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Hezbollah official killed in Israeli strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike killed one person targeting a vehicle on the Ansariyeh road near the Zahrani-Tyre highway in southern Lebanon
TEHRAN BLOG: Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders
Iran is fast running out of friends as a new Trump-rebranded plan looks to finally cut across Armenia's southern border with the Islamic Republic.
Slovenia bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Ban needed in response to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, says Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, one of the most vocal EU critics of Israel’s actions in Palestine.
UN accused of enabling Hamas through Gaza aid mismanagement
There are also persistent claims that Hamas is systematically looting the aid that does make it into Gaza. Military officials estimate 80% of all assistance is intercepted either by Hamas members, its affiliates or civilians acting under its control.
China wakes to the importance of moving closer to Israel
China is increasingly engaging with Israel, especially in areas such as science, high technology, and innovation. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached $16.27bn in 2024, with Israeli exports exceeding Chinese imports for the first time.
Israel's Gaza occupation plans aim to expel Palestinians, expert says
Israel's reported plans for full occupation of Gaza are a diversionary tactic aimed at completely expelling Palestinians from the territory, a Swiss expert has said.
Hamas offers Red Cross cooperation on hostage aid delivery with conditions
Hamas announced readiness to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza if Israel meets certain conditions.
Siberian permafrost could disappear by 2100 as rapid thawing accelerates
An international team of scientists from Britain, Switzerland, Israel and the United States has analysed the composition of more than 60 mineral formations found in caves located in the delta of Siberia's Lena River, revealing stark predictions.
Iran moves to establish defence council amid tensions with Israel
Iran is preparing to establish a Defence Council amid heightened security concerns following the fragile ceasefire that ended a 12-day war with Israel.
US DoE muddies the ClimateCrisis waters with report downplaying the emissions problem
As part of the Trump administration’s attempts to take the Climate Crisis off the agenda, the US Department of Energy has released a report downplaying the impact of fossil fuels on global warming.
Slovenia announces imposition of arms embargo on Israel
Slovenia imposed an embargo on exports, imports and transit of arms to Israel, becoming the first European country to take such action, Prime Minister Robert Golob announced following a government session.
Yemeni Houthis target Tel Aviv airport with hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile
The Yemeni Houthi armed forces targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a hypersonic "Palestine-2" missile, with the Israeli military saying the latest barrage was shot down.
Trump threatens tariffs as Canada signals recognition of Palestinian state
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports as tensions rise over Canada’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood
Italy’s Meloni demands full humanitarian corridor to Gaza
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ensure the full and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in a phone call.
IMF corrects growth forecast upwards – Statista
Despite uncertain market conditions amid the Trump administration's tariff regime and major global conflicts, the International Monetary Fund has upped its global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 slightly, Statista reported on July 30.
The Asian take on recognition of a Palestinian State
Muslim-majority nations or those seeking to expand their influence in the Middle East will support or reaffirm recognition. Meanwhile, countries embedded in US frameworks or enjoying ties with Israel are are expected to remain cautious.
Gaza slipping into famine as death toll surpasses 60,000
Gaza is slipping into famine, UN-backed experts warned, as the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said the death toll in the nearly 22-month war had surpassed 60,000.
Israel's Netanyahu discusses Iran with Russia’s Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the Iranian issue during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian media reported.
Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres
US President Donald Trump said many people were starving in Gaza and suggested Israel could do more on humanitarian access.
