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Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former health official, has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, defeating establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens. The narrow victory signals a shift in the party's direction and sets up a general election battle against Republican Mike Rogers.
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, says any new escalation between the US and Iran would have global consequences, citing oil and fertilizer markets. He emphasized Pakistan's role as a mediator and its belief in diplomacy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism from within and outside the organization after abandoning a plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Key figures including Arsène Wenger and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström have distanced themselves from the proposal, while UEFA threatened legal action.
Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss secured the Democratic nomination for the 11th Congressional District with 49.2 percent of the vote, ahead of attorney Aisha Farooqi. The race unfolded in a suburban Detroit district with a substantial Jewish population amid broader Democratic primary contests in the state that highlighted divisions over Israel policy.
Lebanon and Israel resumed US-sponsored talks in Rome, with Beirut pressing for a complete Israeli withdrawal from the south. Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, while Italian and US officials urge a cautious, constructive approach.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting an agreement could be reached as early as “today or tomorrow.” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson described the Omani-mediated discussions as “positive” and continuing, though differences remain over operational details.
Seventh round of US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon resumes in Rome, focusing on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem publicly denounced the talks, saying they would bring 'shame and humiliation,' while both sides remain split on key issues.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies reports he threatened to resign, while experts highlight a deepening power struggle involving Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose public absence raises questions about who truly governs Iran.
Israel, Lebanon, and the US are in talks about which countries will verify that areas cleared of Hezbollah are weapon-free, with Italy emerging as a candidate. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Armed Forces face legal restrictions under Article 14 of the constitution that prevent them from searching private properties in pilot zones, raising questions about enforcement.
On the sixth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, families of victims are still pressing for accountability amid political obstruction. The blast killed at least 218 people and wounded thousands, while Lebanon's ongoing economic collapse and recent conflict with Israel have deepened the nation's crises.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Israeli forces have destroyed underground tunnels used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, including a command center near a UNIFIL building, using hundreds of tons of explosives. Senior IDF officers say similar infrastructure remains in the area, and both Israeli and Hezbollah actions continue to test the ceasefire agreement.
As Lebanon marks six years since the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun is urging the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment. The investigation, completed in March, has been stalled by political and legal wrangling, with families of victims still demanding accountability.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of maritime incidents. Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on shipping routes, but the US naval blockade and continued hostilities keep the strategic waterway volatile.
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 says he will hold off on new strikes against Iran, citing emerging deal parameters that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Reports also suggest Trump has ordered a fresh attack that could begin this weekend, with sources describing mutual frustration over an existing memorandum of understanding.
US embassies across the Middle East warned American citizens to beware of an 'unforeseen escalation' and urged them to be ready to leave, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'hard'. Iran's military accused Washington of escalating tensions and warned countries against cooperating with the US, while regional incidents, including a drone strike on a US-owned vessel, added to the fraught atmosphere.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
US President Donald Trump has threatened additional strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian retaliatory attacks on US allies in the Gulf continue, with Kuwait responding to drone strikes and the US State Department issuing security alerts for Americans in 10 countries.
The US-backed Board of Peace announced that Hamas has agreed to a roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza peace initiative. The plan includes Hamas relinquishing its weapons, Israeli withdrawal, deployment of an International Stabilization Force, and the NCAG assuming governance. However, verification of disarmament and sequencing of withdrawal remain major challenges.