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Nearly half of Americans want Benjamin Netanyahu arrested

RT | July 29, 2026

Some 49% of Americans think that the US should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, according to a recent poll. After three years of war in the Middle East, Israel’s once-solid support in the US has cratered.

Asked whether the US should enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest, 49% of respondents answered “yes” in an Economist/YouGov poll published on Tuesday, while 27% said “no” and 23% were unsure.

The ICC issued the warrant in 2024, accusing him of using “starvation as a method of warfare,” crimes against humanity, and intentionally directing attacks against Gaza’s civilian population. However, the ICC lacks any means of enforcing the warrant, as neither Israel nor the US recognize the court’s authority.

Surveying 1,500 American adults, the poll found that 47% believe Netanyahu is “guilty of war crimes in Gaza,” while 24% disagree and 29% are unsure.

In almost three years since Israel began bombarding Gaza in response to a surprise attack by Hamas militants, the conflict has spiraled into a multi-front confrontation. Israel has struck Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, and is currently embroiled in a major regional war with Iran. The conflict has eroded Israel’s standing in the US, with a Gallup poll in February finding that, for the first time in history, more Americans sympathize with the Palestinians than the Israelis. … Full article

Israeli Forces Shoot 2 Palestinians, Abduct Others, in the West Bank

IMEMC | July 29, 2026

Israeli forces shot a Palestinian citizen and abducted another on Wednesday, in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, and abducted sixteen others in Tulkarem, Jenin, Nablus, Bethlehem, and Ramallah. Occupation soldiers also shot a young man on Tuesday evening, after storming the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Jerusalem.

In the southern West Bank, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian citizen and abducted another on Wednesday, after invading the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron.

Mohammad Awad, a local media activist, told the WAFA News Agency that undercover Israeli agents (Mustar’ibeen) infiltrated the “Al-Buq’a area” of Beit Ummar town.

He added that the soldiers surrounded a house in the area and opened fire, shooting the citizen Walid Hani Akhlil, 55, in the abdomen and leg with live rounds; he was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Occupation forces abducted the young man Mohammad Nabil Muhammad Akhlil, 25, taking him to an unknown location.

Similarly, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian civilian on Tuesday evening, after invading the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Jerusalem. … Full article

Israeli jailers torture Palestinian prisoners suffering scabies

Palestinian Information Center – July 29, 2026

GAZA The Asra Media Office (AMO) has accused the Israeli administration of Negev jail of abusing Palestinian prisoners suffering from scabies, saying jailers deliberately strike their infected areas to cause bleeding and severe pain.

In a statement on Wednesday, AMO explained that scabies has spread widely among detainees, alongside fungal infections and allergies, amid ongoing medical neglect and denial of treatment.

AMO also said Negev prisoners endure severe incarceration conditions that compound their health and psychological suffering, including spoiled food, lack of ventilation, high humidity, and prolonged deprivation of prison yard time.

AMO condemned such practices in the jail as a “blatant violation of prisoners’ rights, reflecting a systematic policy aimed at tormenting them and deepening their suffering.” … Full article

Israeli army suicides rise again as two female soldiers die, bringing this year’s total to 16

MEMO | July 29, 2026

Two Israeli female soldiers died by suicide this week, bringing the number of serving Israeli soldiers who have taken their own lives since the start of the year to 16, amid growing concern over rising suicide rates in the military since the war in the Gaza Strip began.

Haaretz reported on Tuesday that a female soldier from the Bardelas Battalion, deployed along the Egypt-Israel border, died by suicide on Tuesday morning at a military base in southern Israel.

The newspaper said she was found injured at the base and taken to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

In a separate incident, Haaretz reported that a female soldier serving in Israeli military intelligence died by suicide on Sunday at the Glilot military base near Ramat Hasharon in central Israel. The report said she held a classified position.

According to Haaretz, the Israeli military has opened investigations through the Military Police into the circumstances surrounding both incidents.

Data compiled by the newspaper showed that the number of serving Israeli soldiers who have died by suicide since the beginning of this year has risen to 16.

The report added that at least nine other soldiers, including regular and reserve personnel who had taken part in the war, also took their own lives while off duty.

According to an earlier Haaretz report, 22 serving Israeli soldiers died by suicide in 2025, marking the highest annual figure recorded by the Israeli military in the past 15 years.

Three Palestinians killed, several others injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza

Palestinian Information Center – July 29, 2026

GAZA – Three Palestinian citizens were martyred and several others were injured in fresh Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

According to media sources, a civilian was killed and three others were injured, one critically, after Israeli aircraft targeted a group of Palestinians near the Palmira slaughterhouse in Gaza City’s al‑Rimal neighborhood.

Another Israeli drone strike in Khan Yunis’ al‑Mawasi area killed two civilians and wounded 12 others, including one in critical condition.

Earlier, a citizen was wounded by Israeli gunfire in Beit Lahia’s Tel al‑Dahab area in northern Gaza.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces carried out a massive demolition operation around Abu Tammam School in the east of Beit Lahia.

Widespread military activity, including shooting incidents, artillery shelling, and airstrikes, was also reported across Gaza today.

The Death Count Trap: Why Tallying Victims Won’t Stop Israel’s Genocide

By Ramzy Baroud | MEMO | July 29, 2026

The words ‘killed’, ‘injured’, ‘maimed’, and the like often lose a great part of their meaning when they are repeated so relentlessly.

Take, for example, a headline like: “13 Palestinians Killed in Gaza, Others Wounded.” Though many of us can still feel a deep sense of sadness over such a tragedy, the news itself becomes less shocking over time.

According to figures produced by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, Israel has killed and wounded a total of over 250,000 Palestinians since the start of the genocide in 2023.

The tally is updated daily because the killing never stops.

On July 23, six Palestinians were killed in Gaza. A day earlier, 13 were killed, and the day before that, nine others were killed, and so on.

