US says Strait of Hormuz ‘remains open’
The US military says the Iranian government’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz is closed is “false”.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iraq to strengthen air defence, readiness after US-Saudi strikes
Iraq has ordered that its air defences and intelligence activities be bolstered, a government spokesperson said on Friday, after US-Saudi strikes on militants accused of launching attacks in the region.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in
Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian, arrested at least three, and closed entrances to the village of Tal in the occupied West Bank on Friday as more than 100 Israeli settlers marched towards the village, residents said.
· Middleeasteye
The week around the world in 20 pictures
View image in fullscreenKyiv, UkrainePeople hold flares during a memorial event at Independence Square in Kyiv, marking the fourth anniversary of the Olenivka prison attack. On 29 July 2022, dozens of Ukrainian soldiers died in the bombardment of the Russian-controlled jail of Olenivka in the eastern Donetsk region.…
· Jim Powell
First US refueling planes arrive in Bulgaria for Middle East operations
Prime Minister Rumen Radev speaks during debated as Bulgarian Parliament approved deployment of U.S. military aircraft on Bulgarian territory in a 136-13 vote, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (Bulgarian News Agency via AP)
· Veselin Toshkov
Algeria bus crash kills at least 25, injures 44 others
An Algerian passenger bus crashed into a ravine on Friday killing at least 25 people and wounding dozens, the country's civil defence agency said.
· AfricaNews
Trump administration slams Spain’s Sánchez for migrant ‘invasion’ of Ceuta
U.S. President Donald Trump and his top officials are slamming Spain over the migrant crisis unfolding in Ceuta, after about 50,000 migrants crossed into the northern African exclave from Morocco since Wednesday.
· Daria Zakharova
Hamas says it will 'disarm when Israel keeps its word'
An unpublished Gaza disarmament agreement obtained by Middle East Eye would place Palestinian weapons under the control of a transitional Palestinian authority, rather than surrendering them to Israel or an international force.
· Middleeasteye
Hamas says it will 'disarm when Israel keeps its word'
An unpublished Gaza disarmament agreement obtained by Middle East Eye would place Palestinian weapons under the control of a transitional Palestinian authority, rather than surrendering them to Israel or an international force.
· Middleeasteye
Iran war latest: Iran says passage through Hormuz 'not feasible' | The National
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· The National
Trump previews next damaging military offensive against Iran from Camp David Cabinet summit
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· Caitlin Doornbos
Pakistan military denies UN report on Afghan civilian casualties
This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region. (AP Photo)
· Munir Ahmed
Lebanon president says Israeli detonations 'direct threat' to Israel deal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that Israeli army detonations near the Unesco-listed Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon overnight were a "direct threat" to a recent framework deal agreed with Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Biological weapons convention vis-à-vis bioterrorism
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· Amado Tolentino Jr.
Lacson doubts Cayetano’s sincerity in seeking ‘ceasefire’
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· Javier Joe Ismael
Middle Israel: No one needs a tyrannical Turkey with F-35 fighter jets - opinion
‘The bomber will always get through,” said British statesman Stanley Baldwin in autumn 1932, when many thought the fighter plane obviated the need for large ground forces. Future wars refuted that thinking, but the quality of a country’s air force remains a vehicle of its military power and political sway.
· AMOTZ ASA-EL
How Turkey became NATO’s indispensable partner - and a major force on the global stage - opinion
When NATO leaders gathered in Ankara on July 7 and 8, 2026, for the alliance’s annual summit, it was clear that this was more than another diplomatic event. It was a strategic declaration.
· DAVID BEN-BASAT
Two-week ceasefire intended to allow Hamas disarmament, launch peace deal, sources tell 'Post'
The IDF will not withdraw from the current Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip without the full disarmament of Hamas, a diplomatic source reiterated to The Jerusalem Post on Friday.
· IDAN KWELLER, AMICHAI STEIN
Spain's Border Invasion Is An Optics Disaster For Open-Border Democrats
The average American has learned about the far-left movement, or more particularly, reformist socialists, otherwise known as the Democratic Socialists of America, in recent months. The DSA says in its own words that its platform is about collapsing America from within. To accomplish that, they must push open borders…
· Tyler Durden
Full text: 15-point draft peace plan between Hamas and Israel in Gaza
Hamas has formally agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire, which was drafted with US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
· Middleeasteye
Zionists celebrate Spanish migrant invasion
As nearly 50,000 North African migrants surged into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta overnight, one group responded with mockery and glee: Israeli politicians and their Zionist supporters, who celebrated the slap in Spanish President Pedro Sanchez’ face.
