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Military flare-up between Houthis and Saudi Arabia challenges relative calm in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi militia escalated tensions with Saudi Arabia on July 31, 2026, striking Aramco facilities and threatening Red Sea shipping after claiming Saudi strikes on Sanaa airport. Saudi Arabia denied the initial claim and confirmed retaliatory strikes on Houthi targets, subsequently announcing a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect shipping routes.

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British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC

Cypriot authorities arrested a dual British-Azerbaijani national, Rashad Sultanov, on July 17 on suspicion of conducting hostile surveillance on Britain's RAF Akrotiri airbase and sharing information with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The arrest, part of Britain's first overseas National Security Act investigation, occurred between May 11 and June 22 last year, with authorities stating the case demonstrates their ability to act against alleged hostile state activity targeting British military bases abroad.

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IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign disarmament deal during late-stage negotiations - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign disarmament deal during late-stage negotiations - report

IRGC officials reportedly urged Hamas delegates not to sign a disarmament deal during recent negotiations in Iran, according to Axios. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Board of Peace had reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, a deal Hamas reportedly chose to proceed with despite Iranian objections.

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EU sanctions kingpin, Myanmar armed group over cyberscams
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Myanmar Now
center93d ago

EU sanctions kingpin, Myanmar armed group over cyberscams

The European Union has sanctioned Chen Zhi, the alleged head of Prince Holding Group, and the Myanmar-based Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) for their alleged involvement in large-scale cyberscam operations in Cambodia and Myanmar. The EU stated that these operations involve cryptocurrency investment scams and human trafficking, with victims being forced to perpetrate fraud. The DKBA was specifically cited for providing protection for these scam compounds.

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Min Aung Hlaing rejects ASEAN consensus on Myanmar as bloc’s position
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Myanmar Now
center93d ago

Min Aung Hlaing rejects ASEAN consensus on Myanmar as bloc’s position

Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing claimed on Friday that the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus on the country's post-coup crisis was merely a statement by Brunei, not a collective bloc position. He accused some ASEAN members of discrimination, while analysts stated his remarks amount to a rejection of ASEAN's efforts and an attempt to rewrite the agreement's history.

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If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
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BBC Middle East
center93d ago

If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war

Hamas has accepted a disarmament plan, involving the inventorying and storage of heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision, marking a potential first step towards ending the nearly three-year Gaza war. This decision, driven by devastating humanitarian conditions, was made by new Gaza-based leadership and could pave the way for a broader political process, though public skepticism remains high due to past failed agreements.

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US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little

US Senate Republicans, led by Rand Paul, held a hearing on Wednesday to renew criticism against immunologist Anthony Fauci regarding the COVID-19 pandemic's origins. The hearing largely rehashed claims from a Republican report suggesting the virus likely originated from a Wuhan lab, though experts stated it revealed little new information and underscored partisan divides.

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Columbia University student workers’ union withdraws Israel divestment demand
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Middle East Eye
center92d ago

Columbia University student workers’ union withdraws Israel divestment demand

The Columbia University student workers' union withdrew its demand for the university to divest from Israel at a bargaining meeting this week. This withdrawal marks a significant shift for the union, which had previously aligned itself closely with the pro-Palestinian student movement and made divestment a central goal.

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Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
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BBC Middle East
center92d ago

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament

A senior Israeli official stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw from Gaza without the "genuine disarmament" of Hamas, while Hamas insists on an end to Israeli aggression and withdrawal as prerequisites for handing over heavy weapons. This disagreement comes after former President Trump announced an agreement for Hamas's disarmament, which he described as a "big step for the Middle East" but was dismissed by Israel's National Security Minister.

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Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election

The Venezuelan government and a segment of the opposition, led by Dinorah Figuera and Jorge Rodriguez respectively, are set to begin US-backed talks on Saturday aimed at paving the way for eventual elections. Prominent opposition figure María Corina Machado, who was blocked from the 2024 presidential race, has not been invited, sparking criticism from her supporters and some political allies.

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US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
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BBC Africa
center93d ago

US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa

A US State Department official presented a map mislabeling Nigeria, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, and Malawi at an Aids conference in Brazil on Sunday. The State Department called it an "unfortunate error" caused by a team member hastily altering the slide deck, which was reportedly created using AI tools. The incident occurred during discussions about US funding for HIV programs in Africa.

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US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia

The US Treasury Department sanctioned six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran on Thursday for supporting Iran's Mahan Air and the IRGC-Quds Force. These sanctions target networks accused of facilitating the movement of IRGC personnel and weapons, and a front company that allegedly collected intelligence on US and Israeli equipment.

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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
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BBC Europe
center94d ago

Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM

A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely struck a field in eastern Poland near Tarnawa Kolonia early Thursday, creating a 10-meter crater during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that recovered fragments strongly indicated the missile was Russian, though no casualties were reported in the incident which violated NATO airspace.

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US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat
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The Guardian Middle East
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US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat

The US conducted overnight strikes on dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran, including command centers and missile facilities, hours after Donald Trump vowed retaliation for a previous attack on a Jordanian base. This resumption of tit-for-tat violence, which also saw Iranian retaliation against US allies in Jordan, Kuwait, and potentially Egypt, has stalled mediation efforts and raised concerns of a wider regional conflict.

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Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount
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The Guardian Middle East
left94d ago

Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount

Government fears social discontent on ‘most important battlefield’ of economy and livelihoods as war takes its toll amid anti-state dissentMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran, in the middle of an escalating five-month war with the US, continues to stumble from one internal crisis to another – whether it is over public executions, the rising cost of living, the alleged bias of the state broadcaster or even the post-midnight destruction of pavements outside liberal-leaning Tehran cafes. V

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At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
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At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Radushne near Kryvyi Rih on Thursday killed five members of the Voronov family, including parents and three children, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack, part of a larger overnight offensive involving over 70 missiles and 280 drones, destroyed their home and injured eight others, with Zelensky urging international intervention against such terror.

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US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
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The Guardian Africa
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US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

During a State Department presentation at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro this week, a US government map mislabeled every African country, including placing Nigeria inland and relocating Mozambique and Côte d’Ivoire. The State Department took responsibility for the error, stating a team member hastily changed the slide deck, and acknowledged the map was generated using AI tools, which OpenAI is investigating.

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Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
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BBC Asia
center93d ago

Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?

Millions in Myanmar have opposed military rule since the 2021 coup, with many fleeing to Thailand seeking sanctuary and safety. Despite widespread resistance, the junta led by General Min Aung Hlaing has reportedly regained territory and is seeking international acceptance, casting doubt on the revolution's prospects.

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Are Iran and Ukraine wars getting tangled in Caspian Sea?

Ukraine conducted a drone strike on the Iranian cargo vessel "Anna" in the Caspian Sea on July 30, 2026, killing one sailor and allegedly disrupting military equipment shipments to Russia. Iran summoned Ukraine's charge d'affaires, calling it an act of aggression, while Ukraine stated it was targeting Russian military logistics, potentially entangling the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.

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Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
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BBC Middle East
center93d ago

Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace

Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, ending a fragile pause in direct conflict, may serve Tehran's strategic interests by maintaining leverage through controlled confrontation. Analysts suggest a limited war allows Iran to disrupt global shipping and reshape diplomatic discussions on maritime rules, while potentially suppressing domestic opposition, rather than accepting continued economic isolation under a ceasefire.

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