It is this “and so on” that makes us lose our sense, over time, of what these tragedies actually entail. These are innocent people who are burned alive in their tents, bombed in their cars, or killed while attempting to enjoy a brief moment of respite from the scorching heat on the beach. … continue

Israel rules out withdrawal from occupied Lebanon, wants ‘freedom of action’

Press TV – July 29, 2026

Israel has declared it will not agree to any “additional withdrawals” from Lebanon in the next round of negotiations with the Beirut government, while insisting on retaining “freedom of action” in areas transferred to the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Wednesday that Israeli officials conveyed the position to mediators involved in the Beirut-Tel Aviv talks ahead of the next round of negotiations, scheduled to take place in Rome on August 4.

There will be no withdrawal from the “security zone” Israel has established in south Lebanon, which includes dozens of occupied villages, the report said. … continue

Iran demands ‘restitution’ for Kiev’s deadly attack

RT | July 29, 2026

Iran has demanded compensation from Ukraine over a deadly strike on a cargo ship after Kiev’s foreign minister initially claimed that “Iran has no standing to pretend to be a victim,” only to call Tehran a day later and assure it that the attack was unintentional and that Kiev did not seek escalation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that he had spoken with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrey Sibiga, following the attack on the cargo ship Anna in the Caspian Sea last week.

“Was assured by Ukrainian FM that the attack on an Iranian ship was unintentional and Ukraine seeks no escalation,” Araghchi wrote on X. “Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses.” … continue

US requested negotiations with Iran, not other way around: Gharibabadi

Al Mayadeen | July 28, 2026

Iran did not request negotiations with the United States over the past 15 days, Kazem Gharibabadi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, confirmed on Tuesday in an interview with Iran IRINN’s Iran Time show.

According to Gharibabadi, it was the US side that had requested dialogue with Tehran, revealing that Washington had conveyed to Iran through Oman that it would not carry out any military action against the Islamic Republic.

He also warned that any European warship attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a legitimate target.

Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Gharibabadi said Iran had proposed negotiations with Oman over a temporary route through the waterway, adding that Omani officials proposed establishing a route in which control would be equally divided between Muscat and Tehran. Tehran rejected the proposal, he said, arguing that it would not address Iran’s security concerns. … Full article

Iran reaffirms right to defend itself against US-Israeli aggression

Press TV – July 29, 2026

Iran has warned that Israel’s continued military aggression in Gaza, attacks on neighboring countries, and expansion of illegal settlements, alongside unlawful US aggression against Iran, pose a serious threat to regional and international peace, reaffirming Tehran’s right to self-defense.

Addressing the UN Security Council, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamhossein Darzi said that despite the declared ceasefire in Gaza, Israel “continues to violate the ceasefire through ongoing military attacks and severe restrictions on humanitarian access,” exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The Iranian representative said Israel’s continued expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, along with its repeated acts of aggression against Lebanon and continued violation of Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity, further undermine regional peace and security.

“The continued unlawful actions of the Israeli regime pose a great threat to international peace and security,” the envoy said.

He reiterated that any lasting solution to the Palestinian issue must include “a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, the full withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces, and full UN membership for the State of Palestine.”

The representative stressed that humanitarian aid and Gaza’s reconstruction “must never be conditioned on political or military objectives,” adding that accountability for violations of international humanitarian law is essential.

“The Israeli regime, together with those that enabled this regime for its atrocious crimes through political, military and economic support, must be held responsible for grave violations of international humanitarian law,” he said. … Full article

Iranian Missiles Strike US Base in Jordan

Sputnik – 29.07.2026

At least three ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Airbase in Jordan on Wednesday, with footage shared by local media showing direct impacts at the facility, which hosts US forces.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that all incoming missiles were intercepted, though social media footage appears to show smoke rising from impact sites, suggesting at least some of the projectiles may have gotten through.

The attack comes despite a pause in US strikes on Iran over recent days. As the US withdrew from ceasefire talks, Iran has made clear it has not agreed to any truce. Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that they retain the right to target US assets in the region as part of their ongoing military posture.

The Muwaffaq Salti Airbase is a key US installation in Jordan, hosting fighter aircraft and serving as a logistics hub for American operations in the region. The base has been targeted multiple times during the conflict.

US, Saudi Arabia launch joint aggression against Iraqi resistance; at least 20 killed

Press TV – July 29, 2026

The United States and Saudi Arabia have carried out coordinated aerial aggression against several bases and weapons depots belonging to Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi.

In separate statements issued early Wednesday, the Saudi defense ministry and the US Central Command announced the joint aggression, saying it targeted bases and weapons storage facilities belonging to the PMU, which serves as a coalition of anti-terror resistance groups.

Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the ministry, said the kingdom, in coordination with CENTCOM, had struck specific targets that he claimed had been involved in recent attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. […]

The aggression came, although Iraqi resistance had warned Saudi Arabia earlier this week against waging such strikes against the Iraqi territory following Riyadh’s accusations that attacks on some of its oil facilities had originated from Iraq.

In a statement released on Monday, the resistance had rejected the Saudi allegations, describing them as “baseless.”

“These baseless allegations… are nothing more than a transparent attempt by the Saudi regime to cover up its complete failure to respond to the highly effective operations carried out by Yemen’s resistance forces against the regime’s deeply buried infrastructure,” the statement said.

“We in the Islamic Resistance give a clear warning to the Saudi regime that any foolish action on their part will be confronted with a decisive response that will compel them to feel deep regret,” the statement declared.

The statement urged Saudi authorities to stop blaming Iraq and instead end Riyadh’s blockade on Yemen. – Full article

Iraq cancels PM’s Riyadh visit after US-Saudi aggression amid calls for response

Press TV – July 29, 2026

Iraq has postponed Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s planned visit to Saudi Arabia after the joint US-Saudi attack on Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) positions across several Iraqi provinces, as officials and lawmakers called for a military response.

The strikes came as millions of Muslims from Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Azerbaijan and other countries around the world were converging on the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.

Some observers have viewed the timing of the attacks as a show of anger toward the gathering, which has been marked by expressions of solidarity with the Axis of Resistance and condemnation of US-Israeli wars and expansionist policies.

According to Iraqi media, al-Zaidi’s trip to Saudi Arabia was postponed indefinitely after the attack. The prime minister also ordered the country’s National Security Council to convene an emergency meeting following the security developments and the airstrikes on several areas across Iraq. … continue

US conjoins the wars in Eurasia, West Asia

By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Indian Punchline | July 29, 2026 

On Friday, even as the US President Donald Trump was announcing the end of the latest round of the conflict with Iran, the Pentagon unobtrusively extended the war theatre to the Caspian Sea in a hugely consequential geopolitical thrust. The incident hardly figured in the western news cycle.

