Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,590 over past day (2026-07-27 05:00 UTC)
Kurz: Russia’s total combat losses in its war against Ukraine have reached about 1,440,580 personnel since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, including 1,590 troops killed or wounded over the past 24 hours.
Civilian grain ship sinks in Black Sea following Russian strike (2026-07-26 23:22 UTC)
Kurz: A civilian cargo ship sank on July 26 in the Black Sea near Odesa after being struck by Russian missiles days earlier on July 19 while it was transporting grain, authorities reported.
Russia cancels St. Petersburg Navy Day parade for second straight year amid Ukrainian drone threat (2026-07-26 21:02 UTC)
Kurz: Russia has canceled its annual Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg for the second year in a row, as Ukraine’s increasing deep-strike capabilities put even the country’s heavily defended major cities at risk.
Zelenskyy on defence sackings, a possible drone deal, and a ’long war’ (2026-07-26 19:41 UTC)
Kurz: In the ornate baroque surroundings of the Mariinskii Palace in central Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed out honours to military medics and civilian health workers to mark their contribution to the nation’s war effort.
Kurz: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s short-sighted decision to fire his popular defense minister may ultimately redound to Ukraine’s benefit, as the firestorm it unleashed has forced Zelenskyy to install a widely respected, new-school officer as Ukraine’s top general. The post Analysi…
Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp? (2026-07-27 05:57 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.
Kurz: Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said that they are continuing to exchange message with the US, but accused Washington of undermining diplomacy efforts. Esmaeil Baqaei told Austria’s ORF …
Less than a dozen ships transited through Hormuz Strait over the weekend (2026-07-27 04:07 UTC)
Kurz: Less than a dozen ships transited through Hormuz Strait over the weekend Fewer than 10 commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily over the weekend, despite a pause in the exchange of strikes between Iran and the US. According to Reuters citing Kpler, Seven vessel…
CENTCOM chief believes US strikes around Hormuz no longer effective – Axios (2026-07-27 03:38 UTC)
Kurz: CENTCOM chief reportedly advised President Donald Trump to halt strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, saying they were no longer effective Read Full Article at RT.com
U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too (2026-07-26 17:16 UTC)
Kurz: The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.
US, Iran extend pause in strikes as Oman holds new Hormuz talks (2026-07-26 17:14 UTC)
Kurz: After striking Iran for 13 days, the U.S. has apparently held off since late Friday without any explanation or announcement, raising questions over President Donald Trump’s next move.
Khartoum (2025): Sudanese filmmakers turn war into intimate portraits (2026-07-26 15:31 UTC)
Kurz: By Sara Bass for Radio Dabanga Drawing from footage shot in Sudan and Nairobi since… The post Khartoum (2025): Sudanese filmmakers turn war into intimate portraits appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Sudanese army claim capture of strategic North Kordofan towns (2026-07-26 11:06 UTC)
Kurz: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) says it has captured the towns of Bara, Jabra El… The post Sudanese army claim capture of strategic North Kordofan towns appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
People in El Obeid, Sudan have limited services as drone attacks intensify (2026-07-20 12:34 UTC)
Kurz: Half a million people in El-Obeid, North Kordofan state, Sudan are facing limited basic services as drone strikes from the Rapid Support Forces intensify. Liesbeth Aelbrecht details the impact on people.
Video of US flag desecration by Somali army trio sparks uproar amid stepped-up support (2026-07-13 11:07 UTC)
Kurz: Troops involved in a video that showed the American flag being stepped on and kicked were detained and an investigation is underway, the Somali defense ministry said.
Chinese scientists turn to bamboo to strengthen the Great Green Wall (2026-07-27 06:00 UTC)
Kurz: After decades of fighting desertification with straw, plants and plastic, Chinese researchers have turned to bamboo – one of the most resilient and sustainable materials on the planet. The fastest-growing plant on Earth has the potential to help overcome challenges with current s…
Food security: can drones and BeiDou put an end to ‘paper farming’ in China? (2026-07-27 04:00 UTC)
Kurz: China’s agriculture sector needs more advanced technology and innovation to boost yields and improve food security – not more farmland and crops, according to a rural policy expert. The remarks came after a state media investigation alleged that officials in central China had inf…
Trump made ‘strategic mistake’ with tariffs – Lula (2026-07-27 01:03 UTC)
Kurz: Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil are a “strategic mistake” that will ultimately harm the American economy, President Lula has warned. Read Full Article at RT.com
USNI News Western Pacific Pulse: July 24, 2026 (2026-07-24 20:27 UTC)
Kurz: The following is a summary of major ship movements and exercises in the Western Pacific over the last week. In Hawaii U.S. and partner forces conducted a group sail Wednesday, with aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) leading the flotilla of ships and submarines as …
U.S. Navy Orders Low-cost Missiles to Expand Fleet, Allied Long-Range Maritime Strike Capabilities (2026-07-24 17:23 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. Navy is procuring a low-cost cruise missile to expand the fleet’s long-range precision strike capabilities and provide allies with affordable maritime strike munitions. CoAspire announced its selection for the Navy’s Coalition Heterogenous Affordable Offensive Strike (CH…
Chaotic Progress: European NATO’s Quest for Stronger Defense (2026-07-23 20:00 UTC)
Kurz: In 2024, Max Bergmann wrote, “NATO Missed a Chance to Transform Itself,” where he argued NATO’s leadership needs to facilitate a strong European pillar of the alliance through structural reforms in European institutions. Two years later, we asked Max to revisit his arguments.Imag…
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ after arrest threat (2026-07-27 00:27 UTC)
Kurz: Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.