presstv.co.uk (2026-08-02). Analysts say US military overstretch has limited options against Iran Political analysts Joe Lombardo of the United National Antiwar Coalition and Ken Stone of the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War argue that the United States has overextended its global military intervention, pointing to its worldwide base network, military spending practices, and the high cost of intercepting inexpensive Iranian drones as signs of declining efficiency.
(2026-08-01). Xi fools Trump, arms Mojtaba with weapons worth $70000000 as war with USA reignites. hindustantimes.com Reports say Iran has signed a $60—70‚Äëmillion contract for 300—400 Chinese QW‚Äë12 and FN‚Äë16 shoulder‚Äëfired air‚Äëdefence systems, delivered via a Hong Kong intermediary, to harden low‚Äëaltitude defenses around bases and energy sites. This video asks whether that MANPADS deal shreds Xi's reported promise to Trump not to arm Iran—and how it could complicate US‚ÄëIsraeli air operations.
(2026-08-01). US looting of Venezuela continues amid earthquake disaster. wsws.org The widening humanitarian crisis has not stopped the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales—with estimates as high as 96.5 percent of the revenue.
(2026-08-01). Russia bombs US weapons hub for 1st time in war: Shocked Trump realises nothing's safe from Putin. hindustantimes.com In a July 30 barrage, Russia killed at least eight civilians, destroyed homes in Radushne and hit a food plant in Pavlohrad, while a Kh‚Äë101 cruise missile overshot Ukraine and crashed in Poland's Lublin region, triggering NATO alarm. Moscow also wiped out US‚Äëowned Terminal Autonomy's Kyiv drone factory—its first direct strike on a US‚Äëregistered company in the war—just as Ukraine retaliated days earlier by destroying a high‚Äëvalue Murmansk‚ÄëBN electronic‚Äëwarfare station in occupied Crimea.
(2026-08-01). Xi faces 1000-mile problem just before Taiwan 'war': Japan's new missiles can reach deep into China. hindustantimes.com Japan has successfully conducted its first live-fire test of a U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missile from a warship, marking a major milestone in its expanding long-range strike capabilities. The test, carried out with U.S. support, comes as regional tensions with China and North Korea continue to rise. Tokyo is also moving ahead with plans to acquire up to 400 Tomahawk missiles, significantly enhancing its stand-off defense capability. The development is expected to deepen U.S.-Japan military cooperation and could have major implications for security across the Taiwan Strait and the wider Indo-Pacific region.
(2026-08-01). Lula and Morenoite-led union promote arms industry amid US offensive against Brazil. wsws.org The reactivation of Avibras, Brazil's largest arms manufacturer, exposes the alliance between the PT government, the military and the Morenoite union bureaucracy in defense of a nationalist and militarist program.
mintpressnews.com (2026-08-01). How Lockheed Martin, Raytheon & BAE Systems are propagandizing children to support war through STEMAytheon sponsors the Girl Scouts of America. BAE Systems is reading your toddlers their favorite fairytale stories. And Lockheed Martin funds children's math and STEM festivals. This is done with great fanfare, supposedly to empower and inspire children to pursue their passion for science. In reality, though, these companies are attempting to launder their images and enlist the next generation to become cogs in the military-industrial complex.
aljazeera.com (2026-07-31). Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of PeaceAl Jazeera has received a copy of Thursday's agreement, which stipulates that the precise disarmament roadmap must be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions subject to the approval of an international verification body, and the agreement of all parties.
opb.org (2026-07-31). Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remainHamas said Friday that it will begin disarming as part of a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza. It marks a potential breakthrough in ending the war, but implementation faces major challenges.
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-30). Poll: Nearly half of Americans support arresting NetanyahuNearly half of Americans support the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the United States in compliance with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a new poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov.