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02 August 2026 02:23

🇺🇸⚡- "GOP staffers say they have a Groyper problem.

The grownups are worried. In group chats and at happy hours, some GOP veterans fret about the rising generation of young staffers in their party.

Of specific concern are those labeled groypers — technically, followers of the self-described 'White Identitarian' Gen Z streamer Nick Fuentes.

Prominent conservative commentators have alleged that groyperism is spreading among younger members of the GOP, including in government — a view seemingly backed by examples like the young Trump administration lawyer who admitted to a 'Nazi streak' in text messages revealed by POLITICO.

There are widely varying, and bitterly disputed, estimates of the true scale of groyperism in the GOP’s young D.C. professional class, from ubiquitous to negligible. One anonymous conservative, described only as 'an older insider,' told the Free Press’s Rod Dreher that the term applies to 30 to 40 percent of 'Gen Z congressional and administration staffers,'" - POLITICO.

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02 August 2026 00:15

🇮🇷🇮🇶⚡- "There is information confirming that [Iranian-Kurdish] separatist groups are preparing to carry out operations against Iran, launching them from Iraqi territory," - al-Mayadeen.

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02 August 2026 00:11

🇮🇷🇮🇶⚡- Iranian drone attack against Iraq's Kurdistan region ongoing for the past few hours.

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01 August 2026 21:52

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- Correction: Explosions were reported in the town of Kounine in southern Lebanon, and not due to airstrikes. Instead, they were due to Israeli demolition squadrons within the security zone.

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01 August 2026 20:45

🇮🇷⚡️- Several Iranian government buildings in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, have been evacuated and are reportedly being filled with ammunition and weaponry, according to local Iranian reports.

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01 August 2026 16:55

🇻🇪🇺🇸⚡️ — Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez told TIME Magazine that she believes Nicolás Maduro's biggest mistake was leaving Venezuela too internationally isolated, arguing the country should have maintained more open and diversified geopolitical relationships, particularly with the U.S.

She said her government is working to rebuild international trust and expand diplomatic ties.

Asked whether she has communicated with Maduro since his transfer to a U.S. federal prison, Rodríguez said she has had very little contact, receiving only messages through his lawyers.

Rodríguez noted Maduro believes the developments in Venezuela have been very positive.

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01 August 2026 16:20

🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡- Russian missile attacks on Ukraine last night left nine civilians dead, and 30+ injured, the BBC reports.

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01 August 2026 15:06

🇮🇷⚡️ — T-72 tanks in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's 92nd Armoured Division on the move towards Abadan, southwestern coastal Iran.

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01 August 2026 10:23

🇪🇸🇲🇦⚡️- Spanish media, The Objective, reports that Spanish intelligence had warned the government of the Moroccan invasion of Ceuta well in advance, including reporting what Spanish intelligence believed were rehearsals, and were ignored.

"Intelligence reports warned the government of a possible migrant surge in the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla around the time of Morocco’s Throne Day [Public holiday in Morocco].

According to various military and civilian intelligence sources speaking to THE OBJECTIVE, the government systematically ignored the warnings. This was the case even days before the mass influx, when warnings were issued about the unusual arrival of a large number of coaches in the Moroccan town of Castillejos – the closest to the Ceuta border – where thousands of people had gathered. Shortly afterwards, they crossed en masse into Ceuta, as predicted.

These same sources explain that, coinciding with the monarchy’s celebrations, the intelligence services warned of the ‘likelihood’ of a ‘gesture of magnanimity’ on the part of King Mohammed VI. These initial warnings, however, were soon followed by all the crossings on foot that had previously been taking place from Castillejos and the mass arrival of coaches from various parts of the neighbouring country. Within ten days, around 1,000 migrants had managed to reach the autonomous city after crossing the sea. Intelligence services interpreted these flows as ‘test runs’ by Morocco and once again alerted the government." - The Objective.

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01 August 2026 10:10

🇺🇸🇰🇼🇮🇷⚡️- "Since dawn today, the Armed Forces have detected hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace. These drones were engaged and destroyed.

The heinous Iranian aggression also targeted a number of vital installations, including a government facility in the north of the country, as well as civilian vehicles belonging to a civilian company on Bubiyan Island.

This resulted in material damage from falling shrapnel, but thankfully no casualties were reported." - Kuwait Ministry of Defence. " - Kuwait Ministry of Defence.

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01 August 2026 02:48

🇺🇸⚡️- The airport announced that the potential security threat has been cleared.

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01 August 2026 01:47

🇾🇪⚡️- The Houthis' Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center released a statement denying reports that it planned to impose tolls on ships transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea.

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01 August 2026 01:35

🇺🇸🇵🇸🇮🇱⚡- " [After the Hamas disarmament decision] We are on a collision course with the United States," - Senior Israeli official tells Israeli Channel 13.

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01 August 2026 01:32

🇰🇼🇮🇶🇮🇷⚡- Air defenses are active over eastern Kuwait, engaged with either Iraqi or Iranian drones.

