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President Trump reiterated that the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal requires Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, despite the agreement being signed without that condition. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded, while officials and analysts debate uranium enrichment provisions and their implications for the region.
Britain says its armed forces are ready to defend the country after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any base used by the US is a 'legitimate target'. The UK continues to support US defensive operations while ruling out involvement in offensive strikes.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, but President Trump's late demand that Riyadh first normalize ties with Israel has complicated matters. While opponents in Israel criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for the agreement, Trump's new condition has shifted the political landscape.
The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. The tariffs, set under Section 301, affect seven African nations, while Namibia is exempt. Reactions vary, with some small businesses seeing the new rates as manageable compared to previous tariffs.
US military strikes near the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran have killed at least four people and wounded five others, according to Khuzestan Province's governor. Additional strikes in Hormozgan Province and damage to student dormitories in Ahvaz have also been reported.
Foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement condemning mass settler incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, led by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, as a 'flagrant violation of international law.' The statement warned that such actions fuel hatred and obstruct peace efforts.
Tanker crossings through the Strait of Hormuz fell to their lowest level in more than two months, with only one vessel transiting on July 23, according to ship-tracking data. The drop comes amid continued US strikes on Iran and oil prices rising back to $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, Bab el-Mandeb crossings increased, and some vessels are being rerouted via the Suez Canal.
Australian motorists are being urged not to panic buy fuel as oil prices jump past US$100 a barrel following Middle East tensions. The NRMA says current petrol and diesel prices remain well below April's record highs, though the RACQ is not concerned about the latest surge.
The European Union has adopted its 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions, adding 15 Chinese companies and 11 firms from five other countries to its blacklist. The EU also targeted several Russian gold mining companies and a diamond exporter, bringing the total number of sanctioned entities to 3,100.
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi oil tankers and continued US-Iran hostilities. The conflict threatens key shipping routes, raising concerns about global supply disruptions and economic impact.
Iran has launched repeated attacks on Kuwait's power plants and desalination facilities, sparking fires and injuring emergency workers, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. With Kuwait relying on desalination for 90% of its drinking water and using cogeneration for both water and power, the strikes have heightened concerns about water security. Tehran justifies the attacks by citing the US military presence in Kuwait, which hosts around 13,000 American troops.
The European Union has agreed on its 21st sanctions package against Russia, targeting energy, financial services, crypto, and trade. The oil price cap is frozen at $44 for 12 months, Greece gets an LNG exemption, and new measures include bank bans and a mechanism to confiscate seized Russian oil.
The United States is expected to proceed with a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, prompting concerns in Israel and the region. The deal, which may include uranium enrichment rights for Riyadh, could impact the Middle East's balance of power. The UAE and Israel are closely watching the pact's terms, which appear to lack provisions for normalization with Israel.
US President Donald Trump has said a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel. The condition has cast doubt on the agreement, as Saudi Arabia has long refused to recognise Israel without a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium. The deal, signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, includes a bilateral safeguards agreement and is expected to expand American nuclear exports, but it has drawn criticism over nonproliferation concerns and faced potential conditions from President Trump.
Nigeria fell to 90th place in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, with its visa-free score unchanged at 44 destinations. Meanwhile, Israel achieved its highest ranking ever at 18th, according to the index's 20th anniversary edition.
The US has carried out consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, while Iran has retaliated against US assets and allies in the Gulf, including UAE-flagged oil tankers. Explosions have been reported across Iranian provinces, and oil prices have risen sharply.
The United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
South Korea's men's football team will face Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Group D at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, while the women's team will meet North Korea. The draw took place in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.