[{"id":"76daef22-1ece-4963-88a3-86b4dd4752b3","title":"The British empire gave birth to these rogue regimes - this lawless alliance must end","excerpt":"\n\n  \n      \n      \nThe British empire gave birth to these rogue regimes - this lawless alliance must end\n\n    \n    \n\n          \n      \n      \n        Submitted by \nJoe Gill\n on \nWed, 07/22/2026 - 17:10\n\n        \n      \n    \n      \n    \n                Three post-colonial states emerging from the empire have become the battering rams of 21st-century imperialism: the United States, Israel and the UAE\n                      \n                  \n                  \n\n  \n\n\n                  A British sol","url":"https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/british-empire-bequeathed-three-rogue-regimes-world-all-wreaking-havoc-today-uk-must-break","source":"Middle East Eye","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T09:38:06+00:00","summary":["The excerpt identifies the United States, Israel, and the UAE as post-colonial states emerging from the British empire.","The article characterizes the United States, Israel, and the UAE as 'battering rams of 21st-century imperialism'.","The piece was submitted by Joe Gill on July 22, 2026."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"2070aa0c-8e35-4cf1-84d3-556647f4dc61","title":"Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day","excerpt":"The Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/philippines-accuses-china-of-using-water-cannon-on-vessels-for-second-day?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T09:20:43+00:00","summary":["Philippine Coast Guard accused China Coast Guard of using water cannons on Philippine vessels on a second consecutive day.","12 China Coast Guard vessels were involved in the reported incident according to Philippine authorities.","Three Chinese maritime militia vessels participated in the action alongside China Coast Guard vessels.","The incident occurred in the Middle East region according to the provided geographic designation."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"cf26a911-c7b0-4a07-b822-3b055a7800bd","title":"US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount","excerpt":"It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05ql5llj4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","source":"BBC World","region":"Global","published_at":"2026-07-24T09:20:07+00:00","summary":["Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to compensate for war damages.","US and Iran exchanged strikes in the Gulf region according to the headline.","Escalation fears are mounting in the US-Iran conflict in the Gulf area.","The US proposed utilizing frozen Iranian assets for war reparations payments."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"173514b2-1f0d-42ca-8691-397379d9357f","title":"Israeli forces kill five-year-old girl Saja al-Sufi in Gaza","excerpt":"\n\n  \n      \n      \nIsraeli forces kill five-year-old girl Saja al-Sufi in Gaza\n\n    \n    \n\n        \n    \n                Israeli forces killed a five-year-old girl, Saja Yahia al-Sufi, in Gaza.\n\nSaja was critically wounded by live fire in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, and died a few days later.\n\nSince the beginning of the genocide, Israel has killed more than 21,000 children, according to the latest report released by the UN.\n\n      \n  \n\n","url":"https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-kill-5-year-old-child-saja-al-sufi-gaza","source":"Middle East Eye","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T09:17:24+00:00","summary":["Israeli forces' live fire critically wounded five-year-old Saja Yahia al-Sufi in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.","Saja Yahia al-Sufi died several days after being wounded by Israeli live fire in Khan Younis.","UN reports Israeli forces have killed more than 21,000 children since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[1]},{"id":"4ae9ef7e-160b-4fa4-9d6c-62f559f8fd8e","title":"Major fire after Ukrainian strike on St Petersburg warehouse","excerpt":"A major fire broke out at a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse in St Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone attack.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/24/major-fire-after-ukrainian-strike-on-st-petersburg-warehouse?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T08:42:07+00:00","summary":["A Ukrainian drone attack struck a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse in St Petersburg.","The warehouse strike in St Petersburg resulted in a major fire outbreak.","The targeted facility was a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse located in St Petersburg, Russia."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"14721384-2930-471c-882f-7ee17a923a7b","title":"US attacks Iran for 13th consecutive night","excerpt":"The US military says it has completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/24/us-attacks-iran-for-13th-consecutive-night?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T08:39:53+00:00","summary":["The US military conducted strikes against Iran for the 13th consecutive night according to military statements.","The strikes represent an extended campaign spanning at least 13 days of continuous operations.","The strikes occurred in the Middle East region according to the article headline and details."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"682f2c55-4d9b-4fb0-be0f-170c1947b6fe","title":"In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag","excerpt":"The company has been forced to procure pricier, larger-sized cans from South-east Asia.","url":"https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/in-india-iran-war-forces-diet-coke-to-roll-out-a-bigger-can-heftier-price-tag","source":"Straits Times","region":"Indo-Pacific","published_at":"2026-07-24T08:15:00+00:00","summary":["Coca-Cola has procured larger-sized cans from Southeast Asia due to supply constraints.","Diet Coke's price increased in India as a result of supply chain disruptions.","The Indo-Pacific region's Iran-related conflict has affected beverage packaging procurement in India.","Coca-Cola shifted to more expensive can sourcing from Southeast Asia rather than original suppliers."