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PoliticsTo be verifiedUpdated 29 Jul 2026, 09:09 UTC

Trump and Netanyahu meet in Washington amid Iran tensions

  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington on Tuesday, their first meeting since the latest U.S.-Iran hostilities.
  • The 90-minute talks were described as positive by the White House, while a Netanyahu delegation source said both leaders reaffirmed opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
  • The leaders were expected to address implementation of a U.S.-backed Israel-Lebanon agreement and stalled efforts to rebuild Gaza.
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BusinessTo be verifiedUpdated 29 Jul 2026, 04:24 UTC

Saudi Arabia Acknowledges Joint Strikes in Iraq as Iran Missile Attack Is Intercepted

  • Saudi Arabia acknowledged participating in U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militias in eastern Iraq, its Defence Ministry said.
  • U.S. Central Command said all Iranian ballistic missiles launched at American forces in the Middle East were intercepted on Tuesday.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump held 90-minute talks that the White House described as positive and productive.
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PoliticsTo be verifiedUpdated 28 Jul 2026, 21:12 UTC

World leaders attend Lindsey Graham funeral in Washington

  • Hundreds of mourners gathered to honor Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina who died unexpectedly on July 11.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other world leaders attended Graham’s funeral Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral.
  • Donald Trump spoke at the service, describing Graham as a close friend and a major figure in American politics.
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TravelTo be verifiedUpdated 28 Jul 2026, 15:44 UTC

Netanyahu and Trump complete first wartime Oval Office meeting

  • Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump held an Oval Office meeting, their first since the United States and Israel began the war on Iran.
  • Iran’s judiciary announced the executions of Abolfazl Sepahi and Amir-Hossein Safari, convicted over violence during January anti-government protests.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed Strait of Hormuz security with Omani and Saudi counterparts; an unnamed Gulf source said Oman proposed joint management.