Massive Russian missile and bomb attacks kill 9 in Ukraine

A combined Russian barrage of missiles, drone strikes, and guided aerial bombs killed at least nine people and injured dozens more across Ukraine overnight on August 11.

Eastern NATO allies hardening assets against Russian hybrid risks

NATO’s northern and eastern members are fortifying power grids, gas pipelines, and hydro dams against potential Russian false-flag sabotage. Intelligence assessments indicate Moscow may stage attacks using Ukrainian-manufactured drones to test Western resolve.

State of emergency declared as lethal wildfires sweep two continents

Uncontained wildfires are raging across Southern Europe and Western Canada, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents and tourists. At least one person has died in Canada, where a provincial state of emergency has been declared as blazes sweep across both continents.

Over 1M flee as Typhoon Dolphin batters China's eastern coast

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to strike China this year, slammed into the country's eastern coast on Sunday, August 9. The storm unleashed torrential downpours and gale-force winds, triggering widespread flooding and devastating landslides. Transport networks across eastern China suffered severe disruptions, forcing over one million residents to evacuate their homes.

Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian petrochemical hub, 13 dead

A massive morning drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killed at least 13 people—including a child—and injured 39 others on August 10, according to Russian officials.

Russian aerial attack hits Sumy civilian sites, 14 injured

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy injured at least 14 people overnight on August 10, including a 14-year-old child. Russian forces launched five guided aerial bombs, striking civilian infrastructure at three locations across two districts.

Vučić: Serbia supports Ukraine’s independence and EU membership aspirations

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that Belgrade supports Ukraine's independence and its goal of joining the European Union.

Serious incident: Drone entering Bulgaria from Romania explodes in a sunflower field

On Saturday morning, a drone crossed into Bulgarian airspace from Romania and detonated approximately 100 meters inside Bulgarian territory. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced this following a meeting of the Security Council within the Council of Ministers, as reported by Digi24.ro, citing BTA.

Former Mariupol residents accuse occupiers of forcibly reshaping their city

Russia is constructing numerous new apartment buildings in occupied Mariupol. However, a DW investigation reveals that most of these apartments are being purchased by Russian citizens. Many former residents of the city, who have been left homeless due to the war, claim they have not received the promised housing and are now forced to rent.

Leaders gather in Jeddah to formalize strategic defense pact

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are meeting in Jeddah on Friday, Aug. 7, to formalize a landmark regional defense agreement.

Mounting crises drive stagnation across Eurozone economy

Simultaneous findings from Eurostat and the European Central Bank highlight how compounding crises continue to destabilize the European economy, particularly within the Eurozone.

Ex-ambassador Stefanishyna formally charged in graft investigation

Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have formally named former ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna a suspect in an illicit enrichment investigation.