Friday, July 31, 2026

RN

Right News

Thursday, July 9

A still image of an oil tanker under attack from a drone in a black and while nighttime image
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

Ukraine Cripples Russian Fuel Logistics in Bold Maritime Strike Campaign

Ukrainian drone strikes have decimated Russia’s maritime fuel supply routes, forcing the Kremlin to confront the reality that its naval forces are incapable of protecting vital logistics.

An image of five ships with the BBC Verify branding
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

Iran’s Aggression Chokes Global Shipping as Tehran Flouts Peace Deal

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted following a series of Iranian attacks on commercial tankers, exposing the failure of diplomatic appeasement to curb Tehran's maritime belligerence.

A woman wearing a red outfit and headscarf gazes past the camera
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

ICC Claims Breakthrough in Prosecution of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

The International Criminal Court has secured evidence connecting leaders of the Rapid Support Forces to massacres and crimes against humanity in Sudan, marking a significant step toward holding the paramilitary group accountable.

Wednesday, July 8

US President Donald Trump jokes with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at Nato summit
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

NATO Chief Dismisses Trump Friction as 'Family Argument' Amid Alliance Expansion

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is downplaying tensions with the Trump administration, asserting that the alliance remains a vital strategic necessity for U.S. national security.

Mark Rutte walking with Donald Trump
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Nato Chief Struggles to Defend Alliance Unity Amid Trump's Rightful Scrutiny

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte is attempting to project an image of unity within the alliance, even as President Donald Trump's persistent and necessary critiques of member contributions continue to expose deep-seated tensions.

Trump at Nato summit
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Trump Declares Iran Deal Dead After Tehran's Repeated Deceit

President Trump has officially declared the June memorandum of understanding with Iran over, citing Tehran's consistent pattern of lying and violating the ceasefire agreement.

Zelensky at Nato
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Trump Authorizes Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missiles to Bolster Defense

President Trump has authorized Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles locally, aiming to provide Kyiv with the necessary tools to counter Russian ballistic missile strikes.

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer stood with other Nato leaders
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Trump Demands NATO Accountability Amidst Iran Tensions and Strategic Expansion

President Trump utilized the NATO summit to demand greater support for American operations against Iran and reasserted his strategic interest in Greenland, refusing to let alliance politics stifle necessary national objectives.

an Iranian security officer amid crowds in front of a billboard showing the late supreme leader at his funeral
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Trump Rightly Calls Out Iranian Regime as 'Scum' Amidst Fragile Negotiations

President Trump has accurately characterized the Iranian regime as violent and untrustworthy, even as his administration continues to pursue negotiations to secure global shipping routes.

The coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is carried during a funeral procession at the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, Iraq (8 July 2026)
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Iran's Anti-American Regime Stages Funeral Spectacle for Khamenei

The Iranian regime is utilizing funeral processions for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to rally support against the United States and Israel after his death in the ongoing regional conflict.

Dozens of vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, surrounded by rocky mountains, from Musandam, Oman.
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

U.S. Strikes Back: Military Decimates Iranian Assets After Strait of Hormuz Aggression

Following unprovoked Iranian attacks on three oil tankers, U.S. Central Command launched powerful strikes against over 80 Iranian military targets, forcing a necessary confrontation with the rogue state.