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Geopolitical Tensions Mount as Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Withdrawal, Pentagon Ramps Arms Production
Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm before any Gaza pullout, while the Pentagon accelerates weapons output amid depleted interceptor stocks and CENTCOM reports redirecting dozens of vessels.
Iran and Oman Negotiate Temporary Hormuz Strait Access Deal
Iran and Oman are discussing a provisional arrangement to allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran insists it is not a full reopening and vessels from 'hostile' nations may still be blocked.
Houthi Attacks Hit Yemen's Mokha Port and Saudi Aramco Refinery in Jazan
Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the government-held Mokha port, killing at least seven civilians, and claimed a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan, where authorities confirmed a fire without casualties.
Iran's President Says Plot to Trigger Ethnic Tensions Foiled
President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a plan aimed at provoking ethnic tensions in Iran was completely thwarted, preserving the country's unity.
Iran’s President Questions Heavy Targeting of Law Enforcement, Warns of Unrest
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian questioned why law enforcement officers were heavily targeted, arguing it was an attempt to spark street protests and unrest.
Iran’s President Says Nation Must Not Rely on Foreign Powers
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country will engage with foreign powers but cannot afford to wait for them to meet its demands, calling such inaction a ‘defeat’.
Iran's President: Pinning Hopes on Foreign Powers Means Defeat
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country would be doomed if it relied on outside powers, emphasizing that no one can substitute for Iran's own people and identity.
Iranian President: Azerbaijan Reopened Closed Bank, Embassy After Two-Hour Call
President Pezeshkian stated that Azerbaijan had shut down Iran's bank and closed all routes, but reopened them after a lengthy conversation. He also noted Iran's assistance with supply routes, including for Russia, during the war.
Iran's President Notes Improved Regional Ties, Cites Pakistan's Full Cooperation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with regional nations has improved notably compared to the past and the height of war, highlighting Pakistan's full-hearted cooperation and good ties with Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
Ukraine Denies Targeting Bulgaria After Drone Explodes Near Gas Pipeline
Ukraine has rejected claims it was behind a drone blast near a key gas pipeline that links Türkiye and Ukraine, after an explosion occurred roughly 1,000 meters from the infrastructure.
Trump: US 'low-keying it' with Iran, 'semi-negotiating' as economy worsens
President Trump characterized the U.S. approach toward Iran as 'low-keying it' and 'semi-negotiating' while observing Iran's deteriorating economy, according to Axios.
Global Equity Funds See 11th Straight Weekly Inflow at $21.2 Billion
Global equity funds attracted $21.2 billion in the week to August 5, extending the streak of weekly inflows to 11, with European funds leading the surge.
Trump Floats Walking Away from Iran War Without Deal if Strait Reopens
President Trump privately suggested to aides he might end the conflict with Iran without a nuclear deal if the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, according to WSJ.
Key Economic Events This Week: Inflation Data in the Spotlight
A heavy slate of US economic releases lies ahead, with July CPI and PPI reports as the main highlights.
Hamas Vows Positive Engagement to Implement Agreement
Hamas says it will continue to engage positively and responsibly with efforts to complete the implementation of an agreement, aiming to end the suffering of its people and protect their rights.
Houthis Claim Drone Strike on Saudi Aramco Refinery in Jizan
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jizan, with Saudi's Energy Ministry confirming a fire at the site.
Myanmar Junta Rejects ASEAN's Call to Free Suu Kyi
Myanmar's military government has dismissed ASEAN's demand to unconditionally release ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, calling it interference in the judicial process.
Iran’s IRGC Says ‘Resistance Forever’ Strategy Is Unchangeable
The spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said the country’s strategy of “resistance forever” will continue until adversaries are defeated.
UEFA Considers Probe Into Infantino's 16-Year Tenure Over Alleged Lover Payoff
UEFA is reportedly weighing an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino's long tenure at the European football body, linked to allegations of a payoff to a lover.
IRGC Calls Strait of Hormuz a ‘Theater of War’
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard described the Strait of Hormuz as a war zone, vowing to maintain control until adversaries accept all Iranian conditions.
US Deterrence Weakened by Protracted Iran War, Missile Stockpiles Face Delays
A prolonged military campaign against Iran is depleting U.S. missile stockpiles, undermining deterrence in Europe and Asia and handing a strategic advantage to Russia and China.
Chinese Motorcycle Startup ZXMoto Jolts Racing World with Championship Win
ZXMoto, a two-year-old Chinese startup, stunned competitors by winning a Supersport World Championship race in March, triggering a surge in orders for its budget superbikes.
Ukraine to Receive 70 ATACMS Missiles, 12 MLRS Launchers from Turkey
Turkey is transferring 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles and 12 M270 MLRS launchers to Ukraine, along with over 2,500 unguided rockets and 47,000 cluster artillery shells to strengthen its strike capabilities.
Police Urge Caution as Iran Probes Rajabzadeh Killing Motive
State media initially reported a suspect's confession involving a foreign 'terrorist' network, but police later warned against unsubstantiated claims and are examining both terrorist and personal motives.