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Japan Timesworld4 hrs ago
Air Campaigns in Iran and Ukraine Show Limits of Airpower
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin face challenges using airpower to achieve strategic goals. Thousands of airstrikes against Iran since late February have not removed the government in Tehran or ended its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine s…
Washington Examinerpolitics5 hrs ago
U.S. Disables Oil Tanker Heading to Kharg Island Under Renewed Blockade
U.S. Central Command disabled the Curacao-flagged M/T Belma on July 15 after it ignored warnings while transiting toward Kharg Island. The action is the first vessel disabling since the naval blockade of Iranian ports was reinstated on July 14.
algemeiner.comworld7 hrs ago
Kyiv Chief Rabbi Oversees Food and Supply Distribution
The city's chief rabbi stated that volunteers are providing food, water, and essential supplies to residents during recent Russian strikes. The operations aim to support families amid ongoing bombardment.
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Al Jazeeraworld21 hrs ago
Israeli Airstrike in Central Gaza Kills Three Civilians, Wounds Child; Military Says Targeted Hamas Militant
An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in Deir Al-Balah on Wednesday. A separate strike killed one person in Gaza City as ceasefire talks in Cairo ended without progress.
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jpost.comworld21 hrs agoUpdated
Lebanon and Israel Hold U.S.-Brokered Talks in Rome on Framework Deal
Lebanon and Israel met July 14 in Rome under U.S. mediation to advance implementation of a June framework agreement. The two-day talks focus on pilot zones for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.
Al-Monitorworld1 day ago
G7 and EU Call on Sudan’s Warring Sides to Stop Fighting, Allow Aid, and Resume Talks
G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief issued a joint statement on July 15 calling for an end to actions that could endanger civilians in El-Obeid. The statement also seeks expanded UN arms restrictions and accountability measures.
nypost.comfinance1 day ago
U.S. Strikes Hit Area Near Sirik in Hormozgan Province
Projectiles struck near Sirik at 11:00 PM local time, targeting a telecommunications tower. Regional authorities reported no civilian casualties or infrastructure damage.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
U.S. Airstrikes Reported in Iran; Tankers Attacked, Hormuz Blockade Reimposed
U.S. forces launched airstrikes in Iran on July 14 that had been underway for several hours. Three Liberia-flagged oil tankers came under attack off Oman the same day, with crew members evacuated and some injured. Kuwait reported its air defenses intercepting missiles and drones.
news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Houthis warn airlines after Saudi strike on Sana'a airport
The Houthis issued a statement warning airlines against flying in Saudi airspace. The warning followed a Saudi missile attack on Sana'a International Airport the previous day. @sentdefender reported the statement on 2026-07-14.
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abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
UN Records Highest Monthly Civilian Toll in Ukraine Since April 2022
More than 293 civilians were killed and 1,990 wounded in Russian strikes across Ukraine during June. The UN monitoring mission released the figures on Tuesday, marking the highest single-month total since April 2022.
abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
Russia Launches 135 Drones and 10 Missiles at Ukrainian Cities Overnight
President Zelenskyy reported the strikes and called for immediate adoption of the EU's 21st sanctions package. He urged partners to block components Russia uses in the war and advance anti-ballistic defenses.
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yahoo.comworld2 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Strike Gazprom Refinery in Bashkortostan
@MarioNawfal reported that Ukrainian drones hit the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat facility overnight, triggering explosions and a fire. The site lies 1,400 km from the border and ranks as Russia's tenth-largest refinery. A second facility in Krasnodar Krai was also struck.
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nypost.comfinance2 days ago
Russian Ballistic Missiles Target Kyiv, Officials Say
Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday, officials said. Air-raid sirens sounded across the city as residents sought shelter.