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"5a08a1a2-8d36-4f4f-bcba-4828e5a01ca7","title":"ASEAN flexes 'convening power' on South China Sea and other issues","excerpt":"","url":"https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/asean-flexes-convening-power-on-south-china-sea-and-other-issues","source":"Nikkei Asia","region":"Indo-Pacific","published_at":"2026-07-24T07:59:14.976005+00:00","summary":["The excerpt provided lacks substantive detail necessary for geopolitical analysis. It contains only a region label (Indo-Pacific), headline reference to ASEAN's \"convening power,\" and a mention of the South China Sea, but includes no specific actions, statements, dates, numbers, or named parties. To provide accurate bullet points following the stated rules, the full article text with concrete details would be required."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"045e824f-7949-4740-abfa-7b03b44df2f6","title":"US attacks Iran as Houthis allow Chinese ships to pass: What’s the latest?","excerpt":"The number of tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to lowest levels in two months on Thursday.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/us-attacks-iran-as-houthis-allow-chinese-ships-to-pass-whats-the-latest?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T07:59:01+00:00","summary":["Tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz reached lowest levels in two months on Thursday.","The US conducted attacks against Iran according to the headline.","Houthis are allowing Chinese ships to pass through the region.","The Strait of Hormuz experienced reduced maritime traffic as of Thursday."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[1]},{"id":"e5c0ad29-a383-4129-afe4-d94b16937af3","title":"Coke is hit? In India, Iran war can shortage sends Diet Coke prices fizzing","excerpt":"First, the US-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminium cans, triggering an unusual wave of “Diet Coke parties” in one of the world’s largest consumer markets.\nBut now, the fizzy drink is getting pricier.\nAcross India, Coca-Cola has hiked prices of ‌Diet Coke – sold predominantly in aluminium cans in the country – by more than 10 per cent due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has choked its supply chain. As a result, the company had...","url":"https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3361729/coke-hit-india-iran-war-can-shortage-sends-diet-coke-prices-fizzing?utm_source=rss_feed","source":"SCMP","region":"Indo-Pacific","published_at":"2026-07-24T07:51:46+00:00","summary":["Coca-Cola raised Diet Coke prices in India by more than 10 percent due to Middle East conflict disrupting aluminium can supplies.","US-Israeli war on Iran sparked Diet Coke shortages in India by constraining aluminium can supplies.","Diet Coke shortage in India triggered unusual consumer behavior including 'Diet Coke parties' across the country.","Diet Coke is sold predominantly in aluminium cans in India, making the product vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.","Middle East conflict choked Coca-Cola's supply chain for Diet Coke in India, triggering both shortages and price increases."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[1]},{"id":"75e5cfbf-ab67-4f3e-94a5-abe7491b2d27","title":"South China Sea: Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes","excerpt":"China-Philippine clashes continued near the hotly contested Scarborough Shoal for the second day on Friday, as Beijing started military drills in the South China Sea that are expected to run until the end of the month.\n“On July 24, the China Coast Guard took control measures in accordance with the law toward multiple Philippine vessels engaged in illegal activities in waters under China’s jurisdiction off Huangyan Island,” the coastguard said in a statement on Friday, referring to Beijing’s name","url":"https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361723/south-china-sea-beijing-and-manila-trade-blame-second-day-scarborough-shoal-clashes?utm_source=rss_feed","source":"SCMP","region":"Indo-Pacific","published_at":"2026-07-24T07:24:47+00:00","summary":["China Coast Guard took control measures against multiple Philippine vessels on July 24 near Huangyan Island.","China-Philippine clashes continued for a second day on Friday near Scarborough Shoal.","Beijing initiated military drills in the South China Sea expected to run until end of month.","China claims the disputed waters are under its jurisdiction according to its official statement.","Philippines and China traded blame over vessel activities in the contested area."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"e8447c43-c326-4605-bbf0-9ba949aef3c1","title":"Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’","excerpt":"President Trump says damages will be paid for by Iranian money that the US has 'in its possession, and controls'.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/tehran-slams-trumps-threat-to-use-frozen-iranian-assets-as-incendiary?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T06:48:07+00:00","summary":["President Trump stated the US has Iranian money in its possession and controls that could be used for damages payment.","Trump threatened to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for unspecified damages.","Iran's government characterized Trump's threat to use frozen assets as 'incendiary'.","The US maintains control over Iranian financial assets that Trump indicated could be redirected for compensation purposes."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[1]},{"id":"aee79585-c67c-46cf-bea6-babac27ee1db","title":"Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?","excerpt":"In 2014, a young Drapatyi became an icon for his daredevilry in Mariupol. Can he lead his military to victory?","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/mykhailo-drapatyi-can-new-ukraine-army-chief-alter-russia-wars-direction?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T05:56:31+00:00","summary":["Mykhailo Drapatyi gained prominence in 2014 for military actions in Mariupol.","Drapatyi has assumed a position as Ukraine's army chief.","The article questions whether Drapatyi can alter the direction of the Russia-Ukraine war."