Ukrainian drones strike Russian and Iranian ships in the Caspian Sea, bridging the Ukraine-Russia conflict with the Iran-West tensions, as analysts warn of an emerging Eurasian conflict system.
Five months into the unpopular US-Israeli war on Iran, American voters across the political spectrum express frustration over economic hardships, moral dilemmas, and the war's lack of clear justification or resolution, amid rising gas prices, deployment notices, and comparisons to past conflicts like Iraq and Gaza.
Summary of global news: Strikes near Kiev, Putin on Russian defense, Zelensky on Ukrainian conflict, Khan's ICC removal, EU sable fur sanctions avoided, and various geopolitical tensions.
The U.S. has paused airstrikes on Iran while diplomacy continues amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says talks and further strikes remain possible as regional pressure builds.
Saudi Arabia targeted Houthi military sites in Hodeida after the group announced a maritime blockade, threatening a 2022 truce and global oil supply, following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when a marine policing unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. The incident, at around 3:40pm on Friday, saw officers enter the water before being rescued. Injuries are being treated, with no public casualties reported.
Iran's military claims to have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait with drones in retaliation for US strikes, though damage and casualties are unconfirmed by the US; Jordan confirms intercepting Iranian missiles/drone attacks with no casualties.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strike Hamas targets in Gaza Strip, targeting weapons storage, manufacturing, and infrastructure, citing systematic ceasefire violations.
A California court has struck down portions of the state's Diwali holiday law, less than a year after its official recognition. The ruling targets the legislation's description of Diwali's religious significance, not its aim to allow observers paid leave, according to the Hindu American Foundation.
Yemen's Houthi fighters claim Red Sea shipping attacks, threatening a key maritime route and exacerbating Middle East tensions. This occurs amidst ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a regional arms race following a Saudi nuclear deal.
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least 15 people, including 10 in a ballistic missile strike on a drone technology exhibition near Kyiv and five in Sloviansk. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported 100 injuries near Kyiv and warned of another massive Russian missile strike.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce company, destroying warehouses and billions in inventory. Hundreds of small businesses storing goods are devastated, highlighting Ukraine's new strategy to erode Russian normality and disrupt logistics.
Iran launched drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and Iranian-linked forces attacked a base in Iraq, following US airstrikes on Iranian cities Ahvaz, Khorramabad, and Jask, continuing a 13-night tit-for-tat exchange.
Following the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran's nuclear facilities, including the suspected underground 'Pickaxe Mountain' site near Natanz. Tehran has responded with warnings of a 'powerful response' against all US targets in the region if any attacks occur, escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear enrichment program.
US missiles struck targets in Iran, including the Caspian coast and Ahvaz, killing four. This followed Iran's attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and Jordan intercepting Iranian missiles. The escalation comes after Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies over a Red Sea blockade.
The U.S. continues airstrikes on Iran, which retaliates against U.S. targets in the Gulf, escalating regional tensions. President Trump considers a "massive attack" as the UN warns of an unimaginable crisis. Oil prices fluctuate, and Houthi rebels attack Saudi tankers, drawing further threats.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when their Marine Policing Unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. Several officers entered the River Thames but were recovered, with no members of the public involved in the incident.
Russian troops repelled a counterattack by Ukrainian ex-convicts from the 129th separate heavy mechanized brigade in the Ivashkino area, Kharkov Region, eliminating over half of the unit, a Russian defense source told TASS.
Russian strikes cut power to 150,000 residents in Chernihiv, Ukraine, while Kyiv's air defenses repelled attacks. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed counter-strikes on Russian missile component and oil facilities, as the EU unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia in four years.
Russian forces continued group strikes with precision weapons on Ukrainian ports overnight to July 24, targeting fuel tanks in Odessa, a dry-cargo vessel in Nikolayev, and port infrastructure, drone depots, and a floating dock in Izmail.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko stated Moscow advocates for continued dialogue between Tehran and Washington to prevent negative consequences in the Middle East, following recent US strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation across the region.
Russia's Battlegroup North interceptor drone battery destroyed 24 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs in the Sumy area over the past 24 hours, according to a commander with the call sign Amur. The drones were used for reconnaissance, fire adjustment, targeting, and delivering strikes.
Iran claims retaliatory drone strikes on US military facilities across the Middle East, following 13 nights of American attacks. This escalation comes as the US plans to use frozen Iranian assets for war damages, a move condemned by Iran, further intensifying tensions between the two nations.
