Al-Monitor

Oman is facing an environmental catastrophe as a Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil near a nature reserve. The ship was rocked by explosions, though the cause is unclear, and Russia's ghost fleet of old ships is linked to sanctions evasion.

The Israeli military conducted targeted strikes in southern Lebanon following a U.S.-facilitated meeting between Israel and Lebanon in Rome. The strikes, attributed to a 'Hezbollah violation', killed one person and injured 12 others in the southern town of Tibnin, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region. This follows President Trump's July 28 threat to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure.

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced that the company has secured funding from a lead investor to continue operations beyond 2026. The announcement was made at the LIV Golf New York event at Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey, following the withdrawal of financial support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Iran and Oman have agreed on geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. A joint announcement is pending, contingent on third-party non-interference, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. The agreement does not ensure security in the strategic waterway.

Israel's military resumed strikes in southern Lebanon, citing a ceasefire violation by Hezbollah, as the United States led diplomacy in Rome to end hostilities. At least one person was killed, and Lebanon is seeking a phased Israeli withdrawal from the south.

The Israeli delegation requested a temporary suspension of direct talks with Lebanon, citing alleged leaks by Lebanon. The talks are scheduled to resume on Thursday.

The Israeli delegation requested a temporary suspension of direct talks with Lebanon due to alleged leaks by Beirut. The talks are scheduled to resume on Thursday.

The US has lifted sanctions on an Iraqi airline previously sanctioned for providing assistance to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxy groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.

The U.S. has removed counterterrorism sanctions from two aircraft and three airlines linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the Treasury Department's website. The action was reported by Reuters.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, a victory for the Democratic Party's progressive wing that provides momentum for its anti-establishment message ahead of the midterm elections.

Israeli forces raided the Qalandia refugee camp near Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, preventing entry for press and residents. The military stated the operation aimed to thwart terror and apprehend wanted individuals, as tensions rose due to fears of eviction.

UN human rights chief Volker Tuerk reported that at least 56 people have been executed in Iran since March 19 on national security-related charges, including 27 linked to protests at the start of the year. Tuerk expressed alarm over the rise in executions and their use to suppress dissent and instill fear.

Turkey's ruling alliance plans to submit a draft law to parliament to facilitate the disbandment of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) by enabling the return of former militants and civilians from northern Iraq, aiming to end a decades-old conflict. The law will address their processing through the justice system and reintegration into society.

A 26-year-old Afghan professional boxer accused of killing 38-year-old British aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens, will appear in court. Ross had been missing since July 15, and her body was discovered wrapped in black fabric in a green suitcase at an abandoned construction site in Kypseli on July 18.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated his administration had 'very good discussions' with Iran during all-day negotiations, raising hopes for an end to a five-month conflict. Market reactions followed, with oil prices falling and Asian stocks rising due to expectations of a deal restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated there was an 'all-day negotiation' with Iran, describing the talks positively but also warning of potential action if a deal is not reached.

Russian strikes in Kyiv region killed 14 people, injured 27, and damaged warehouses. Air raid alerts lasted over an hour as seven sites were attacked, with authorities reporting additional casualties and building damage in multiple areas of Kyiv.

Social media platform X is complying with a Turkish court order to block access in Turkey to Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's presidential candidacy office account, citing national security and public order, but is challenging the order in court.

Antisemitism in the UK remains near record levels, with almost 2,000 incidents recorded in the first six months of the year. A notable incident involved two Jewish worshippers being stabbed in Golders Green, north London, which police are treating as a terrorism attack.