Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits Russian oil refinery after Putin’s shopping centre strike killed 16 people The Independent Ukrainian drones hit warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon in overnight strikes Reuters Ukraine Strikes Major Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia Bloomberg Ukrainian forces strike Ozon logistics hub in Russia for first time, causing major fire – video Українська правда…
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 2 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike AP News As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens The Guardian Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 5 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike by Moscow NBC News A City Under Siege The New York Times War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S.…
South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial route amid Western concerns Reuters South Korea ship to test alternative Arctic route as Mideast conflict disrupts shipping France 24 PanStar container ship to depart Busan for Koreas first Arctic route trial Aju Press South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern The Lufkin Daily News South Korea to send first…
Men from Cuba and other countries describe being deported by the U.S. to a dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave" CBS News ICE seeks to deport Iranian woman in Georgia to Central African Republic AJC.com Trump administration deports immigrants to dangerous Central African Republic Yahoo Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave" AOL.com
Why Chinese foreign minister’s trip to South Korea ‘dealt a low blow’ to Seoul South China Morning Post South Korea Seeks China’s Help as Trump Pushes for Kim Talks Bloomberg China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions Reuters China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties The Japan Times China Considering Summit With Seoul in November,…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators, Ukraine says CNN North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support The Conversation North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denies Zelenskiy's claim on additional troops deployment Reuters North Korea Delivers Russia KN-30 Ultra-Heavy…
Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader Al Jazeera UN Secretary-General poll cuts the chaff The Economist Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief? France 24 Guyanese ex-FM Birkett leads UN chief race; Costa Rica’s Grynspan falls to 2nd place The Times of Israel Explainer: Who are the candidates running for UN…
U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria PBS US Envoy Warns Israel on Syria Base Attack Near Turkish Border Bloomberg Israel and Turkey step up warnings over Syria after airbase bombing Reuters Syrian foreign minister to Axios: Israeli bombing of airbase was unjustified Axios A clash between Turkey, Israel ‘only a matter of time’ says Israeli analyst Danny…
Iran Update, August 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Iran Update, August 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Iran News in Brief – August 22, 2026 National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI Iranian American Muslim Warns Of Islamic Fundamentalism, Recounts Life Under Iran's Regime Dallas Express IRAN WAR WEEK 25, day #6: Naval blockades are still not territorial claims. Re-enlist to…
More than 750 U.S. service members wounded in Iran war The Washington Post Pentagon says more than 750 US service members wounded in Iran war The Hill Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says AP News Defense Department Reveals How Many Americans Have Been Wounded in Iran War Military.com Over 750 US servicemen have been wounded in Iran war, Pentagon numbers…
One killed, three injured when man attacks Swedish school with sword Reuters Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish school CNN Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack CBS News One killed in sword attack at Swedish school BBC Sweden: One killed in school sword attack DW.com
Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali The New York Times Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence BBC Swiss tourist jailed in Bali for insulting Hindu holiday DW.com Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Tourist Gets 1-Year Prison Sentence After…
Russian drones kill 15 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say AP News At least 15 killed and over 100 wounded in Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on a Ukrainian shopping center CNN Russian double-tap drone strikes kill 14 in Ukrainian mall, officials say BBC Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say NBC News Russian…
Americans warned of kidnapping, extortion as violent crime grips parts of tourist spot Fox News 12 Places Travelers Are Warning Against Going In 2026 AOL.com US updates travel advisories for 3 South American countries Santa Clarita Valley Signal US State Department Issues 5 New Travel Advisory Updates For Latin America Travel Off Path Travel advisory issued for popular South American destination:…
World's oldest living person just turned one year older. Meet Ethel USA Today World's oldest living person celebrates 117th birthday ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos World's oldest person celebrates turning 117 in Lightwater BBC World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday: ‘I’ve had many firsts this year’ Yahoo World's oldest person turns 117 today - and still can't get over…
Settlers kill a Palestinian teen in a West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments AP News Palestinian Teenager Killed After Israeli Settlers Enter West Bank Village The New York Times Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents Al Jazeera Palestinian teen killed, man seriously wounded during West Bank settler raid Haaretz At least one Palestinian killed…
Turkey to seek Interpol notice for Netanyahu in Gaza flotilla case Reuters Turkey Requests Netanyahu’s Arrest, Saying Israel Abused Flotilla Activists The New York Times US reiterates opposition to Israeli West Bank annexation but avoids condemning E1 plan The Times of Israel Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant Al Jazeera Live: Israel calls Erdogan an…
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university BBC The Controversial Academic Who Ignited the Jason Arday Furor WSJ American academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism allegations is suspended NBC News Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring The New York Times Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday BBC
Car salesman, 26, becomes Belgian prince after being recognized as secret son of king’s brother New York Post Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed BBC A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition The New York Times Once-secret son of Belgium royal becomes a prince at age 26 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation…
Putin arrests Russians complaining about fuel shortages amid petrol station fights The Independent Frustrated Moscow drivers face long queues to refill as fuel shortages return Reuters Russia imports gas as Ukrainian strikes result in shortages NPR Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms The Guardian Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel…
Imran Khan Is Granted Brief Hospital Visit Before Returning to Prison The New York Times Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after court-ordered hospital visit ends sooner than expected Reuters Imran Khan’s family and party say Pakistan violated court order by taking him to government hospital 10TV Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up CNN Jailed…
Mexican fishermen floating in cooler rescued after 5 days stranded at sea CNN Two shipwreck survivors saved by staying afloat for five days thanks to a portable cooler El Mundo America Fishermen miraculously found alive in giant cooler after 5 days lost at sea New York Post Fishermen found alive floating on cooler 150 miles off Mexico 5 days after going missing CBS News Mexican fishermen rescued…
