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Iran is accused of targeting two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a broader regional crisis. British maritime authorities confirmed a tanker was hit, and another Qatari LNG tanker suffered damage, with no casualties reported.

Leaders from NATO countries, including President Trump, are gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for their annual summit. Reports suggest President Trump is open to allowing Turkey back into the F-35 stealth fighter program, from which it was expelled in 2019.

Hamas has announced it will dissolve its Gaza administration and transfer day-to-day affairs to a U.N.-backed technocratic committee. This move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, though Israel remains skeptical as Hamas has not agreed to disarm.

Global mergers and acquisitions reached an all-time high of $2.8 trillion in the first six months of 2026, marking a 48% increase year-on-year. This surge was primarily driven by 47 "mega-deals" exceeding $10 billion, with the technology sector leading in transaction volume.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of the first three FireSat wildfire detection satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This innovative partnership aims to provide firefighters with real-time, precise intelligence to detect and monitor wildfires more effectively.