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US President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran is still possible despite resumed hostilities, while also considering a massive offensive. He reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and that talks are ongoing, even if Tehran does not admit it.
The US has expanded its import blacklist tied to alleged forced labour in Xinjiang to include 43 additional Chinese companies. In response, China's commerce ministry announced restrictive countermeasures against six US entities, citing alleged interference in its sovereignty.
A drone strike on Egypt's Damietta port caused fires on two vessels, marking the first attack of its kind on Egyptian territory as regional conflict intensifies. While no one was injured, the incident has raised concerns about maritime security and potential implications for the Suez Canal. Investigations are ongoing, with suspicions of Houthi involvement, but no group has claimed responsibility.
Hamas has agreed to a US-led peace plan that includes staged disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, announced by President Trump. International reactions are mixed: the US and some Israeli officials express support, but Israel has not officially endorsed the deal, and doubts persist about implementation.
Defence Industries Minister Pat Conroy has stated the US submarine rotation at HMAS Stirling will end in 2032, but other statements and analyses suggest the US presence may be enduring. The ambiguity has sparked debate over the nature of the AUKUS arrangement.
Palestinians in Gaza respond with hope and skepticism to the announced deal for Hamas to disarm in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal. Despite the agreement, many fear it will not hold, citing continued Israeli strikes and a history of broken promises.
The Pakistani government cut petrol and diesel prices by 12 and 66 paisas per litre respectively, effective August 1-3. Meanwhile, Ogra announced a record 32% increase in RLNG prices, raising retail rates to Rs7,204 per mmBtu, driven by the US-Iran war and reliance on spot market cargoes.
Italy announced a temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement with Spain, citing the migrant influx in Ceuta as a shared border security challenge. The move drew reactions from US President Donald Trump and several European leaders, who linked the crisis to broader migration policies.
Eleven countries, including the US, South Korea and Japan, issued a joint alert warning that North Korean IT workers, using stolen identities and AI, generate revenue for Pyongyang's weapons programmes. North Korea rejected the alert as 'false information' and accused the US of militarizing cyberspace.
Experts at the AIDS 2026 conference say new long-acting HIV prevention drugs like lenacapavir could dramatically reduce new infections, but US foreign aid cuts are limiting access for those most in need. South Africa has begun rolling out the twice-yearly injection, yet funding pressures and delays in generic versions could slow global progress.
Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting on countering sanctions that Western measures are part of an attempt to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia, but such attempts are doomed to failure. He also said the Russian economy remains 'alive, functioning, and developing' despite the restrictions.
Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to 67 offences, including 30 counts of preventing lawful and decent burial. Authorities found bodies in advanced decomposition, some uncremated for months, and relatives received other people's ashes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump was notably low-key, lacking the public fanfare of previous visits, yet both sides described it as productive. The visit came amid reported tensions over the ongoing war with Iran, with former ambassador Mike Herzog noting that Israel's influence on US decision-making has diminished. Netanyahu also declined a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the same trip.
Yemeni sources told The Guardian that Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land, aiming to break the Houthi chokehold on Red Sea oil shipping. Reports describe Saudi troop movements in eastern Yemen, discussions over an operation against Al-Bayda, and efforts to build a multinational maritime defense coalition.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ships carrying Saudi exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move has heightened tensions in the region, with the US warning of 'major military punishment' and experts concerned about a return to all-out war.
The Munich Regional Court ruled that Suno AI, a US-based music generation company, violated copyrights by training its models on copyrighted music without permission or payment. GEMA, Germany's music collecting society, brought the lawsuit. Suno must disclose illicit revenues and pay damages, though it has signaled it may appeal.
Hamas has agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, has been met with a cautious response from Israel, which has yet to officially comment. The deal's implementation will be overseen by the Board of Peace, with the National Committee for Administration of Gaza handling day-to-day governance.
Tens of thousands of migrants, mostly young people, have attempted to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting a military deployment and a visit by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Reports estimate up to 40,000 illegal entries in a single day, with at least 18 deaths, and the crisis has drawn criticism of the Spanish government's migration strategy.
FIFA has vowed to continue its 'open and democratic' consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition, including a resignation and a UEFA boycott threat. The plan could offer each member association a one-off payment of $20 million in 2027.
North Korea's state media, KCNA, has criticized the US Forces Japan (USFJ) for expanding its command structure, calling the move a 'sinister' plan for 'an all-out war in the Asia Pacific region.' The criticism follows the USFJ commander's comments about increasing personnel and preparing for a potential regional crisis.