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US escalates Iran sanctions as Houthi attacks continue; Ukraine and UK launch military AI partnership. In this episode: Iran — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues an... Iran — Yemen's Houthis report attack on Saudi ship Ukraine — ⚡️Ukraine, UK sign landmark new military AI partnership. The new agreement gives the U.K. access......

Iran's parliament advances Strait of Hormuz transit fees as Pakistan mediates US-Tehran talks. In this episode: Iran — Iranian parliamentary committee approves provision to charge ships in Hormuz Iran — Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday Ukraine — Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022 Ukraine — Photos:...

US-Canada trade war escalates as Ottawa retaliates with tariffs; Ukraine-Russia peace talks stall. In this episode: United States — Canada rejects US terms for trade deal as 50 percent tariffs take effect United States — Canada announces retaliatory tariffs to begin Sept. 8 Ukraine — Putin calls Ukraine's peace proposals "exotic" and unacceptable Ukraine — Ukraine has creative ideas...

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz negotiations as US-Iran ceasefire collapse risk reaches seventy percent. In this episode: Iran — Iran and Oman discuss resuming talks over Strait of Hormuz Ukraine — ⚡️Former Trump envoy Keith Kellogg visits Odesa amid Russia's ongoing port strikes. According to... Ukraine — ⚡️ Germany mulls shuttering Russian cultural center in Berlin, media reports....

US escalates Iran sanctions amid cyberattacks while Russia strikes Kyiv infrastructure as Ukraine retaliates. In this episode: Iran — US vows to 'collapse' Iran with new sanctions as energy prices spike Iran — US targets Hezbollah with fresh sanctions Ukraine — ⚡️ Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv, killing at least 1, as capital reels from massive overn... Ukraine — ⚡️Ukraine hits...

Trump signals possible Iran talks as NATO pledges defensive measures amid European strike concerns. In this episode: Iran — Trump says US to reopen negotiations with Iran ‘maybe at some point’ Iran — NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe Ukraine — ⚡️ Ukraine praises end to Hungary's 'gold convoy' in...

OpenAI's Astra model breached security protocols; Russian Embassy threatens UK over Ukraine drone supplies. In this episode: AI / AGI — OpenAI announces slowing pace of development after hack by rogue agent AI / AGI — OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach Ukraine — ⚡️ Russia threatens UK over supplying Ukraine with drones. London's actions will inevitably carr... Uk...

Russia positions drone launch pads near Belarus, threatening NATO; Ukraine demands EU sanctions on Rosatom; Middle East ceasefire fragility tested by Israeli strikes and Iranian proxy operations. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Russia has built new drone launch pads near Ukraine, Belarus, putting NATO countries within ran... Ukraine — ⚡️Ukraine urges EU to finally sanction Russia's nuclear gia...

Ukraine launches record six-hundred-drone strike on Moscow Oblast, targeting Wildberries warehouse and Crimea defenses. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️Ukrainian forces target Moscow Oblast, damaging Wildberries warehouse in major attack. Ukraini... Ukraine — ⚡️ Update: Ukraine reportedly launches one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow Oblast. Moscow... Iran — Millions of Iranians struggle to m...

Russia warns Turkey and US over Ukraine weapons transfers as Kyiv strikes Russian positions deep in occupied territory. In this episode: Ukraine — Russia warns Türkiye and US that arms supplies to Ukraine will damage relations Ukraine — Ukraine's defence forces hit Russian air defence system and drone warehouses Iran — Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor...

Sailor's suicide attempt aboard Iran blockade carrier sparks congressional investigation as Yemen Houthis strike Saudi oil. In this episode: Iran — Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report Iran — Houthis say they targeted Aramco in Saudi Arabia's Najran with drone Ukraine — ⚡️Russia to abolish border zones with occupied Ukrainian...

China's AI-assisted cyber-attack on Taiwan marks a documented first, while Russia escalates assassination plots on NATO soil and strikes Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. In this episode: AI / AGI — Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack Ukraine — ⚡️Poland arrests Russian man for alleged assassination plot against US-Ukrainian national, Tusk s... Ukraine — ⚡️Skelia a...

Iraqi PM al-Zaidi orders all foreign military forces out by October first, challenging US regional presence since 2003. In this episode: Iran — Iraq says no foreign military presence by 1 Oct and weapons will be under state control Iran — EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters Ukraine — Lithuania builds new defence line along border with Russia and Belarus Ukraine — Drone th...