But CGTN, perhaps sensing that the US could be stealthily spreading its war to the Caspian region, reported on July 25, “US missiles struck a Revolutionary Guards Navy headquarters in the Ziba Kenar area of the Caspian Sea province of Gilan, according to a security official in Gilan quoted by Iranian media. Provincial authorities said US projectiles had also struck the port city of Bandar Anzali, according to the Iranian Labor News Agency.”

Gilan province has a Caspian coastline that borders Azerbaijan in the west, with which Iran has had a troubled relationship in the recent years following the Transcaucasian region’s geopolitical gravitation towards the western orbit. Unsurprisingly, Russia’s ties with Azerbaijan and Armenia also have suffered a severe erosion following the ascendance of US (and NATO) influence in Transcaucasia. … continue

Satellite imagery confirms damage at Yanbu oil facilities

Al Mayadeen | July 28, 2026

Satellite imagery captured Monday reveals extensive damage at Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu oil infrastructure on the Red Sea coast, following Yemeni strikes over the weekend.

Burn scars are visible around an Aramco spherical storage tank at the Yanbu Bulk Plant (23.954322, 38.304607), pointing to damage at the site. Nearby, the Alhamrani-Fuchs Blending & Grease Plant in Yanbu Industrial City appears to have sustained far heavier damage, with much of the facility seemingly destroyed by fire. […]

On the other end of the Kingdom, satellite imagery from Monday also showed fire damage at Aramco’s Abqaiq crude-processing facility following a drone strike, with NASA’s FIRMS system recording multiple active hotspots.

OSINT accounts, citing Sentinel-2 imagery, reported burn scars across four of Abqaiq’s six crude-processing spheroids, two of them apparently destroyed. Abqaiq processes an estimated 5 to 7 percent of global oil supply.

With Yanbu and Jizan damaged on the western end of the East-West Pipeline and Abqaiq hit on the eastern end, Saudi Arabia’s Hormuz-bypass export route appears effectively severed. – Full article

The Second Circuit Again Violated the Rights of the Amish

By Aaron Siri | Injecting Freedom | July 28, 2026

At the end of last year, the United States Supreme Court vacated the Second Circuit’s decision that enabled New York State to persecute the Amish for refusing to inject pharma products in violation of their religious beliefs, and it remanded the case (Miller v. McDonald) to the Second Circuit to reconsider its illiberal and unconscionable decision.

Instead of abiding by the Constitution and protecting the religious freedom of the Amish, the Second Circuit again ruled against the Amish. So, we will be going back to the Supreme Court.

And yes, the 168 unvaccinated Amish children related to this case are far healthier than American children who are vaccinated. We provided sworn expert evidence attesting that among a random sample of 168 U.S. children, one would expect to find (based on the background rate of chronic disease among U.S. children) 31 cases of environmental allergies, 15 cases of ADHD, 10 cases of asthma, 9 cases of food allergies, and 4 cases of ASD. Yet, the 168 unvaccinated Amish children whose families New York wants to persecute are free from the chronic health conditions—all related to some form of immune system dysregulation—that plague the vaccinated communities in New York. … continue

Fauci Treated for Pulmonary Infarction Months After Getting COVID Vaccine, Diaries Show

By Henrick Karoliszyn, DSW | The Defender | July 28, 2026

A newly released diary entry ahead of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Wednesday congressional hearing is fueling renewed debate surrounding COVID-19 vaccine safety.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) shared Fauci’s personal diaries that span from December 2019 through Fauci’s retirement in late 2022. The documents are expected to be a focal point when Fauci returns to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to face additional questioning about the pandemic and his role in the government’s response.

Among the most-discussed entries is a June 19, 2021, journal note describing what Fauci characterized as a “horrible roller coaster day” after diagnostic imaging, performed because he had experienced chest pain, revealed what physicians initially feared could be lung cancer.

According to his notes, multiple specialists ultimately concluded the primary confirmed finding was a pulmonary infarction — an area of damaged lung tissue caused by loss of blood flow. Doctors recommended immediate treatment.

The diary states:

“The only definite thing on the film was the pulmonary infarct. He recommended a follow-up CT in three months and begin anticoagulation immediately with Eliquis.”

Eliquis is a blood thinner manufactured by Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer.

Paul’s office released the records without asserting a definitive cause of the pulmonary infarction. However, some physicians and commentators have argued that the event deserves additional scrutiny.

Cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough wrote on Substack that the episode occurred months after Fauci received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and was a “direct result of a pulmonary embolism which is a known side effect of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.”

McCullough contends Fauci’s medical event may have been vaccine-related. … Full article

Ukrainian press gang allegedly shoots, runs over women

Impunity for Kiev’s ‘busification’ officers is pushing citizens toward lynching, a human rights ombudsman has warned

RT | July 28, 2026

Several Ukrainian women were reportedly injured by a military press gang in the latest alleged forced-conscription incident linked to Kiev’s conflict with Russia.

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry relies on harshly enforced mandatory conscription to replenish frontline units, with new reports of forced enrollment emerging virtually daily. An incident that allegedly took place on Monday in the city of Dnepr has drawn particular attention after a video of the altercation was circulated on local social media.

The brief clip shows a white van obscuring part of an apparent confrontation before driving away moments after a single gunshot is heard. Several women and a distraught elderly man are left behind. Two of the women can be seen lying on the ground, while a third cradles one of them.

Local reports alleged that the van belonged to a conscription team that seized a potential recruit. One woman was reportedly shot, while another was struck or run over by the vehicle. The draft officers also allegedly used tear gas to repel those resisting them. … Full article

Ukraine using mobilization threat to pressure journalists – media

RT | July 28, 2026

Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are increasingly using the threat of mobilization to pressure journalists, Strana has claimed, citing employees of several Kiev-based outlets.

The report comes as Ukrainian media have documented numerous cases of violent forced conscription, while investigators have uncovered a series of high-profile corruption scandals.