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"3cc7789d-b31c-486f-9398-4ffc2a876edf","title":"Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar","excerpt":"An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/ukraine-beheads-its-military-as-its-performance-begins-to-soar?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T05:20:44+00:00","summary":["Ukraine simultaneously replaced its top defence and military leadership.","The leadership changes occurred amid debate over military strategy.","Ukraine's military performance began improving following the personnel changes.","The simultaneous replacement of defence and military brass was described as unprecedented."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"f92aa4dc-0a86-49eb-8146-9bfa50fe9897","title":"Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel","excerpt":"A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/24/aje-onl-nf_us-defence-bill-deepen-military-ties-with-israel-240726?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T05:01:43+00:00","summary":["US House passed a $1.15 trillion defence bill","The defence bill includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel","The bill is characterized as deepening military ties between US and Israel"],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"91ba1fbd-e3fd-4bd6-b305-ad25c6cadce2","title":"Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal","excerpt":"Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/israel-carries-out-blasts-across-south-lebanon-despite-ceasefire-deal?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T04:39:50+00:00","summary":["Israel carried out blasts across south Lebanon despite an agreed ceasefire deal between the two countries.","Ongoing talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials are occurring to implement a peace framework.","The Israeli military actions are continuing while negotiations for peace implementation remain active.","South Lebanon is the geographic focus of Israeli military operations during the ceasefire period."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"a1ee8749-78ff-4977-b2f3-d85cb0b51c61","title":"Report: US army death toll abruptly lowered on Pentagon Website","excerpt":"\n\n  \n      \n      \nReport: US army death toll abruptly lowered on Pentagon Website\n\n    \n    \n\n        \n    \n                The Pentagon has lowered the number of US troops killed from 18 on Wednesday to 14 on Thursday, The New York Times reported.\n\nAccording to the report citing three military officials, one reason behind the sudden change was that the Donald Trump administration decided to remove four troops killed over the past weekend because their deaths happened after ","url":"https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-us-army-death-toll-abruptly-lowered-pentagon-website","source":"Middle East Eye","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T04:20:17+00:00","summary":["Pentagon lowered reported US troop deaths from 18 on Wednesday to 14 on Thursday according to The New York Times.","Three military officials cited by The New York Times confirmed the Pentagon removed four troops from the death toll.","Donald Trump administration decided to remove four troops killed over the past weekend from the official death count."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"0598975d-ba90-48a4-846a-e8bb0cabe4dc","title":"Araghchi warns against using Iranian frozen assets, says it sets 'incendiary precedent'","excerpt":"\n\n  \n      \n      \nAraghchi warns against using Iranian frozen assets, says it sets 'incendiary precedent'\n\n    \n    \n\n        \n    \n                Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned that using a foreign country's state assets to pay for future claims could stir up chaos. \n\n\"Seizing another nation’s assets to pay for unrelated future claims is an incendiary precedent,\" Araghchi said on X.\n\n\"Those who celebrate or profit from such funds should remember: once governments norma","url":"https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/araghchi-warns-against-using-iranian-frozen-assets-says-it-sets","source":"Middle East Eye","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T03:49:00+00:00","summary":["Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that seizing foreign state assets to pay future claims sets an 'incendiary precedent'.","Araghchi cautioned that using a foreign country's state assets to pay for future claims could stir up chaos.","Araghchi stated those profiting from seized funds should remember governments normalize such practices once established."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]},{"id":"64ea9606-1648-45ef-9908-29384cdbbd00","title":"As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade","excerpt":"Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even as oil prices soar.","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/7/24/as-oil-soars-experts-watch-red-sea-tankers-for-clarity-on-houthi-blockade?traffic_source=rss","source":"Al Jazeera","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T03:34:10+00:00","summary":["Houthi attacks are occurring in the Red Sea affecting tanker movements carrying Saudi crude oil.","Oil prices are rising amid the situation in the Red Sea.","Houthi attacks are determining which entities transport Saudi crude rather than preventing crude movement entirely, according to analysts.","Experts are monitoring Red Sea tankers to assess the scope and impact of the Houthi blockade."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[1]},{"id":"cabe92df-86e1-47dd-821d-86b308e35ab2","title":"US attack on Iran's Ahvaz kills four","excerpt":"\n\n  \n      \n      \nUS attack on Iran's Ahvaz kills four \n\n    \n    \n\n        \n    \n                At least four were killed and five others wounded following a US missile strike on the outskirts of Ahvaz, in Iran's Khuzestan province.\n\n      \n  \n\n","url":"https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-attack-irans-ahvaz-kills-four","source":"Middle East Eye","region":"Middle East","published_at":"2026-07-24T03:06:11+00:00","summary":["At least four people were killed in a US missile strike on Ahvaz's outskirts in Khuzestan province, Iran.","Five additional people were wounded in the US missile strike on Ahvaz, Iran.","The US conducted a missile strike targeting the outskirts of Ahvaz in Iran's Khuzestan province."],"clicks":0,"matched_conflicts":[]}]