July 26, 2025

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Russian Drone and Missile Strike Kills Three in Dnipro

A massive overnight assault on Dnipro killed three and injured six. Russia launched 235 drones and 27 missiles, of which 10 missiles and 25 attack drones struck nine sites, Ukrainian Air Force officials said. Governor Serhiy Lysak described the strike as a “terrible night,” posting images of shattered windows, charred cars and raging fires. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed retaliatory hits on Russian military enterprises, logistics and airports, as drone and missile exchanges escalate along the 1,000-km frontline.

Zakharova: West Never Prioritized Peace Settlement in Ukraine

MOSCOW, Reuters – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday that peace talks and a settlement in Ukraine have never been on the West’s real agenda. She made the remarks in her first public comments since Russian and Ukrainian officials met for negotiations on Wednesday.

Zakharova, speaking to TASS, asserted that if Western capitals genuinely sought “real peace,” they would immediately halt weapons deliveries to Kyiv. At her weekly briefing two days earlier, she had declined to discuss the recent talks.

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Summer Covid-19 Surge Sparks Booster Debate

Covid-19 cases are climbing again across the United States, with the new NB.1.8.1 “Nimbus” strain accounting for roughly 43% of infections. According to the CDC, as of mid-July, 27 states are seeing growing or likely growing case counts, and national test positivity and emergency department visits—particularly among children ages 0–4—are on the upswing.

Health authorities and experts are renewing booster discussions ahead of updated shots due this fall. While current vaccines remain effective against severe disease, the FDA’s request for a variant-focused update means high-risk adults and children may be first in line for new doses, leaving others debating whether to seek existing boosters now.

Israeli Fire Kills 25 in Gaza, Many Shot at Aid Crossing

At least 25 Palestinians were killed overnight in Gaza, according to health and ambulance officials, as Israeli forces opened fire and launched airstrikes across the enclave. The deadliest toll came at the Zikim crossing, where the majority were shot while waiting for aid trucks.

The violence unfolds amid stalled ceasefire talks after the U.S. and Israel recalled their delegations. Humanitarian agencies warn Gaza faces famine due to military restrictions and looting, even as Israel insists there is no cap on aid deliveries.

At Least 245 Russian Teens Killed in Ukraine Despite Putin’s Promise

Despite repeated promises from President Vladimir Putin that 18-year-olds would be exempt from front-line service, at least 245 Russian teens have been killed in Ukraine between April 2023 and July 2025. New rules allow students to enlist immediately after graduation, and state propaganda in schools encourages youth to volunteer.

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Israeli Fire Kills 25 at Gaza Aid Crossing, Famine Fears Grow