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Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands
Published: August 18, 2026 11:54
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s condemnation of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries. Last week,…
Andrew snubs offer of holiday at Balmoral over fears he’ll be an ‘outcast’
Published: August 18, 2026 11:21
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won’t be joining King Charles and the royal family for a holiday at Balmoral for fear he’d be made an ‘outcast’, plus the latest UK news
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9w4v1nx93o
Published: August 18, 2026 09:55
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is to play two shows in St Petersburg, Russia, this October - becoming the biggest Western star to play in the country since its invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Tickets for the shows at the 70,000-capacity…
Ukraine's parliament returns with defence and foreign ministry crises unresolved
Published: August 18, 2026 08:37
Ukraine's parliament reconvenes on Tuesday with the defence and foreign ministries still without permanent heads, a month after President Volodymyr …
Kanye 'Ye' West to perform in Russia - a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022
Published: August 18, 2026 08:15
If the concerts scheduled for 10 and 11 October go ahead, the controversial US rapper would become the first major Western music star to perform in …
Kanye 'Ye' West to perform in Russia - a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022
Published: August 18, 2026 06:58
If the concerts scheduled for 10 and 11 October go ahead, the controversial US rapper would become the first major Western music star to perform in …
Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
Published: August 18, 2026 04:09
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — En Poy was minding cattle in a former Khmer Rouge stronghold in Cambodia when he set off his first land mine. The blast from the rusty relic he picked up cost him an arm and an eye. It also inspired his career with the nonprofit…
Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: August 18, 2026 01:16
Russia has accused the UK of "deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis" following confirmation that British-made drones had been used in strikes on targets in Russia. "In doing so, the United Kingdom is acting as an accomplice and…
Hayden Panettiere planned to see daughter Kaya, 11, in Ukraine before star’s death: ‘She loved her so much’
Published: August 17, 2026 21:25
Hayden Panettiere had planned to visit her daughter, Kaya, in Ukraine before her tragic death at the age of 36 on Sunday afternoon. “I last saw her a …
Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair
Published: August 17, 2026 19:14
The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 …
Ye to Play Russia Shows, a First Since Ukraine Invasion
Published: August 17, 2026 17:36
Two St. Petersburg concerts by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West could become the first performances by a major Western act in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine. Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two high-profile…
Binance Gave Russia Data on User Who Donated to Ukraine
Published: August 17, 2026 17:08
In brief: Binance gave Russian investigators transaction and personal data on a Russian IT specialist who donated cryptocurrency to Ukrainian …
Secret FBI unit shielded the Bidens from corruption claims
Published: August 17, 2026 17:05
The FBI set up a secret unit in 2019 to label allegations of corruption against Joseph R. Biden and his son Hunter as “Russian disinformation” at a …
Top Russian economist replaced after warning of economic costs of Ukraine war
Published: August 17, 2026 16:54
Andrey Klepach, one of Russia’s top economists, has been replaced as chief economist of the country’s national development bank shortly after a speech was made public in which he reportedly said Russia’s economy was being damaged by the war in Ukraine.…
Ye to Play Russia Shows, a First Since Ukraine Invasion
Published: August 17, 2026 16:44
Two St. Petersburg concerts by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West could become the first performances by a major Western act in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine. Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform two high-profile…
Who Is Wladimir Klitschko? The Champion Raising Hayden Panettiere’s Daughter
Published: August 17, 2026 15:42
Wladimir Klitschko is back in the public eye following the death of Hayden Panettiere, his former fiancée and the mother of their 11-year-old …
USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln. And, Jared Kushner to meet with Netanyahu
Published: August 17, 2026 11:48
Today's top stories The USS George Washington is heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nearly nine months. Families of the sailors are decrying the conditions on board, particularly regarding mental…
Why Is This Monday Morning Different in the Commodity Complex?
