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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have formalized the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, committing to collective security and defense cooperation. This landmark pact stipulates that an armed attack against any signatory nation will be considered an attack against all, aiming to bolster regional stability and counter-terrorism efforts.

Former President Trump has issued new executive actions aimed at limiting birthright citizenship and curbing 'birth tourism' in the United States. Concurrently, an appeals court has intervened to halt the construction of a controversial $400 million ballroom project at the White House, drawing criticism from Trump.

Social media giant Meta has been ordered to pay a $567 million fine in a significant child safety ruling, marking a substantial penalty for online protection failures. In broader tech news, the global technology services market recorded its fastest growth in Q2 2026, largely fueled by increasing demand for AI-driven solutions and services.

A total solar eclipse scheduled for next week will provide scientists with a rare opportunity to observe the Sun's atmosphere, including the chromosphere, in unprecedented detail. Separately, the Inouye Solar Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery of tiny plasma vortices on the Sun's surface, potentially explaining energy transport to the superheated corona.

U.S. stock markets experienced an uptick following an unexpected report of 23,000 job cuts by employers, which has led to increased speculation that the Federal Reserve may hold off on further interest rate increases. Additionally, advanced nuclear technology company Oklo Inc. has released its financial and business update for the second quarter, ending June 30, 2026.