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• On July 29, 2026, Iran proposed a temporary agreement with Oman regarding the management and accessibility of the Strait of Hormuz. • The proposal serves as a diplomatic effort to resolve tensions, though Iran warned that the critical waterway will remain shut if the deal is rejected. • This development is significant because the Strait of Hormuz is a primary global chokepoint for oil shipments, and any prolonged closure could trigger a global energy crisis.

• Arsenal is actively pursuing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, a move that has reportedly left the Magpies frustrated. • The club is working with Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta to strengthen the squad to ensure they can compete across four different competitions next season. • In other transfer activity, Crystal Palace has rejected a bid for Alex Scott, while Manchester United has emerged as the favorite to sign Sarr.

• India has formally backed the 2016 tribunal award that rejected China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, aligning with a joint statement issued by 14 other nations. • The joint statement, released on the 10th anniversary of the Philippines-China Arbitral Tribunal Award, emphasizes a commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. • To support this stance, the Indian Navy has deployed warships for coordinated patrols, joint exercises, and port visits with partners including Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.

• AC Milan is reportedly considering a transfer move for Liverpool captain and Dutch center-back Virgil van Dijk. • The interest comes following van Dijk's recent exit from the World Cup with the Netherlands national team. • This potential move is highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport as the Italian giants look to strengthen their defensive line.

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Blocking of proposal backed by Oman signals new threat to free passage through strait vital to world economyIran has rejected UN-backed plans for the mass evacuation of ships through the strait of Hormuz , creating a new threat to the free passage of commercial ships through the strait.The proposal, backed by Oman, was potentially the first phase of a broader Omani proposal to consult on setting up a new management of the strait based on voluntary fees and modelled on the Malacca and Singapore strait mechanism. Continue reading...