Jul 28, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump stated that Washington is engaged in intensive negotiations with Tehran, warning that the United States will resume "very strong military action" if diplomatic efforts collapse. The announcement comes after Trump ordered a halt to two weeks of daily American air strikes against Iranian targets to allow Omani-mediated talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

In related comments, Trump indicated he will ask Russian President Vladimir Putin if Moscow supplied Iran with satellite imagery of US installations in the region prior to recent base attacks.

Concurrently, political commentator Laura Loomer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, offering a public apology for previous anti-Ukraine rhetoric. Trump shared a clip of the meeting with praise online, signaling potential shifts in messaging ahead of planned discussions between the two leaders in Washington.

Sources: NEXTA, Point, Ukrinform

Tensions remain elevated in the West Bank following recent clashes that left four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers dead. In response, Israeli forces restricted access to Nablus and carried out widespread detentions. Meanwhile, radical Israeli settlers raided Palestinian villages, burning two mosques, a residence, and several vehicles, while injuring workers near Ramallah. Former Israeli Major General Giora Eiland warned that the region faces "anarchy," as military officials cautioned against a broader uprising.

Separately, Israeli authorities released 60 Palestinian detainees into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing. The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated their transfer to Nasser Hospital, marking the largest release since October.

Sources: Aftenposten, Corriere della Sera, Der Standard, ORF, RTP

US President Donald Trump has dismissed objections from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a potential sale of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump asserted his administration's autonomy on international arms transfers, stating, "Nobody tells me what we're going to sell."

Trump characterized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a friend and described Turkey as a "fantastic ally," while acknowledging that Ankara "is not a big fan of Israel." Netanyahu has consistently opposed supplying F-35 jets to Turkey over regional security concerns. Trump's remarks came just ahead of a scheduled bilateral meeting with Netanyahu at the White House.

Sources: RTP, Sweden Herald.

Major technology companies are set to partner on artificial intelligence applications for defense systems, according to recent reporting. The collaboration aims to bolster AI capabilities within security and defense frameworks.

Meanwhile, officials in Yemen have warned of escalating maritime tensions in the Red Sea, comparing the threat level to long-standing security challenges in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning highlights growing global concerns over potential disruptions to critical shipping lanes and regional trade routes.

Further details regarding the tech coalition's specific members and project timelines have not yet been fully disclosed.

Sources: Dagens Industri

Ukraine is increasingly focusing its military strategy on targeting Russian fuel and energy infrastructure to disrupt logistics and raise the economic burden of the conflict. By launching strikes against domestic fuel supplies, Ukrainian forces aim to impair the operation of Russian military vehicles and aircraft while making the impacts of the war more tangible to the general population in Russia.

Rather than attempting to neutralize all military assets directly on the battlefield, this approach seeks to render Russia's war effort progressively more difficult and costly to maintain. The ongoing attacks highlight a strategy aimed at undermining the essential supply chains that support both front-line combat operations and the broader Russian economy.

Sources: Jornal Económico