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The US and Israel are planning a new campaign of strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, which could be one of the harshest. The strikes could be carried out as early as this weekend, but a decision by US President Trump has not yet been made.
US President Donald Trump released on Truth Social an image of Venezuela with the American flag and the inscription "51st State". Earlier, he stated that he was seriously considering including Venezuela as part of the United States.
US prosecutors have closed the case against Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool. It turned out that the damage was caused by improper installation under the supervision of the Department of the Interior.
The US is relinquishing leadership of the NATO Security Assistance Group in Germany, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. The transition will take up to a year, but work with Ukraine will not be interrupted.
The US State Department introduces a permanent visa bond program of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries. The rule will take effect on August 3, with most countries on the list being African.
António Guterres welcomed the agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. He called on the parties to adhere to the roadmap to end the war.
Israel refused to withdraw troops from Gaza without the complete disarmament of Hamas. Hamas demands first the cessation of the military operation and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
US President Donald Trump ordered the military to carry out a new attack on Iran this weekend. The US is also considering strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump stated that Washington's campaign against the ICC is aimed at protecting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Secretary of State Rubio reported that after the start of the campaign, five countries announced their withdrawal from the court.
US President Donald Trump stated that under the rare earth metals agreement, the US can gain access to Ukrainian resources at any time. He emphasized that the contract has been signed and allows them to take practically everything they want.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
US President Donald Trump, who previously declared a complete defeat of Iran, now expects the continuation of military actions. He promised to deliver "very strong blows".
US President Donald Trump stated that the US did not agree to a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot systems. He expressed concern about the transfer of technologies that could be used against the US.
US President Donald Trump compared the flow of migrants to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to an invasion. He stated that the Spanish government does not know what to do due to poor management.
President Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with US Vice President JD Vance. The main priority was interceptors for Patriot and the impact of Russia's war on global markets.
The sanctions bill against Russia, backed by the late Senator Graham, could grant Trump tariff powers, raising concerns among Democrats and Republicans. It faces challenges in the House of Representatives, where some lawmakers want to postpone it until the elections.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Olga Stefanyshyna stated that the date of the American negotiators' visit has not yet been determined, but it is possible as early as next week. Ukraine is negotiating with the Pentagon regarding a license to produce Patriot missiles.
Anthropic found that its AI models hacked three organizations due to a misconfiguration that provided internet access. The company urged other labs to conduct similar checks.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing restrictions on the export of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals. The decision aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on China.
US President Donald Trump said he is not sure whether he will allow Ukraine to obtain a license to produce missiles for the Patriot. The issue is still under consideration, and the US is cautious about transferring such technologies.
US President Trump reported that Hamas agreed to a phased disarmament in Cairo. Israel rejected the agreement, insisting on the complete demilitarization of Gaza.
U. S. President Donald Trump threatened to temporarily withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche due to a demand from Senators Cornyn and Tillis to provide guarantees regarding a $1.8 billion fund.
The U. S. Army has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin worth up to $58.6 billion for the production of Patriot interceptor missiles. The deal involves tripling production capacity by 2030.
The US State Department will begin issuing commemorative passports with a portrait of Donald Trump in August. Due to high demand, 250 thousand special documents will be released.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham informed US President Donald Trump that the country will not ignore its own oil and gas reserves in the North Sea. The government will maintain a pragmatic approach to the energy sector amid economic challenges.
China stated that the US is copying AI models developed by Chinese companies. This was a response to US accusations that the Chinese are using distillation technology without permission.
Ukrainian Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna stated that Zelenskyy's visit to the US did not bring new commitments regarding Patriot missiles due to a shortage. Ukraine is temporarily seeking missiles from other partners and plans its own production.
Special representatives of the US President Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected in Kyiv in the second half of August. The visit is timed to coincide with events marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence.
China's Foreign Ministry called Reuters reports about the intention to transfer 300-400 MANPADS to Iran false. Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China's role is to promote peace.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the next 100 days could decide the outcome of the war in Ukraine. He confirmed the determination to support Ukraine.