Security

Riyadh’s historical insistence on a Palestinian state pathway clashes with new Washington demands, stalling a deal analysts say was driven by competition with Beijing and Moscow.

Authorities in France have ordered the evacuation of approximately 20,000 people following a significant wildfire that has burned 3,100 hectares of forest near Bordeaux, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

Palestinian officials warn visitor numbers could reach 5,000 as strict security measures bar most local access and police arrest 16 suspects overnight.

The 30-year deal, contingent on Israeli normalisation, includes a controversial “black box” enrichment facility that analysts warn could facilitate a nuclear arms race.

The internationally recognised Yemeni government has centralised its military decision-making and is weighing a large-scale offensive to retake the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, as rebel forces impose a maritime blockade on Saudi shipping.

Democrats and four Republicans join forces in 214-208 vote, challenging administration’s self-defence claims as Senate prepares for similar measure

Analysts describe the campaign as a strategic effort to undermine the US security umbrella and challenge the habitability of the region, as Kuwait faces unprecedented pressure on its water and power supply.

MPs and industry bodies condemn the practice as an attack on democracy, calling for stricter regulations in an unregulated lobbying sector.

Violence escalates in the occupied territories with multiple fatalities in Nablus and a high-profile far-right raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem.

Tadej Pogacar maintains a four-and-a-half-minute lead over Remco Evenepoel despite the withdrawal of key lieutenant Brandon McNulty and illness affecting other squad members ahead of decisive mountain stages.

Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed the long-serving manager following France’s recent World Cup exit, with FFF president Philippe Diallo set to address the media in Paris.

The group asserts they can afford higher levies, while economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty discusses the growing political appetite for the policy.

The White House has declared that congressional approval for a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Riyadh is contingent upon the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords and normalising relations with Israel, a move that contradicts the text of the original deal.

Kuwait’s Defence Ministry reports physical damage to the Abdali border crossing with Iraq following a drone attack on 23 July 2026, with no casualties reported.

France 24 reports the fragile artefact has reached London, reigniting debates over heritage diplomacy and transport risks.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, marking a significant diplomatic reset as Washington seeks to revive mediation efforts for the war in Ukraine.

Escalating military strikes against Iran and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea drive energy costs to a five-month high, prompting central banks to prioritise price stability over political demands.

Amidst the US-Israel war on Iran, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing control over mine-laid routes. Concurrently, the Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen has imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabian ports, escalating risks for vessels in the Bab al-Mandeb.

As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Russian Foreign Secretary Sergey Lavrov in Manila, fresh reports suggest Moscow provided satellite intelligence and anti-jamming navigation systems to enhance the precision of Iranian attacks on US sites in Saudi Arabia.

Accra calls for formal AU debate as over 160,000 foreign nationals flee South Africa amid rising hostility against undocumented migrants.