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01 August 2026 01:15

🇺🇸🇵🇸🇮🇱⚡️- The majority of House Democrats — 115 representatives — signed a letter to Israeli PM Netanyahu urging Israel to remove a barbed wire fence in the West Bank village of Umm Al-Kheir. The fence was put up by Israeli settlers in April and has blocked students in the village from attending school ever since.

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02 August 2026 01:58

🇺🇸🇸🇦🇮🇷⚡️- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Trump and expressed concern over reported plans to conduct large-scale strikes on Iran, urging the president not to follow through, according to Axios, citing two U.S. officials.

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02 August 2026 00:13

🇮🇷⚡- Heavy Iranian military deployment continues to areas of western Iran.

This follows the deployment previously reported to Abadan and Tabriz.

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01 August 2026 22:58

🇷🇺⚡️- At least 3 dead and 21 injured after an improvised bomb exploded in an upscale Moscow restaurant.

A woman tried to enter the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square when a guard stopped her, and the bomb exploded, killing her, the guard, and a customer at the restaurant.

The motive or the identity of the woman is currently unknown.

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01 August 2026 21:43

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- Initial reports of Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon.

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01 August 2026 20:40

🇪🇸🇲🇦⚡️- The death toll among Moroccan immigrants in Ceuta has risen to 67.

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01 August 2026 16:53

🇳🇵⚡️- Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been confirmed dead after an avalanche swept him and his crew away on Broad Peak.

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01 August 2026 15:08

🇪🇹⚡- Ethiopian drone strikes against convoys of the TPLF's Army 70 in the Sheraro countryside, northwest Tigray.

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01 August 2026 10:39

🇺🇸🇨🇳🇵🇭⚡️- "On August 1, the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command conducted a joint training exercise of the navy and air force in the territorial sea and airspace of China’s Huangyan Dao [Disputed atoll Scarborough Shoal, which is claimed by China, Taiwan and the Philippines] and its surrounding areas.

The Chinese military’s joint training exercise of navy and air force in the territorial sea and airspace of China’s Huangyan Dao [and its surrounding areas is a necessary action taken in light of the current situation in the South China Sea and in response to the acts of certain countries within the region that have undermined regional peace and stability.

The training exercise aims to test and enhance the troops’ real combat capabilities to safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests." - Chinese Armed Forces.

Australian and US signals intelligence aircraft have been monitoring the exercises.

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01 August 2026 10:10

🇺🇸🇨🇳⚡️- A new report by the Jamestown Foundation confirms China's AI systems have almost all leeched off American AIs. The think tank studied around 80 industrial and research articles published in China between 2024 and 2026 to back up their claims.

The article details how Chinese actors use "distillation" to constantly upgrade their AIs and are actively refining their techniques to avoid detection and improve industrial espionage. The findings also confirm the PLA is directly involved in this scheme.

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01 August 2026 10:06

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- "UKMTO has received a report of an incident 11NM northeast off Lima, Oman.
The CSO of a tanker reports the vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile which has caused damage to the engine room. The tanker is not under command and the regional Coast Guard have been informed.

There are no reported causalities or environmental impact.

Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report
any suspicious activity to UKMTO." - UKMTO.

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01 August 2026 02:42

🇺🇸⚡️- Denver International Airport announced a potential security threat has forced part of the terminal to close until further notice. Airport officials told FOX31 that a K-9 unit alerted on an unattended bag and that the Denver Police Department Bomb Squad is on the scene to investigate.

A ground stop is also currently in place at the airport due to incoming thunderstorms.

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01 August 2026 01:36

🇺🇸🇵🇸🇮🇱⚡- "Hamas and mediators send a message to Trump:

'Netanyahu may launch a new military campaign in Gaza before the elections; we must not allow him to do so,'" - Israeli Channel 13.

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01 August 2026 01:33

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱⚡- "The United States and Israel are preparing to strike power plants in Iran on Saturday, although a final decision has not yet been made.

Discussions have taken place regarding the timing of the strikes, to ensure they do not continue after the opening of the markets on Monday.

Several U.S. officials have stated that Israel has been informed of the plans and is coordinating with the United States, while President Trump has not yet definitively approved the action," - Israeli Channel 15 (i24 News).

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01 August 2026 01:28

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱⚡- Following The Wall Street Journal and Axios, CBS News also reports that President Trump is likely to launch a large-scale bombing campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure and energy sites this weekend, the strikes could involve Israel.

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01 August 2026 00:27

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱⚡️- "We consider the claims made by American media outlets regarding potential U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran's infrastructure to be a form of recklessness. We have prepared a comprehensive plan to respond, which includes critical infrastructure of the Israeli regime and U.S. energy infrastructure in the region, and we are ready to implement it. The Iranian armed forces have demonstrated, both during the 40-day conflict and in its continuation in recent weeks, that they have the capability and the will to carry out such actions." - Senior Iranian security official to Tasnim News.