICTAR, highlights profit-shifting and tax breaks as key factors.
Israeli prosecutors have charged settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank. The indictment, the first such case in years, also includes charges of armed trespassing and property damage, drawing reactions from rights groups and Levi's defense.
Two former Iranian national team footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, were granted Australian citizenship on Wednesday after refusing to sing the national anthem and seeking asylum. They were among seven team members granted humanitarian visas, but five returned to Iran. The decision comes as Australia prepares to introduce tougher visa rules.
As the US-Iran war enters a critical phase, uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's closure and escalating attacks on energy infrastructure raise questions about the conflict's duration. Both sides appear entrenched, with Iran leveraging its control over the strait and the US maintaining a naval blockade, while diplomatic efforts via Oman struggle to find a breakthrough.
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Legal Agenda released investigations concluding that the Israeli military deliberately targeted two Lebanese journalists in an April strike, killing Amal Khalil and injuring Zeinab Faraj. The groups called for war crimes investigations, and Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of a war crime. Israel said it regrets harm to journalists but maintains it was targeting Hezbollah operatives.
Iran and Oman are reportedly on the verge of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore the US-Iran ceasefire and ease global energy market disruptions. Al Jazeera reports that while the US insists on unrestricted navigation without tolls, Iran has signalled it may introduce a fee system for ships.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has proposed creating a railway route to the Indian Ocean, citing risks to shipping through the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, first reported by TASS, includes possible routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Analysts note the rail link could offer Moscow an alternative trade corridor to India and the Global South amid sanctions.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar began a diplomatic visit to Ecuador and Colombia, marking the first such trip to Ecuador in 44 years. The visit comes as Israel and Colombia move to fully restore diplomatic relations, including relocating Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, following the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.
Israel reburied Theodor Herzl's grandparents, Shimon (Leib) and Rivka Herzl, on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog attending. The ceremony, attended by top officials, coincides with the 77th anniversary of Theodor Herzl's own reburial.
Iran announced it is in the 'final stage' of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Donald Trump said a deal could come this week. The potential reopening of the critical waterway could ease global economic pressure and pave the way for renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
Yemen's Houthis have attacked two Saudi oil tankers as part of a maritime blockade, threatening Saudi oil exports via the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The escalation, which includes a surge in Saudi crude shipments through the waterway, raises concerns for global oil markets and India's imports.
Iran announced an agreement with Oman on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with final arrangements still being drafted. The deal, reported by Iranian state media and international outlets, comes amid a US naval blockade and heightened tensions.
SpaceX shares fell more than 13% a day after its first quarterly report as a public company, with investors wary of heavy spending on AI and data centres despite revenue beating expectations. Al Jazeera reported the company lost $541m but revenue jumped 90% to $7.8bn.
Hapoel Beersheba defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying, with Zahi Ahmed scoring the only goal. The Israeli side will take the narrow lead into the return leg in Serbia next week.