๐ข๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ฆ American company Chevron has reported to the Trump administration about attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) by Ukraine in the Black Sea. Following this, the United States has warned Ukraine against targeting non-Russian vessels in the Black Sea, according to the Wall Street Journal.
๐จ American tech giants are lobbying the Trump administration against a ban on Chinese AI models, according to The Telegraph.
๐ฐ๐ท๐บ๐ธ South Korean companies SK Hynix and Samsung have formed partnerships with major American tech firms worth $950 billion, according to RTRS.
๐บ๐ธ๐ท๐บ A new package of American "hellish sanctions" against Russia is currently stalled in Congress due to disagreements between Democrats and the Trump administration. The contention centers around section 113 of the bill, which grants the president the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that actively purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium. Democrats view this provision as a blank check for unilateral tariff control and oppose granting such broad powers to the president. โ NYT
๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ SpaceX has successfully conducted the 13th test launch of its Starship spacecraft, designed for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
๐ป๐ช Venezuela is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Earlier, Rubio referred to the ICC as a "stupid organization."
โ ๏ธ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and subsequently raised an alarm following reports of a Houthi missile attack.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Trump Discusses Intensifying Strikes on Iran โ NYT
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed with advisers the possibility of escalating military action against Iran. He indicated that he is close to making a decision regarding a large-scale attack on the country, one that would be more extensive than any previous operations.
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed with advisers the possibility of escalating military action against Iran. He indicated that he is close to making a decision regarding a large-scale attack on the country, one that would be more extensive than any previous operations.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ On July 27, the United Nations Security Council will hold a meeting regarding Ukraine.
โจ The CEO of the largest American public miner, MARA, has stated that AI data centers are already generating significantly more revenue than traditional mining.
๐๐บ๐ธ The U.S. State Department has launched a new initiative called the Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP), appointing the Bitcoin Policy Institute as a founding partner alongside companies like Palantir and Anduril Industries. FTEP aims to facilitate a talent exchange program where private sector employees will engage in initiatives to promote diplomatic efforts focused on "digital freedom and freedom of expression." Some experts claim that BTC is a development by U.S. intelligence agencies.
โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Former President Donald Trump paused military strikes against Iran on Friday, providing another opportunity for negotiations, according to AXIOS.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Former President Donald Trump has paused escalation with Iran due to dwindling air defense supplies needed for U.S. bases in the Middle East, concerns over conflict expansion, and potential economic impacts, according to the New York Times. Axios previously reported that Trump is allowing another chance for diplomacy. Meanwhile, CNN highlights Vance's worries about U.S.-Iran conflict escalation, while the New York Post reveals that the U.S. is considering a ground operation in Iran to seize enriched uranium, which could involve thousands of soldiers. The Wall Street Journal warns that the U.S.-Iran conflict may drag on for months.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท๐บ๐ฆ Iran has accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea on the morning of July 25, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry. Tehran described the incident as a violation of international law and blamed Kyiv for escalating tensions. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has delivered a note of protest to the Ukrainian chargรฉ d'affaires. Middle Eastern media have warned of a potential missile strike against Ukraine.