Biden withdraws, Harris takes lead at Democratic Convention

In the United States, in Chicago, the National Convention of the Democratic Party is set to begin, where it will officially endorse the candidacy of the current Vice President Kamala Harris for the November presidential elections. Harris will be contesting against former Republican President Donald Trump in these elections.

Ursula von der Leyen faces gender parity challenge in EU Commission

It is highly likely that the future European Commission will not meet the quota of female commissioners desired by the Commission's President, Ursula von der Leyen.

Ukraine repels drone attacks, advances in Russia

Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepted and destroyed all eleven Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia during the night of August 19, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, as reported by The Kyiv Independent.

Ukrainian advances in Kursk: Canadian aid and international support

Ukraine may utilise Canadian tanks and rockets in its ongoing special military operation on Russian soil, specifically in the Kursk region.

WHO declares global health emergency amid monkeypox outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox epidemic a global health emergency this week.

Russian attacks in Donetsk: Three dead, five Injured

Russian attacks have resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to five others over the past 24 hours in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, a local official reported on Friday.

How Trump's rhetoric amplifies the Great Replacement theory

On Tuesday, August 13, the official “Trump War Room” campaign account on the social platform “X” (formerly Twitter) posted a photograph of a tranquil residential neighbourhood with the caption: “Your neighbourhood under Trump.”

Romanian Navy Day: Show of strength in Black Sea region

Thousands of soldiers, warships, fighter jets, and helicopters paraded along the seashore in Constanța to celebrate Romanian Navy Day.

Russian strikes kill civilians in eastern Ukraine

Russian strikes have caused the death of five civilians in three regions from the south and east of Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities announced today, the Russian army keeping up the pressure and its bombardments, reports AFP.

Ukrainian forces capture Sudja, advance in Kursk region

In the Russian region of Kursk, the Ukrainian offensive has entered its tenth day. Kyiv is advancing, while Russia is digging trenches near the Kursk nuclear plant and bringing in military forces from Kaliningrad.

Major disruptions as Typhoon Ampil hits Tokyo: Flights cancelled

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued a warning to all residents regarding Typhoon Ampil, which is expected to reach the Kanto region on the night of August 15-16.

Bulgaria faces protests over controversial LGBT bill

Demonstrations have occurred and continue to occur in several major cities across Bulgaria. Many NGOs have formed a coalition to pressure the Bulgarian president to veto a controversial bill that bans the “promotion” of “non-traditional” sexual orientations in schools.