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news.google.compolitics2 days ago
Estonian minister says Russian leader faces internal threats over fuel shortages
An Estonian official stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his family could face personal danger as fuel shortages spread across Russia. The comments followed Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure that triggered rationing in more than half the country.
ndtv.comworld2 days ago
Ethiopian Human Rights Council Calls for End to Tigray Conscription Decree That Includes Death Penalty for Objectors
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council on July 12 demanded an immediate halt to forced military recruitment in Tigray. The appeal follows a June 24 decree by the Tigray regional council that mandates compulsory service and the death penalty for objectors. The developments occur amid…
Euronewspolitics3 days ago
Doctors Without Borders says attacks damaged Ukraine healthcare facilities between 2022 and 2025
MSF documented more than 20 attacks on its facilities from April 2022 to December 2025. The WHO recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare across Ukraine in the same period, resulting in 224 deaths and 902 injuries.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld3 days agoUpdated
Israel Logs 4,800 Hostile Cyber Incidents in One Month
The total marked a threefold increase from the same month a year earlier. Separate reports described possible missile launches from Kuwait toward Iran.
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france24.compolitics3 days ago
Malian Army Retakes Anefis but Suffers Heavy Losses in Week of Fighting
The Malian army regained control of the northern town on July 11. About 30 troops were killed and 60 wounded in the operation.
uctoday.comfinance4 days ago
Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks on Its Territory and Other Arab Countries
Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned Iranian attacks on Qatari territory and several other Arab nations. Jordanian officials issued a separate statement denouncing the strikes on multiple Gulf states.
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uctoday.comfinance4 days ago
Qatar Orders All Maritime Vessels to Suspend Sailing in Its Waters
Qatar's Ministry of Transport directed every type of vessel to stop operations until further notice. The order follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and recent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
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sbs.com.auworld4 days ago
Drone strikes hit civilian sites in Sudan's El Obeid
Drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces have struck both military and civilian locations in El Obeid. The attacks have disrupted daily life for residents in the city.
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middleeasteye.networld5 days ago
Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills One Person
Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike killed one person in southern Lebanon on Friday. The incident occurred despite an existing truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
European Parliament Votes to Urge Terrorist Label for Sudan RSF and Condemn All Foreign Interference
The European Parliament on July 9 passed a resolution calling for the Rapid Support Forces to be designated a terrorist organization. It condemned atrocities during the siege of El-Obeid and urged sanctions plus expanded humanitarian aid.
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nypost.comworld5 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cut Russian Refining Capacity, Triggering Fuel Shortages and Price Rises
Fuel shortages and price increases have spread across more than 50 Russian regions. Stavropol recorded gasoline at 150 rubles per liter, or about $7.50 per gallon, at independent stations.
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sbs.com.auworld5 days ago
Drone strikes hit fuel, power and water sites in Sudan city
Drone strikes have struck fuel stations, power supplies and water infrastructure in El Obeid. The army says it still controls the city while the RSF continues attacks.
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finance6 days ago
UK Court Rejects Nord Stream Insurance Claim and Anchor-Damage Argument in Pipeline Sabotage Case
A London judge ruled the pipeline damage fell under a war-risk exclusion, relieving Lloyd’s and Arch of liability. The decision also dismissed claims that anchor damage caused separate harm to the line.
world6 days ago
Rebels Ambush Russian-Malian Convoy but Claim Control of Anefis
A convoy of over 200 Russian fighters and more than 100 Malian soldiers was attacked Thursday in northern Mali. Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for the ambush near Tabankort while the force moved toward Anefis.
world6 days ago
US Strikes Tehran After Ship Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Three commercial vessels came under attack in recent days. The United States responded with strikes on Iranian coastal cities and then Tehran.
ABC Newspolitics6 days ago
U.S. Forces Strike 90 Iranian Military Targets Overnight
U.S. forces hit approximately 90 military targets across at least nine Iranian towns and cities on July 8-9. Iran responded with missile and drone launches toward Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar that were largely intercepted by regional defenses.
Semaforworld7 days ago
UN report says paramilitary group actions in Sudan amount to genocide
A United Nations report found that actions by a paramilitary group in Sudan's civil war amounted to genocide. Investigators described encirclement of one city and a siege on another.
jns.orgworld7 days ago
U.S. Airstrikes Hit More Iranian Targets on July 8 than Previous Night
U.S. forces struck additional Iranian sites on the night of July 8, 2026, including coastal radar and anti-ship missile positions. The operation also hit docks at Chabahar and drone facilities at Bushehr.
