Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday for closed-door discussions focused on regional security and strategy regarding Iran.

The nearly ninety-minute encounter occurred as Washington explores potential diplomacy following a temporary pause in direct military strikes between Israel and Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the meeting as "positive and productive" in a statement following the talks, which were also attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

However, reports indicate underlying strategic friction between the two administration heads. Spanish media reported that Netanyahu attempted to persuade Trump to maintain military pressure on Tehran, while US coverage highlighted White House efforts to avoid renewed conflict. Neither leader made a formal public address detailing specific agreements following the session.

Sources: Bloomberg, Die Presse, La Vanguardia, ORF

Emergency services in Spain continue fighting widespread wildfires that have scorched roughly 77,000 hectares and forced nearly 90,000 residents into evacuation or confinement across four provinces. The overall death toll reached 14 following the death of a woman in a Seville hospital from injuries sustained in the Los Gallardos fire in Almería.

Fears that separate blazes in Madrid and Ávila could merge into a single massive fire prompted the central government to establish a unified emergency command. Meanwhile, severe disruptions have impacted regional communication networks. During a visit to the affected Castellón region, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged political parties to forge a binding national pact to address climate change.

Sources: El Mundo, La Vanguardia

Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have arrested a 31-year-old Polish citizen suspected of vandalizing the Marian shrine in Medjugorje. The overnight incident involved desecrating the statue of Our Lady on Apparition Hill, writing offensive messages, and damaging the outdoor altar of Saint James Church by fire.

The suspect was apprehended in the nearby village of Cerno. The Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken over the case, charging the individual with damaging religious structures, a crime that carries a potential sentence of six months to five years in prison. Prosecutors plan to request pre-trial detention.

The Interreligious Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina condemned the acts as an assault on peace and mutual respect, urging the public not to respond to the incident with hostility. Former Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor noted that the rapid arrest would prevent political exploitation of the attack.

Sources: FENA, HRT Vijesti, Klix.

Keiko Fujimori has officially been sworn in as the president of Peru during a ceremony at the Congress of the Republic in Lima. The leader of the conservative Fuerza Popular party secured the presidency after defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez in a runoff election by a narrow margin of 49,641 votes.

Spanish King Felipe VI attended the inauguration ceremony, using his visit to Lima to invite leaders to the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. Fujimori's presidency marks a pivotal moment for Peru, with supporters expecting improved public security while critics express concern over potential political influence stemming from the legacy of her father, former President Alberto Fujimori.

Sources: El Día, La Vanguardia, Tagesschau

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has announced that the serial production version of its ANKA-III stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) will feature design refinements and performance enhancements over initial prototypes.

In an interview with Habertürk, TUSAŞ Chief Executive Officer Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that the finalised aircraft will offer superior flight capabilities and incorporate features enabling air-to-air combat operations. The flying-wing stealth drone is currently undergoing flight testing as part of Turkey's broader effort to modernize its defense capabilities and expand its indigenous unmanned aviation portfolio.

Sources: TURDEF.