Daily Brief: Morning — July 29, 2026

The Piaz Morning Brief for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Leading Shia religious authorities are increasingly vocal in their condemnation of state-sponsored violence and economic exploitation. Their recent pronouncements signal a growing theological and ethical imperative to resist injustice, resonating across diverse communities. In this brief: 1. Shia Scholars Unify Against Oppression Amidst Global Turmoil (The Piaz Original) 2. Russia Accuses Telegram Founder of Terrorism Links, Demands Arrest (CBS News - World) 3. Washington Threatens Iran with Joint Strikes Amidst Renewed Hostilities (Bloomberg Politics) 4. Joint US-Saudi Strikes Hit Iraq, Deeper Conflict Brews (The Hill) 5. Trump, Netanyahu, Zelensky Huddle: A War Council for Perpetual Conflict (The Independent) 6. Russia Charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with Aiding Terrorism, Escalating Digital Warfare (Al-Monitor) 7. U. K. Pitches Naval Coalition as U. S.-Saudi Strikes Escalate Regional Tensions (France 24 - Middle East) Sources: The Piaz Original, CBS News - World, Bloomberg Politics, The Hill, The Independent, Al-Monitor, France 24 - Middle East Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word