Aug 9, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders seeking to restrict automatic birthright citizenship, challenging a legal precedent upheld by the Supreme Court in June.

The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny over US military operations involving Iran. Reports suggest American forces have used a substantial portion of their missile reserves, leading Trump to seek clarification from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding stockpile levels. Trump publicly rejected claims of ammunition shortages, asserting that US military supplies remain vast while warning anonymous sources who leaked information to media outlets that they could face criminal prosecution.

Separately, former medical advisor Anthony Fauci was found in contempt of Congress by the US Senate.

Sources: Deník N, Hospodářské noviny, iROZHLAS, Respect, Seznam Zprávy.

Syria's Foreign Ministry announced a memorandum of understanding with Russia on Sunday regarding the future of Moscow's Hmeimim and Tartus military facilities, following 18 months of negotiations.

Under the agreement, the air and naval installations will be transformed into joint training and capacity-building centers. Syria will gradually assume management of civilian infrastructure, including Hmeimim Airport and commercial berths at Tartus port, integrating them into national administration.

The negotiations over Russia's Mediterranean footholds had been ongoing since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The new framework aims to preserve mutual interests while restructuring Moscow's presence on the Syrian coast.

Sources: Daily Sabah, Der Standard, ORF, Sweden Herald, The Insider

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched a series of strikes targeting Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and government positions within Yemen. A Houthi military spokesperson claimed a drone strike against a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jazan. Saudi authorities confirmed a fire occurred at the facility and was extinguished without casualties, though officials did not confirm the cause of the blaze.

In Yemen, Houthi forces targeted a port near the Bab al-Mandab strait and a government military camp in Marib province. Coalition statements and local reports indicate several fatalities, including at least 11 civilians killed in overnight attacks. The fresh wave of violence threatens delicate peace negotiations between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi movement.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, ORF, Tagesschau, Der Standard.

Italy's Ministry of Health has issued weather warnings for 27 major cities as the country faces its fourth heatwave of the year. Temperatures in Rome reached around 37 degrees Celsius, prompting tourists and local residents to seek shade and public water fountains to keep cool.

Authorities have cautioned both citizens and visitors regarding the health risks associated with the extremely high temperatures. Europe continues to experience intense heat spells, with Italian officials urging precaution across affected urban centers as conditions persist.

Sources: DR, Berlingske.