Published: August 17, 2026 11:20
• It was more of the same as far as market-moving headlines go coming out of the weekend with the US president's War on Iran and Vlad the Invader's War …
Ukraine Cyber Corps Hacked Wildberries, Then 600 Drones Struck: Russia Confirms Drone Shortage
Published: August 17, 2026 11:11
Ukraine Wildberries drone attack: Ukraine's HUR Cyber Corps hacked Wildberries' payment systems on Aug. 10-11 and Aug. 15 to amplify a 600-drone …
Trump’s Overture to Kim Jong-un Strains Alliance With South Korea
Published: August 17, 2026 11:11
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South. The South Korean and United States militaries view their…
Europe’s defence-AI champion Helsing is using Rakuten to break into Japan’s arms market
Published: August 17, 2026 10:19
Japan’s army is field-testing Helsing’s HX-2 strike drone, with the Japanese group Rakuten smoothing the German startup’s path into a market that has only just opened to foreign weapons. Helsing, the Munich startup that has become Europe’s best-funded…
Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war
Published: August 17, 2026 09:46
Russia launched an attack overnight targeting Ukraine's port infrastructure in the southern region of Odesa, authorities said Monday, after one of …
EU to propose tougher sanctions on Russia this autumn, Kaja Kallas says
Published: August 17, 2026 09:40
The EU is to propose more “far-reaching” sanctions against Russia this autumn after the bloc’s latest package was watered down amid pressure to …
Trump’s Overture to Kim Jong-un Strains Alliance With South Korea
Published: August 17, 2026 09:05
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South. The South Korean and United States militaries view their…
As war with Ukraine wages on, a look at life inside Russia
Published: August 17, 2026 08:50
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Nina Krushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, about the current geopolitical climate in Russia.
Africa: An Attack On Healthcare Every Six Hours, and No One Held to Account
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Published: August 17, 2026 08:34
Across the world, healthcare has suffered more than 10,000 attacks in the past eight years, including during the brutal conflict in Ukraine and …
Russian e-commerce giant’s warehouse on fire
Published: August 17, 2026 08:09
Video geolocated by CNN shows a Wildberries warehouse on fire in Koledino, Moscow Oblast. Ukraine has been attacking warehouses of the e-commerce giant across Russia over the last month, according to Reuters.
Moscow cancels military festival on Red Square. It’s only been canceled once before — in 2020, due to COVID. — Meduza
Published: August 17, 2026 08:04
Russia’s Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival has been canceled and will not take place in August 2026 as planned. Organizers …
Russian enriched uranium shipped to Canadian-owned Westinghouse in U.S.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/russian-enriched-uranium-westinghouse-9.7296239?cmp=rss
Published: August 17, 2026 08:00
While Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military occupies Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant and attacks the country's power infrastructure, Europe and …
Exclusive-Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show
Published: August 17, 2026 06:09
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Binance last year handed Russian authorities details of cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns that …
Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show
Published: August 17, 2026 06:06
LONDON, Aug 17 - Binance last year handed Russian authorities details of cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns that were used …
Why fewer Israelis are coming home: Return migration to Israel plunges 53%
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkxnemlvmx?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fukraine
Published: August 17, 2026 04:44
Despite rising antisemitism and hostility toward Israel abroad, the number of Israelis choosing to return home has fallen sharply in recent years, …
Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_T4zp9hAY3A
Published: August 17, 2026 01:22
Ukraine attacks Russia with hundreds of drones
How Trump’s Ballroom Became a ‘Military Complex’
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-trumps-ballroom-became-a-military-complex-ff8c5148?mod=Flipboard
Published: August 16, 2026 15:54
Plus, the country club Jeff Bezos is trying to get into, and the furniture designer shifting Ukraine’s battlefield fortunes President Trump’s vision for a White House ballroom stretches back more than a decade. When he announced the project last year, he…
Ukraine attacks Wildberries, Russia's biggest online market
Published: August 16, 2026 15:45
Since mid-July, Ukraine has been targeting warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries almost every day. Ukraine says it's disrupting …
Russian e-commerce giant’s warehouse on fire
Published: August 16, 2026 14:32
Video geolocated by CNN shows a Wildberries warehouse on fire in Koledino, Moscow Oblast. Ukraine has been attacking warehouses of the e-commerce giant across Russia over the last month, according to Reuters. Video geolocated by CNN shows a Wildberries…
BBC Audio | The Interview | Dmitry Muratov, journalist: Putin can’t claim victory in Ukraine
https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct98kj?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/BBCNews
Published: August 16, 2026 11:43
"There are repressions, political repressions, against freedom of speech, against elections, against the rights of citizens to hold mass events. To such an extent that we don't know what the real public mood is.” The BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg…
‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy
Published: August 16, 2026 11:38
Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as months-long war with the US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring. Tehran, Iran – A Tehran resident named Saeed says he is dismayed as he looks for better-paying employment than his current…
How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison
Published: August 16, 2026 11:27
Artem Murdid, his mother and his girlfriend are accused of terrorism. They say they did nothing wrong. Russia says Artem Murdid is a killer who followed orders from Ukrainian intelligence to plant bombs in his Ukrainian city, Melitopol, after Russian…
The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity
Published: August 16, 2026 10:09
But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy. As the disruption of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz continues, African economies have taken a heavy hit. This is despite the fact that they possess vast…