Revoking draft exemptions or conscripting journalists’ relatives has become one of the main tools for pressuring media workers, Strana wrote on Tuesday. One publisher was allegedly told by uniformed officers that his exemption from military service could be revoked within minutes unless he removed several articles from his website, prompting him to comply. In another case, an editor was reportedly threatened with the mobilization of her son if she published an article critical of the leadership of a Ukrainian law enforcement agency.

The allegations follow the detention of investigative reporter Yevgeny Shulgat in Kiev on Monday. According to Hromadske, police stopped the taxi he was riding in, handcuffed him and took him to a recruitment center. Kiev police and conscription officers claimed the reporter had failed to undergo a mandatory military medical examination and issued a summons.

Hromadske insisted that documents in its possession showed Shulgat had not breached mobilization requirements and suggested the detention was linked to his investigative work. Shulgat has authored a series of investigations into alleged corruption involving Ukrainian officials, particularly within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). … continue

Canada’s New “Hate” Law Is Already at People’s Doors

By Cindy Harper | Reclaim The Net | July 27, 2026

Government officials in Canada are contacting people at their homes over social media posts written months or years ago, according to the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF).

The legal advocacy group says the reports began arriving after Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, cleared Parliament. The law received royal assent on June 18 and came into force on July 18, expanding Canada’s “hate speech” offenses, raising penalties, and eliminating defenses that had limited prosecutions for what the state calls hate-related expression. … Full article

Israeli army raids Quran radio station in occupied West Bank, shuts it down

MEMO | July 28, 2026

Israeli forces raided the headquarters of Al-Huda Quran Radio in the occupied West Bank city of Qalqilya on Tuesday, shutting down the station and confiscating its equipment, Anadolu reports.

A large Israeli military force, accompanied by a bulldozer, entered Qalqilya before storming the radio station’s offices, local sources told Anadolu.

The sources said the forces closed the station and seized equipment and other contents from the building. It was not immediately clear what items were confiscated or how long the closure would remain in effect.

The Israeli military posted a notice at the entrance to the station, stating: “This association has been declared an unlawful organization and closed due to its involvement in and support for terrorism.” … Full article

Chad announces withdrawal from International Criminal Court Treaty

MEMO | July 28, 2026

Chad announced on Monday that it is withdrawing from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying it has formally notified the United Nations of its decision.

In a statement, Chad’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ICC had become “a politicised and biased tool” against countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa, and argued that the court lacked balance and effectiveness in addressing cases from different regions.

The ministry said the court’s focus on African cases prompted the government to reassess its membership in the Rome Statute.

According to the statement, the decision followed what the government described as a comprehensive review of the ICC’s performance since its establishment in 2002. While criticizing the court’s effectiveness, Chad said it remained committed to promoting justice and protecting human rights through national and regional institutions. … continue

EU reiterates ICC cooperation obligation as Netanyahu again crosses airspace of member states

MEMO | July 28, 2026

The European Commission reiterated Tuesday that all states should fully cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC), including by executing outstanding arrest warrants, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aircraft once again crossed the airspace of several ICC member states en route to the United States, Anadolu reports.

Speaking at the European Commission’s midday press briefing, spokesperson Anouar El Anouni declined to comment on Netanyahu’s specific case, saying that “any specific question on the ICC … should be addressed directly to the ICC.”

He nevertheless underscored the EU’s position on the podium.

“We, as EU, we do support the ICC and the principles set out in the Rome Statute. We as EU respect the court’s independence and impartiality, and we, as EU, we are strongly committed to international criminal justice and the fight against impunity,” El Anouni said.

He also recalled the European Council’s 2023 conclusions on the ICC, stressing: “The Council calls upon all states to ensure full cooperation with the court, including by the prompt execution of outstanding arrest warrants.” … Full article

Netanyahu will reject US demands for withdrawal from Lebanon, Gaza, Syria if asked: Report

The Cradle | July 28, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told cabinet ministers that Washington wants Israeli soldiers to pull back from positions in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza, and that he does not intend to comply with US demands, Channel 13 reported on 27 July.

The report, which cites unnamed security sources familiar with the matter, states that US officials want the Israeli army to carry out a “series of withdrawals” across the three fronts.

Channel 13 does not state whether Washington is seeking full or partial pullbacks; however, Netanyahu told the ministers that he “intends to stand on my own two feet and resist.”

“I will strongly oppose this and tell them no,” he reportedly said. … continue

Israeli army razes three Palestinian homes, agricultural structures in West Bank

Palestinian Information Center – July 28, 2026

Israeli occupation forces demolished two Palestinian homes in the village of Deir Razih, southwest of al-Khalil in the West Bank, on Tuesday.

According to local sources, bulldozers escorted by Israeli forces carried out demolitions targeting the homes of Riyad Amro and the home of Ayman Amro in the village.

The Israeli army did not allow the owners to remove their belongings and furniture from the houses before demolishing them.

Palestinian homeowners in the village of Deir Razih and the western area of Dura town face increasing demolitions and stop‑work orders, a policy aimed at displacing them from their areas to clear the way for settlement expansion.

In Salfit, Israeli forces demolished an agricultural room and fences, and seized a mobile home in the village of al‑Maliha east of Bethlehem. … Full article

Palestinian killed, others wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza

Palestinian Information Center – July 28, 2026

GAZA – A Palestinian civilian was martyred and several others were injured in fresh Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, amid ongoing ceasefire violations in different areas.

According to media sources, a citizen was killed and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in the west of Gaza City in the afternoon.

Earlier, four citizens were wounded by Israeli gunfire in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, south of Gaza.

Nine other people sustained injuries in an Israeli strike in the Souk al-Balata area of an-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

Meanwhile, widespread military activity, including demolitions, shooting incidents, artillery shelling, and airstrikes, was reported across Gaza today.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Passenger Bus in Russia’s Belgorod Region, 19 Injured – Governor

Sputnik – 28.07.2026

BELGOROD – A drone of the Ukrainian armed forces struck a passenger bus in the city of Shebekino in Russia’s Belgorod Region, injuring 19 people, acting Governor Alexander Shuvaev said on Tuesday.

