Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit Rightwing provocateur meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who says he expects to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people Kyiv’s attacks on Wildberries destroy billions of dollars worth of goods made, sold and bought by everyday Russians The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
The U.S. Reportedly Sent Iran a Ceasefire Proposal Through The Iraqi PM. Tehran Rejected it Iran Reportedly rejected a ceasefire proposal sent by the U.S. through the Iraqi prime minister. International Business Times · Jul 24
Drone damage to Kyiv monastery ‘assault on Ukrainian culture’ – Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheal Martin was told the ‘iconic’ Lavra monastery was ‘like a phoenix’ in how it has recovered from damage over the centuries. Evening Standard · Jul 24
Laura Loomer will ask Trump to ship signed MAGA hats ‘via delivery drone’ to Zelensky’s palace in Ukraine ‘We may need to air drop it with a high tech delivery drone since airspace is still closed in Ukraine. Either way, we will get this done,’ Ms Loomer says The Independent UK · Jul 24
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he's in talks with a US company to jointly produce Patriot air defenses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has met with representatives of U.S. company Raytheon in Kyiv to discuss the joint production of Patriot air defense systems The Independent UK · Jul 24
Russian missile strike kills six in Kyiv region as Ukraine targets Russia's biggest online retailer NEW DELHI: At least six people were killed and dozens injured after a Russian missile strike hit Ukraine's Kyiv region on Friday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as explosions were reported in the capital during another wave of Russian attacks. The Times of India · Jul 24
Iran says UK bases are 'legitimate targets' as Andy Burnham permits continued US use THE UK's military bases are now a 'legitimate target' for Iranian strikes, the country's Revolutionary Guard has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 24
Pakistan's Asim Munir used oil deal with Iran to shield Saudi from attacks: Report The report said the understanding was reached in late March, during the early stages of the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. It cited a Middle East diplomat, a regional intelligence official and another person familiar with the discussions, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity. According to the report,… The Times of India · Jul 24
UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran criticises US using British bases It comes after Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) accused the Government of ‘complicity in the crime of aggression and war crimes’. Evening Standard · Jul 24
Kyiv, Moscow trade long-range air strikes, killing more than a dozen At least 21 people were killed across Russia and Ukraine as the two nations traded air strikes on Friday, authorities from both countries said. The attacks included a Russian missile strike at a gathering of Ukraine's defence industry near Kyiv. France 24 · Jul 24
Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran not yet ready for a deal President Donald Trump on Friday said the US and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready for a deal. In Yemen, the Houthis said they were not seeking to close the key Bab al-Mandeb Strait and that their… France 24 · Jul 24
US strikes Iran for 13th successive night; Trump says Tehran will pay for ship damage Two weeks after an interim truce effectively collapsed, bringing renewed escalation to the conflict, the United States launched overnight airstrikes on Iran into Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks targeting neighbouring Arab countries hosting US military bases. The Times of India · Jul 24
UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases IRGC claims base in south-west England was used by US to launch bombing missions, making it ‘legitimate target’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Iranian Media Links US-Saudi Nuclear Deal to 9/11 Attacks, Slamming Washington's 'Double Standards' Iranian officials and media criticise the US-Saudi nuclear deal, highlighting regional tensions and fears of a Middle Eastern arms race, while questioning Washington's foreign policy consistency.
Evening Standard · Jul 23 We hid in the bathroom, Irish premier told as he meets people in bomb-hit Kyiv Micheál Martin said ‘people should not have to suffer like this’.
France 24 · Jul 23 Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back,…
France 24 · Jul 23 Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel President Donald Trump on Thursday set a new condition to a US-Saudi nuclear deal signed the previous day by insisting the agreement was "totally subject to" the Gulf kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. Riyadh has resisted normalising relations with Israel, especially after the Gaza war, and the new condition throws…
Evening Standard · Jul 23 Ukraine ‘priority’ for Ireland during EU presidency, Taoiseach says Micheál Martin said it was important to visit Ukraine early in Ireland’s EU presidency
International Business Times · Jul 23 Iran Conducted Missile Strikes on Secret CIA Facilities. Investigators Are Looking At Russia The precision of recent Iranian drone strikes on covert CIA facilities in the Persian Gulf has reportedly prompted U.S. intelligence officials to investigate whether Russia may have played a previously undisclosed role in it.
The Times of India · Jul 23 Burnham approves US use of UK bases for defensive strikes on Iran: Report Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This is a continuation of the policy of his predecessor Keir Starmer as the war in the Middle East continues to…
International Business Times · Jul 23 Iran Is Seeking To Dominate The Strait Of Hormuz. Gulf Countries Are Planning To Bypass It At least seven major pipeline projects are under construction, in the planning stage or being considered as countries seek to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Benzinga · Jul 23 US Probes Whether Russia Helped Iran Target CIA Facilities With Advanced Drone Technology: Report U.S. intelligence is reportedly investigating whether Russia provided Iran with targeting intelligence or advanced drone technology following Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf.
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 'I Was Propagandised': Laura Loomer Admits Russian Media Lied and Slams GOP Allies as 'Ignorant' MAGA influencer Laura Loomer admits being influenced by Russian media after visiting Ukraine, criticising GOP allies and reaffirming her support for Trump despite changing views on Russia.
The Guardian - US · Jul 23 Democrats criticize Trump’s new tariffs as ‘end-run around the supreme court and Congress’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed.