Donald Trump claims the Board of Peace has reached a deal to disarm Hamas, though Israel and Hamas have not responded to the announcement.
Pakistan
Nine labourers died in a Quetta coalmine collapse caused by methane gas explosion; another miner killed in Harnai. Recent accidents highlight mining hazards.
Diane Abbott, UK Labour MP, returns to party after a year suspended for remarks on racism, highlighting ongoing debates on race and politics.
SPORTS
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage leads as favorite in the Commonwealth Games javelin final, challenging India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.
UEFA’s 55 member associations vote to boycott future World Cups if FIFA and President Infantino proceed with controversial investment proposals.
BUSINESS
US economic growth decelerated in Q2 2026 as tariffs and rising oil prices triggered supply shocks, impacting production and consumer spending.
Technology
Anthropic introduces Claude Fable 5, its latest AI model enhanced with new Opus safeguards to improve safety and reliability in AI interactions.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority introduces measures to improve mobile users’ access to value-added services, boosting convenience and service efficiency.
Kuwait launches a new digital service for obtaining address history certificates through the Sahel App, enhancing public access and convenience.
Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5, a potent AI derived from Claude Mythos, sparks discussions among tech, finance, and government sectors.
Kuwait has extended the deadline for surrendering unlicensed wireless devices as part of efforts to regulate telecommunications and enhance network security.
OpenAI has filed for an initial public offering in the US, though details on size, terms, and timeline remain undisclosed.
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max maintains the 8.75mm thickness of its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, signaling design continuity.
Meta is set to sue NSO Group after WhatsApp blocked phishing attacks tied to the Israeli spyware company blacklisted by the US.
Health
Congo battles a deadly Ebola outbreak with over 1,500 fatalities, facing hurdles due to lack of vaccine for Bundibugyo strain and ongoing spread.