Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
Irish Examiner · Jul 24, 2026
Columnist reflects on why certain Greek myths captivated generations of Irish schoolchildren, arguing that memorable details like Ariadne's thread and Icarus's wax wings made complex stories stick despite their darker origins.
Google News · Jul 24, 2026
Russian forces significantly outnumber Ukrainian troops in key Pokrovsk front areas, with 261 battlefield clashes reported in a single day as Moscow intensifies its offensive campaign.
Infobae · Jul 24, 2026
Irán trasladó comandantes de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica y equipos de misiles a Yemen el 13 de julio para fortalecer las capacidades militares de los hutíes y su capacidad de amenaza en el mar Rojo.
CBS News · Jul 24, 2026
The Trump administration faces mounting pressure as rapid weapons expenditure in the Middle East depletes advanced interceptor and precision-guided missile stockpiles faster than the defense industry can replenish them, raising concerns about readiness for potential Indo-Pacific conflicts.
Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2026
The US has spent $37.5 billion on Iran operations with a $67 billion additional request pending. Analysts suggest Congress faces political difficulty opposing the funding despite its scale.
Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2026
Israel conducted airstrikes on Gaza after issuing displacement orders, killing at least two Palestinians. The attacks violate the US-brokered ceasefire and worsen an already critical humanitarian crisis affecting 1.4 million people.
CBS News · Jul 24, 2026
Trump officials express concern about the rapid pace of defensive missile and interceptor usage in Middle East operations as U.S. military presence expands with new equipment deployments.
The New York Times · Jul 24, 2026
The Pentagon has reduced reported U.S. troop deaths in the Iran war on its official website, with military officials offering conflicting explanations for the discrepancy.
The New York Times · Jul 24, 2026
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in the Iran war, marking one of 18 U.S. military deaths since the conflict began. The story explores his personal struggles and desire to return home.
Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2026
UN envoy Hans Grundberg warns that Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping threaten to reignite Yemen's conflict and deepen regional instability, calling for diplomatic negotiations to prevent escalation.
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2026
Two Palestinians killed and several injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza City refugee camps housing displaced residents.
CBS News · Jul 23, 2026
The U.S. conducted its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran following Trump's threats of major military punishment against Iran and Houthi forces.
The New York Times · Jul 23, 2026
Iran has rejected a cease-fire deal presented by an Iraqi leader, though details remain unclear. Iranian officials characterized it as the only current proposal on the table.
Google News · Jul 23, 2026
Derek Williams, a longtime CBS News cameraman known for his work in conflict zones, has passed away. Colleagues remembered him as a dedicated and courageous journalist.
BBC News · Jul 23, 2026
UK mortgage rates have climbed back to month-ago levels as Middle East tensions drive up lenders' funding costs, with five million homeowners facing higher repayments by 2028.
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2026
The US has spent nearly $110 billion on military operations against Iran, with the Trump administration seeking an additional $67 billion despite declaring victory in the conflict.
Google News · Jul 23, 2026
The Pentagon has awarded Oracle a 10-year software contract worth up to $7 billion as part of its ongoing military software consolidation efforts, boosting Oracle's stock in after-hours trading.
The New York Times · Jul 23, 2026
Democratic senators are pressing Defense Secretary Hegseth to provide complete accounting of U.S. troops killed or wounded in Iran, citing inadequate casualty reporting from the Pentagon.
Reuters · Jul 23, 2026
The Pentagon has awarded Oracle a nearly $7 billion contract as part of its ongoing effort to consolidate and modernize military software systems across the Department of Defense.
The New York Times · Jul 23, 2026
Yemen's Houthi militant group, backed by Iran, has escalated regional tensions by attacking ships and announcing a blockade of a strategic waterway, opening a new front in the broader Iran-US conflict.
Google News · Jul 23, 2026
Ukraine has escalated drone attacks on Wildberries, Russia's biggest online retailer, shuttering warehouses and bringing economic disruption to Russian civilians and small businesses.
Google News · Jul 23, 2026
An escalating Iran war is eroding Southeast Asian nations' confidence in US security commitments, forcing regional powers to reassess geopolitical alignments amid energy market disruptions.
The New York Times · Jul 23, 2026
A Russian military intelligence officer fled Japan after The New York Times reported he was conducting espionage operations through an Aeroflot airline office in Tokyo, exposing a covert intelligence network.
Google News · Jul 23, 2026
Iran conducted strikes on US military assets across the Middle East, damaging drone shelters, radar systems, and aircraft at bases including a key Jordanian facility, revealing vulnerabilities in US regional defense posture.