REPORTS
Washington's anxiety grows as Beijing surges ahead in robotics
The recent tension between the US and China over humanoid robotics centers on Washington's escalating export controls and import restrictions citing national security.
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 18:00 GMT on August 01, 2026.
RUSSIA
Ukraine escalates maritime attacks, hits Russian ship in Black Sea
A Ukrainian drone hits and sinks a Russia-owned container ship sailing in the Black Sea.
PALESTINE
Israeli lawyer calls for killing all Palestinians in occupied West Bank
An Israeli lawyer calls for the killing of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank if they refuse to live under Israeli rule or leave the territory.
POLITICS
Those invoking Prophet's message must first assess their own conduct, Iran tells Bahrain
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says governments invoking the message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) should assess their own conduct against Islamic principles, criticizing the stance of certain neighboring countries during the recent US-Israeli aggression.
POLITICS
Iranian arrangement for Hormuz passage is ‘only option’, says MP amid US threats
A senior Iranian lawmaker says the arrangement set by Tehran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz remains the only option.
REPORTS
Tunisia resumes Russian fuel imports amid shifting global energy trade
Tunisia has reportedly resumed importing Russian fuel after a period of declining purchases.
REPORTS
Sebastia's global recognition: Can UNESCO protect a heritage at risk?
UNESCO has officially included the ancient Palestinian town of Sebastia on both the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger despite Israeli objections.
PALESTINE
Remains of 112 Palestinians, including 40 children, retrieved from rubble of house in Gaza
Rescue teams say they have found the remains of 112 Palestinians amid the rubble of a house owned by the Abu Sharia and al-Hassayneh families in the Sabra area, south of Gaza City.
SPORTS
UEFA says has ‘lost confidence’ in Infantino as FIFA chief pulls sell-off plan
UEFA has warned that football cannot continue with “secret schemes” and rushed decision-making, calling for a thorough review of FIFA’s leadership and governance.
SPORTS
Iran's Homer Abbasi wins West Asian swimming gold in Astana
Iran's Homer Abbasi claimed the men's 100-meter backstroke gold medal in the 2026 AOSI West Asian Swimming Championships.
POLITICS
‘Real heroes’: Iran’s future will be shaped by its people, Pezeshkian says
President Pezeshkian says Iranians are the country’s real heroes who will shape Iran’s future.
INTERVIEWS
‘International law carries no weight in today’s world’: Analyst
Political analyst says Iran's effective use of measures in the Strait of Hormuz has given it the upper hand in countering US threats.
INTERVIEWS
Saudi policies serve Trump's interests, not kingdom's: Commentator
Political commentator says Saudi Arabia's economic problems will worsen as the kingdom pursues policies that serve Donald Trump's interests.
PALESTINE
US general warns he lacks forces to defend Israel against Iran
The head of US European Command warns he does not have enough destroyers to defend Israel against Iranian and Houthi missiles.
PALESTINE
Israeli minister ridicules Palestinian inmate over harsh imprisonment conditions
Israel’s so-called security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has made fun of a female Palestinian abductee in relation to the dire conditions of her incarceration.
YEMEN
Yemen rejects claims it plans to impose transit fees on Red Sea shipping
Yemeni authorities have rejected reports that they plan to impose transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, saying navigation through the strategic waterway remains free of charge.
IRAQ
Saudi Arabia welcomed prime minister by killing PMU forces: Iraqi cleric
A prominent Iraqi cleric slams Saudi Arabia for welcoming Iraq’s prime minister by attacking the country and killing Iraqi resistance fighters.
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