Who is Yahya Sinwar, the new leader of Hamas? The new leader of the militant group Hamas has a brutal reputation and a deep understanding of Israel The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Intense battles after major cross-border raid by Ukraine into Russia’s Kursk region Russia’s president Vladimir Putin accuses Kyiv of ‘large-scale provocation’ The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Hamas has a new leader. How will that affect the war in Gaza and cease-fire efforts? Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as the top leader of Hamas formalizes a role he assumed in the early hours of Oct. 7, when the surprise attack into Israel that he helped mastermind ushered in the bloodiest chapter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ in southwestern Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin is describing a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s southwestern Kursk region as a “large-scale provocation” as his officials say they are fighting off cross-border raids for a second day The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Thousands Flee As Russia Battles Major Border Attack From Ukraine Russia was battling a major cross-border incursion from Ukraine for a second day on Wednesday, with authorities evacuating several thousand civilians due to fighting, officials said. International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024
Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region continues into second day Vladimir Putin convenes meeting with top officials as defence ministry acknowledges fighting is ongoing The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024
Ukrainian wrestler and member of parliament has a goal for Paris: 'Show that Ukraine is still alive' Ukraine wrestler Zhan Beleniuk will try bringing pride to his warn-torn country when he seeks a second Olympic gold medal and third overall medal in the Greco-Roman category The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Russia reports fierce battles against invading Ukrainian forces Russian troops are spending a second day trying to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces, Moscow says. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024
Russia Says It Repelled Ukrainian Border Attack Moscow's defence ministry said it had rushed its troops and aviation units to the border in southwestern Kursk region after a morning raid by Ukrainian units -- the latest such attack throughout the conflict. Latin Times · Aug 7, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 894 As the war enters its 894th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Russia does not control Kursk border’ Raid into Russia by 300 soldiers from Ukraine with tanks and armour; Shoigu ‘heavily over-exaggerates’ territorial gains. What we know on day 896 The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024
Moscow says Ukraine has launched cross-border attack inside Russia Russian military claims it repelled incursion by 300 soldiers up to six miles into Kursk border region The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024
Who is Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh’s successor as Hamas chief? Sinwar will lead resistance movement from an unknown location in Gaza, amid fears of wider escalation across the region. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024
House Speaker Urges Biden To Release Aid To Israel House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for U.S. support to Israel amid escalating tensions with Iran-backed militias in the Middle East. Top News · Aug 6, 2024
The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2024 Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, architect of 7 October attack, as new leader Announcement comes after former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in bombing attack last week
Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024 Israeli jets set off sonic booms over Beirut as Nasrallah warns of response Israeli jets fly low over Beirut, with sonic booms rattling windows throughout the Lebanese capital.
Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2024 Iran’s response to Israel looms. What are the possible scenarios? With tension in the Middle East at its highest since October 7, how did we get here and what could happen next?
International Business Times · Aug 6, 2024 Russia Says Fighting Off Ukrainian Border Attack Russia said Tuesday it was holding off Ukrainian troops, tanks and armoured vehicles trying to break across the border into its Kursk region, the latest in several such attempted incursions throughout the conflict.
Dynamite News · Aug 6, 2024 Situation deteriorating, no end to this tragic trend: Iranian envoy on West Asia conflict Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi said the current situation in West Asia is deteriorating amid escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, adding that there is no horizon in sight for the end of the "tragic trend" in Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 ‘Fight until the end’: high jump gold medallist Mahuchikh’s call to Ukraine Yaroslava Mahuchikh’s itinerant life since fleeing Russia’s invasion did not prevent Olympic victory in Paris
The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024 Assassination is always unlawful − regardless of who is killed and on whose orders Assassination is a particular form of murder. Regardless of who carries out the act, on whose orders or why, it is always unlawful.
Top News · Aug 6, 2024 Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Escalates With Deadly Raids And Airstrikes Recent military actions in West Bank and southern Lebanon escalate Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to casualties, retaliatory attacks, and a humanita...
Top News · Aug 6, 2024 Iran Threatens Retaliation Against Israel Following Assassinations Recent events have heightened security concerns in Israel and the U.S. following the assassinations of terror leaders, with Iran's 'Ring of Fire' strategy ...
International Business Times · Aug 6, 2024 US Working 'Around The Clock' To Avert Mideast Escalation The United States said it was working "around the clock" to avert an all-out war in the Middle East, as Israel remained on high alert Tuesday for potential Iranian retaliation for two high-profile killings.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024 Middle East crisis: UN peacekeepers have never been more crucial on Israeli-Lebanese border, says forces chief – as it happened Jean-Pierre Lacroix says peacekeeping force is ‘only liaison channel between Israeli and Lebanese sides’