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The move, part of a broader government reshuffle, highlights tensions between modernizing military reforms and traditional command structures. Zelenskyy’s decision to remove Fedorov, who had led … Read more
The U.S. expanded strikes into northern Iran on July 16, 2026, targeting areas near Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran warned the waterway is … Read more
The U.S. military disabled the Curacao-flagged oil tanker M/T Belma near Iran’s Kharg Island on July 15, 2026, marking the first enforcement strike under the renewed … Read more
Reuters and The Guardian detail the fallout. Protests Erupt Over Dismissal Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech expert, had been a central figure in modernizing Ukraine’s military, focusing … Read more
Syrian authorities intercepted a shipment of advanced weapons and missiles intended for Hezbollah near the Iraq-Syria border, according to the Interior Ministry. The move comes amid … Read more
Over 100 House Democrats voted to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, marking a rift in the party as progressive lawmakers challenged decades … Read more
Iran threatened to block additional trade routes in the Middle East as the U.S. intensified airstrikes on military targets, escalating tensions over the strategic Strait of … Read more
In the English seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, Nigel Farage faces a peculiar opponent: a man dressed as a trash can. The by-election, sparked by Farage’s clash … Read more
The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran on July 15, 2026, after renewed clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran threatened to halt all … Read more
Ukrainian Troops Take Center Stage in Record-Breaking Bastille Day Parade Ukrainian fighter pilots and troops were the highlight of France’s 2026 Bastille Day parade, marking a … Read more
Interpol issued a red notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb that injured a Ukraine-born oligarch and two others in … Read more
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