· RT
Full text: 15-point draft peace plan between Hamas and Israel in Gaza
Hamas has formally agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire, which was drafted with US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
· Middleeasteye
Hamas says deal reached in Gaza, and other developments in the Middle East
A Palestinian man rides his bicycle by the rubble of buildings that were destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
· Samy Magdy
Sen. Bernie Moreno demands probe of Chinese solar company’s planned building purchase near military base
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· Josh Christenson
Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle East
· William Christou
Trump’s Gaza ceasefire board faces a high-stakes tests as Hamas disarmament looms
Palestinians salvage their belongings from the rubble of a building and tents destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
· Bassem Mroue
Full text: 15 point draft peace plan between Hamas and Israel in Gaza
President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has announced that Hamas officially agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
U.S. lawmaker submits bill aimed at countering N.K. IT worker schemes
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill aimed at countering North Korea's illicit schemes involving its information technology (IT) workers and other activities that support its weapons of mass destruction programs.
· Song Sang-ho
Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows
Wooly mammoths were a favorite hunting target for Ice Age people in Eurasia and North America for many reasons. A single animal would provide a large amount of meat and fat. Its hide could be used for clothing. Its bones and tusks could be shaped into tools, weapons and art. And the largest bones could be used as bu…
· REUTERS
UMich Sentiment Surges To Pre-War Highs; AI Fears Becoming "Salient"
Having rebounded from record (46 year) lows in June, University of Michigan's final July Sentiment survey was expected to show further improvement MoM, but a slight decline from the preliminary print as gas prices started rising again following the apparent end of the MoU-driven MidEast ceasefire.
· Tyler Durden
UN experts says 20,000 Cambodians still displaced on border after Thai conflict
U.N. Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights Tom Andrews gestures as he answers to the questions during a press conference in Phnom Penh Cambodia, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
· Sopheng Cheang
Hamas says it reaches agreement to disarm after Trump announces deal
Ridding the militant group of weapons would be a huge change. It wants Israel - which has not commented - to make major concessions too
· Associated Press
Hamas says it reaches agreement to disarm after Trump announces deal
Ridding the militant group of weapons would be a huge change. It wants Israel - which has not commented - to make major concessions too
· Associated Press
S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers
South Korea, the United States, Japan and eight other countries on Friday issued a joint alert about North Korean information technology (IT) workers accused of generating revenue to help fund Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction programs.
· Yonhap
S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States, Japan and eight other countries on Friday issued a joint alert about North Korean information technology (IT) workers accused of generating revenue to help fund Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction programs.
· Song Sang-ho
NY sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling operation as prediction market war heats up
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· Ariel Zilber
Beijing to impose exit bans for export control, tech transfer breaches
New rules give extra teeth to efforts to stamp out critical mineral smuggling and leaks of strategically vital technology
· Alyssa Chen
Oil on track for monthly gain after volatile week and uncertainty over US-Iran deal | The National
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· Alvin R Cabral
Despite immense power, the US delivers neither butter nor bullets
While Americans know they can’t get the welfare benefits they need, their leaders must realise their military can’t give them world domination
· Alex Lo
Despite immense power, the US delivers neither butter nor bullets
While Americans know they can’t get the welfare benefits they need, their leaders must realise their military can’t give them world domination
· Alex Lo
Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live
President grapples with finding a resolution to Middle East conflict that has pushed up gasoline prices ahead of vital midterm elections
· Rachel Leingang, Tom Ambrose
Trump convenes cabinet meeting at Camp David on Iran war, as Republicans threatened by gas prices
US President Donald Trump convened a cabinet meeting on Friday at his Camp David retreat as he grapples with how to resolve his war against Iran and bring down gasoline prices that are threatening Republicans in November midterm elections.
· REUTERS
Sheikh Hamdan witnesses 'Bahrain Shield' joint military exercise in Manama | The National
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Friday witnessed the “Bahrain Shield” joint military exercise in Manama.
· The National
Gazans welcome disarmament deal but ask why it took Hamas so long | The National
The deal for Hamas's disarmament has been met with cautious optimism by Palestinians, but many are questioning why the armed group did not reach an agreement before nearly three years of war with Israel devastated the territory.
· Nagham Mohanna
Poised to become Israel's youngest MK, Yonatan Shalev wants the October 7 generation to lead
In a post-October 7 reality, the needs of the younger generation – many of whom were on the ground, impacted by the devastation of the massacre, and served in the ensuing war – have become a central issue in the upcoming elections.
· KESHET NEEV
China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’
CCTV documentary interview suggests the construction was for the DF-5 series of intercontinental ballistic missiles
· Liu Zhen
China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’
CCTV documentary interview suggests the construction was for the DF-5 series of intercontinental ballistic missiles
· Liu Zhen
Analysts believe US-Iran war at critical point with potential for further escalation
Analysts say the U.S.-Iran war is at a critical point with the potential for further escalation, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumes and hopes for a quick end to the five-month conflict fade.
· AfricaNews
UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash
The artist, who rose to fame with Culture Club, had released a song supporting Israel with lyrics including ‘you say genocide, I say war’
· Agence France-Presse