How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison
Published: August 16, 2026 10:07
Artem Murdid, his mother and his girlfriend are accused of terrorism. They say they did nothing wrong. Russia says Artem Murdid is a killer who followed orders from Ukrainian intelligence to plant bombs in his Ukrainian city, Melitopol, after Russian…
Mass drone attack hits Moscow as Russia launches deadly strikes in Ukraine
Published: August 16, 2026 08:15
Moscow regional governor Andrey Vorobyov described the assault as 'one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory.' Meanwhile, Russia …
Five killed as Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo
Published: August 16, 2026 08:14
At least five people have been killed and more than 10 injured in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian strikes, officials have said. Emergency services are working at sites hit in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, accusing Russia of…
Live: Moscow targeted by 600 drones overnight, explosions heard in Kyiv
Published: August 16, 2026 04:45
Six hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital's mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian forces…
Live: Moscow targeted by 600 drones overnight, explosions heard in Kyiv
Published: August 16, 2026 04:42
Six hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital's mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian forces…
The right is wrong about climate change | Mihail Evans | The Critic Magazine
Published: August 16, 2026 01:00
I am old enough to remember Auberon Waugh in the late 1980s pooh-poohing doom-mongers — among the most prominent of whom at the time was Mrs Thatcher …
The Year in Pictures: 2025
Published: August 15, 2026 23:40
ABC News From a presidential inauguration to floods, wildfires, and hurricanes, to the continuing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, ABC News photo …
A Millennial Furniture Designer Is Behind the Drones Battering Russia
https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-fire-point-ceo-iryna-terekh-drones-d93ec97b?mod=Flipboard
Published: August 15, 2026 23:00
Ukraine—Two weeks after the war began, the woman who would later revolutionize Ukraine’s drone capabilities was driving through a town near Kyiv when her car came under Russian fire. Iryna Terekh, the young owner of a small furniture company, sped out of…
Three fighters from the Astrakhan region were killed in the special military operation zone.
https://www.eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/77768?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fukraine
Published: August 15, 2026 20:00
Ivan Ketroshan, Radmir Mukhametov, and Ruslan Maulemberdiev were killed in a military operation in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the operation, at …
Is China seeking to copy Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade around Taiwan?
Published: August 15, 2026 19:19
Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion, but wars in Iran and Ukraine are exposing new potential threats. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has raised fears China may emulate its tactics in the Taiwan Strait. Beijing has always…
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Published: August 15, 2026 15:50
Ukraine used domestically produced flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region. Ukraine has carried out a series of long-range strikes in Russia, hitting a military airfield and a rocket centre that supports the Russian…
Ukraine Targets Russian Rocket Facility In Major Overnight Attack
Published: August 15, 2026 12:20
Ukraine said it struck a major Russian rocket and space facility with domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles on August 15, as Kyiv continued …
Ukraine says it has struck Russian rocket and space centre
Published: August 15, 2026 12:15
Additional strikes were carried out on Savasleyka air base - which Ukraine said housed aircraft used for missile attacks - and an oil facility in …
Russians snap up new homes built on Ukraine 'graveyard'
Published: August 15, 2026 11:50
Russia is constructing high-rises in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, on the sites of buildings it destroyed. Who's buying these properties? …
Ukraine’s Long Shot
Published: August 15, 2026 11:00
The country may have hoped that deeper drone attacks would cause Russians to protest the war, but mass demonstrations don’t look likely. This summer, Ukraine began one of the most ambitious campaigns of its war with Russia. It launched drones deep into…
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Strikes Russian Space Facility in Samara
Published: August 15, 2026 10:21
Ukraine said it attacked a production unit of the Roscosmos space agency as it continued strikes at military and related infrastructure deep within …
2026 European Swimming Championships: The return of Russian athletes sparks controversy
Published: August 15, 2026 09:23
While the international federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian swimmers in April, the European governing body insisted on maintaining …
Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Any Russia-Ukraine Talks
Published: August 15, 2026 06:31
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest. Nervous about being excluded by President Trump from any talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, three European countries are…
Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Any Russia-Ukraine Talks
Published: August 15, 2026 05:40
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest. Nervous about being excluded by President Trump from any talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, three European countries are…
Putin’s Russia: a land that has ‘run out of workers’
Published: August 15, 2026 05:00
Growth may be slowing, but Russia’s economy is essentially sound. That’s the message Vladimir Putin is keen to purvey; and by way of proof he cites …
Kyiv sanctions Russian vessels, companies linked to exports of stolen Ukrainian grain
Published: August 14, 2026 23:00
President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies illegally exporting grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian …
Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing long-range Ukrainian strikes
Published: August 14, 2026 21:02
Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian …
Poland forces Starlink U-turn over roaming price hike
http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/14/poland-forces-starlink-u-turn-over-roaming-price-hike
Published: August 14, 2026 20:49
SpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for Polish …
Should Red and Blue States Get a Divorce?
