AMSTERDAM, August 1: Hundreds of thousands of people gathered along Amsterdam’s famous canals on Saturday as the city hosted the flagship Canal Parade of WorldPride 2026. The celebration combined colourful festivities with a strong message of solidarity, as organisers and participants said the event carried added significance following last week’s deadly attack at Berlin Pride.
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Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Framework as Middle East Tensions Escalate Over Iran, Gaza and Red Sea Security
Washington, August 1: US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to a framework for phased disarmament as part of a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. The development, reported by Fox News Digital, comes months after a US-brokered ceasefire and is unfolding alongside rising military tensions involving Iran, Israel and regional security in the Middle East.
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam Condemns Israeli Attacks, Calls Them ‘Blatant Violation’ of Ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned recent Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, describing them as a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” and accusing Israel of breaching Lebanon’s sovereignty and international law. His statement came on Friday as tensions persist along the border ahead of another round of US-brokered negotiations between the two countries.
Scott Bessent’s To-Do List Suggests Possible US Plan to Buy $5–10 Billion in Japanese Yen
A notepad belonging to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has drawn attention after a Reuters photograph captured during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David appeared to show a handwritten reminder about purchasing between $5 billion and $10 billion worth of Japanese yen. The image surfaced as reports emerged that the US Treasury had alerted banks about a possible intervention in the currency market.
Trump Says He Is ‘Losing Faith’ in Iran as Nuclear Talks Continue
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is “losing faith” in Iran, accusing Tehran of repeatedly failing to honor its commitments even as diplomatic negotiations between the two countries continue. Speaking during a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump questioned Iran’s credibility while confirming that senior US officials remain engaged in talks aimed at addressing concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional security.
US-Backed Venezuela Talks to Begin Without Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado
US-backed negotiations between Venezuela’s interim government and an opposition faction are set to begin on Saturday, with prominent opposition leader Maria Corina Machado not taking part in the talks. The negotiations are aimed at reshaping Venezuela’s political system and creating conditions for eventual elections.