“This morning, a Ukrainian drone struck a civilian bus in Shebekino… Nineteen civilians were injured. Eighteen of them were quickly taken to the Shebekino Central District Hospital,” Shuvaev wrote in social media.

Six of the injured are in serious condition, Shuvaev said, adding that after receiving medical assistance, the wounded will be transferred to medical facilities in Belgorod.

Satellite imagery shows big fire at Aramco’s Abqaiq after drone strike

Al Mayadeen | July 28, 2026

Drones struck Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq crude-processing facility and the adjacent East-West Pumping Station, as Yemen intensifies pressure on Riyadh’s energy infrastructure in response to Saudi Arabia’s aggression and siege.

NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) recorded multiple active fire hotspots at the site, satellite evidence pointing to significant damage at one of Saudi Arabia’s most critical oil installations.

Abqaiq stabilizes the bulk of Saudi crude ahead of export and processes an estimated 5 to 7 percent of global oil supply, making it a central node in the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.

The OSINT account Egypt’s Intel Observer, citing Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, reported burn scars across four of Abqaiq’s six crude-processing spheroids, with two appearing destroyed and firefighting foam visible on one. However, the assessment remains preliminary and unverified.

Saudi Aramco has reportedly suspended all operations and triggered emergency flaring across multiple production sites.

Abqaiq was previously targeted in the September 2019 drone and missile attack, which briefly knocked out roughly 5 percent of global oil supply and sent Brent crude prices surging 20 percent.

With Yanbu port infrastructure on the western end of the East-West Pipeline being reportedly damaged alongside Abqaiq in the east, Saudi Arabia’s Hormuz-bypass export route has now been effectively severed. … Full article

Iraqi intelligence forces smash sabotage teams affiliated with Ukraine

Press TV – July 28, 2026

Iraqi intelligence forces have identified and dismantled several sabotage cells responsible for a series of bombings across the country, which were planning further terrorist acts with backing and sponsorship from Ukraine.

Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Aboudi stated late on Monday that the intelligence apparatus, through a series of operations nationwide, had detected and neutralized multiple teams affiliated with the intelligence services of Ukraine.

“We have disbanded a number of groups that carried out attacks inside Iraqi territory, and targeted several state facilities. During interrogations, they confessed to affiliation with Ukraine,” Aboudi said.

He, however, did not provide any information about the Iraqi installations purportedly targeted by the sabotage teams.

The senior Iraqi security officials also did not specify whether the Ukraine-linked groups had conducted operations beyond Iraq’s borders. … Full article

Russia warns Ukraine expanding ‘terrorist activities’ beyond Europe

Press TV – July 28, 2026

The Kremlin has warned that Ukraine is expanding the scope of its “terrorist activities” beyond Europe, citing Kiev’s recent involvement in destabilizing Iraq, attacks on strategic infrastructure in Germany and Kazakhstan, and the attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.

Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the reported involvement of Ukrainian-linked groups in Iraq demonstrated that “the geography of the Kiev regime’s terrorist activities is expanding,” warning that such actions pose a growing threat beyond Europe. … continue

Kremlin demands Ukrainian threat be ‘definitively destroyed’ after Caspian Sea strike on Iranian vessel

The Cradle | July 28, 2026

… The Caspian Sea has emerged as a critical trade corridor between Iran and Russia, insulated from US pressure by geography and by treaty.

As the US and Israel tighten pressure on Iran from the south, analysts argue that Tehran’s strategic depth has been shifting northward to the Caspian, which links Iran and Russia directly without passing through any state answerable to US pressure.

Overland routes run through governments either aligned with Washington or unwilling to absorb the cost of secondary sanctions. The Caspian has no such gatekeeper, allowing Iran and Russia to trade directly without external influence, and links Russia to West Asia, India, and markets beyond. – Full article

No Hormuz passage for those taking payouts from Iran’s frozen assets: Top military command

Press TV – July 28, 2026

Iran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran’s assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Tuesday that it views a recent announcement by US President Donald Trump about compensating countries and entities for damage inflicted on their ships in the Persian Gulf from Iran’s frozen assets as “illegal”.

The command, which is in charge of coordinating Iranian armed forces during war and crisis times, said ship owners will face consequences if they receive such compensation. … Full article

Is the Department of War Covering Up the True Extent of US Casualties?

By Larry C. Johnson | SONAR21 | July 28, 2026 

Last Wednesday all the signs were pointing to a desperate action by the Trump administration to launch a ground operation inside Iran ostensibly to seize enriched nuclear material from an Iranian nuclear research facility. The report from the Wall Street Journal noted that US special ops forces were once again being deployed to the region to carry out a raid on a Hardened Deeply Buried Target (aka HDBT). But it also revealed something both disturbing and alarming: the deployment of 150 medics… continue

Third of Americans Support US Conflict With Iran – Poll

Sputnik – 28.07.2026

Only one in three US citizens approve of the military campaign against Iran, which is the lowest number since the conflict’s early stage, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed.

At the same time, 69% of the respondents believe US President Donald ‌Trump has failed to clearly explain US goals in the conflict.

The poll was conducted Friday through Sunday among 1,246 US adults with the margin of error of 3 percentage points.

On July 8, Trump declared that the ceasefire reached with Iran on the night of June 18 was no longer in effect. Since July 8, the US military has carried out several attacks on Iran. US Central Command claimed that this was in response to Iran’s actions against commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran responded with strikes on US bases in the Middle East and accused Washington of violating the ceasefire agreement.

US use of Italian military bases in the conflict with Iran shows lack of autonomy

Press TV – July 28, 2026

The debate over US forces using Italian military bases in the ongoing US-Israeli aggression against Iran has rekindled in Italy.

Earlier this week, three opposition lawmakers, Francesco Silvestri, Alessandra Maiorino, and Arnaldo Lomuti, formally demanded the government provide clarification regarding the departure towards West Asia of 12 F-16 fighter jets, at least 2 US tankers, and a number of Triton drones, used for maritime intelligence and surveillance, from Italian bases.

The three members of the lower house questioned Italy’s support of the Epstein coalition under bilateral treaties with the US.

