Ukrainian army gains ground in Kursk, establishing military administration

Ukrainian forces have made significant advances in the Kursk region, potentially encircling Russian troops and cutting off their supply lines.

Weather conditions and excess weight cause Raisi’s helicopter crash

The crash of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which resulted in his death, was attributed to adverse weather conditions and the aircraft's inability to bear the weight it was transporting, Reuters reports.

Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Moscow and key Russian regions

Russia and Ukraine carried out significant attacks again last night. While Ukraine launched a massive wave of drones on Moscow and other regions in Russia, including Kursk, Russia responded by bombing critical infrastructure in southern and eastern Ukraine.

Macron's political crisis: Impeachment threat and left-wing rifts

France's Constitution does not include a procedure for "impeachment" to overturn and replace the president through Parliament.

Biden's top-secret nuclear strategy counters China's growing arsenal

President Biden approved a top-secret nuclear strategy plan in March, which, for the first time in history, reorients American deterrence strategy to counter the rapid expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal, according to The New York Times.

Kiev ratified Rome Statute; ICC prosecutes war crimes in Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada in Kiev has voted to ratify the Rome Statute, the document foundational to the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to news agencies citing posts by Ukrainian parliamentarians.

Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow

Ukraine is reported to have launched one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, Moscow, on Wednesday, 21 August, according to the city’s mayor.

Proletarsk fire: 11 tanks destroyed, state of emergency declared

The fuel depot in Proletarsk, near the city of Rostov in Russia, has been burning for the third consecutive day, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday.

Verkhovna Rada passes law banning Russian Orthodox Church

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law that bans the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine and issues an ultimatum to religious organisations affiliated with the Russian Federation.

Bulgaria officially adopts euro: Law passed

Bulgaria has officially enacted legislation paving the way for the adoption of the euro. The law, approved by the 50th National Assembly on August 7, 2024, will be published in the Official Gazette following presidential ratification.

Biden’s final stand: Endorses Harris, condemns Trump at DNC

The American president, Joe Biden, received a standing ovation upon his arrival at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday evening, as reported by France Presse and relayed by Agerpres.

Chicago Convention: Key issues for Kamala Harris and US politics

Thousands of delegates, agents, diplomats, and journalists have been arriving in Chicago, USA, since yesterday for the Democratic National Convention.