Nvidia AI chips worth $1Bln smuggled to China after Trump export controls.

Source: FT

The Ferrari of The Skies: BAYKAR Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evo

We spoke directly to the man flying it — BAYKAR Piaggio’s Chief Test Pilot Lorenzo Villi — about what makes this plane so unique.

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Over 50 former British diplomats and UN officials have called on the UK Prime Minister to double efforts toward achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and lifting the blockade.

European Commission:

Israeli Knesset's approval of sovereignty over the West Bank is illegal, and a two-state solution must be pursued.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi:

Iran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the U.S. as long as certain principles are respected.

Iran Atomic Energy Organization Spokesman:

Iran’s nuclear industry has deep roots and is developing once again.

Israeli army spokesman:

Eight soldiers were wounded in today’s attack in Kfar Yona.

Syrian Ministry of Health:

Two people died and 70 were injured due to the explosion that occurred in the town of Maaret Misrin in the northern Idlib countryside.

Trump says he does not want to destroy Elon Musk's companies.

Israel on Alert: Türkiye’s TAYFUN Missile Can Reach Beersheba, "This isn’t Iran"

Israeli Scholar Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on the new Turkish ballistic missile ROKETSAN TAYFUN Block-4:

If placed at Türkiye’s southernmost point, it still reaches Beersheba.

We must be worried. Türkiye knows how to deter and is showing force.

Türkiye in Syria, western Libya, Somalia. They have a strong fleet in the Med.

Somalia granted them rights to stay, build a base— like the Houthis, they could impose a naval blockade in the Red Sea and Mediterranean.

This isn’t Iran.

Egyptian President Sisi pressured Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam to delete a rare statement calling Israel’s Gaza blockade “genocide” and accusing its allies of complicity.

Source: MEE

Azerbaijan to Supply Gas to Syria via Türkiye

- Starting August 1, Azerbaijan will supply 1.2 bcm of gas annually to Syria through Türkiye’s Kilis pipeline.

- The gas will be used in power plants in Aleppo and Homs.

- The deal follows a SOCAR-Syria MoU and includes plans for joint exploration and petrochemical projects.

The President's Men

Trump relies on two Lebanese-origin businessmen for Middle East and Africa policy.

Thomas Barrack advises on Syria and Turkey; he built a $25B real estate empire.

Massad Boulos, tied to West Africa’s auto sector, is also Trump’s in-law and Africa adviser.

Thai artillery units have launched a fire mission targeting Cambodian military positions.

Israel has recalled its negotiators from Doha following new demands from Hamas in response to the latest ceasefire and hostage exchange proposal.

Hamas is seeking the release of a larger number of Palestinian prisoners, including individuals serving life sentences.

Israeli officials emphasized that talks have not collapsed.

Source: Axios

NEW: A Hamas source told Reuters that the negotiations remain at the framework stage and have not yet reached a detailed agreement.

Cambodian troops fire HMG bursts at Thai positions.

Widespread destruction reported in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, following continuous shelling by Cambodian forces.

Somalia and Türkiye have signed an amendment to their 2019 defence agreement, strengthening military cooperation and support.

Signed in Istanbul by Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Fiqi and Türkiye’s Defence Minister Yaşar Güler, the revised protocol boosts training, equipment, and capacity building for the Somali National Army.

Russia has officially commissioned its newest nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the Knyaz Pozharsky, into the Navy.