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center92d ago

Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal

On Friday, US President Donald Trump claimed an understanding with Israel on a Hamas disarmament deal, stating Israel was happy with the agreement, though Israel has not officially agreed to terms. Hamas confirmed agreement to the first step of surrendering weapons for a full Israeli withdrawal, but Israeli officials have expressed dissent, with one calling the plan 'unacceptable'.

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Al Jazeera

center92d ago

World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement

Hamas announced an agreement to disarm in stages in return for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a deal confirmed by mediators including the US and Egypt. While hailed by former President Trump as a historic step toward peace, implementation faces deep mistrust and opposition from Israeli figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, with Hamas conditioning disarmament on an end to hostilities.

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BBC Middle East

center93d ago

What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?

Hamas has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza, involving the phased inventory and storage of heavy weapons and military sites, conditional on Israel meeting initial ceasefire commitments. Israel remains skeptical of Hamas's willingness to disarm and insists on Israeli withdrawal only after Hamas lays down its arms.

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BBC Middle East

center93d ago

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza

A proposed plan for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, involving Israel withdrawing from occupied territories, offers rare hope amidst catastrophic conditions and widespread destruction. However, the plan faces significant obstacles due to deep mistrust, ongoing conflict, and political pressures on both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leadership.

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The Guardian Middle East

left93d ago

Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it struck two oil tankers under US escort in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, claiming the vessels took an undeclared route. This action occurred as US energy prices remain high and President Trump convened his cabinet to discuss the ongoing conflict and its impact on upcoming midterm elections.

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DW News

center93d ago

Sudan civil war: When drones strike the classroom

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attacks in el-Obeid have damaged civilian infrastructure, including a primary school where three children were killed, causing widespread trauma and fear among the population. Analysts and aid organizations warn that the RSF's ongoing siege and bombardment of the strategically important city could lead to mass atrocities similar to those documented in el-Fasher.

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The Guardian Middle East

left93d ago

Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept

Donald Trump announced Hamas agreed to a phased disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a plan involving a Palestinian interim administration and international stabilization force. However, Israel has not officially responded, with a government official stating the plan does not meet their precondition of complete disarmament and demilitarization.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right93d ago

Trump does not think Iran was behind cyberattack against over 30 Minnesota water systems

President Trump stated he did not believe Iran was behind cyberattacks targeting over 30 Minnesota water systems this week, despite unnamed US officials citing Iran. The attacks, which occurred Sunday and Monday, exploited vulnerable systems for psychological effect rather than destruction, according to cybersecurity analysts. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency had previously warned of increased cyber threats to the water sector.

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center93d ago

Military flare-up between Houthis and Saudi Arabia challenges relative calm in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi militia escalated tensions with Saudi Arabia on July 31, 2026, striking Aramco facilities and threatening Red Sea shipping after claiming Saudi strikes on Sanaa airport. Saudi Arabia denied the initial claim and confirmed retaliatory strikes on Houthi targets, subsequently announcing a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect shipping routes.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right93d ago

British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC

Cypriot authorities arrested a dual British-Azerbaijani national, Rashad Sultanov, on July 17 on suspicion of conducting hostile surveillance on Britain's RAF Akrotiri airbase and sharing information with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The arrest, part of Britain's first overseas National Security Act investigation, occurred between May 11 and June 22 last year, with authorities stating the case demonstrates their ability to act against alleged hostile state activity targeting British military bases abroad.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right93d ago

IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign disarmament deal during late-stage negotiations - report

IRGC officials reportedly urged Hamas delegates not to sign a disarmament deal during recent negotiations in Iran, according to Axios. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Board of Peace had reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, a deal Hamas reportedly chose to proceed with despite Iranian objections.

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Myanmar Now

center93d ago

EU sanctions kingpin, Myanmar armed group over cyberscams

The European Union has sanctioned Chen Zhi, the alleged head of Prince Holding Group, and the Myanmar-based Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) for their alleged involvement in large-scale cyberscam operations in Cambodia and Myanmar. The EU stated that these operations involve cryptocurrency investment scams and human trafficking, with victims being forced to perpetrate fraud. The DKBA was specifically cited for providing protection for these scam compounds.

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Myanmar Now

center93d ago

Min Aung Hlaing rejects ASEAN consensus on Myanmar as bloc’s position

Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing claimed on Friday that the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus on the country's post-coup crisis was merely a statement by Brunei, not a collective bloc position. He accused some ASEAN members of discrimination, while analysts stated his remarks amount to a rejection of ASEAN's efforts and an attempt to rewrite the agreement's history.

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BBC Middle East

center93d ago

If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war

Hamas has accepted a disarmament plan, involving the inventorying and storage of heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision, marking a potential first step towards ending the nearly three-year Gaza war. This decision, driven by devastating humanitarian conditions, was made by new Gaza-based leadership and could pave the way for a broader political process, though public skepticism remains high due to past failed agreements.

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Al Jazeera

center92d ago

US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little

US Senate Republicans, led by Rand Paul, held a hearing on Wednesday to renew criticism against immunologist Anthony Fauci regarding the COVID-19 pandemic's origins. The hearing largely rehashed claims from a Republican report suggesting the virus likely originated from a Wuhan lab, though experts stated it revealed little new information and underscored partisan divides.

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Middle East Eye

center92d ago

Columbia University student workers’ union withdraws Israel divestment demand

The Columbia University student workers' union withdrew its demand for the university to divest from Israel at a bargaining meeting this week. This withdrawal marks a significant shift for the union, which had previously aligned itself closely with the pro-Palestinian student movement and made divestment a central goal.

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BBC Middle East

center92d ago

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament

A senior Israeli official stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw from Gaza without the "genuine disarmament" of Hamas, while Hamas insists on an end to Israeli aggression and withdrawal as prerequisites for handing over heavy weapons. This disagreement comes after former President Trump announced an agreement for Hamas's disarmament, which he described as a "big step for the Middle East" but was dismissed by Israel's National Security Minister.

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Al Jazeera

center92d ago

Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election

The Venezuelan government and a segment of the opposition, led by Dinorah Figuera and Jorge Rodriguez respectively, are set to begin US-backed talks on Saturday aimed at paving the way for eventual elections. Prominent opposition figure María Corina Machado, who was blocked from the 2024 presidential race, has not been invited, sparking criticism from her supporters and some political allies.

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BBC Africa

center93d ago

US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa

A US State Department official presented a map mislabeling Nigeria, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, and Malawi at an Aids conference in Brazil on Sunday. The State Department called it an "unfortunate error" caused by a team member hastily altering the slide deck, which was reportedly created using AI tools. The incident occurred during discussions about US funding for HIV programs in Africa.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right93d ago

US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia

The US Treasury Department sanctioned six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran on Thursday for supporting Iran's Mahan Air and the IRGC-Quds Force. These sanctions target networks accused of facilitating the movement of IRGC personnel and weapons, and a front company that allegedly collected intelligence on US and Israeli equipment.

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