Press TV spoke with Arnaldo Lomuti on the matter. … continue

The synthesis of regional conflicts into WWIII has begun

By Tim Kirby | Strategic Culture Foundation | July 28, 2026

… In the broader picture as time goes on the war in Ukraine and to an extent the one in Iran smells more-and-more like the vile streets of London and is even perhaps the last round of the ‘Great Game’ taking place in the 21st century. No one has been more enthusiastic for using Ukraine as one big suicide drone against Russia than the ever-rotating nosferatu that loom at 10 Downing Street. It was Boris Johnson who put the final nail in the coffin of millions of lives by destroying any sort of peace agreement back in 2022. But we should not forget that the birthplace of Zionism, the blood enemy of Iran, was the British Empire. … Read full article

Is Peter Mandelson a Russian or a Zionist asset?

By David Miller | Al Mayadeen | July 27, 2026

There appears to be some uncertainty in the British intelligence services about what is wrong with Peter Mandelson.

On the one hand, a former MI6 officer with undisclosed, but possibly continuing connections to the agency, claims that Peter Mandelson may actually have been a long-term Russian agent or asset.

On the other hand, the secret briefing materials produced by MI6 as part of the process of vetting Mandelson for the job of British Ambassador to the US, the most significant red flags were his connections to Israel or Zionist assets.

Is MI6 uncertain, or internally split? Or is there a distinction between the materials they produce secretly to advise government, and materials which are “leaked” by former officers to the Daily Telegraph for propaganda purposes? You can see where I am going with this. So, let’s jump right in. … continue

Palestinian woman loses fetus after Israeli forces delay ambulance at West Bank checkpoint

Press TV – July 27, 2026

A Palestinian woman, who was six months pregnant, lost her fetus after Israeli forces delayed the ambulance carrying her at a military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank, as restrictions on Palestinian movement reached levels not seen in decades.

Bashar al-Qaryouti, an ambulance officer from the town of Qaryut, told the official Palestinian news agency WAFA on Monday that the Israeli forces blocked the ambulance at the Awarta military checkpoint, located south of Nablus, after shutting its gates.

Qaryouti reported that the ambulance team was held for more than 30 minutes and subjected the pregnant woman, who was suffering from severe bleeding, to a search despite her critical condition.

He added that Israeli soldiers ordered the crew to switch off the ambulance’s engine, causing its onboard medical support equipment to stop operating.

The ambulance was finally permitted to proceed to the hospital, where the doctors succeeded in saving the woman’s life but could not preserve her fetus, according to Qaryouti. … Full article

Israel Demolishes Ten Homes, Two Structures in West Bank

IMEMC | July 27, 2026

Israeli occupation forces demolished ten Palestinian homes and two structures on Monday across the occupied West Bank, including several neighborhoods in occupied Jerusalem, in a series of large‑scale demolition operations targeting residential buildings, agricultural facilities, and commercial properties. … continue

Israeli occupation forces raid UNRWA training center near East al-Quds, detain staff

Press TV – July 27, 2026

Israeli occupation forces have raided the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) training center in the Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied East al-Quds, and detained teaching and administrative staff inside the facility.

In a statement released on Monday, the al-Quds Governorate reported that Israeli troops stormed the center, fired tear gas canisters into the compound, and confined the teaching and administrative staff in one of the building’s halls. Israeli soldiers also climbed onto the roof of the camp’s local committee building during the operation.

The raid followed an overnight military offensive in the Qalandia refugee camp from Sunday into Monday, in which Israeli occupation forces raided several neighborhoods and fired stun grenades and tear gas canisters, sparking fires.

This latest assault comes roughly six weeks after the governorate warned of an Israeli plan to demolish the UNRWA training center. On June 11, it stated that Israeli authorities were advancing plans to construct a new complex on land belonging to the center. … Full article

Israeli forces arrest son of Jerusalem governor after assault

Palestinian Information Center – July 27, 2026

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM – Israeli forces arrested Qusai Ghaith, the son of Jerusalem Governor and Fatah Central Committee member Adnan Ghaith, on Monday evening after raiding the town of Silwan, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

According to Palestinian sources, Israeli forces stormed the town, severely assaulted Qusai Ghaith, and then transferred him to a detention and interrogation center in Occupied Jerusalem.

The sources added that Jerusalem Governor Adnan Ghaith and his family have been subjected to ongoing measures by the Israeli authorities, including repeated arrests and harassment.

The restrictions imposed on the governor include bans on attending meetings, meeting with Palestinian officials, traveling, and leaving occupied Jerusalem.

Israeli Strikes Kill Three as Rescue Teams Recover 99 in Gaza

IMEMC | July 27, 2026

Israeli occupation aircraft carried out multiple attacks across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing three Palestinians and injuring several others, while rescue teams recovered the remains of ninety‑nine victims from beneath the rubble of a home previously bombed in Gaza City.

A Palestinian man was killed, and three others were injured, in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Jabalia al‑Balad area in northern Gaza.

Local sources said Mahmoud Taroush was killed when Israeli aircraft struck him as he rode his motorcycle, joining his wife, children, and parents who were killed nearly a year ago in an assassination attempt he had survived.

In a separate attack, another Palestinian man was killed, and several others were wounded, when Israeli forces targeted a group of residents, south of Deir al‑Balah in central Gaza.

The al‑Aqsa Hospital in Deir al‑Balah confirmed that the victim was Ahmad Hisham al‑Louh, a resident of the city.

A third Palestinian, Mohammad Esleem, 38, died of wounds sustained earlier on Monday when an Israeli reconnaissance drone targeted him near the al‑Qarara area south of Deir al‑Balah.

In addition, five Palestinians, including three fishermen, were injured on Monday morning by Israeli drone fire in Gaza City, and Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

Eyewitnesses said the fishermen were wounded when an Israeli drone dropped explosive charges toward them as they returned to the port after finishing their work at sea. … Full article

Netanyahu flight to US again crosses ICC member states’ airspace

MEMO | July 27, 2026

The aircraft carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US on Monday again crossed the airspace of European countries that are parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC), despite the court’s arrest warrant against him, Anadolu reports.

According to Flightradar data, the aircraft passed through the airspace of Greece, Italy and France, all ICC member states, on its way to Washington.

