US Iran War Live Updates: Saudi crown prince, Trump discuss 'need of dialogue to de-escalate' in Middle East - The Times of India

• Iran has announced that vessels from "authorised" countries passing through the Strait of Hormuz will now be required to pay transit fees to Tehran for services provided. • The move targets ships utilizing the strategically critical waterway, though the specific list of authorized nations and the fee structure have not been detailed.

• Recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate that Europe has made no progress in limiting heat-related deaths over the past five years. • Experts, including Thierry, warn that wealthy, developed nations are reaching the limits of their ability to adapt to rising temperatures.

• Mayor Andy Burnham is pushing for a devolution deal that would grant mayors the power to overrule local councils to either approve or block major housing developments. • Under this proposal, mayoral decisions must align with national policy and local planning rules, though government ministers will retain a backstop power to intervene.

• Political analysts and party members are drawing parallels between the current midterm election cycle and the 2006 elections, where Democrats saw significant gains. • Key drivers of voter agitation include an increasingly unpopular war in the Middle East and high consumer prices.

• Youth-led protests, referred to as the "cockroach" movement, have emerged to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived political invincibility. • The unrest intensified around July 25, following actions by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, highlighting growing systemic frustrations among India's youth.

• U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, and Somalia. • The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his statutory authority, stating the policy violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by refusing visas to eligible applicants without a legal basis.

• President Donald Trump appeared at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center tonight to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham. • The rally serves as a final push ahead of Tuesday's runoff election for South Carolina's 5th District.

• The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). • This move follows increasing international scrutiny regarding the RSS's deep ideological and organizational ties to India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

• Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is entering a trade war with the U.S. after the Trump administration implemented a new wave of 50 per cent tariffs. • Canada plans a "concentrated" retaliatory response targeting U.S. sectors including steel, dairy, electronics, agricultural equipment, and pulp and paper.

• Iran's president has declared a victory in its conflict with the U.S., while Vice President JD Vance emphasized that economic pressure remains the most effective tool for the United States. • Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi recently briefed Egypt's foreign minister on regional developments and efforts to return to diplomatic tracks, including negotiations via Oman.

• An Iranian military leader has vowed that Tehran "will not submit" as the United States prepares to implement a new round of economic sanctions. • Further details regarding the expanded economic squeeze are expected to be announced by the U.S. government this Monday.

• Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens are competing for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court in a high-stakes election. • The candidates hold opposing judicial philosophies, with Earls arguing that the court must enforce constitutional educational rights while Stevens labels Earls an "activist judge."