Aug 10, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC

Diplomatic discussions between Iran and Oman aimed at securing transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain active. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that an agreement could be finalized imminently, stating "great progress" had been achieved. However, reports also suggest Washington is downplaying the urgency of a deal while observing Iran's economic pressure. Tehran continues to seek administrative oversight over shipping traffic entering and leaving the corridor. Meanwhile, a seventh round of negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese delegations convened in Rome, and an Indian merchant vessel sank near Yemen.

Sources: Avaz, CDM, Dan, N1, Vijesti.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point United States peace framework for Gaza, stating, "we did not agree to it. It is not our draft." Netanyahu emphasized that Israeli forces will not withdraw from current positions until Hamas undergoes full and verifiable disarmament.

In response to Israeli security concerns that Hamas could regroup, President Donald Trump's Peace Council assured leadership that military withdrawal remains strictly conditional upon disarmament. However, diplomatic momentum faces severe strain as violence on the ground escalates. Palestinian health officials reported at least 19 deaths from Israeli air strikes within a 24-hour period, marking one of the deadliest days since the initiative was announced.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, La Repubblica, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have pushed back against reports claiming American ammunition reserves were depleted following military operations involving Iran. Denying that missile shortages affected strategy, Trump asserted on Truth Social that the military retains "huge amounts of 'ammunition'" while warning those leaking information with severe prison terms.

In foreign policy, Trump claimed negotiations with Tehran have resumed, framing them as Iran's last chance for an agreement, despite prior Iranian denials. Meanwhile, several US states are suing over new tariffs, and recent polls signal dropping approval ratings ahead of the midterms.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

Thousands of residents gathered in Ceuta's central square on Sunday to demonstrate interfaith unity amid the enclave's ongoing migration crisis. Organized jointly by local Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Hindu communities, the demonstration called for urgent solutions as between 8,000 and 11,000 migrants remain in the territory.

The civic rally coincides with mounting political friction in Madrid over military involvement at the border. Reports indicate Spanish Legion units have been detaining and transferring migrants directly to the border fence, deepening a operational rift between the Interior and Defence ministries. Ceuta Regional President Juan Vivas reiterated calls for Spain's central government to accelerate diplomatic returns to Morocco and deploy 1,000 additional border agents to stabilize the situation.

Sources: Canarias7, El Día, El Mundo, La Vanguardia

Media freedom groups in Serbia reported a sharp rise in threats against journalists during July. According to the Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia, 19 safety incidents occurred, including two physical assaults and 14 death threats. Concurrently, the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation documented more than 100 verbal attacks targeting media workers, primarily originating from ruling party officials.

In a separate development, Belgrade prosecutors opened an investigation following the assault of film director Stevan Filipović, who was beaten after photographing individuals damaging a historic building. President Aleksandar Vučić condemned the attack.

Meanwhile, press organizations protested after Serbian-language reporters were denied entry to Pristina's parliament, while watchdog groups highlighted new European Union rules on artificial intelligence transparency.

Sources: Beta, CDM, Danas, N1, Tanjug.