Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports The once world-leading producer of crude oil has plunged into an energy crisis as Kyiv targets its oil processing plants The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Quote of the day by John F. Kennedy: "Change is the law of life. And those who ..." Two nations, or two people, can face the same shifting circumstances around them and respond in completely different ways. One keeps orienting entirely around what has already happened, treating old grievances, old habits, and familiar arrangements as the fixed points everything else must be measured against. The other accepts that… The Times of India · Aug 26
Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla detention Turkey said Friday it is seeking an international arrest warrant from Interpol for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case over Israel's interception and detention of dozens of activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip in May. In response, Netanyahu's office… France 24 · Aug 21
NATO Border Flashpoint? Finland Probes Suspected Russian Aircraft Incursion Near Its Airspace Finland is investigating a suspected Russian airspace violation over the Gulf of Finland, raising security concerns on NATO's northern flank amid increased military activity near its borders. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
UAE Cuts Trade Ties With Iran as NATO Warns It's "Prepared to Address Any Threat" The UAE severed all trade and banking ties with Iran after a missile scare, and NATO says it's ready to respond as Iran reportedly eyes Europe strikes. Latin Times · Aug 20
Russia expanding secret bases that can launch drones deep inside Nato territory: report Nato has raised the alarm over the threat of a Russian attack amid repeated incursions by Moscow’s drones The Independent UK · Aug 17
NATO Jets Open Fire on Drone Inside Romania: How Close Is Europe to WW3? NATO fighter jets intercepted a drone in Romanian airspace, raising concerns about potential escalation in Europe amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions. The drone's origin is under investigation, with preliminary assessments suggesting it may be Russian. International Business Times UK · Aug 17
US backs 'Islamic Nato': Trump calls Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact 'big, bold and important step' US President Donald Trump on Sunday threw his weight behind the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold, and important first step”. The Times of India · Aug 17
Nato jets scrambled as suspected Russian drone shot down in Romanian airspace Romania has recorded numerous airspace incursions by Russian drones over the last four years The Independent UK · Aug 16
Marco Rubio has unique power to promote peace, but he hasn’t. He is almost as bad for the world as Trump As chief US diplomat, Rubio could do great good. His pandering and neglect are a disgrace we shouldn’t ignore, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Aug 16
Iran Trolls 'Coward' Trump After Secret Plane Move, Suggesting He Hid in a Cart With Tacos and Coke Drinks Iran ridiculed Donald Trump over a covert operation involving his secret transfer from a plane in Turkey due to an Iranian threat, suggesting he hid in a cart with tacos and Coke. International Business Times UK · Aug 15
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan The Independent UK · Aug 15
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace RIGA - NATO said on Friday that its fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the latest incursion along the military alliance’s eastern flank bordering Russia. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban: safer streets but pleas for jobs and education Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are marking five years since regaining power
France 24 · Aug 14 NATO jets shoot down drone flying over eastern Latvia Fighter jets on a NATO air defence mission shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace early Friday, the country's defence ministry confirmed.
The Times of India · Aug 14 How Iranian missile threat sparked a secret operation to move Trump out of Turkey as Air Force One flew as a decoy US intelligence officials uncovered a potential Iranian scheme targeting President Trump for assassination. As a result, heightened security protocols were implemented during his attendance at the Nato summit in Turkey. To ensure his safety, Trump was discreetly transferred from his hotel to a smaller military jet, with a decoy Air…
The Times of India · Aug 14 Sniper, knife, missile threats: Israel warned US of alleged Iran plot to assassinate Donald Trump Israel warned the United States over several alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President Donald Trump, including possible sniper, knife and shoulder-launched missile attacks, but US intelligence agencies could not independently verify the specific threats, according to Reuters report quoting current and former US officials .
France 24 · Aug 13 Russian detained over plot to 'execute' Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly hired to plan an "execution" targeting a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk said it was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO…
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Was Trump Targeted in Turkey? CIA Had 'Low Confidence' in Israeli Intel That Spooked Secret Service US President Trump was evacuated from a NATO summit in Turkey due to an alleged Iranian assassination plot, despite CIA scepticism over Israeli intelligence. The Secret Service prioritised safety amid ongoing threats.
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Trump's Secret Flight Ruse in Turkey Sparks 'You Live by the Sword' Food Cart Memes Trump's secret aircraft switch in Turkey sparked food-cart memes after he was reportedly moved via an airport catering vehicle
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Trump Took Pete Hegseth on Secret Turkey Extraction While Top Officials Stayed Behind on Air Force One A covert operation saw Trump secretly leave Turkey on a military aircraft amid missile threats, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanying him. The decoy involved using an older Air Force One.
The Times of India · Aug 13 Missile threat made Donald Trump move to smaller US jet during Turkey visit: Report US President Trump was secretly moved to a smaller aircraft due to a missile threat. This extraordinary security operation occurred during his return from Turkey last month. The larger presidential plane was used as a decoy while he traveled separately. Secret Service acted on credible and imminent intelligence regarding the…
International Business Times · Aug 12 Putin Threatens To Retaliate Against Western Countries Over Seizure Of Commercial Vessels Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to retaliate for the seizure of commercial vessels from Western countries, calling such actions "piracy."
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 Iran Tracked Trump Down to His Exact Hotel Floor as Missile Threat Triggered Secret Escape From Turkey Donald Trump was secretly flown out of Turkey after US intelligence warned of an Iranian missile threat. A decoy plan involving Air Force One ensured his safe departure during the Nato summit.