Turkey seeks membership in BRICS to expand global influence

Turkey has formally requested to join the BRICS group of emerging market countries as it aims to increase its global influence and build new relationships beyond its traditional Western allies, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.

Poland seeks right to intercept Russian missiles in Ukrainian airspace

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated that Warsaw should have the right to intercept Russian missiles threatening its territory while they are still within Ukrainian airspace, reports AFP.

Russian missiles hit Kyiv: Shahed drones strike Kharkiv

A combined attack using cruise and ballistic missiles was launched on the Ukrainian capital during the night of September 2, according to Serhiy Popko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.

Belgium delays EU Commissioner pick, gender parity in question

With the exception of Belgium, the EU member states have already announced their nominees for European Commissioners.

U.S. criticises Russia's civilian attacks; no F-16 specialists

Another day of bombardments on Ukrainian territory has passed. Sirens echoed in Kyiv and Kharkiv, where today's attacks claimed six new victims.

Siegen knife attack leaves six injured, three critical

Six people were injured after being attacked with a knife on a bus in Siegen, in western Germany.

Tragic firefighting helicopter accident in Portugal

At least four firefighters lost their lives and another is missing after a firefighting helicopter crashed into the Douro River in northern Portugal on Friday, local authorities announced, adding that the pilot survived, AFP reports.

F-16 crash prompts dismissal of Ukrainian Air Force chief

On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Mikola Olesciuk, the commander of the Air Forces, according to a presidential decree, as reported by Reuters.

Ukraine urges Mongolia to arrest Putin under ICC mandate

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the Mongolian authorities to carry out the mandate of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and arrest Vladimir Putin, who is scheduled to visit the country on September 3, according to Meduza.

Von der Leyen urges EU to enhance arms production and security

The European Union has not yet done enough to enhance its arms production capabilities in response to geopolitical threats, particularly Russia's war in Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said on Friday, according to Reuters.

Gaza pauses fighting for polio vaccination amid WHO effort

Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate pauses in the fighting in Gaza, divided by zones, over the course of three days, to facilitate the vaccination of 640,000 children against polio.

Putin to visit Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the "illegal deportation" of Ukrainian children will travel to Mongolia on Tuesday.