Russia kills civilians near Kyiv
Russia’s overnight strikes near Kyiv killed three people, including a child, in Brovary and injured seven others, according to local authorities. Another child was among the wounded as attacks hit sites in the Kyiv region.
Iran welcomes Saudi-Pak-Turkey pact
Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi praised a new Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey defence pact in Mecca, urging Muslim-majority countries to stand together. The agreement, signed by Mohammed bin Salman, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Shehbaz Sharif, says an attack on one is an attack on all.
Iranian leaders see advantage in war
Iranian leaders think the conflict is turning in their favor, with U.S. pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, missile strikes, and stalled diplomacy shaping the battle. The AP report centers on Tehran, Washington, and the waterway that carries global energy supplies.
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Authorities in eastern China closed schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin moved toward land, with Zhejiang and Fujian preparing for strong winds, heavy rain, and possible landfall between Ningbo and Ningde.
Reports question Mojtaba Khamenei’s whereabouts
Top US General Seeks Iran Off-Ramp
Russian strikes kill three near Kyiv
US Senate approves Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. Senate approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, opening the door to possible 100% tariffs on India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia. The measure also extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to 2031 and now heads to the House when it returns on August 31.
Italy places all major cities on red alert
Italy has placed all 27 monitored major cities from Trieste to Palermo on its highest heat alert as a severe summer heatwave intensifies. The warning signals a health emergency for the entire population, while Austria has recorded a new national temperature peak of 41.2C near the Slovak border.
US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill
Spain imposes border checks on Italy
New Zealand targets Russia supporters
Iran seeks control over Hormuz shipping
Iran is reported to be advancing a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz that would let Tehran bar US and Israeli ships and seek compensation from hostile countries. The draft also mentions cargo restrictions linked to Israel and a fee structure for services such as insurance and environmental costs.
Musk blocks Ukraine Starlink strikes
Elon Musk has refused Ukraine’s requests to use Starlink for deep strikes inside Russia, according to The Atlantic, as cited by RT. The report says former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has been trying back-channel appeals, while Musk had already confirmed a 2023 refusal tied to attacks on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet and naval bases in Crimea.