Russian army loses 1,470 troops, two air defense systems in war against Ukraine in past day (2026-08-01 05:22 UTC)
Kurz: The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to August 1, 2026, have reached approximately 1,447,620 personnel, including 1,470 over the past 24 hours.
Kurz: The Ukrainian capital was hit by a combined drone and missile strike early Saturday morning, according to local officials and media reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Kurz: Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, US president Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran “very hard,” amid US media reports that suggested he was considering heavy attacks targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. Iran, however, said it has prepared a comprehensive…
Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag (2026-08-01 04:54 UTC)
Kurz: Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag Two members of British band Massive Attack were barred from re-entering Singapore after displaying the Palestinian flag during Wednesday’s concert, Reuters reported. Singapore police said Friday the ba…
The Atlantic Brief: The Strait of Hormuz and the Future of Free Navigation (2026-07-31 20:27 UTC)
Kurz: In February 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a war in the Middle East against Iran. Since then, the warring sides have oscillated between strikes, a fragile ceasefire, and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. Open hostilities resumed in mid-July. More recently, the H…
Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement, IDF reports 32 Gaza ceasefire violations July 10–31 (2026-07-31 18:08 UTC)
Kurz: US President Donald Trump announced a 15-point Board of Peace roadmap transferring Gaza’s governance and security responsibilities. The plan links verified Hamas disarmament to phased Israeli withdrawal, but sequencing remains disputed. The post Board of Peace announces Hamas dis…
Middle East: Civilian death toll climbs in Gaza, Lebanon and West Bank as UN chief demands ‘the fighting must stop’ (2026-07-31 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Violence and civilian casualties are rising across the Middle East – from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza to continued hostilities in Lebanon and the West Bank – UN agencies reported on Friday as the Secretary-General declared “the fighting must stop”.
Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much (2026-07-31 20:28 UTC)
Kurz: A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can’t overcome a weak health care infrastructure.
Kurz: DR Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak has exceeded 3,500 cases, overtaking the country’s deadliest epidemic and becoming the world’s second-largest ever. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Air strike kills at least 24 civilians in North Kordofan, RSF attack leaves nine dead (2026-07-30 18:33 UTC)
Kurz: At least 24 civilians, most of them women and children, were killed in an air… The post Air strike kills at least 24 civilians in North Kordofan, RSF attack leaves nine dead appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
UN warns conflict, displacement and cholera are deepening Sudan’s humanitarian crisis (2026-07-28 16:24 UTC)
Kurz: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that conflict, mass displacement… The post UN warns conflict, displacement and cholera are deepening Sudan’s humanitarian crisis 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.
Anti-Taliban resistance groups increase attacks in northeast Afghanistan, district center briefly falls (2026-07-31 15:41 UTC)
Kurz: Three anti-Taliban resistance groups launched separate operations across Badakhshan province, Afghanistan, over a two-week period, temporarily overrunning a district center and attacking Taliban positions in multiple districts. While there is no evidence of direct coordination am…
PLA stages South China Sea drills days after ‘illegal’ Philippine territorial bid (2026-08-01 05:11 UTC)
Kurz: The Chinese military held joint naval and air drills near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed reef in the South China Sea, on Saturday. The training exercise came after Beijing hit out at the Philippines for an “illegal” attempt to extend its seabed rights off the coast of Palawan and …
Taiwan’s political parties deadlocked over efforts to boost military drone capacity (2026-08-01 04:00 UTC)
Kurz: A political row is threatening to undermine Taiwan’s efforts to increase its stockpiles of military drones and has raised questions about the future of its domestic manufacturers. On Monday, lawmakers failed to agree on competing versions of a bill to buy and develop military dro…
How Mexico Locked In Its Militarized Police State (2026-07-29 17:30 UTC)
Kurz: In 2021, Andrew Ivey wrote, “‘I Have Other Data’: The Guardia Nacional and the Entrenchment of Mexico’s Militarization’,” where he warned Mexico was headed toward a militarization trap. Five years later, amidst increased pressure from the Trump administration and the election of …
As Negeri Sembilan votes, all eyes on whether Anwar’s PH can retain state (2026-07-31 22:00 UTC)
Kurz: Interest is centred on whether Pakatan Harapan can rebound from a dismal performance in the Jul 11 Johor state election and fend off a challenge from a partner teaming up with a rival.
BREAKING: F-35B Crashes Near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (2026-07-31 18:48 UTC)
Kurz: A Marine Corps F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday, a service spokesperson confirmed to USNI News. The pilot ejected from the jet and is on their way to a hospital. “We can confirm a mishap involving a Mari…
Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns (2026-07-31 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month.
Wildfire smoke poses hidden health threat (2026-07-31 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Wildfires are often associated with the destruction they leave behind, but the smoke they produce can pose a serious health threat far beyond the fire zone, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Can Cyber Operations Be Deterred? What Wargames Reveal (2026-07-30 07:30 UTC)
Kurz: The most successful deterrent threats leave no evidence behind. No missiles fly. No networks go down. No troops cross borders. Nothing happens. For policymakers, that is often the desired outcome. For researchers, it is a nightmare. Imagine, however, being able to observe a decis…