Morning Brief - 31 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 31st of July, covering the latest developments.

Trump says Board of Peace reaches Gaza disarmament deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said his “Board of Peace” reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Trump said the deal would be implemented in phases under his 20-point Gaza peace plan, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament moves forward. Trump thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, calling the agreement a major step toward establishing a new Palestinian government in Gaza.

Iran attacks U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

Iran’s army claimed it targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait with drone attacks, describing the operations as retaliation for recent U.S. strikes. The Iranian military said the strike on Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base hit infrastructure including power generators, navigation systems and administrative support buildings. The statement said the attack on Kuwait’s Ahmed Al-Jaber Airbase targeted hangars, satellite communication systems and equipment warehouses.

Japan earthquake disrupts key industries, death toll rises to 34

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan has disrupted manufacturing operations in a region vital to the country’s auto and semiconductor industries. The quake killed at least 34 people, damaged infrastructure and cut utilities to thousands of households. The disruption has raised concerns over Japan’s manufacturing supply chain resilience, recalling the impact of a 2016 earthquake that caused nationwide production delays.

Migrants cross into Spain from Morocco, military deployed

Spain sent military units to Ceuta to support police after a large number of migrants crossed into the North African enclave from Morocco by sea and land. Spanish state broadcaster TVE reported that between 2,000 and 3,000 people had entered Ceuta. Spanish authorities also moved to secure the nearby enclave of Melilla, where clashes were reported at a border crossing between migrants and security forces.

Russia may seek compensation from Armenia over railway deal 

Russia may seek compensation from Armenia if Yerevan unilaterally changes the terms of the South Caucasus Railway (SCR) agreement, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. He added that the railway operator is not a free asset of a Russian company, but an enterprise developed through Russian investment and contractual commitments. 

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