The route closely resembled those used during Netanyahu’s previous visits to the US on Dec. 28 and Feb. 10. … Full article

German arms exports to Israel surge sharply amid Gaza genocide

Press TV – July 27, 2026

The German government has confirmed that it dramatically escalated its military material support for the occupying Israeli regime, approving a surge in arms export licenses that includes the delivery of a highly classified, nuclear-capable submarine.

Germany approved nearly $913 million in arms export licenses to Israel during the first five months of 2026, exceeding the total value approved over the previous 20 months combined, according to a government response to a parliamentary inquiry.

The figures were disclosed in a written reply by the Federal Foreign Office to a question from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The response stated that almost all of the approvals were granted in April and May.

The increase marks a sharp rise in German arms export approvals to Israel, despite repeated statements by Berlin expressing concern over the humanitarian consequences of Israel’s genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

More than 60% of the total value of the approved export licenses is allocated to a single, unnamed “major maritime project,” according to the government.

Defense analysts said the project is likely to involve a submarine built by German shipbuilder TKMS. The most probable candidate is the INS Drakon, a Dolphin II-class submarine capable of carrying nuclear weapons. … continue

Israeli Air Force Faces Growing Supply Challenges Amid Multi-Front War: Commander

Al-Manar | July 27, 2026

The Israeli Air Force faces significant logistical challenges during the war, including shortages of spare parts, foreign supply restrictions, and continued dependence on the United States to maintain aircraft readiness, Israeli Army Radio reported, citing an outgoing senior Israeli Air Force officer.

Brigadier General “Sh,” outgoing head of the Air Force’s Equipment Division, said several European countries that are parties to the Rome Statute informed ‘Israel’ they would not supply aircraft components, including critical parts such as antennas and electronic boards.

The officer told Israeli Army Radio that procurement processes had become increasingly difficult, with some deals delayed for extended periods or failing to materialize altogether. He said some countries and companies directly refused to provide spare parts, while others cited reasons including limited stock, delivery delays, contractor issues, or warehouse incidents.

“Sh” warned that the shortages had at one point threatened to ground aircraft, saying the Israeli military was forced to seek alternative solutions, including reverse engineering, finding substitute suppliers, and applying political and economic pressure on companies and governments. … Full article

IOF expand incursions into Syria’s Quneitra, Daraa, raid homes

Al Mayadeen | July 27, 2026

Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Taranja in the northern Quneitra countryside and the villages of al-Aridah and Maariyah in western Daraa countryside, while ransacking residents’ homes.

Local sources reported that a patrol belonging to the Israeli occupation forces raided Taranja, located in the northern Quneitra countryside, where it searched several residents’ homes.

Meanwhile, local sources in Daraa province said Israeli occupation forces raided the villages of al-Aridah and Maariyah in the Yarmouk Basin area in western Daraa countryside.

The sources added that the Israeli occupation forces reopened roads in the two villages after residents had blocked them with stones and began searching homes in the area.
Similar incursions

On Sunday, Syrian local sources reported that Israeli occupation forces had advanced into the villages of Maariyah and al-Aridah in the Yarmouk Basin area in western Daraa countryside, while dropping warning leaflets urging residents not to block roads or obstruct the movements of the advancing forces.

Moreover, Israeli occupation forces detained a Syrian youth during their incursion into the village of al-Samdaniyah al-Gharbiyah in the central Quneitra countryside, al-Ikhbariyah channel reported. … Full article

Israel attacks Nabatieh region in southern Lebanon, continuing ceasefire violations

Al-Manar | July 27, 2026

The Israeli enemy continued on Monday its violations and attacks in South Lebanon, carrying out more bombings that destroy civilians structures in several areas and towns.

In this regard, the occupation forces carried out explosions in the area which lies between the two towns of Al-Tiri and Haddatha.

The enemy troops also burned houses in the town of Beit Yahoun.

The Zionist artillery targeted the outskirts of Shebaa town in addition to Ali Al-Taher area where the enemy gliders dropped explosive devices, according to Al-Manar reporter.

The Israeli drones intensively roamed the skies of Beirut and Dahieh, the reporter added.

Massie says the US has been ‘significantly weakened’ by war on Iran

Al Mayadeen | July 27, 2026

United States Representative Thomas Massie said the United States has been “significantly weakened by the war with Iran,” arguing in an X post that the campaign depleted missile-defense systems, drained oil reserves, sacrificed US troops, pushed up consumer prices, increased debt, and sidelined domestic needs “all for Israel.”

The Kentucky Republican’s remarks added fresh political pressure to an already widening debate in Washington over the price of the war on Iran, the scope of US involvement, and the degree to which the White House has tied American military power to “Israel’s” regional agenda. That debate has sharpened as more lawmakers question the administration’s war powers and the long-term cost of the campaign. … continue

Zelensky: North Korea, Iran and China Backing Russia’s War in Ukraine

By Kyle Anzalone | The Libertarian Institute | July 27, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is receiving significant military support from North Korea, Iran, and China.

“I think three moments on which we have to focus. First, North Korea will send to Russia 30,000 soldiers. The second point Iranians will send missiles to Russia,” Zelensky said in an interview with Sky News on Sunday. “Then what is the really big problem: China began to work with Russia, and they work on satellites and on technologies to be more precise.”… continue

Iran turns back six vessels attempting unauthorized Hormuz route

Al Mayadeen | July 27, 2026

Iranian state television reported on Monday that one vessel attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route was involved in an accident, while other vessels were turned back toward the Gulf.

Citing a source, Iranian television said six vessels attempted early on Monday, “at the urging of the US military”, to cross through an illegal southern route in the Strait of Hormuz.

The source said one of the vessels involved in the attempt was involved in an accident, while the others were returned to the Gulf “in light of Iran’s firm management”.

The source stressed that the designated navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz is the only valid passage, while other routes are not navigable and do not lead to any destination.

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed following US attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure in Iran, according to Tehran, which responded by targeting US military bases and strategic centers in the region.