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world8 days ago
Three Tankers Struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran Oil Talks Stall
Three vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz from Monday into Tuesday, damaging two tankers without crew injuries. The strikes occurred as U.S.-Iran negotiations on a shipping framework remain stalled during mourning for Iran's late supreme leader.
Semaforworld9 days ago
UN Human Rights Council Condemns Violence in Sudanese Town
The council passed a resolution condemning attacks on el-Obeid and established an inquiry. Save the Children reported more than 5,500 children displaced. The three-year conflict has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced over 14 million people.
eaworldview.comfinance9 days ago
Ukraine Seeks Air Defence Systems at NATO Summit After Russian Strikes
Ukraine's president will press NATO allies at a summit in Turkey for more air defence systems. The request follows Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians in recent days.
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sbs.com.auworld9 days ago
11,000 flee fighting near Sudan's el-Obeid as Sudanese forces keep control of city
More than 11,000 people, over half of them children, have fled intensified clashes around the North Kordofan capital in the past two weeks. Aid groups and UN officials cite disrupted services and restricted access as violence escalates in the three-year civil war.
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world9 days ago
Over 300 Children Killed or Injured in Sudan Fighting Between Army and RSF
The U.N. children's agency said drone strikes caused most of the child casualties in the past six months. The Human Rights Council also approved a measure condemning violence by the Rapid Support Forces near el-Obeid.
nypost.comworld9 days ago
Russian Helicopter Downed in Northern Mali Clash
A Russian Mi-24 helicopter was shot down near Anefis while supporting forces under attack. An Mi-17 helicopter operated by Russia's Africa Corps was also observed flying over the area.
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morningstaronline.co.ukworld9 days ago
Cookbook Highlights Regional Dishes from Southern Lebanon
A new recipe collection focuses on dishes from villages in southern Lebanon. The book connects local food traditions to the area's recent history of conflict.
Abc Newsworld10 days ago
UNICEF Reports Over 300 Children Killed in Sudan War in First Half of 2026
The U.N. children's agency said more than 300 children died in Sudan during the first six months of the year, with most deaths attributed to drone strikes. The conflict between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces has continued since April 2023.
Nbc Newsworld9 days agoUpdated
Russian and Ukrainian Strikes Kill at Least 10 in Kyiv, Wound 2 in Russia
Russian forces launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv overnight into July 6, killing at least 10 people and injuring 46 others. The attack damaged residential buildings hours after President Zelenskyy warned of an imminent strike and one day before a NATO summit.
winnipegfreepress.comworld10 days ago
Mali Rebels Attack Army Bases and Prison in Coordinated Assaults
Tuareg rebels and Islamist groups struck multiple towns and cities in Mali on Saturday. The army said it regained control after the attacks, which followed a major offensive in late April.
news.sky.compolitics10 days ago
Russia Strikes Kyiv Killing at Least 30 in Deadliest 2026 Attack
Russian long-range strikes hit Kyiv with 74 missiles and 496 drones. Poland scrambled NATO jets and raised air defenses in response but recorded no airspace violations.
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eaworldview.comfinance10 days ago
Ukraine Produces More Drones Domestically Than US Despite Russian Strikes
Russian strikes targeted eight Ukrainian regions, triggering blasts and air raid sirens in Kyiv. Ukrainian defenses engaged the projectiles while damage assessments began. No casualty figures were issued in initial reports.
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news.sky.compolitics10 days ago
Ukrainian jet drops bomb on Pokrovsk high-rise used by Russian forces
Ukrainian paratroopers directed an airstrike July 4 on a burned-out building in Pokrovsk used by Russian troops as a drone base. A Su-27 dropped a 1,000-pound JDAM-ER glide bomb that collapsed the structure.
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sbs.com.aupolitics10 days ago
Ukrainian Officials Report Intelligence on Planned Russian Strike
Ukrainian officials stated that intelligence shows Russia preparing another large-scale strike. They urged residents to follow air raid alerts and said the intent is to cause additional harm.
