1 August 2026
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US Embassies Warn Citizens as Tensions Rise Over Potential Strikes on Iran

United States embassies across the Middle East have urged American citizens to consider leaving the region or be prepared to do so due to the potential for an unforeseen escalation of conflict. The warnings follow statements from President Donald Trump that he is considering new…

development
11 sources across 10 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Global Oil Markets Volatile as Iran Conflict Disrupts Shipping Routes

Global oil prices saw a significant increase in July, with Brent crude rising 22.93 percent and WTI rising 20.34 percent for the month. This surge follows a period of instability triggered by a war involving Iran that began on February 28. The conflict has severely disrupted the…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Pakistan · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US and Israel Weigh Major Strikes on Iranian Energy Infrastructure

The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing a significant bombing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure, with some reports indicating strikes could begin as early as this weekend. According to CBS News, the planned targets include oil refineries and power…

development
11 sources across 7 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Oil Prices Rise as Iran Targets US Facilities and Disrupts Hormuz Shipping

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Friday following reports that Iran stopped two vessels attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the tankers were non compliant and were struck while using an undeclared route. Four other…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Bangladesh · Brazil · United States

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US and Iran Conflict Escalates with Tanker Strikes and Cabinet Meetings

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Friday that it struck two oil tankers that were attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under US military aerial escort. The Iranian military stated the vessels used an undeclared route and were brought to a halt,…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Oil Prices Rise and Energy Companies Report Record Profits Amid US Iran Conflict

Global oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Friday following reports from Iran that it stopped two vessels attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows a period of sharp escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, including joint US and…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · Singapore · United Kingdom · United States · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Trump Convenes Cabinet at Camp David Amid Ongoing Conflict with Iran

President Donald Trump is convening a cabinet meeting at Camp David to address the ongoing war with Iran, a conflict that has lasted five months. The president initially projected the conflict would last only a few weeks, but it has since evolved into a series of tit for tat…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Israel

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Global Fuel Prices Surge Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict

Global fuel prices have risen sharply following renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran. In the United Kingdom, the RAC reported that the average price of petrol reached a new conflict high of 160p per litre, while diesel rose to 179p per litre. Experts suggest…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · Hong Kong · Hungary · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

British-Azerbaijani National Arrested in Cyprus on Suspicion of Spying for Iran

Rashad Sultanov, a 44 year old dual British and Azerbaijani national from north London, has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying for Iran. The Metropolitan Police stated that Sultanov allegedly conducted hostile surveillance on the RAF Akrotiri airbase and passed…

3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Netanyahu Returns from Washington Amid Debate Over US Alliance and Iran Strategy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to Israel following a visit to Washington, DC, where he met with US President Donald Trump and other high level officials. The visit occurred against a backdrop of escalating tensions with Iran, which launched ballistic missiles at…

development
4 sources across 2 countries · Israel · Qatar · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US and Israel Discuss Iran Strategy Amid Escalating Military Strikes and Gaza Disarmament Deal

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have met to discuss strategies regarding Iran, including the possibility of imposing a land blockade to pressure the country through kinetic and non kinetic means. This meeting occurred as the United States launched a…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Israel · Qatar · United Kingdom · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Israeli Ambulance Driver Charged with Espionage for Iran

An ambulance driver from northern Israel has been charged with working for Iranian intelligence, according to statements from the Shin Bet security service and Israel Police. The defendant, identified as 34 year old Amir Hisham Mohammad Titi from the village of Bi’ina, is…

development
2 sources · Israel

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Israel.

· evening

US Iran Conflict Drives Oil Price Surge and Energy Profits Amid Global Economic Strain

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has led to a surge in oil prices and significant financial gains for energy corporations, while simultaneously disrupting global manufacturing and economic growth. Recent military escalations include a United States…

development
6 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

US and Saudi Arabia Launch Strikes Against Iran and Proxies Amid Regional Escalation

The United States military conducted a heavy wave of retaliatory strikes against Iran on Thursday, targeting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command centers, missile facilities, and drone sites after Tehran launched missiles at American bases in Jordan. This…

development
25 sources across 17 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Iran Strategy Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss three primary options for curbing Iran's nuclear program: reaching a diplomatic deal, maintaining economic pressure through sanctions and a blockade, or pursuing military action. According…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Israel · Belgium · United States

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Reports Indicate China Supplying Air-Defense Systems to Iran Amid Trump Warnings

Iran is expected to receive a shipment of between 300 and 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, according to reports. The deal, valued at $60–70 million, involves man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), including FN-16 and QW-12 missiles, facilitated…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Bangladesh · Hong Kong · United States

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran Amid Widening Middle East Conflict

