What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?
Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow.
Al-Sharaa outlines Syria’s approach to security with Israel and Lebanon
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is working towards a security agreement with Israel.
46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea
Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.
Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover
Island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises.
Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani
Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'fomenting hate' with criticism of Israel.
Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, causing significant damage.
US pauses Iran attacks after Trump advised to halt bombing
Top military officials say campaign has reached its limit of effectiveness and warn of dwindling stocks of munitions
The US has paused strikes on Iran for a third night as top military officials advised Donald Trump to halt his bombing campaign, and diplomatic negotiations have continued to avoid a return to all-out war.
Oil prices fell on Monday as markets responded to the pause in combat.
Continue reading...Ukraine suffers highest civilian casualties of the war in four years — with kids among latest killed – New York Post
- Ukraine suffers highest civilian casualties of the war in four years — with kids among latest killed New York Post
- Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022 CNN
- Security Council LIVE: Briefing on Ukraine as deadly Russian strikes hit cities and ports UN News
- Russia Shows No Mercy: July Is Ukraine's Worst Month for Civilians in More Than Four Years National Security Journal
- UN says Ukraine war continues to inflict 'renewed harm' on civilians as attacks intensify Anadolu Ajansı
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone – Al Jazeera
- Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone Al Jazeera
- Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days AP News
- Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday The Guardian
- Second drone shot down over Romanian airspace in less than 24 hours Euronews.com
- Romania says it shot down a second drone breaching its airspace NBC News
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.
Al-Sharaa praises Trump’s decision to remove Syria from terrorism list
Al-Sharaa praises Trump's decision to remove Syria from terrorism list.
Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting
Tom Homan comments on officer’s eligibility to serve after reports that agent’s two ex-wives had accused him of abuse
Tom Homan, the Trump administration “border czar”, on Sunday said he did not believe the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer at the center of a recent fatal shooting in Maine “should have ever cleared vetting”.
Speaking to CNN’s State of the Union, Homan was asked by host Dana Bash about the officer’s eligibility to serve following reports that two of his ex-wives had accused him of abuse.
The Associated Press contributed reporting
Continue reading...Police shoot dead Berlin Pride car-ramming attack suspect
Abdul Ballout sought for 'Islamist terror attack' after a van was driven into crowds at LGBTQ event in German capital.
Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
The UN's Guterres condemned violations of Syria's sovereignty as he visited and called for sanctions to be lifted.
Industry star David Jonsson to play Black Panther in Marvel sequel
Director Ryan Coogler announces British actor in lead role alongside co-stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke
The British actor David Jonsson has been unveiled as the new Black Panther by the film’s director, Ryan Coogler.
Jonsson, 32, known for roles in Industry, The Long Walk and Alien: Romulus, will play the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa in the third Black Panther movie.
Continue reading...Katy Perry ‘deeply appalled’ over White House using her song in Iran war video
Singer rebukes Trump administration after it uses her song Firework over footage of missile striking Iranian naval ship
Pop star Katy Perry has condemned the Trump White House after it used her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing US military strikes on Iranian targets, saying she never approved the use of her music.
The White House video, which featured Firework playing over footage of a missile striking an Iranian naval ship, has amassed more than 6 million views. The post was captioned: “Iran has been warned.”
Continue reading...‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war
Kazakh oil exports halted after drone attacks disrupt supplies, posing risks to the economy and energy markets.
‘There is no enrichment envisioned’ in Saudi nuclear deal, Waltz says – Politico
- ‘There is no enrichment envisioned’ in Saudi nuclear deal, Waltz says Politico
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- Trump’s Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Diplomatic Malpractice Foreign Policy
- The Saudis Learn the Truth About Trump The Atlantic
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