Iran has maintained that it is responsible for managing navigation through the strategic waterway. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said determining navigation routes through the Strait of Hormuz falls under arrangements made by Tehran in accordance with Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding, which states that “Iran will make the necessary arrangements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within one month”. … Full article

Army spokesman: Yemeni forces target oil depots, pipelines deep inside Saudi Arabia

Press TV – July 27, 2026

The Yemeni armed forces have carried out a string of operations against strategic energy facilities deep inside Saudi Arabia, striking oil depots and pipelines in reprisal for the Riyadh regime’s ongoing military aggression and blockade against their homeland.

“By the grace of God, a number of sensitive sites and installations related to the supply and transport of crude oil from eastern Saudi Arabia to [the port city of] Yanbu were targeted by several drones in response to the Saudi enemy’s drone incursions into Yemeni airspace,” Army spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced in a statement on Monday.

He, however, did not provide any information about the extent of damage.

Satellite images show thick plumes of black smoke and raging fire at the Abqaiq oil facility in southern Saudi Arabia. The installation had come under attack by kamikaze drones and missiles hours earlier.

The Abqaiq oil processing plant, operated by the state-owned petroleum and natural gas company Saudi Aramco, reportedly bypasses the Strait of Hormuz and delivers oil to the Red Sea at the Yanbu terminal.

The facility houses the world’s largest oil processing and crude stabilization facility, and supplies approximately 5 percent of the world’s oil. … Full article

Saudi oil loading volumes drop 40 percent at Red Sea port amid Yemeni blockade

The Cradle | July 27, 2026

Saudi crude oil loading volumes at the Red Sea port of Yanbu have plummeted by 40 percent in the past several days, with the kingdom using an Egyptian pipeline to avoid the recently imposed Yemeni blockade, according to data released by analytics platform Vortexa on 26 July.

The fall in loading volumes is a result of the Ansarallah-backed Yemeni Armed Forces’ (YAF) retaliatory operations and maritime blockade against Riyadh, which has been besieging and attacking the Arab world’s poorest nation for nearly 12 years.

The blockade is causing very significant losses, according to maritime data intelligence firm Windward.

“Saudi Arabia has established a working alternative export route via the SUMED pipeline and Cape of Good Hope,” Windward wrote in a report on Sunday, citing Vortexa’s data.

According to the report, this is “adding approximately $9 per barrel to transport cost.” … continue

US Can’t Come to Saudi Arabia’s Rescue in Bab el-Mandeb Without Risking Overstretch – Expert

By Ekaterina Blinova – Sputnik – 27.07.2026

Tensions in the Gulf are spilling over into the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, putting additional pressure on Saudi Arabia, but the US is unlikely to open a second front, Ankara-based security analyst Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem tells Sputnik. … continue

How Kuwait and Bahrain miscalculated by becoming launchpads for US strikes on Iran

By Mohammad Molaei | Press TV | July 27, 2026

On the afternoon of February 28, as the first dark clouds of joint Israeli-American military aggression gathered over Iran, a sports hall in the small southern city of Lamerd – a place that had once echoed with the squeak of sneakers and the thrill of competition – was transformed into a scene of unspeakable carnage. … continue

Kuwait Ratifies Landmark Defense Agreement with Pakistan

Sputnik – 27.07.2026

Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows high-level military contacts between the two countries. … continue

France planning third attack on former colony – African leader

RT | July 27, 2026

French intelligence services are preparing a third attack on Niger’s main airport after two assaults on the facility this year, the West African nation’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has said.

Tchiani made the allegation in an interview on state-owned RTN on Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the transitional authorities taking power following the ouster of French-aligned President Mohamed Bazoum. France condemned the July 2023 coup, refused to recognize the new authorities, and demanded Bazoum’s reinstatement.

“The June 18 attack was not the last because we are already tracking [them], since the objective has not been achieved. French intelligence is currently working to attempt a third attack,” Tchiani said.

Gunmen launched an assault on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital Niamey on June 18, killing 13 people, including 11 security personnel and two civilians, according to the Sahel state’s Defense Ministry. At least 22 assailants were neutralized and about 20 suspects arrested. Al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for the attack. … continue

Latvia toughens anti-Russian measures

By Lucas Leiroz | July 27, 2026

The Baltic states continue to toughen their Russophobic policies, taking actions aimed at completely erasing Russian culture. Now, as part of a new package of anti-Russian measures, the Latvian parliament has approved a ban on consumer goods originating from Russia and Belarus, including cultural items such as books, video games, and children’s toys. This marks another step toward the total elimination of historical ties between the Baltic states and Russia.

Parliament made the decision on July 23. Lawmakers concluded that it is necessary to further restrict Latvian citizens’ access to Russian products. Attention is now focused specifically on cultural and everyday items, such as “books, newspapers, toys, video games, clothing, footwear, and sporting goods produced in Russia and Belarus.” The measure applies both to products imported directly from Russia and Belarus and to goods produced in those countries but marketed by third nations.

Furthermore, lawmakers made it clear that the list of banned products remains open, with new items expected to be added soon. … continue

86 Civilians Slaughtered in 10-Day Torrent of Ukrainian Attacks on Russia – Russian MFA

Sputnik – 27.07.2026

Between July 15 and 24, Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil killed 86 civilians, including six children, and wounded 409 others, among them 12 kids, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reported.

On July 24, a missile strike targeting an enterprise in the Kirov region killed five people and injured 26, according to preliminary data.

On July 18 and 20, Ukrainian drone attacks on passenger buses in the Belgorod region killed a child and four women, while injuring 27 others, including a 17-year-old teenager.

Zelensky attacked Caspian Sea cargo ship at Israel’s behest – Iran

RT | July 27, 2026

Iran has claimed that Ukraine attacked one of its commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea at Israel’s behest.

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky stated earlier that the vessel struck on Saturday was transporting military cargo. Iran, which has denied involvement in the fighting between Russia and Ukraine, said the attack killed one sailor.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated his country’s position during separate calls with the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

“Zelenskyy has attacked an Iranian commercial vessel, killing a sailor. A blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel’s behest to drag Europe into its war,” Araghchi wrote on X on Sunday.

“In calls with EU High Rep Kallas and FM Lavrov, [I] made clear that what the freeloader in Kyiv did CANNOT GO UNANSWERED,” he added.

During his conversation with Lavrov, Araghchi said Iran “will resolutely defend its security and national interests,” according to Press TV. … continue