Published: August 14, 2026 18:36
To the Editor: Re “The United States Is Locked in a Bitter, Loveless Marriage,” by Kurt Andersen (Opinion guest essay, Aug. 13): Mr. Andersen’s essay about America’s “soft secession” overlooks a crucial reality: Even the reddest and bluest states are…
Russia jails man over spying for Poland one day after Warsaw foils assassination plot
Published: August 14, 2026 15:21
Georgy Pirogov was sentenced to 23 years in a high-security colony for allegedly passing classified information to Polish intelligence. The verdict …
Inside Russia’s Giant Push to Upend a Tiny Country
Published: August 14, 2026 12:41
In Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government. It resembled in many ways a summer camp. Barbecues and beach volleyball…
Inside Russia’s Giant Push to Upend a Tiny Country
Published: August 14, 2026 11:11
In Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government. It resembled in many ways a summer camp. Barbecues and beach volleyball…
Poland forces Starlink U-turn over roaming price hike
http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/14/poland-forces-starlink-u-turn-over-roaming-price-hike
Published: August 14, 2026 10:58
SpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for Polish …
How are Iranian people affected by the war?
Published: August 14, 2026 10:22
“It will work out. It always works out. It’s like a chess game,” said Donald Trump at the weekend, as an impasse over diplomatic discussions and …
52 of the most stupid things Donald Trump has ever said
Published: August 14, 2026 10:15
Whether you love him or hate him, Donald Trump is undoubtedly unafraid to speak his mind - even if it means getting ridiculed mercilessly by the …
Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties rise
Published: August 14, 2026 08:58
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian jet-powered drones struck a home in northern Ukraine on Friday, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son, officials said. The strike came a day after the United Nations said July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian…
Iran-US war latest: Trump sends new aircraft carrier to Middle East as war puts troops under strain
Published: August 14, 2026 05:15
The United States is preparing to deploy a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East to relieve military personnel stationed on USS Abraham Lincoln for …
Europe’s economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war
Published: August 14, 2026 04:01
London — Nuclear power plants idled. Crops harvested at 3 a.m. Iconic tourist attractions shuttered early. Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where successive heatwaves are straining an economy already under pressure from US…
Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security
Published: August 14, 2026 02:28
While the world’s attention is fixated on the US blockade of Iranian ports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia has been subjecting …
Why 'responsible' liberals coddle the irresponsible
Published: August 13, 2026 23:00
It began with The New York TimesŌĆÖs long-time opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof posting on the X app: ŌĆ£I disagree with @LauraLoomer on 1,000 …
"Rubio Realizing" memes become a White House gift
Published: August 13, 2026 22:51
Marco Rubio has three official Trump administration jobs and a fourth unofficial title: Viral meme star. He's been featured in countless "Rubio …
Swift Rescue Mission Could Be Back in Business / German Firefighting Robots Battle Blazes in Ukraine / Some of Our Favorite Steam Machine Mods
Published: August 13, 2026 22:50
The robots are designed to protect Ukrainian firefighters and enable navigation in dangerous terrain. The Fold 8 is expected to account for 70% of …
Ukraine shuts down 94 fraudulent call centers, seize millions in cash
Published: August 13, 2026 21:12
Authorities in Ukraine shut down 94 fraudulent call centers across the country that lured people into investment scams or tried to obtain access to …
Russian forces strike second passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region
Published: August 13, 2026 15:27
The latest attack comes as the United Nations recorded a record-number of civilian deaths in Ukraine in July, the highest monthly toll since May 2022. …
How Russia’s Obsession With Economic Stability Made It Weaker
Published: August 13, 2026 15:02
For decades, Western observers thought Russia's economy was going from strength to strength. But it was creating its own weaknesses.
