Jul 28, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump stated that Washington is engaged in diplomatic discussions with Tehran, warning that "a large-scale military operation" could resume if negotiations fail. The pause in strikes follows nearly two weeks of combat, contributing to a drop in global crude oil prices. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington reportedly seeking to push for continued military action, highlighting strategic friction between the two allies.

Simultaneously, intelligence reports from Pakistan suggest the US military could still execute a limited ground operation along Iran's coast, despite cautions from domestic military leadership. The brief cessation of air strikes also follows reports that sustained operations have heavily strained American weapon stockpiles, despite presidential assertions that reserves remain sufficient.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Der Standard, La Stampa, ORF

Italian lawmakers are preparing for key legislative debates on electoral reform, with Senate hearings set ahead of a decisive vote expected in the Chamber of Deputies this autumn.

The political maneuvering coincides with growing economic pressures on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration. The government is finalizing a fuel decree to reduce excise duties on diesel and gasoline alongside targeted social card support, a move seen by observers as a prelude to autumn budget negotiations.

Meanwhile, the executive remains focused on mitigating the crisis at the ex-Ilva steel plant in Taranto. Following a ruling by the Milan Court of Appeal ordering a halt to hot-area operations within 90 days unless asbestos is eliminated, the government allocated 100 million euros to address environmental and operational risks.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Stampa.

Italian authorities have identified around 450 people following intense clashes at the Chiomonte construction site for the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail project in Val di Susa. The confrontations left approximately 130 law enforcement personnel injured and caused damages exceeding €1 million, destroying vehicles and equipment in what has been described as the worst attack on the facility since 2011.

Visiting the site, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni labeled the events "organized and premeditated violence," calling on judicial authorities to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent. Government ministers Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani also strongly condemned the actions as unacceptable guerrilla tactics.

In contrast, No TAV demonstrators defended the mobilization, calling it a "great day of struggle" and alleging that law enforcement escalated tensions.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa

Following a 20-hour manhunt, German special forces fatally shot 21-year-old suspect Abdul Ballout in a Spandau garden shed after he allegedly attacked officers with a knife. Ballout was wanted in connection with Saturday's attack at a Berlin Pride event, where a white van driven into a crowd killed a woman and injured 29 people before the driver attacked bystanders with edged weapons.

Investigative details revealed the rental vehicle was booked under Ballout's name. A former juvenile detainee who previously attempted to join Islamic State in Syria, Ballout had declined post-release deradicalisation offers. Following the operation, German political leaders reiterated pledges to safeguard democratic values. "We will defend our freedoms," stated politician Friedrich Merz.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.

The United States administration under President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, including the European Union, following the expiration of previous tariffs. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the measures, stating they are unlikely to produce negative economic impacts.

Simultaneously, the administration petitioned the US Supreme Court on Monday to authorize an executive decree aimed at restricting mail-in voting rules across 23 states ahead of the upcoming November midterm elections. The legal filing represents a further push by the White House to overhaul voting regulations at the state level.

Sources: Berlingske.