Russia loses another 1,200 troops and five air defense systems in war against Ukraine over past 24 hours (2026-07-07 05:20 UTC)
Kurz: The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine—from February 24, 2022, to July 7, 2026—amount to approximately 1,412,250 personnel, including 1,200 over the past 24 hours.
After deadly Kyiv attack, Trump says Putin wants to end the war (2026-07-07 05:03 UTC)
Kurz: U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine, despite Russia’s deadly aerial attack on Kyiv two days after the two leaders spoke by phone.
Ukrainian missiles strike Russian airport, energy sites, as blackout reported in bordering Belgorod Oblast (2026-07-06 22:59 UTC)
Kurz: Belgorod and the Belgorod district were subjected to a massive missile attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine last night," Governor Alexander Shuvaev said.
Ukrainian Writers Take Aim at Government Narratives (2026-07-06 16:35 UTC)
Kurz: Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselve…
For second time in 4 days, Russia targets Kyiv with mass missile attack, killing at least 26 (2026-07-05 22:48 UTC)
Kurz: Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones toward Kyiv overnight on July 6, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of yet another large-scale attack targeting the capital.
West Asia War LIVE: LNG tanker attacked after ignoring warnings, says Iran state television (2026-07-07 05:50 UTC)
Kurz: The tanker set ablaze after being hit by a projectile hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait, said the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre
Kurz: Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Tensions have reignited amid an attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, with severe damage to the vessel reported. While Axios indicated that two US officials blamed Iran for the attack on the ship, Tehran’s IRIB state b…
Iranian media says vessel struck near Oman for ‘ignoring repeated warnings’ (2026-07-07 03:35 UTC)
Kurz: Iranian media says vessel struck near Oman for ‘ignoring repeated warnings’ The IRIB state broadcaster is reporting that an oil tanker attempting to pass through the Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked “after ignoring repeated warnings”. According to the broadcaster,…
Generation Jihad | Hezbollah’s moment of truth (2026-07-06 12:35 UTC)
Kurz: A new 14-point trilateral framework toward ending hostilities in Lebanon puts Hezbollah, Iran’s strongest terror proxy, at a crossroads. Disarm and let Lebanon reclaim its southern border—or keep threatening Israel and risk blowing up the fragile US-Iran peace deal. FDD Senior Fe…
UNICEF: More than 300 children killed in Sudan in last six months (2026-07-07 04:47 UTC)
Kurz: More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the UN’s children’s agency said on Monday.
US pulls troops from Nigeria following anti-ISIS mission, focuses on ‘African-led’ future (2026-07-06 10:42 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. has withdrawn most of the troops that were sent to Nigeria earlier this year to help root out Islamic State insurgents, according to the head of U.S. Africa Command.
New report: RSF training camps, supply routes in Libya fuelling Sudan’s war — ‘What we’ve uncovered is really just the tip of the iceberg’ (2026-07-03 23:32 UTC)
Kurz: Andrew Bergman interviews Klaas van Dijken, Director of Lighthouse Reports for Radio Dabanga The United… The post New report: RSF training camps, supply routes in Libya fuelling Sudan’s war — ‘What we’ve uncovered is really just the tip of the iceberg’ appeared first on Dabanga…
Two children killed in South Kordofan drone strike amid mounting humanitarian calls (2026-07-03 16:33 UTC)
Kurz: Reports indicate that two children were killed, and their mother was among several people injured… The post Two children killed in South Kordofan drone strike amid mounting humanitarian calls appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Kurz: The second quarter of 2026 comes to a close with the United Nations and other… The post Sudan timeline April-June 2026: Struggles toward ceasefire fail amid El Obeid violence appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns (2026-07-07 05:29 UTC)
Kurz: The launch, using a dummy warhead, took place the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty meant to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific.
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test (2026-07-07 04:40 UTC)
Kurz: China has conducted a rare ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, prompting condemnation from the US and its regional allies Read Full Article at RT.com
China hit by multiple extremes in fatal start to predicted extreme flood season (2026-07-07 03:23 UTC)
Kurz: Landslides, floods, strong rainstorms and tornadoes have led to multiple deaths across China, with people still missing as meteorologists warn the country faces “complex” disaster prevention challenges this year. The annual flood season, which officially began on July 1, will be …
Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ training for its military graduates after 24 years (2026-07-07 00:30 UTC)
Kurz: Taiwan has revived its “anti-communist patriotic education” programme for military academy graduates, reflecting growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces after a string of espionage cases involving service members. The compulsory five-day cou…
China Tests Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile, Kicks Off Annual Exercise With Russia (2026-07-06 20:25 UTC)
Kurz: The People’s Liberation Army Navy test fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile from the South China Sea to the Pacific Ocean on Monday, coinciding with the start of an annual naval drill with Russia. The Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched the missile carrying a tra…
Why migrants come to Germany for work and then leave again (2026-07-07 05:44 UTC)
Kurz: Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong?