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EU, Kiev count on conflict escalation — Kremlin aide
The Russian President noted in the conversation with his US counterpart that Kiev and European capitals proceed from a false perception of the state of affairs on the line of engagement
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Democracy Now!
· Jul 8, 2026
Headlines for July 8, 2026
U.S. Renews Attacks on Iran and Reimposes Oil Sanctions, Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire “Over,” Blasts NATO Allies and Praises Turkish President, Israel’s Netanyahu Criticizes Trump’s Embrace of Turkish President Erdoğan, Pentagon Considers Relocating Gulf Bases to Israel, Israeli Strike Kills Gaza Aid Official Who Organized World Cup Screening, Protesters Outside U.N. Celebrate as Israel’s Ben-Gvir Cancels Visit to Policing Summit, ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Mexican Father During Houston Traffic Stop, 85-Year-Old German National Becomes 21st to Die in ICE Custody This Year, French Court Clears Path for Far-Right Politician Marine Le Pen to Run for President, Colombian President-elect Suspends Transition as Outgoing Leader Alleges Fraud, Extreme Weather Rocks China, Europe and U.S. Amid Searing July Heat Wave, Senior ExxonMobil Lawyer Retires, Joins Trump Administration
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· Jul 8, 2026
More STRIKES on Iran. Kurt Volker, Former US Ambassador To NATO on GNT
On Global News Today, Tom Burges Watson speaks with former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker as President Donald Trump declares the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is "all but over" following a fresh exchange of strikes. The program examines the latest military escalation between the United States and Iran, the prospects for diplomacy, and what the renewed fighting means for regional security. With NATO leaders gathered in Türkiye, the discussion also explores how the Iran crisis is shaping the alliance's agenda alongside Ukraine, defense spending, and transatlantic unity. Guest: Kurt Volker – Former US Ambassador to NATO and Former US Special Envoy for Ukraine Negotiations #BreakingNews #Iran #Trump #US #NATO #Israel #Tehran #Washington #StraitOfHormuz #Ukraine #Turkey #MiddleEast #Geopolitics
DawnNews English
· Jul 10, 2026
UN Issues Stark Warning as Ukraine Civilian Casualties Continue to Rise | Security Council | Russia
The United Nations Security Council has heard a grim update on the war in Ukraine, with UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo warning that civilian casualties reached their highest level since the early months of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. According to the UN, at least 265 civilians were killed and 1,816 injured in June alone, while verified casualties since February 2022 have exceeded 16,400 deaths and 48,000 injuries. The UN urged an immediate end to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, warning that the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Watch the latest Russia-Ukraine war update, UN Security Council meeting highlights, and key international reactions. #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #un #unsc #worldnews #kyiv #breakingnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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· Jul 7, 2026
Why is the EU talking to the Taliban? | DW News
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
S. Korean trade association urges USTR to defer or lower proposed forced labor tariff
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