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The European Union's AI Act has entered a new phase, with transparency requirements now in effect and regulators gaining enforcement powers. The move is part of the bloc's broader strategy to regulate artificial intelligence, drawing global attention and criticism over delayed high-risk obligations.
Analysts warn that the threat to oil tankers in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war began, as attacks in the Red Sea compound the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq's main port of Umm Qasr has come to a standstill, and shipping traffic through the strait has dropped dramatically.
Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested a halt to IDF strikes on Hamas to allow a 14-day ceasefire, according to sources. The meeting highlights growing tension between Israel's security operations and the Trump administration's diplomatic plan for Gaza.
The US Department of Defense has signed multiyear agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to sharply increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles, responding to depleted stockpiles amid conflicts with Iran and support to Ukraine. The deals, valued at over $58 billion for Lockheed and $3 billion for Northrop, aim to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD output, though production increases are expected by 2027-2028.
Iran's foreign minister says negotiations with Oman over a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, while Tehran insists the waterway will not revert to its pre-war status. A proposed Omani-Iranian joint company could manage maritime services under one plan. The US has not been part of these talks, which are seen as a precondition to broader agreements under the June ceasefire memorandum.
The Board of Peace's high representative for Gaza says the body and mediating states are working to de-escalate after a new Israeli offensive. The strikes have killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies, while efforts continue to implement a US-brokered plan, including Hamas's disarmament.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice is under investigation by the UK parliamentary standards watchdog over a possible failure to declare an interest. The probe follows a complaint from a Liberal Democrat MP regarding an undeclared loan, while Tice has rejected the allegations as politically motivated.
Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected claims that he called for the dismissal of IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth, saying the appointment process for a successor had been underway for months. The IDF countered that Katz's statement was not coordinated with the chief of staff and expressed full support for Bluth.
Israel has told the United States that the publicly released version of a Gaza plan does not reflect its positions, as it continues strikes despite a ceasefire. The development highlights tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, with Hamas having agreed to disarm under the plan.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Egypt's coast near Suez early Monday, with the German Research Centre for Geosciences measuring it at 5.4. Tremors were felt as far as Gaza and southern Israel, and the Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan. No casualties or major damage were immediately reported.
US President Donald Trump announced that new negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he cancelled a planned large-scale military attack. Iran has denied holding direct talks with the US, saying it is only speaking to Oman about control of the Strait of Hormuz, where the two countries have agreed on shipping route coordinates.
US President Donald Trump said he postponed military strikes against Iran at the request of Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, citing an emerging deal. Talks are set for August 3, but Iranian officials have disputed the claims.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday afternoon, after he called off planned military strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran had asked him to hold off, citing a potential deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. Iran has not officially responded, and oil prices fell following the announcement.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday, after the US and Israel agreed to hold off on new strikes to pursue a deal. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, and Iran said it is nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Jerusalem District Court has issued an injunction preventing the use of crocodiles to secure terrorists in Israeli prisons, following a petition by the animal rights group Let the Animals Live. The plan, championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, drew international criticism, while Ben-Gvir accused the court of siding with terrorists.
Trump Media & Technology Group has launched Truth API, a paid service giving trading firms early access to posts from top Truth Social accounts, including President Trump's. Critics and Democratic lawmakers question whether the service facilitates insider trading, prompting calls for a securities regulator probe.
Analysts describe Hamas's acceptance of a disarmament roadmap as a potential breakthrough, while cautioning that verification and sequencing remain critical. The proposal, based on President Trump's 20-Point Plan, includes a long-term hudna and weapons handover, but Israel and other skeptics stress the need for physical, verifiable actions over promises.
Recent events in the US, including a congressman's visit to the West Bank and a pivotal Michigan primary, highlight a shifting debate over Israel. Media coverage and political campaigns reflect growing tensions, with pro-Israel spending and Israeli influence operations drawing scrutiny.
Hamas has announced readiness to disarm under a US-brokered plan, but a Palestinian source affiliated with Israeli-backed militias says the plan will not be implemented, while US officials express optimism about initial steps. Disagreements persist over the timeline and conditions for handing over weapons.
Ahmet Davutoglu has dissolved his Future Party and announced his withdrawal from politics, citing Turkiye's 'dirty political climate.' Once a key architect of Ankara's foreign policy, his departure highlights the challenges faced by opposition figures in the country.