Trump revives a court untouched for 30 years to pursue deportation case IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 31
What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far. France 24 · Jul 31
Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans The Independent UK · Jul 31
Joe Rogan's Allies Compare Trump Movement to Hitler and Claims MAGA Would 'Grab a Gun' if Ordered at Rally Joe Rogan's associates, including Sean Strickland and Sean Ryan, criticise Donald Trump, likening his rallies to Hitler's rise, sparking debate over Rogan's political stance. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption The Donald Trump administration on Thursday introduced changes to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations aimed at expediting the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, granting Amazon.com Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Robotaxi operator Zoox a temporary exemption to deploy its driverless vehicles commercially. Benzinga · Jul 31
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity In today’s newsletter: The legal protections once considered foundational in conflict are now routinely bypassed, with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targets The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
FIFA vows to proceed with private investor plan consultation as opposition spreads FIFA has pledged to push ahead with consultations for a plan to allow private investors to buy a stake in a potential commercial subsidiary of the world football governing body despite stinging criticisms. Europe's UEFA has threatened to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions over the proposal. France 24 · Jul 31
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nine dead and dozens wounded as Putin pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles Trump's remarks come as Kyiv hits two more Wildberries warehouses and oil facilities in Russia The Independent UK · Jul 31
Think our basic rights are safe? In the age of oligarchs and corporate lobbying, think again The global assault on our freedoms is coming ever closer to home. Just look at the sinister prosecution of UK lawyer Rajiv Menon, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
US OPT programme explained: How Trump's $100,000 fee could hit international students A proposed $100,000 fee for international students' work authorization is under consideration. This potential charge could significantly increase post-graduation costs for many students. Indian students, who often pursue STEM degrees, may be most affected by this proposal. The Optional Practical Training program allows graduates to gain valuable industry experience. However,… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Anthropic admits its most powerful AI model hacked into three organisations' systems during testing phase The announcement comes just days after rivals OpenAI revealed that their popular ChatGPT platform went rogue during its testing phase of its most powerful AI model, where it too infiltrated other organisations’ cyberspace. Euronews · Jul 31
Donald Trump Commemorative Passport Has One Little-Known Loophole if You Don't Want His Portrait The State Department expands the rollout of a new commemorative passport featuring President Trump's portrait, sparking public debate and high demand despite the complex application process. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants A federal appeals court ruled immigrants detained within the US can seek bond release. This decision deepens a split among federal appeals courts on detention policy. The administration disagrees with the Ninth Circuit panel and defends its legal position. Mandatory detention was previously reserved for those arrested at the border.… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Euronews · Jul 31 Hamas agrees to 'historic' disarmament deal, Israel minister deems it 'unacceptable' Trump said the deal to advance his 20-point peace plan will be rolled out in “carefully structured phases”, but did not announce a timeline as to when the process may be completed. Israel's far-right minister deemed the deal "unacceptable".
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 Trump Speech Sparks Panic After White House Aides Suddenly Clear Oval Office Press Corps Mid-Briefing A routine Oval Office briefing ended abruptly, sparking speculation after President Trump's confusing remarks on foreign policy. The unexpected conclusion became a widely discussed political moment.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Trump-Iran latest: US president warns of fresh strikes as Kuwait intercepts missiles from Tehran Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials say President Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery efforts. The move seeks to counter China's dominance in vital material supply chains. Recapturing minerals already in the US offers a faster solution. This action supports national security and…
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Trump weighs $100,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation The Trump administration is considering a plan to charge international students $100,000 to remain in the US and work after graduation under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a move that could make the visa extension unaffordable for many students.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot at US base in Kuwait US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq airbase. US Central Command denied damage to any American aircraft in these incidents. They also refuted claims about a commercial oil tanker violating a US…
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Trump says deal has been reached for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Jul 31 Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire US government, which owes legal services firm $65m, stopped paying in December, as contract runs out Friday
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of…
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Donald Trump says Board of Peace reached deal on 'complete disarmament' of Hamas Mediators and Hamas leaders have reached a historic agreement for Hamas disarmament in Gaza. This agreement is a critical step towards a new Palestinian government and security for Israel. However, Israel has rejected the proposed terms, demanding complete disarmament as a precondition. The plan includes humanitarian aid, civilian governance, and…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31 Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he is ‘not sure’ about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles US president places military plan in doubt despite positive meetings with Voloymyr Zelenskyy in Washington this week. What we know on day 1,619