Myanmar military offensive targets land for Russia-backed port project Reuters Myanmar Military Advances Into ‘Anyar Dubai’ Oil Fields Amid Heavy Clashes The Irrawaddy Thailand eyes Dawei port role Bangkok Post Myanmar junta column kills nearly 30 civilians in offensive to retake Magway oil field Myanmar Now
2 organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case AP News Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil fell dark years ago. Now its organizers have been convicted CNN Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial BBC Hong Kong court convicts Tiananmen vigil group leaders of inciting subversion Reuters Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty…
Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows Reuters Trump is squeezing Iran’s economy and oil sales. It may still have the upper hand in Hormuz CNN Are ships passing Hormuz more willing to defy Iran or US? What data shows Al Jazeera How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz The New York Times U.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through…
North Korea dismisses Donald Trump’s overture Financial Times Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say The New York Times Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea AP News Trump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling Politico
Taiwan Floats Record Defense Budget, Sending Message to U.S. and China WSJ Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high Reuters Taiwan Cabinet Approves Record $35.1 Billion for Defense in 2027 Bloomberg.com KMT, Cabinet trade barbs over cuts to central government budget Focus Taiwan China & Taiwan Update, August 18, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
U.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through Hormuz Axios Oil flows nearly tripled before US-Iran MoU expired, analysis shows Al Jazeera How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz The New York Times Iran’s Attacks on Ships in Hormuz Mount, Testing U.S. Military Restraint WSJ Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz CNN
UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile launch The Washington Post Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai WSJ August 20, 2026 — UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran CNN What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries The New York Times UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight…
Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised Al Jazeera Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought The Guardian When climate change hits an aging population: Heat’s threat is underestimated, study says NBC News Each degree of warming could add a month of intolerable heat for 1 billion people Phys.org Impact of extreme heat…
Israel’s deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit AP News Israeli airstrike kills nine Palestinians at Gaza police station, medics say Reuters Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs Al Jazeera Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit PBS Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Raises Doubts…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis The Guardian Zelenskyy fires a top aide amid a graft probe as Ukraine's ex-defense minister demands elections AP News Fevered Political Moves In Ukraine Amid Anti-Corruption Raids, Fedorov Challenge Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Ukraine anti-corruption probes close in on Zelenskyy's inner circle Euronews.com Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
UK Home Office guide tells asylum seekers not to rape, harass women or make kissing noises Fox News Migrant advice booklet explains what rape is The Telegraph Behaviour guidelines for life in UK published for asylum seekers BBC Domestic abuse is illegal, asylum seekers told in advice on UK life The Times 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in guidance about…
Israeli military admits for first time to firing on car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab, opens criminal probe CNN Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics NBC News Israeli Army Orders Criminal Probes Into Killing of Hind Rajab, Gaza Medics Haaretz IDF war crimes report probes WCK, Hind Rajab, Red Crescent cases The Jerusalem Post Israel’s…
Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing six people BBC Chopper crashes in Samburu, several feared dead Daily Nation Several tourists are feared dead after a helicopter crashed at a mountain in northern Kenya, according to local reports. Sky News Helicopter crashes in a remote area of northern Kenya, aviation authorities say Newsday Helicopter believed to be carrying tourists crashes…
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles The New York Times United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire TribLIVE.com Live updates: UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles CNN UAE Says Iran Fired Two Missiles at Country as War Drags On Bloomberg.com UAE's financial embargo on Iran after…
Live Updates: Iran says no interest in ceasefire, war must end fully as Trump downplays hope for a deal CBS News Iran’s latest warning to the US signals the hardliners are just getting started CNN 60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on The Washington Post Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender' foxnews.com…
Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war Euronews.com Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war The Washington Post Panicked Russians mount run on banks as Ukraine ramps up drone attacks AFR Putin Hit With Humiliating New Crisis as Russians Pull Billions From Banks The Daily Beast Russians withdraw billions from banks amid…
How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired NPR Screenings of the film “Satluj,” which had been removed from streaming platforms, were held in Punjab ua.news A banned film in India gains popularity NPR
Second suspect in Nord Stream case arrested in Croatia, say German prosecutors Reuters Ukrainian man arrested over undersea explosions that damaged gas pipelines in 2022 AP News Second Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Arrested in Croatia Bloomberg.com A Ukrainian man was arrested over undersea explosions that damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines, German officials say kare11.com Nord Stream: Second…
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction AP News Opinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra The Washington Post Trump wants South Korea to defend itself. His overtures to Kim Jong Un could delay that. CNN U.S. military drills with South Korea are cut short after surprise Trump order NBC News Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than…
Israel defends strike on Syria as U.S. frustration with Bibi grows Axios Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying NPR Turkish delegation visited Syrian air base hours before strikes, officials say timesofisrael.com US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase BBC IDF head tours Israeli-held buffer zone in Syria, a day after…
60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on The Washington Post US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart Al Jazeera CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire CNBC With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players AP News U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War The…
Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe Reuters Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens BBC Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze AP News Germany news: Belgium blaze kept out of Germany for now DW.com Belgium’s largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border Al Jazeera
Russia is shipping explosives to Iran to bolster its missile and drone arsenal in U.S. war NBC News The secret supply route Russia is using to sustain the Iran war The Telegraph Issue Brief on “Constrained Strategic Hedging: Russia’s Role in the 2026 Iran Conflict” Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Russia-Iran Caspian Supply Route Draws Scrutiny voennoedelo.com
