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• The United States and Iran are entering a prolonged cycle of "grey zone" conflict characterized by calibrated confrontation rather than a definitive resolution. • Washington is currently employing a dual strategy of maintaining military pressure while simultaneously calling for renewed diplomatic negotiations.

• India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, urged the UN Security Council to clearly distinguish between armed aggression and territorial disputes to better maintain international peace. • India called for reforms to the UN Charter, specifically arguing that Chapter VI interventions lack "perpetual validity" and require periodic reviews to align with current geopolitical realities.

• On July 22, 2026, Houthi forces attacked at least one Saudi vessel as part of an effort to enforce a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. • The incident was reported by the Institute for the Study of War's Conflict Tracking Project (ISW-CTP) in a special update on Iran.

• Israel is constructing new earthen barriers within the Gaza Strip, fundamentally altering the region's geography and restricting movement. • These barriers serve as critical infrastructure for security policy, impacting both military strategy and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

• A critical analysis reveals that four primary claims made by President Donald Trump regarding the conflict with Iran have been proven inaccurate or misleading. • The report examines specific assertions made by the administration, contrasting official rhetoric with documented evidence and geopolitical realities.

• German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced on July 23, 2026, that Germany will suspend automatic temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens fleeing military conscription. • The policy shift specifies that evading enlistment in the Ukrainian military will no longer be considered valid grounds for receiving humanitarian asylum.

• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed a UN Security Council debate on Thursday, July 24, emphasizing the critical role of diplomacy in resolving global crises. • Guterres acknowledged that while diplomatic efforts may have failed to prevent current military confrontations and border tensions, they remain the most effective tool for ending them.

Member states vote to remove British barrister found to have committed serious misconduct over alleged sexual abuseThe prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been removed from office after he was found to have committed serious misconduct in connection to allegations of sexual abuse.The ICC’s member states voted on Friday to oust the British prosecutor in an unprecedented move that concludes a damaging episode for the court two years after the allegations were first raised. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Andy Burnham thought to be considering waiving stricter right to remain rules for people already working in the sectorHundreds of thousands of care workers could be exempted from the home secretary’s plans to toughen up the immigration system under proposals being considered by Andy Burnham as he looks for ways to relieve pressure on the social care sector.The prime minister will give a speech next week spelling out his determination to start creating a National Care Service before the next general election as he looks to accelerate the process set up by his predecessor, Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on recordHow dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?Fresh wildfires have broken out in western Canada and forests continued to ⁠burn in Ontario as the country ⁠battled what the prime ​minister, Mark Carney, called one of the most intense wildfire seasons on record.Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes over the past week led to a series of fires ⁠and evacuation orders in southern British Columbia. There were 25 evacuation orders and 90 active wildfires in the province as of Friday morning, and authorities said warming ⁠and drying conditions could cause them to grow. Continue reading...

After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Europe is ‘robbing’ American companies and the US taxpayerWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countriesDonald Trump has threatened the European Union with “substantial” tariffs after Brussels imposed a series of steep fines on US tech giants.In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president wrote: “The United States of America is not a ‘PIGGYBANK’ for Europe, nor will we allow it to be!” Continue reading...

Metropolitan police say officers from marine unit entered water but are now receiving treatment Five officers have been injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon.The Metropolitan police said the incident occurred at about 3.40pm and involved a boat from the marine policing unit. Continue reading...