<p>Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal.</p><p>Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardian’s senior international correspondent <strong>– </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@todayinfocuspodcast">watch on YouTube</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/jul/31/hamas-agrees-trump-plan-disarm-gaza-th

The US government is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for foreign students seeking post-graduation work. This proposed fee targets the Optional Practical Training program, impacting many international graduates. This follows a significant H-1B visa fee hike imposed on sponsoring companies last year. Indian engineers, who dominate H-1B approvals, face increased challenges in securing US careers. The new measures may significantly narrow career paths for many skilled foreign professionals.

The migrant surge into Ceuta is escalating into a geopolitical flashpoint. President Trump is using the crisis to reinforce his border security message. This event is also fueling online conspiracy theories linking it to wider international disputes. US officials have intervened in Spain's domestic politics regarding immigration policies. The situation highlights strained US-Spain relations and territorial claims over Ceuta.

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2026.07/thumbnail/6a6b51ac85f54035274536e3.png" /> RT has opened submissions for the 2026 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards, which honor reporters covering warzones <br/><a href="https://www.rt.com/news/643662-rt-opens-warzone-reporter-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Federal Bank to pay compensation for blocking a debit card. The customer and his family were stranded at Kuwait International Airport due to this action. The bank failed to inform the customer about the card's blocking and replacement. This deficiency in service caused significant hardship and trauma to the complainant. The commission awarded Rs 1.25 lakh for mental agony and litigation costs.

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/34c315dc-092d-4f1f-8471-0242f8c2d556,1785323252505/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C8192%2C4608%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Cars and trucks move across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ont., on the day it opened to traffic on July 27, 2026.' width='620' height='349' title='Cars and trucks move across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ont., on the day it open

Unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir highlights public frustration with economic challenges. Former Indian envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni noted Pakistan's failed international mediation attempts. Groups like Baloch and PoK residents are pressuring Islamabad due to its difficult position. Pakistan's focus remains international rather than addressing its own citizens' needs. The situation in PoK is worrying as residents feel their grievances are ignored.

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/45feec98-3731-4b4a-9fcc-ddb5ca048e47,1785383589097/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C290%2C5568%2C3132%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A WestJet check-in area is shown at an airport.' width='620' height='349' title='The WestJet check-in area at Pearson International Airport is photographed in Toronto, Saturday, June 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov”'/><p>The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet has issued 72-hour strik

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday that it had penalised Pakistan’s Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas for breaching Level 1 of the ICC code of conduct during the first match of their ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies in Tarouba.</p> <p>“Khurram was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and Abbas handed an official reprimand for breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘usin

<p>The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and Amnesty International have expressed concern over reports of violence in the Rawalakot area of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Poonch district, and called on the authorities to probe the incidents.</p> <p>Clashes took place between protesters and law enforcement personnel in Rawalakot on Monday and Mirpur on Tuesday, which reportedly resulted in several casualties.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2005462">now-proscribed</a> Joi