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By Emma Farge, Olivia Le Poidevin and David Brunnstrom GENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) - United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries to a second four-year term ahead of a potentially contentious vote on Friday, diplomats told Reuters. Turk, a lawyer who has worked for the United Nations for decades in major offices such as Geneva and field locations includingKosovo, ends his first four-

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INTERESTING: Iranian sources claim Iran destroyed a U.S. HIMARS system in northern Kuwait. Webcam footage shows a massive fire near the reported launch area. Not confirmed yet.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: So here's the way I look at it. It is the Jewish people upon which Christianity is built. It is the Judeo-Christian foundation upon which Western civilization was built. If there was no Western civilization, the idea of the sanctity of the individual—where did that come from? From the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Where did that get into motion in government? Was it from ancient Rome? No. Was it from ancient Greece? No. Was it from the Ottoman Empi
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: It is the Jewish foundation upon which Christianity is built. People can argue all they want to. Jesus was Jewish. The early church—they were all Jews. Everything about the New Testament is built upon the Old Testament. So as Christian believers, we owe the foundation of our faith to the Jewish faith. Without the Jews, there would be no Christianity.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: Chuck Schumer is a coward. He is a coward for not calling this out. And if he doesn't, then I hope that nobody ever calls him a Jewish leader again. I'm not even Jewish, and I think I'm probably a much more effective Jewish leader than somebody who will not say what Mamdani is. And that is an anti-Semite. You just can't go any other way with this.
Moscow has warned that navigation in its Black Sea waters has become dangerous following attacks on vessels operating in the area.

Kuwait’s army says air defences are intercepting hostile Iranian attacks Kuwait’s air defences are currently confronting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks from Iran, the army said. The army added that any explosion sounds are from interceptions.

Despite heightened alert levels and the possibility of renewed operations against Iran, the IDF says there has been no change to Home Front Command instructions. Local authorities have not been told to open public shelters. Any change will be announced through official Home Front Command channels. (Some local authorities have opened bomb shelters, just in case)
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: When you say, or Mamdani says, that Benjamin Netanyahu is guilty of genocide, that Israel committed genocide, on its face, that is a stupid thing to say. Why? Because when you commit genocide, you try to erase an entire people.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: There's been billions of dollars spent to influence particularly young American minds on social media through TikTok and Instagram and Twitter. They've spent billions of dollars financing Middle East Studies series in various universities and brainwashing kids.

Defense Minister Israel Katz, following a security briefing with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and senior military commanders, said Israel is preparing for every scenario. “If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a crushing blow.”

Israel is preparing for possible escalation over the weekend. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the restricted security cabinet tomorrow (Friday) - YNET

Iran warned of "consequences" if Britain lets the U.S. use its military bases, naming RAF Fairford, where a B-1 bomber reportedly launched a strike on Iran this week. UK Defense Ministry: "Our armed forces are ready to protect the security of the UK from any form of attack, whether on our soil or beyond. The UK is ready to defend itself 24/7."

President Trump threatened attacks on Houthi militants after the Iranian ally said it had hit two Saudi Arabian-flagged vessels.

Nearly a dozen U.S. troops seriously wounded in recent Iranian strikes were evacuated to a U.S. military hospital in Germany. They are among about 100 American service members injured since early July, though the Pentagon says most suffered mild concussions and have already returned to duty. Source: NYT

In 2024, Max Bergmann wrote, “NATO Missed a Chance to Transform Itself,” where he argued NATO’s leadership needs to facilitate a strong European pillar of the alliance through structural reforms in European institutions. Two years later, we asked Max to revisit his arguments.Image: The White House via Wikimedia CommonsIn 2024, you argued NATO’s own leadership should facilitate a European pillar. Two years later, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told the European Parliament that anyone who think
In Pavlohrad, Russian airstrikes on July 23 damaged enterprises and warehouse premises of the Star Brands group of companies.

Senior Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi: The era of Sykes–Picot is long over. The day is not far when you will lose Diego Garcia, like your other colonies. The UK would be wise to reflect on the fragility of its own borders and to recognize that Iran’s capabilities extend far beyond military options.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Compromised individuals in the U.S. administration are burying their heads in the sand. They ignore the realities on the ground and seem focused only on 2028. The mindless aggression they advocate will only ensure that POTUS pays heavier price for deal he's trying to achieve.

On July 14, the United States renewed its naval blockade of Iran

RAF Fairford is a major hub for USAF bombers flying mission against Iran and other aircraft transmitting to the Middle East. The post EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The UK Air Base appeared first on TWZ.

In bipartisan effort, House votes to order Trump to halt military action against Iran until he receives congressional approval, highlighting growing frustration ahead of midterms The post US House symbolically votes to curb Trump’s Iran war powers, but Senate backs president appeared first on The Times of Israel.
‼️🇬🇧🇺🇸🇮🇷 The United Kingdom has declared that it is fully prepared to defend itself after Iran warned of "consequences" if British military facilities are used to support U.S. operations against Iran. The warning specifically referenced RAF Fairford, a key Royal Air Force base that Iranian officials claim was used to support a U.S. B-1 bomber strike on targets inside Iran earlier this week. In response, the UK Ministry of Defence said Britain's armed forces remain on constant alert and a
The number of people injured in the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 25, including six children.

Karim Khan, who in 2024 issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant, will be unable to attend unprecedented vote in NY due to sanctions imposed by the Trump administration The post 125 countries to vote Friday on permanent removal of ICC chief accused of sexual misconduct appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Kuwaiti army says it is protecting the ‘homeland’s borders’ The Kuwaiti authorities are taking the necessary measures after the country's border crossing with Iraq was repeatedly attacked by “hostile drones", the army said on Thursday. “The Armed Forces affirm their continued execution of their missions and duties with high efficiency, and their adoption of all necessary measures to protect the homeland’s borders and preserve its security and stability,” Saud Abdulaziz al-Otaibi, spokesman for

The number of people injured in Russia's guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia on 23 July has risen to 25, including six children.

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Speaking to Axios on Thursday, Trump said he has not yet made a final decision on it but that such an attack would have consequences.
Trump on Iran: Iran has no military. They have nothing other than that they are mean and smart, and they still have some capability.

Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski
Trump on Iran: The Iran War is going better than anybody expected could be done.

BIG: The U.S. Treasury today sanctioned UK based senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official Mahmoud al Abyari, along with 3 individuals and 3 entities accused of providing material support to Hamas. https://t.co/hDMQjQZeDT
Trump on Venezuela: Energy Secretary Chris Wright is running Venezuela.
"I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," Trump said.