The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles

US president tells reporters during Camp David cabinet meeting technology ‘a hard thing to give away’

The Guardian - US · Jul 31

The U.S.'s Continued Strikes Are Battering Iran's Economy. Blackouts and Shortages Spread Across the Country.

Iranian citizens' day-to-day has been impacted further after the Trump administration widened its list of military targets beyond conventional defense sites to include infrastructure considered vital to the country's economy.

International Business Times · Jul 31

Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq?

Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the kingdom's regional posture after months of restraint. While Riyadh insists it was acting in self-defence, the operation raises questions about whether the kingdom…

France 24 · Jul 31

US, Israel considering land blockade to cripple Iran's economy: Report

The United States and Israel are discussing a possible land blockade of Iran as they seek to increase economic pressure on the regime after months of strikes failed to bring it to heel, The Telegraph reported.

The Times of India · Jul 31

Trump Hails 'Historic' Hamas Disarmament Agreement as Israel Remains Skeptical

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Board of Peace reached what he called “a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all armed groups in Gaza,” calling it a major milestone in his 20-point peace plan.

Benzinga · Jul 31

Ukraine's Envoy to US Warns Kyiv Can't Wait Years for Defenses as Russian Attacks Intensify, Says 'We Need the Missiles' Before Winter

Ukraine’s envoy to the United States said Kyiv urgently needs anti-ballistic missiles before winter as Russia intensifies overnight attacks, warning that Ukraine cannot wait years for domestic production to begin.

Benzinga · Jul 31

Hamas set to agree to disarmament in Gaza, US officials claim

Hamas – the militant group that governs the Palestinian administration of the Gaza Strip – is reportedly set to agree to disarm as part of a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump

Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far.

France 24 · Jul 31

Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened

The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

Trump Speech Sparks Panic After White House Aides Suddenly Clear Oval Office Press Corps Mid-Briefing

A routine Oval Office briefing ended abruptly, sparking speculation after President Trump's confusing remarks on foreign policy. The unexpected conclusion became a widely discussed political moment.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31