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Russia attacks Kyiv with 68 missiles and 351 drones as Patriot stocks run low
Russia’s second major assault on Kyiv in less than a week exposed Ukraine’s inability to intercept ballistic missiles, intensifying pressure on NATO leaders to deliver Patriot ammunition and stronger air-defence commitments.
July 6, 2026
Trump to meet Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa as Ankara NATO summit tests alliance unity
Donald Trump’s meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ahmed al-Sharaa and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will place the Ukraine war, Syria’s diplomatic reintegration and transatlantic defence spending at the centre of the July 7 and 8 NATO Summit in Ankara.
July 6, 2026
US Supreme Court’s next term could reshape gun bans, voting rules and immigrant detention
The United States Supreme Court will return in October with disputes involving assault-style rifles, Arizona voter registration, prolonged immigrant detention, religious freedom, LGBTQ protections and major corporate litigation.
July 5, 2026
Trump reopens Ukraine diplomacy with Putin and Zelenskyy before NATO summit
Trump has reopened Ukraine diplomacy with Putin and Zelenskyy, but territorial demands and the disputed battle for Kostiantynivka block progress.
July 5, 2026
Ali Khamenei funeral draws huge Tehran crowds as successor Mojtaba remains unseen
Iran has begun Ali Khamenei’s state funeral, but successor Mojtaba remains unseen as Tehran confronts succession, reconstruction and US talks.
July 4, 2026
US heat wave puts 185 million under alerts as July 4 events are cancelled
A dangerous US heat wave has put 185 million people under alerts, cancelled July 4 events and strained power grids across major cities.
July 4, 2026
Pope Leo uses US 250th anniversary to press America and Europe on migration
Pope Leo used America’s 250th anniversary and a Lampedusa visit to challenge tougher US and European policies on migration and asylum.
July 4, 2026
US backs Pakistan’s right to self-defence as Afghanistan conflict enters dangerous phase
Washington has backed Pakistan’s right to self-defence as Afghan retaliation and civilian deaths push the former allies closer to prolonged war.
July 4, 2026
Syria opens door to Hezbollah talks as Beirut visit resets post-Assad Lebanon ties
Syria may meet Hezbollah but says it will not enter Lebanon. The diplomatic reset tests whether old enemies can prevent another regional war.
July 3, 2026
US rejects USMCA renewal and starts 10-year countdown threatening North American trade
USMCA remains alive, but Washington has started a 10-year expiry clock. Auto rules, China and tariffs now threaten North American trade.
July 3, 2026