Europe needs a rethink on Russia and Nato’s role Letters: Readers respond to George Monbiot’s article calling for European rearmament to face Russia and a potential Donald Trump presidency The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024
UK to target closer partnership with European Union, says David Lammy The new Foreign Secretary is visiting Germany, Poland and Sweden on his first overseas trip in the role. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2024
Erdogan Says May Invite Syria's Assad To Turkey 'At Any Moment' President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he might invite his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to Turkey "at any moment", in a sign of reconciliation after the 2011 war broke ties between Ankara and Damascus. International Business Times · Jul 7, 2024
UK urged to protect Ukraine from legal action over private debt default Kyiv shouldn’t have to fight ‘shameless bondholders’ as repayment deadline nears, say campaigners The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024
A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on Russian officials say a village in the western border region has been evacuated following a series of explosions after debris from a downed Ukrainian drone set fire to a nearby warehouse The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 863 As the war enters its 863rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2024
At least 16 killed and dozens injured in Israeli air strike on Gaza school, Palestinian officials say Israel says their strike was against Hamas militants who were allegedly using the area as a hideout The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024
Viktor Orbán’s rightwing group hits quota for recognition by EU parliament Patriots for Europe gets Danish and Flemish nationalists as latest members, amid EU anger over Hungary PM’s latest unauthorised foreign policy foray The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russian shelling kills three in Kherson region as road crash in west leaves 14 dead Two bodies recovered from rubble of southern house while collision of oil truck and minibus in western Rivne region leaves single survivor. What we know on day 865 The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024
David Lammy faces a world in turmoil: five key concerns for foreign secretary Challenges include two wars and global inertia on the climate crisis as hard-right populists from France to the US flex their muscles The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024
Fears of long war in Gaza as new chapter opens and ‘intense fighting’ eases off Israel’s ground offensive is nearing its conclusion amid the threat of indefinite occupation and a continuing insurgency The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024
Iran Vote Winner Could Ease, But Won't End, Nuclear Tensions: Analysts Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in Iran's presidential elections has given a rare boost to efforts for scaling down years of tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme, even with no indication of any upcoming breakthrough in the crisis. International Business Times · Jul 6, 2024
Masoud Pezeshkian: the former heart surgeon who became president of Iran The reformist’s life has been shaped by conscription duty in a deprived city and great personal tragedy The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024
Imran Khan's PTI, Bilawal Bhutto's PPP to join All Parties Conference on op Azm-i-Istehkam The operation aims to use the full spectrum of Pakistan's military, diplomatic, legislative, and socio-economic resources to decisively combat terrorism and extremism. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024 Russian strikes leave thousands in northern Ukraine without power and water Russian strikes have left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine and cut off the water supply to the regional capital of Sumy
Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024 World leaders congratulate Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win Congratulations pour in after centrist Masoud Pezeshkian defeated challenger and hardliner Saeed Jalili in a run-off.
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2024 Masoud Pezeshkian: Reformist wins Iran's presidential election Masoud Pezeshkian beats hardliner Saeed Jalili after promising to reach out to the West and ease enforcement on the country's mandatory headscarf law
International Business Times · Jul 6, 2024 Calling For Better Ties With West, Iran Reformist Wins Presidency Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024 ‘We do the job just as well as men’: Ukrainian women take on coal mining Women are moving into traditionally male jobs as the call-up of men to the war drives labour shortages
Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 862 As the war enters its 862nd day, these are the main developments.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2024 EU, Kyiv condemn Orban for meeting Putin Brussels and Kyiv hit out at Hungarian leader Viktor Orban on Friday after Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted him in Moscow for talks on the Ukraine conflict.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: More Russian oil depots burn in drone attacks New UK PM Starmer promises Zelenskiy ‘unwavering’ support; EU leadership condemns Orbán’s visit to Moscow. What we know on day 864
International Business Times · Jul 6, 2024 Iran Reformist Pezeshkian Holds Early Lead In Runoff Vote Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian held an early lead Saturday in a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, according to early results released by the interior ministry.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024 Moderate reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential race Stances of Iran’s president-elect reflect dualities of being a reformist politician within Shia theocracy
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024 Imprisoned Kremlin critic Kara-Murza transferred to a prison hospital, his wife and lawyers say The wife and lawyer of imprisoned Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza say he has been transferred to a prison hospital, where his attorneys have been unable to visit him since Thursday