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Kremlin comments on Kiev’s terrorism, situation around Wildberries, contacts with US

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov discussed Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses, calling them terrorist strikes on civilian targets, and reiterated that Moscow views any deployment of foreign troops to Ukraine as unacceptable. Russia's Security Council said the economic impact of the warehouse attacks is limited, while Washington has not requested a call between Trump and Putin, though contacts continue.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 28

Haiti schedules first elections in a decade for December

Haiti's electoral council has scheduled presidential and legislative elections for December 13, with a runoff in February 2027, marking the first vote in over a decade. Voter registration has begun in parts of the capital, but widespread gang violence and security concerns cast doubt on the process. Russia has expressed concern over delays and called for dialogue.

4 outlets · 5 articles Jul 28

First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war

The Pentagon has introduced a new casualty category, 'Overseas Operations,' for personnel killed and wounded in the Iran war starting July 7, effectively splitting the conflict's casualty count. Veterans, including a retired rear admiral and a Marine Corps veteran, criticize the move as disrespectful, while the Trump administration argues the April ceasefire pauses the clock on the conflict's initial period. The change draws criticism from lawmakers Thomas Massie and Kirsten Gillibrand.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 28

UK's Burnham pledges new drone tech to Ukraine in Zelensky meeting

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Portsmouth naval base, pledging new Stone Cloak drone-jamming technology. The UK will also hand over the intellectual property to enable Ukraine to produce the system at scale.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit

Senior US administration officials say Israel will redeploy troops from Lebanese territory only in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state sovereignty, ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House meeting with President Trump. The framework aims to achieve three goals, including a secure northern border for Israel.

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S. Korea's 1st investment project in U.S. said to be power plant

South Korea's first investment project in the United States under a bilateral trade deal is likely to be a combined cycle power plant, according to government sources. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said talks with the U.S. are in the final phase, with an announcement possible as early as late August or September.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 28

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during France's speech, protesting French comments that compared Washington's human rights voting to authoritarian states. The incident follows a dispute over the extension of UN human rights chief Volker Turk's term, which the US opposed alongside Russia and North Korea.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 28

India spared worst of US ‘forced labour’ tariffs, but hard talks loom

India has banned imports of goods made with forced labour, a move that helped it secure a lower 10% US tariff instead of steeper rates. The decision, reported by Dawn and the South China Morning Post, is seen as a step toward a broader trade deal, though experts question the factual basis of the US tariff action.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

Ukraine's Zelensky expected at White House to secure Trump's support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House to secure continued support amid ongoing Russian strikes. The visit comes as Ukraine launches over 390 drones at the Moscow region and as relations between the two leaders show signs of improvement.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 28

Trump says Iran talks taking place during pause in US military strikes

US President Donald Trump says 'very friendly negotiations' are ongoing with Iran and expresses hope for a breakthrough, while Tehran denies direct talks. Both sides have held fire for a third straight day, and oil prices dipped amid hopes of de-escalation.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections

The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of passenger seats on 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX jets after reports of incorrect installation. The seats could come loose during an emergency landing, posing a risk to passengers and crew. Boeing has issued guidance to operators and supports the FAA's move.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 28

Trump optimistic about possibility of peace deal on Ukraine — newspaper

US President Donald Trump is reportedly optimistic about a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, with his team ready to engage both Russia and Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted a shift in US approach, while US envoy Mike Waltz acknowledged the complexity of the task.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 28

US Senator McConnell discharged from hospital but not yet 'cleared' to return to work

US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation following a June fall, with his physician's office stating he is not yet cleared to return to work. The 84-year-old senator is undergoing intensive physical therapy and missed the annual Fancy Farm picnic, as he continues his recovery from a fall that left him briefly unconscious and a subsequent mild case of pneumonia.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

With Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia, Bab el-Mandeb returns to centre stage | Explained

Yemen's Houthi movement has announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move escalates regional tensions amid the US-Iran conflict and has drawn reactions from Pakistan, while analysts warn of global economic consequences.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

US Senate backs Clayton's nomination as top spy in procedural vote

The US Senate voted to advance Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence in a procedural vote, with 51 senators supporting the move. President Donald Trump nominated Clayton on June 11. A final confirmation vote was reportedly scheduled for July 29.

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All art, no deal: On the U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal

The US has signed a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to build reactors and enrich uranium, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation, especially in the context of the US-Iran conflict and the lack of IAEA oversight.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 28

Just one in three Americans support Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals - poll

Just one in three Americans support the US war with Iran, with most saying President Donald Trump has not clearly explained its goals, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings come as other surveys show his approval rating near record lows and public concern over the conflict's economic impact.

4 outlets · 6 articles Jul 27

Police say there were at least 3 shooters at Seattle food festival, 1 among the dead

A gunfight at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday left three people dead and at least four wounded. Police now believe at least three shooters were involved, and a 15-year-old has been charged in the case.

5 outlets · 6 articles Jul 27

Ship traffic in Bab el-Mandeb Strait down by 56% following Houthi embargo — newspaper

Commercial ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped by 56% in the week following Yemen's Houthi rebels' announced embargo on Saudi Arabia-linked vessels, according to The National. Separately, Saudi oil shipments via the strait have fallen 36% over two weeks, with 70% rerouted to Yanbu al-Bahr.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 27

US senators to meet with Zelensky in Washington on July 28 — news agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with all 100 US senators and President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on sanctions against Russia and Zelensky's expected attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 27