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news.sky.comworld11 days ago
U.N. Human Rights Chief Warns of Possible Atrocity Crimes in el-Obeid
The U.N. human rights chief warned of an unfolding catastrophe in el-Obeid, Sudan, citing 18 months of siege conditions and drone strikes. The Human Rights Council held an urgent debate on a draft resolution condemning violence and calling for more refugee support.
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rigzone.comfinance11 days ago
Ukraine Drone Strikes Take 25% of Russian Oil Refining Capacity Offline
Fortune reported that months of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil facilities have produced widespread fuel shortages. Motorists in multiple regions now face long lines at gas stations while authorities ration supplies.
france24.comworld12 days ago
Jihadists and Tuareg Allies Attack Multiple Mali Towns and Prison
Coordinated strikes hit several towns and a prison in Mali on Saturday. The army, residents and security sources confirmed the attacks.
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abcnews.go.compolitics12 days ago
Rebel Groups Capture Soldiers and Sites in Coordinated Mali Offensive
FLA and JNIM forces launched simultaneous attacks across Mali on July 4, capturing soldiers near Anefis. An FLA spokesman confirmed an active push to seize the town.
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france24.comworld12 days ago
Armed Groups Attack Five Towns Across Mali
Gunmen struck military positions and a prison in five locations on Saturday, including a northern town held by government and Russian forces. The army said fighting began around 5 a.m. local time.
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s22592.pcdn.coworld12 days ago
Hamas Executes 47-Year-Old Gazan Accused of Aiding Israeli Intelligence
Hamas carried out the execution after the man confessed to helping Israeli forces target senior operatives. The group said the strikes killed commander Izz al-Din Haddad among others.
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theiranproject.compolitics12 days ago
Putin Tells United Russia Congress Country Faces Pivotal Moment Amid Sanctions and Ukrainian Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed his party's congress in Moscow on June 28, describing the current period as pivotal without mentioning the word war. The remarks came amid Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and high military spending.
middleeastmonitor.comworld12 days ago
Gaza Authorities Report 90 Percent of Strip Destroyed and Israeli Forces Control 80 Percent at 1,000-Day Mark Since October 2023 War
@AJEnglish reported that Gaza authorities stated more than 90 percent of the territory has been destroyed and Israeli forces control 80 percent as the war reached its 1,000th day on 2 July 2026. The Government Media Office listed 73,066 Palestinians killed since October 2023.
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Al Jazeerapolitics13 days ago
Putin Says Gas Shortage Exists but Is Not Critical as Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 28 that fuel deficits exist but are not critical. Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries have triggered nationwide shortages and long lines at pumps.
Al Jazeeraworld12 days agoUpdated
UN Rights Chief Says Catastrophe Unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk stated July 3 that a human rights catastrophe is unfolding in al-Obeid, Sudan. Civilians there have faced siege-like conditions for 18 months amid drone strikes and fighting between Sudanese forces.
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news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Sudanese Army and RSF Clashes Displace Thousands in Al-Ubayyid
@AJEnglish reported that thousands have been displaced in Al-Ubayyid, North Kordofan. Clashes between the Sudanese army and RSF are intensifying with drone strikes, food shortages and rising prices deepening the crisis.
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news.google.compolitics13 days ago
Russia's Frontline Advances in Ukraine Slow Nearly Four and a Half Years After Invasion
Npr reported on July 3, 2026, that Russian advances have slowed almost to a halt. Ukrainian counterattacks and defensive tactics have grown more effective since the 2022 invasion.
vanguardngr.compolitics13 days ago
Iran Partially Reopens Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire
Iran has allowed limited shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire with the United States that took effect on 8 April. The waterway remains under Iranian oversight, with several seized vessels still held.
politics10 days agoUpdated
Russian strike on Kyiv kills at least 30 after Ukrainian attacks cut one-third of Russia’s refining capacity
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people and wounding 60 more. The attack followed a warning from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and came days after a Thursday strike that killed 31.
politics12 days agoUpdated
Ukrainian Strikes Cut One-Third of Russian Oil Refining Capacity
Drone attacks since March damaged more than 50 Russian facilities and reduced refining output sharply. Gasoline production fell 17 percent while diesel prices rose more than 40 percent since spring.