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Absent Decision to Resume Major Combat, Bombing Campaign Pointless: Sources
Sources told Axios that without a decision to return to major combat operations, the two-week bombing campaign lacks justification.
CENTCOM Commander Floats Resuming Combat Ops to Hit Remaining 20% of Targets
The top US CENTCOM commander reportedly told the Pentagon and White House that a possible next step could be resuming major combat operations to strike the 20% of designated targets left untouched during Operation Epic Fury.
Pentagon reclassifies four US troop deaths from Iran war to ‘overseas operations’
The Pentagon has moved four US troops killed during renewed fighting with Iran out of the official war death toll and into a new ‘overseas operations’ category, alongside 207 wounded, AP reports.
Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Gas Station Kills One, Wounds Six
A Russian guided aerial bomb hit a gas station and warehouses in Zaporizhzhia, killing one driver and wounding six others, Ukrainian authorities said.
Vance and Gen. Caine Warn Trump About Iran Escalation, Munitions Shortfall
Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine reportedly cautioned President Trump about the risks of further military escalation with Iran, with Caine highlighting depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles.
US, Iran Halt Military Strikes for Second Day as Ceasefire Talks Continue
The US and Iran have refrained from military strikes for a second consecutive day, while ceasefire negotiations persist. De-escalation efforts are ongoing, but threats to key shipping lanes and global energy supplies remain high.
Iran Accuses Ukraine of Attack on Commercial Vessel, Vows Response
Iran's Foreign Minister alleges that Ukraine struck an Iranian commercial ship, killing a sailor, and warns that the act 'cannot go unanswered.'
Putin Denies Aggression, Says Russia Only Responding to Western-Backed Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia did not initiate the conflict and has committed no aggression, framing Moscow's actions as a response to Ukraine's Western-backed hostilities.
Putin: Russia Was Sole Guarantor of Ukraine’s Integrity, But Kyiv Chose Hostility
President Putin stated that Russia had been the sole guarantor of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, while Kyiv opted to treat Moscow as an enemy.
Putin Claims Western Ukraine Was a Stalin Gift, Predicts Reversion to Poland, Hungary, Romania
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Western Ukrainian lands were transferred by Stalin after WWII only within a unified state, and claimed these regions would historically revert to Poland, Hungary, and Romania.
US Commander Urged Halt to Hormuz Strikes; Iran and Oman in Talks to Reopen Strait
Top US Mideast commander Brad Cooper recommended pausing strikes on the Strait of Hormuz after objectives were met and interceptor supplies ran low, a factor in Trump’s decision to halt. Iran and Oman are now negotiating to reopen the strategic waterway amid a fragile calm.
Iran FM Araghchi warns Ukraine's actions will not go unanswered
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said after talks with EU's Kallas and Russia's Lavrov that Kyiv's 'freeloading leader' would face a response.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Sets Conditions for U.S. Memorandum of Understanding
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said preserving Lebanon’s unity and ending “Zionist aggression” are prerequisites for any memorandum of understanding with the United States.
Foreign Purchases of US Equities Hit Record $850 Billion
US equities saw a record $850 billion in foreign buying over the past 12 months, more than quadrupling since the start of 2025 and reaching the highest share of market cap since 2010.
Qatar PM Urges Implementation of Hormuz Navigation Accord
Qatar’s prime minister has called for full adherence to a memorandum of understanding and guaranteed freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the foreign ministry said.
Gulf Nations Issue Record $112B in Bonds YTD for Infrastructure
Gulf nations have issued $112 billion in bonds year-to-date, the highest ever for this point of the year, as they fund infrastructure projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Demand remains robust, with Kuwait's recent $6 billion sale attracting $14.8 billion in orders.
Bahrain King and Israeli President Discuss Abraham Accords Cooperation
Bahrain's monarch and Israel's president held talks on strengthening bilateral ties under the Abraham Accords, aiming to boost security and prosperity in the region.
US Markets Brace for Fed Decision, Key Earnings, and Inflation Data
This week’s packed calendar includes the Fed’s rate decision, PCE inflation, and earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon.
Weekend Markets: Equities Edge Higher as Oil Drops 3.6%
Major global stock indices posted modest gains over the weekend, while US crude oil fell sharply. Precious metals also advanced, with silver leading the way.
Gaza Interior Ministry: Security Director Killed in Deir al-Balah Strike
Gaza's Interior Ministry said a bombing in Deir al-Balah killed the Director of Internal Security for the Central Governorate and another officer.
US Tech Giants Urge White House Not to Restrict Open-Weight AI Models
Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta and 25 other firms signed a letter warning that limiting open-weight models would undermine U.S. leadership and favor a few closed developers.
Iran Halts Retaliatory Strikes as US Pauses Bombing Campaign for Second Night
Iran's army spokesman announced that Tehran has suspended its retaliatory strikes following a two-night pause in US bombing, ending nearly 13 consecutive nights of American attacks.
Thai-Cambodian Border Dispute: Seven Months of Silence, No Peace in Sight
Despite seven months without fighting, a lasting resolution to the Thai-Cambodian border conflict remains elusive.
Russian Attacks Kill 7, Injure 58 in Ukraine Over Past Day, Kryvyi Rih Hypermarket Hit
Regional authorities reported at least seven civilian deaths and 58 wounded across Ukraine on July 26, including a strike on a hypermarket in Kryvyi Rih.