Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 888 As the war enters its 888th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024
Assassinations Threaten Regional Clash Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Recent assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders heighten tensions, risking regional conflict and jeopardizing Gaza war talks. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
Iran’s leader authorizes strikes on Israel after Ismail Haniyeh assassination, reports say Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave the order at an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday morning The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
With Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival Israel’s apparent assassinations of Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s top military leader, in Beirut, and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, have raised again the specter of a regional war involving regional adversaries – one that could potentially drag the United States into the fray. The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024
What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinations A pair of assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders hours apart is threatening to set off a regional clash and upend already fragile talks toward ending the war in Gaza The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
The Guardian view on the killing of a Hamas leader: the Middle East circles the abyss Editorial: The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran brings the region closer to the conflagration that many have feared for months The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Risk of regional Middle East conflict acute after two weeks of airstrikes In assassinating Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, Israel has taken the regional brinkmanship to an unanticipated new level The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Body Of Top Hezbollah Commander Slain By Israel Found As Fears Of Wider War Grow The body of top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was recovered Wednesday from the rubble of an Israeli strike in south Beirut a source close to the group said, as fears mounted of a wider war. International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024
Who are the Hamas and Hezbollah leaders killed since 7 October attack? Israel has launched series of targeted strikes after vowing to kill all operatives who planned last year’s assault The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
China limits civilian drone exports starting September 1 — country aims to prevent use by foreign military or terror orgs China will adjust its civilian drone export rules from September 1. Starting from that date, policy changes will be enacted to prohibit the export of civilian drones that can be used for military or terrorist aggression. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 31, 2024
Former security minister raises concerns Putin behind Southport far-right disinformation Fears have been raised that Russian interference was behind a social media misinformation campaign which fuelled the far-right riot in Southport The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
Russian spies sentenced in Slovenia after pleading guilty Pair’s conviction could pave way for inclusion in any future prisoner exchange between Russia and west The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
'Whole World' Wants Russia At Next Peace Summit: Zelensky President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and the entire world wants to see Russia take part in global forums aimed at ending the grinding conflict in Ukraine. International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024
Biden Administration Suspends M Aid To Georgia Biden administration suspends million aid to Georgia over anti-democratic legislation, raising concerns about the country's commitment to democratic va... Top News · Jul 31, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Ukraine repels massive drone attack by Putin’s forces on Kyiv and across country Ukraine’s air force say they shot down all 89 Russian drones in total – including more than 40 around Kyiv
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' international face, was marked for death by Israel over the Oct. 7 attack Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top leader in exile who landed on Israel’s wanted list after the militant group staged its surprise Oct. 7 attacks, was killed in an airstrike in the Iranian capital early Wednesday
Top News · Jul 31, 2024 Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack On Ukraine, All Drones Shot Down Russia launches extensive drone attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv with 89 drones. Ukrainian forces successfully repel the assault. Biden administration app...
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024 Ismail Haniyeh assassination: How will Iran respond? Haniyeh’s assassination will have repercussions for Iran, the Gaza ceasefire talks and prospects of regional war.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 How much closer are we to all-out war in the Middle East? Chris Stevenson analyses how will Israel, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah could respond to two high-profile killings
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Israel has all but declared war in the Middle East – a conflict it cannot hope to win The killing of Hamas’s political leader has raised tensions yet again. Only a ceasefire in Gaza offers any prospect of peace, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
International Business Times · Jul 31, 2024 World Reactions To Killing Of Hamas Leader Haniyeh The killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in an air strike in Tehran on Wednesday blamed on Israel has stunned the international community.
France 24 · Jul 31, 2024 Who was Hamas leader Haniyeh, the ex-Palestinian PM killed in Tehran strike? Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn air strike in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination. Israel had vowed to kill Haniyeh and other leaders of Hamas over the October 7 attacks.
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024 Iran’s Khamenei vows ‘harsh punishment’ for Israel after Haniyeh killing Supreme leader says avenging Haniyeh’s assassination is Tehran’s duty as Iran announces three days of mourning.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 First Thing: Political leader of Hamas killed by Israeli airstrike in Iran, group says Assassination fuels fears of widening regional war. Plus, Simone Biles leads USA to gold
Top News · Jul 31, 2024 Russian Military Conducts Drills With Tactical Nuclear Weapons Russian military conducts tactical nuclear drills to deter Western support for Ukraine and considers revising nuclear doctrine.