Business, News Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan August 8, 2025 Israel’s defence minister says countries that condemn Israel and threaten sanctions “will not weaken our resolve”.
Israel escalates bombardment as defence minister says ‘Gaza is burning’ It came hours after US Secretary of State Rubio assured Israeli PM Netanyahu of unwavering US support.
Russia says Ukraine attacked it using U.S. long-range missiles, signals it’s ready for nuclear response Russia has signaled to the West it’s ready for a nuclear confrontation.
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to “earn additional billions on our blood”.