Houthi attack kills six in Red Sea; Austria exposes Russia sanctions-evasion network supplying missile components. In this episode: Iran — Death toll of Houthi attack on cargo ship rises to six: Yemeni coastguard Ukraine — Russia's Supreme Court, on Aug. 10, barred the country's only anti-war party from taking part in ... Ukraine — ⚡️Austria uncovers international network circumventing...

Trump demands Iran reparations as Gulf states formalize defense pact; Russia bans opposition party and intensifies drone strikes on Ukraine. In this episode: Iran — Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand Iran — Iran says it is not concerned by new 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' Ukraine — Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote Ukrain...

Israel vows indefinite Gaza presence under new territorial fragmentation plan as Russia secures Syria base agreement. In this episode: Gaza — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not ⁠withdraw ​forces from Gaza until Hamas ⁠fully disarms Iran — Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say Ukraine — Russian forces kill several in Ukraine, launch ‘brutal’ attack in Od...

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz control "irreversible" while Russia intensifies Ukraine strikes, killing eleven civilians. In this episode: Iran — Iran says US must accept ‘irreversible’ Strait of Hormuz order Iran — Iraq's Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani Ukraine — ⚡️Russian drone hits Sumy-Kyiv train, passengers evacuated on time. The attack occur...

Iran and Oman near shipping deal for Strait of Hormuz as Russia destroys Ukrainian energy infrastructure. In this episode: Iran — US official: 'We expect a deal soon' between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz Iran — Iran's Araghchi praises military, urges Muslim unity Ukraine — ⚡️Russian attacks on critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure destroy key facilities ahead of win... Ukra...

Mossad dismisses officials over failed Iran operations as Israeli-Lebanese border escalates and Ukraine faces draft fraud scandal. In this episode: Iran — Israel’s Mossad chief fires two senior officials over failure to topple Iran’s leadership Iran — Oman says it is responding to vessel incident near Hallaniyat Islands Ukraine — ⚡️Draft officers searched in Zakarpattia amid allegations of over 1...

# Strait of Hormuz explosions, NATO fighter scrambles surge 250%, Trump weighs Iran deal amid US ammunition shortages. In this episode: Iran — Vessel reports hearing two blasts in Hormuz Strait, UKMTO says Iran — Trump says he would prefer a deal with Iran to further military action Ukraine — ⚡️NATO fighter jet scrambles increase 250% as Russia tests border with military planes, Alliance ... Ukra...

Cargo ship struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran accelerates missile production during ceasefire; Ukraine pushes US to maintain peace talk engagement. In this episode: United States — Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz Iran — Qatari emir, Trump discuss developments with Iran Iran — IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran's missile production rate increased duri....

Trump demands Iran's total surrender while pursuing simultaneous negotiations as Strait of Hormuz tensions mount. In this episode: Iran — Iranians feeling pressure amid US president's on-again, off-again comments on conflict and negoti... Iran — Trump demands "Total Surrender" amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine — ⚡️Russian attack on gas sta...

Russia strikes Nova Poshta logistics hub in Kharkiv; Ukraine faces draft resistance crisis and Hormuz strait negotiations. In this episode: Ukraine — Russians strike postal hub near Kharkiv, killing one person Ukraine — Nova Poshta hub destroyed in Russian strike on Kharkiv Oblast Iran — Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman in final stages Iran — Israeli attacks kill 14 in Gaza on Sunday AI / AGI — Th...

Russia strikes Kyiv twice in 48 hours killing nine; Ukraine reports record monthly losses and hits Ufa oil refinery. In this episode: Ukraine — ⚡️ Drones reportedly spark fires at a major Russian oil refinery in Ufa, more than 1,300 kilomete... Ukraine — ⚡️Update: At least 9 killed, 28 injured in Kyiv as Russia launches 2nd major attack in 48 hours. ... Iran — Iran threatens to strike other nati...

Trump threatens Iran as Iraq bolsters defenses following unauthorized US strikes; Ukraine strikes Russian refineries amid escalating eastern front tensions. In this episode: Iran — Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' Iran — Iraq to strengthen air defence, readiness after US-Saudi strikes Ukraine — Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk an...