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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz security have been delayed due to US and Israeli interference, while Tehran and Muscat work on a mechanism to ensure safe passage. Baghaei also reiterated Iran's refusal to accept US conditions for ending the Middle East conflict, warning that countries hosting US troops could face consequences.
A Financial Times report citing sources close to Tehran says Iran has assessed striking US military assets in southeastern Europe, including bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus, if President Trump escalates the conflict. NATO says it is prepared to defend allies, while Bulgaria and Cyprus have taken precautionary measures and Cypriot officials deny the threat.
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.
Ghana, which tabled a UN resolution on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, is intensifying its campaign despite US opposition. The country's leaders and a traditional king have apologised for ancestral roles, while critics question the commercialisation of the diaspora drive.
As the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding set to expire on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the war from a position of strength, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no decision has been made to restart negotiations. The US is preparing intensified sanctions, and analysts note Iran's increased leverage.
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, urging the international community to advance a two-state solution. The call comes amid a surge of settler attacks, including a siege in the village of Qusra, and as Israel plans new settlement construction that critics say undermines peace prospects.
A Teaneck, New Jersey councilwoman published an opinion piece urging New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to act on Jewish safety after his first acts revoked the IHRA antisemitism definition and a prayer-protection order. Separately, a San Diego Union-Tribune letter from Joanna Jaeger defends Mamdani's focus on working families against complaints from wealthy pied-à-terre owners.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and six other nations have condemned Israel's rejection of President Trump's Gaza plan, urging compliance. The joint statement comes amid ongoing strikes, ceasefire violations, and a widening diplomatic rift.
Iranian and Omani foreign ministers have discussed practical steps for a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz amid sharply reduced shipping. Iranian officials stressed the talks are separate from any reopening decision, which they tied to U.S. conditions, while President Trump said he would designate the waterway U.S. territory.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly called for killing 30 to 40 people in Gaza nightly, comments that surfaced Sunday and were shared widely by Palestinian media. The remarks, made on a podcast with a former hostage, have been condemned internationally and echo statements previously presented to the UN world court as evidence of genocidal intent.
Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record in the High Fens nature reserve near the German border, with firefighters from several countries deployed. The fire has burned over 27 sq km and forced evacuations, while officials report it is now under control. The blaze is part of a broader European summer of extreme heat and wildfires.
A Hamas delegation met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad to advance the US-backed Gaza peace plan, with talks covering implementation and Israeli violations. Meanwhile, Chinese state media and officials have taken a keen interest, viewing the process as pivotal to regional stability and a counterbalance to Washington's influence.
Egypt has renewed its opposition to Ethiopian plans for additional dams on the Blue Nile, with officials warning they will not allow construction that threatens downstream water security. The dispute, rooted in the uncompleted GERD agreement, now unfolds amid broader regional competition involving Red Sea interests and Middle Eastern powers.
Iran executed two men on Sunday in connection with January anti-government protests, with authorities accusing them of acting as agents of Israel and the US. The executions come amid a surge in the number of executions since the start of the Middle East war in February.
At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to the Lebanese health ministry, marking some of the deadliest violence since the US-mediated ceasefire framework. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate, while Israeli officials defend the strikes as responses to threats and violations.
Washington has announced an unprecedented push to isolate Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging to sever every economic lifeline of the 'tyrannical regime.' Iran has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports if the pressure continues, as diplomatic efforts and a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz deepen.
A quiet pause on working holidaymaker visas from 24 countries has intensified the political debate over Australia's migration intake, with farmers warning of food security risks while the government seeks to manage numbers. Industry leaders and experts weigh in on the potential consequences for regional communities and tourism.
At an APEC digital technology and AI forum in Chengdu, ministers issued a statement supporting open-source AI models, a rare consensus in a field often framed as a US-China contest. Across Asia, governments and start-ups are building on open Chinese systems, attracted by lower costs and local data control.
On August 6, 2026, US and Moroccan forces conducted the first live-fire demonstration of a low-cost, long-range cruise missile near Tan-Tan, Morocco, marking the operational launch of the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center. The event, part of a joint exercise, showcased a missile built by US-registered startup Covenant Industries, which officials say could offer a cheaper alternative to systems like the Tomahawk.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia refused entry to a Mexican military rescue team, while Colombia denied excluding any country and cited certification requirements. The dispute unfolded as international aid flowed into Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 273 people.