The US military conducted a two-hour wave of strikes against dozens of targets in Iran on Wednesday night, retaliating for an attempted Iranian missile attack on US forces in Jordan. According to CENTCOM, the operation took place between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, targeting Islamic…

development
25 sources across 17 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Zeteo United States · Left · Mehdi Hasan (journalist-owned)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Oil Prices Surge Amid Renewed Middle East Tensions

Global oil prices have risen sharply, with some reports indicating a jump of over 7%, driven by renewed fighting and airstrikes in the Middle East involving Iran. Brent crude has seen significant volatility, returning to $90 per barrel according to some sources, while other data…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Brazil · South Africa · Spain · United States

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Trump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Ongoing Conflict with Iran

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the conflict with Iran that began in February. While US and Israeli officials initially expected a swift and straightforward outcome, the Iranian regime remains…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Israel · Qatar · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq as Iran Launches Missiles at Jordan

The United States and Saudi Arabia have launched airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in eastern Iraq, while Iran simultaneously fired ballistic missiles at U.S. military installations in Jordan. According to the U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) and Saudi Arabia's…

development
12 sources across 10 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

US Senate Advances Bipartisan Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill in Honor of Late Senator Lindsey Graham

The United States Senate voted 86-12 on Tuesday night to advance a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, which has been renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The procedural vote occurred…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Belgium · Latvia · Ukraine · United States

Who reported this

  • Politico Europe Belgium · Centre · Axel Springer SE
  • Meduza Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Trump and Netanyahu Meet in Washington Amid Strategic Tensions Over Iran

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the conflict in Iran and regional security. The meeting took place shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky departed the White House, as both leaders…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Israel · Germany · Italy · Japan

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Iran Expected to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems

Iran is expected to receive a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers within weeks, according to sources familiar with the deal. The purchase, valued between $60 million and $70 million, includes QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Japan · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Amid Regional Escalation

The United States and Saudi Arabia launched air strikes against Iran-backed militias in eastern Iraq on Wednesday, responding to a wave of drone attacks targeting Saudi energy infrastructure and US forces. US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that fighter aircraft targeted…

development
22 sources across 14 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Oman Proposes Joint Management of Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Diplomacy

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz using voluntary fees, as U.S. President Donald Trump indicates there is a "good chance" of progress in talks to end the conflict between the two nations. The Omani plan, which has…

development
6 sources across 6 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

US Pauses Iran Strikes Amid Munitions Shortages and Declining Public Support

The United States has paused military strikes against Iran to allow for negotiations following a conflict that began on February 28. The pause comes as the Trump administration faces simultaneous pressures from depleted military stockpiles, dwindling domestic support, and…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Pakistan · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Houthi Red Sea Blockade Triggers Asian Energy Crisis and Shift in Global Oil Sourcing

The Houthi movement in Yemen has imposed a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabian shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, sparking fears of a wider regional conflict and triggering an energy crisis across Asia. Yemeni Foreign Minister-designate Afrah al-Zouba warned that the…

development
7 sources across 7 countries · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

US-Iran Conflict Sparks Economic Pressure and Public Skepticism

The United States is currently engaged in a five-month conflict with Iran that began on February 28, resulting in the deaths of 18 American soldiers and thousands of people in Iran and Lebanon. The war has led to a sharp increase in gasoline prices, which have risen from…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Israel · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Netanyahu and Trump Meet in Washington to Discuss Iran War and Regional Security

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, July 28, marking their first in-person talks since the start of the war with Iran. The meeting is expected to be dominated by discussions regarding Iran's…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Israel · Qatar · Singapore · United States · 2 state-linked

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Trump Claims Progress in Iran Talks Amid Pause in Military Strikes

President Donald Trump has announced that "very friendly negotiations" are taking place with Iran during a three-day lull in military strikes, expressing optimism that a deal to end the conflict could be reached. However, Trump warned that Washington would resume its bombing…

development
13 sources across 11 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • NHK Japan · Centre · Public · Statutory corporation, reception-fee funded
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Netanyahu Travels to Washington for Meeting with President Trump on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has departed for Washington D.C. to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, with the situation in Iran serving as the primary agenda item. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday and marks the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders…

6 sources across 3 countries · Israel · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Oil Prices Drop as US and Iran Pause Military Hostilities

The United States and Iran have paused military strikes after 13 days of continuous attacks, leading to a sharp decline in global oil prices and a rally in international stock markets. Brent crude fell by more than 7 percent on Monday, dropping from over 100 dollars per barrel…

4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Pakistan · Spain · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

US and Iran Pause Military Strikes Amid Continued Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites

The United States and Iran have paused military strikes against each other, although drone attacks continue to target Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure. President Donald Trump stated that he suspended US bombing campaigns after two weeks of activity to give diplomacy more space.…

14 sources across 13 countries · 1 state-linked

Who reported this

  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening