- Putin Overhauls War Effort in Ukraine as Russia Seeks Momentum WSJ
- Putin names head of new Russian drone forces in military reshuffle Reuters
- Putin Announces Reshuffling of Top Military Leadership The Moscow Times
- Putin has reshuffled Russia’s military command. Here’s what you need to know. Meduza
- Meeting with Defence Ministry leadership Президент России
At least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon
The violence comes amid talks between Lebanon and Israel as Beirut pushes for a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.
The Emerging Endgame Of The Russo-Ukrainian War – Eurasia Review
LIV Golf secures ‘lead’ investor for player-driven future after Saudi exit
An agreement with an unnamed investor is approved by the LIV Golf board to replace Saudi Arabia deal.
Trump’s Rare Feat in Iran – contrariannews.org
- Trump's Rare Feat in Iran contrariannews.org
- Opinion | Critics of the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Have It Exactly Wrong The New York Times
- Why Trump’s Israel Normalization Demand May Kill the Saudi Nuclear Deal War on the Rocks
- How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons The Christian Science Monitor
- Saudi Arabia still views the US as its main strategic partner – despite Trump’s nuclear agreement conditions Chatham House
Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
Rules brought in soon after killing of dozens of protesters, news of which was reported only by overseas outlets
Pakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country, in a move that has provoked a significant backlash from journalist organisations.
According to the new rules anyone, including Pakistani nationals, should seek permission first if they want to report from anywhere Pakistan except three cities – Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
Continue reading...Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
Rules brought in soon after killing of dozens of protesters, news of which was reported only by overseas outlets
Pakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country, in a move that has provoked a significant backlash from journalist organisations.
According to the new rules anyone, including Pakistani nationals, should seek permission first if they want to report from anywhere Pakistan except three cities – Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
Continue reading...Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures – AP News
- Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures AP News
- Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat Reuters
- Austria breaks temperature record under new European heat dome euractiv.com
- Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin The Guardian
- Austria records highest ever temperature of 40.8C RTE.ie
Russia kills 17 in ballistic missile attacks around Kyiv
At least 17 people were killed after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11
Hits on two towns among deadliest bombings since start of June ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon killed one person and injured 11, the Lebanese ministry of health said, in one of Israel’s deadliest bombings since the start of the June ceasefire.
Israel carried out an airstrike in the town of Tebnine, south Lebanon hitting a cemetery, the Lebanese health ministry said. It said the town of al-Mansouri, also in south Lebanon, was bombed too, forcing families to flee.
Continue reading...Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London – BBC
- Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London BBC
- Woman arrested after four people stabbed in London’s Covent Garden, police say CNN
- Covent Garden stabbing: Four men injured - as police arrest woman Sky News
- Four people injured in London stabbing attack, female suspect arrested, UK police say The Jerusalem Post
- Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden – as it happened The Guardian
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Everyone is learning the wrong lessons from Ukraine’s drone war – Breaking Defense
- Everyone is learning the wrong lessons from Ukraine’s drone war Breaking Defense
- The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine The New York Times
- ‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia The Guardian
- Game of drones: inside the 7 August Guardian Weekly The Guardian
- Ukraine's Long-Range Strike Command: Institutionalising Deep Strike Futura Doctrina | Mick Ryan
Puerto Rico begins water rationing in San Juan and other major cities as crisis deepens – The Independent
- Puerto Rico begins water rationing in San Juan and other major cities as crisis deepens The Independent
- Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as record dry conditions persist ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought Al Jazeera
- Protesters Demand Gov’t Action on Puerto Rico’s Ongoing Water Crisis democracynow.org
- Puerto Rico’s Water Access Crisis Flies Under Congress’ Radar Bloomberg Government News
Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory
The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine.
Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was rushed to intensive care on Wednesday after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes exploded, according to Russian state media, citing emergency services. His bodyguard was killed in the explosion.
Continue reading...Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territory
The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine.
Vladimir Tkachuk, the founder of the private drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was rushed to intensive care on Wednesday after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes exploded, according to Russian state media, citing emergency services. His bodyguard was killed in the explosion.
Continue reading...Ukraine will ‘never’ join NATO, ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says – kyivindependent.com
- Ukraine will 'never' join NATO, ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says kyivindependent.com
- Former Ukrainian top commander sees no prospect of Kyiv joining NATO Reuters
- Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato The Guardian
- Is there an alternative to NATO for Ukraine? kyivindependent.com
- Nato a decade behind Russia on battlefield, warns Kyiv’s ambassador to UK The Times
Air India Turbulence Lasted 5 Minutes, Crew Had Spinal Injuries: Minister – NDTV
- Air India Turbulence Lasted 5 Minutes, Crew Had Spinal Injuries: Minister NDTV
- 'We thought we would die': Passengers thrown into ceiling during terrifying flight Fox News
- 17 Injured as Passengers Hit the Roof and Are Thrown into the Aisle After Flight Carrying 145 Hits Severe Turbulence People.com
- India opens probe after Air India Airbus jet suffers sudden altitude loss Reuters
- 'It was a rebirth for all of us': Passengers recall chaos after Air India flight hits turbulence The Times of India
Pakistan’s ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group – NPR
- Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group NPR
- Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election Al Jazeera
- AJK elections: PML-N, PPP secure one seat each following delayed polls in Muzaffarabad constituencies Dawn
- Burnt-out vehicles, rock-strewn roads, heavy security: PoK votes in second phase amid unrest The Times of India
- Why a Kashmir Election Halfway Around the World Still Matters Here in South Jersey snjtoday.com
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November
The pontiff’s first Latin America trip will take him back to Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary and bishop.