Putin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo
Published: August 13, 2026 13:01
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday visited islands seized from Japan at the end of…
Video. Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
Published: August 13, 2026 12:53
A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant and forcing the …
Inside the Billionaire Takeover of America
Published: August 13, 2026 12:03
America's super-wealthy aren’t just getting richer. They’re gaining the power to shape elections, foreign policy, and democracy itself. The Big Idea: …
Putin Visits Islands Seized from Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo
Published: August 13, 2026 10:56
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday visited islands seized from Japan at the end of…
Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
Published: August 13, 2026 10:43
Footage filmed in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Thursday 13 August 2026 by the national emergency services shows a severely damaged passenger train …
Eurovision Bars Warring Countries From Hosting
Published: August 13, 2026 09:40
Eurovision, the world’s biggest international song contest, will no longer allow countries at war to host the competition. The winning country typically hosts the next year’s competition, but under the new rules, the winning country will “automatically be…
Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands
Published: August 13, 2026 09:23
The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military …
Russian Strikes on Dozens of Grain Ships Threaten Global Food Supplies
Published: August 13, 2026 04:31
The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world. As families strolled along a promenade in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa recently, a lone cargo ship sailed in…
Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles
Published: August 12, 2026 23:18
Ukraine has only a tenth of the interceptor missiles it urgently needs from the United States to stop surging Russian ballistic missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN in an interview, adding his days are spent in “millions” of…
Russia-Ukraine War Escalates With Black Sea Strikes, North Korean Missiles
Published: August 12, 2026 23:13
Kyiv and Moscow are trading heavier and heavier blows. Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at evolving wartime tactics from Ukraine and …
NATO stands with Poland and Romania amid Russian airspace violations
Published: August 12, 2026 20:35
Members of NATO met on Wednesday to discuss recent incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace and concluded that Russia bears "full responsibility" …
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
Published: August 12, 2026 20:17
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue. Russia’s economy has held up longer than many expected, defying Western sanctions. But four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, the…
Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says
Published: August 12, 2026 19:53
The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event …
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces Liberate 26 Settlements in 3 Regions
Published: August 12, 2026 19:20
In brief: President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the liberation of 26 settlements across three regions, crediting Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces (DSHV) …
Starlink Faces Anger From Poland Over New Roam Restriction
Published: August 12, 2026 18:34
A deputy prime minister in Poland claims Starlink is discriminating against local users after adding a new restriction for using the satellite …
Ukraine’s 2,000-Hryvnia Note: Ukrainian Poet Stus, a Jewish Prisoner and Israel
Published: August 12, 2026 18:09
On September 4, 2026, Ukraine will introduce a new 2,000-hryvnia banknote into circulation, worth roughly NIS 130. Its face will bear the portrait of …
Ukraine Finds Nvidia AI Chip in New Russian Missile, HUR Says
Published: August 12, 2026 16:58
In brief: Ukraine's military intelligence says specialists identified an Nvidia Jetson Orin computer module among the components of Russia's new S-71 …
Portugal boosts maritime surveillance with Portuguese-made long-range drones
Published: August 12, 2026 16:24
The Portuguese Air Force will boost maritime surveillance using AR5 drones from Portuguese tech firm Tekever, which supplies autonomous systems to …
Russian Man Taken From Street, Pressured to Sign Army Contract, Relatives Say
Published: August 12, 2026 16:17
In brief: The reported case comes amid growing evidence that Russian recruiters are using street raids, workplace visits and pressure on vulnerable …
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
Published: August 12, 2026 16:04
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue. Russia’s economy has held up longer than many expected, defying Western sanctions. But four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, the…
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