The Trump administration has expressed dissatisfaction with Oman's negotiations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, specifically objecting to joint control agreements and transit fees. President Trump threatened the sultanate over its diplomatic approach.
AsiaStrategy is selling its 7.07% stake in Astra Enterprise for $10 million to two entities linked to its own leadership. The deal allows for $8 million in deferred payments over one year, with no collateral or interest specified in the agreements.
The US and Canada agreed to suspend steep tariffs on Canadian goods until August 22 following talks between Donald Trump and Mark Carney, as negotiations continue.
1892 Holdings has acquired a 38% stake in Liverpool for over £2bn, valuing the club at £5.5bn. The consortium, featuring billionaires Jeff Bezos and Amit Bhatia, holds an option for a controlling stake within 12 months.
Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stated that Doha hopes Oman and Iran will reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, potentially enabling the resumption of US-Iran negotiations and ensuring freedom of navigation.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed the 'Mecca Joint Defence' agreement, a mutual defence pact modeled after Nato. The deal aims to bolster regional security amid escalating tensions involving Iran and Israel, marking a shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics.
Government bond yields in major economies reached multi-year highs on Tuesday as the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, oil prices climbed above $91, and concerns over rising fiscal deficits and defense spending intensified.
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto to assert that sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands is beyond doubt, citing World War II agreements and the UN Charter as the legal basis for Russian control.
Victorian teachers have voted 79% in favor of a new enterprise agreement, securing pay rises of up to 32.4% over four years. The deal, which includes improved working conditions and a $2,000 bonus, averts a planned strike and makes Victorian teachers the highest-paid in Australia.
BP has signed an agreement to operate the Loran phase two offshore gas project in Venezuela, partnering with Abu Dhabi's XRG and Qatar's UCC. The deal marks a significant step in the reopening of Venezuela's energy sector to foreign investment.
Taiwan's NCSIST has partnered with US firm Vatn Systems to accelerate autonomous underwater vehicle development, combining overseas technology with local research to enhance maritime defense.
The Premier League will allow audio from on-field conversations between players and referees during live broadcasts this season, expanding the RefCam system across 45 matches.
US President Donald Trump announced he will not extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran after negotiations stalled, while also ordering a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea.
Queensland Rail has reached an in-principle agreement with unions representing train controllers, but services will remain on a reduced timetable due to ongoing industrial action by other rail workers.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ghanaian counterpart Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced plans to sign a visa-free travel agreement for diplomatic and service passport holders during talks in Moscow.
João Cancelo is set to return to Barcelona for a third stint after terminating his Al Hilal contract, joining the Spanish champions on a free transfer.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement on August 7. US President Donald Trump praised the pact, prompting India to assess its implications.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MSMEs to utilize India's free trade agreements with about 40 countries to expand globally. Exporters stress converting pacts into actual export orders.
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Rodri from Manchester City for €76.5 million, with the Spain captain set to return to La Liga on a four-year contract.
US President Trump praises the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan as a "big, bold, and important first step", likening its collective defence principle to Nato's Article 5, with potential implications for India's national security.
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including three children, in the deadliest attacks since a truce began on June 20, drawing condemnation from Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam.
Thailand requests Russia's support for initiating talks on a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), aiming to expand trade, investment, and market access for Thai products, particularly agricultural and food goods.
Australia's Fair Work Commission has approved a landmark agreement guaranteeing gig delivery drivers a minimum hourly rate of $31.30 and personal accident insurance, following a joint application by the Transport Workers' Union, DoorDash, and UberEats.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least nine people and wounded 12, marking the deadliest escalation since a US-sponsored framework agreement two months ago.
