Russia-Ukraine conflict
At least 37 dead after Russian drone attack triggers multiple blasts and fire at warehouse near Kyiv
World
August 29, 2026
At least 37 dead after Russian drone attack triggers multiple blasts and fire at warehouse near Kyiv
At least 37 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a Russian drone attack triggered a large fire and…
Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
World
August 26, 2026
Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree giving the government powers to temporarily take control of “critical infrastructure” across…
Britain’s giving Ukraine access to secret missile technology. Will it make a difference?
World
August 24, 2026
Britain’s giving Ukraine access to secret missile technology. Will it make a difference?
Britain will allow the release of classified technology so that a British/French-designed cruise missile can be manufactured in Ukraine, a…
Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
World
August 23, 2026
Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
Russia is likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it tries…
It’s ‘Black August’ in Russia, but Putin is sweeping this summer’s crisis under the rug
World
August 23, 2026
It’s ‘Black August’ in Russia, but Putin is sweeping this summer’s crisis under the rug
Over the past few decades, “Black August,” or “the August curse,” has become a sort of journalistic shorthand in Russia…
North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators, Ukraine says
World
August 22, 2026
North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators, Ukraine says
Kyiv — A new wave of North Korean troops, already numbering 8,500 in Russia, contains a drone unit that could attack…
At least 16 killed and over 100 wounded in Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on a Ukrainian shopping center
World
August 22, 2026
At least 16 killed and over 100 wounded in Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on a Ukrainian shopping center
At least 16 people have been killed and 130 more, including 23 children, wounded in a Russian “double-tap” strike on…
Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 12, damages children’s hospital, says city mayor
Middle East
August 20, 2026
Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 12, damages children’s hospital, says city mayor
Kyiv — At least a dozen people have been killed and more than 30 others wounded in a “massive” Russian attack…
Russian court jails Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
World
August 19, 2026
Russian court jails Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
AP — A Russian court on Monday convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and…
Ukraine’s ousted defense minister calls for wartime elections in bombshell address
World
August 19, 2026
Ukraine’s ousted defense minister calls for wartime elections in bombshell address
KYIV Reuters — Ukraine’s ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections in a bombshell address on Tuesday, arguing the…