Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei labeled recent US airstrikes on residential areas in Iran, including one on Qeshm Island that killed three, as "war crimes." He stated Iran would pursue legal mechanisms to hold Washington accountable, while denying ongoing negotiations with the US despite President Trump's claims.
Israel has shared "serious security concerns" with the White House regarding a proposed Hamas disarmament deal, with a spokesperson stating Hamas intends to rebuild its military. This comes after Hamas agreed to disarm as part of a US-brokered ceasefire plan, but Israel insists on physical disarmament before withdrawing from Gaza, where ongoing strikes killed at least 17 people.
Ukrainian strikes on Russia's Krasnodar region and annexed Crimea killed at least 11 people, including children, and injured dozens. Concurrently, Ukraine appointed chief negotiator Rustem Umerov to lead foreign intelligence amid a cabinet reshuffle.
Crude oil prices fell sharply and global stocks rallied after Donald Trump announced he cancelled strikes on Iran and claimed peace talks would resume, a claim Tehran denied. This occurred despite rising fuel prices for UK motorists.
Following recent Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip that killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies, the Board of Peace and mediators are intensifying efforts for de-escalation. Nickolay Mladenov stressed both Israel and Hamas must uphold peace agreements, including a January 2025 ceasefire and a July 30 agreement to disarm Hamas.
President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned U.S. strikes on Iran, citing renewed negotiations and hopes for easing conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows a recurring pattern of threats, pauses, and diplomatic efforts in the ongoing five-month conflict.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
Iran's foreign ministry denied Donald Trump's claim that new talks to end the conflict would begin Monday, despite Trump stating a deal's "perimeters" were agreed. Tehran called Trump's claims a "new lie," while global oil prices fell after Trump's announcement of calling off "massive" strikes.
President Trump stated he called off further strikes on Iran, claiming a peace deal is "imminent" and negotiations are set to begin Monday. He cited Iran and Saudi Arabia's requests, emphasizing he doesn't want to "kill people." The five-month war has resulted in 18 U.S. casualties and declining public approval.
The U.S. Senate reconvenes with Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing on the agenda, as Blanche rescinded a controversial 'anti-weaponization fund' plan. Separately, President Trump announced a deal to cancel planned attacks on Iran, causing oil prices to drop, while the DOJ's use of a Civil War-era statute and Capital One's closure of Trump Organization accounts are also in focus.
Hyundai Motor Co. reported a 5.1% global sales decline in July, marking its 10th consecutive monthly drop, due to partial labor strikes and customers delaying purchases. The South Korean automaker expects a recovery in the second half with new model launches.
Washington and Tehran are set to begin talks on a peace agreement, mediated by a Middle Eastern country, focusing on restoring commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iranian ports, ending regional strikes, and renewing unrestricted Iranian oil exports, as announced by Donald Trump.
Trump signals Iran negotiations after halting strikes, Ukraine braces for winter, Japan intervenes to support yen, AstraZeneca considers major pharma merger, and India faces a youth jobs crisis amidst exam scandal.
Iran's foreign ministry denies US claims of new negotiations, stating talks are solely with Oman regarding Strait of Hormuz management. This contradicts US President Trump's assertion that new talks would begin Monday to end the ongoing conflict.
Israel has shared "serious security concerns" with the White House regarding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, citing intelligence that Hamas intends to rebuild its military. An Israeli official stated forces won't withdraw from Gaza until Hamas genuinely disarms, while strikes continue in Gaza.
US President Trump announced new negotiations with Iran starting Monday, halting planned strikes. Talks will cover the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearisation. Iran reported nearing a deal with Oman on a new strait route, as oil prices fell.
Ukrainian officials and experts anticipate a challenging winter due to potential Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, possibly tougher than last year. Kyiv is strengthening defenses, seeking aid, and reshuffling government to prepare for the anticipated assault.
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran would begin Monday, following his decision to halt military strikes. Talks will focus on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization, amidst ongoing regional volatility.
President Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday through intermediaries, following diplomatic outreach by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself, which he said prompted him to halt a planned "massive attack."
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least eight people across multiple Russian regions, targeting civilian and commercial infrastructure, including a Wildberries warehouse. Russia reported intercepting 635 drones, while also claiming strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and military cargo vessels.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck 38 km north of Suez, Egypt, early Monday. Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported no casualties or property damage. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency plans, urging residents to avoid damaged buildings.
US President Donald Trump announced he halted a planned "massive attack" on Iran following diplomatic outreach from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself. He stated that negotiations with Iran, through intermediaries, would commence on Monday, expressing hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials denied any formal agreement.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least nine people across several Russian regions, including a Wildberries warehouse and a residential building, while Russian attacks killed at least five in Ukraine. An EU naval mission also intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker near Sicily.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday through intermediaries, stating that diplomatic efforts by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran led him to call off a planned "massive attack." He expressed hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials rejected his account of an agreement.
