August 5-7

Palestine

As Middle East war looms, US restates its “ironclad” support for Israeli regime

The US has positioned FA-18 fighter aircraft and a surveillance aircraft from the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier at an undisclosed base closer to Israel. A squadron of F-22 fighters has been dispatched from their home base in Alaska to bolster American firepower in the Middle East. US naval destroyers are also being moved into waters closer to Israel.

Israel-Iran conflict on hair trigger as military and diplomatic preparations for war proceed

U.S. sending more warships, jets to Middle East in case of Iranian retaliation

The U.S. is sending more warships to the Middle East as Israel steps up attacks

Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Heads to Middle East as Iran Threatens Strikes Against Israel

Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel kills another Hezbollah commander in strike

"The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group will also be moved to the Middle East in order "to maintain a carrier strike group presence." It will replace the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group after the end of its deployment."
“The US already has the USS Wasp amphibious assault ship in the region, which operates with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, capable of carrying out an evacuation of US citizens in Lebanon should it be ordered.”

It’s unclear on the timing of the transition between the two strike groups. Lincoln could take two weeks or more to cross the Pacific and Indian Ocean to arrive in the Middle East. Roosevelt, which deployed on Jan. 11, has been operating in the Middle East since July 12 as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect merchant traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. TR was moved from the Pacific to the Middle East to keep a carrier in the region and prevent USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and its escorts from being extended a third time, USNI News first reported. The next East Coast carrier set to head to the region, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), is still off the East Coast and in the midst of its pre-deployment training, USNI News understands.
In addition, the three-ship Wasp Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ARG, composed of USS Wasp (LHD-1), USS New York (LPD-21) and USS Oak Hill (LSD-51), and the 24th MEU are in position in the event of a non-combatant evacuation of people from Lebanon, several defense officials have told USNI News.

Germany

German army declares itself rooted in the “traditions” of Hitler’s Wehrmacht

Venezuela

As Tension over Venezuelan Election Escalates, the Left Debates Who Won the Contested Vote

Nigeria

Nigerians across the country vow to continue protests until their demands are met. Here’s why they have been protesting

Kenya

Bangladesh

Members of the Revolutionary Communist International London send their solidarity to the students in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina overthrown! All power to the workers’ and students’ committees!

“Solidarity with the students of Bangladesh from our comrades of Inqalabi Communist Party in Pakistan!”

Uprising in Bangladesh: Student Protests Force Prime Minister to Resign & Flee to India, 100s Killed

UK

Anti-fascists have mobilized to push back far-right mobs wreaking havoc in the UK.

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US

Virginia man charged with threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris

Did Egypt Give Trump a $10 Million Bribe? The FBI Was Investigating, Then AG Barr Closed the Case

Weekly International News Roundup: August 5-7

Comrades, in this week's roundup, we delve into a range of pressing international issues. From the escalating tensions in the Middle East and U.S. military movements, to the political turmoil in Bangladesh and ongoing protests in Nigeria. We also cover significant developments in Germany, Venezuela, and the UK. Stay informed with our detailed coverage of these crucial events.