Concerns Mount About The Global Food Supply. Farmers Face Rising Challenges Driven By Wars And Weather. Ongoing wars have restricted shipping lanes and driven up fertilizer costs. International Business Times · Aug 21
‘Double-tap’ attack: 14 killed as Russian drones ravage Zelenskyy’s hometown Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 14 people and injured 121 others on Friday, including 22 children, local authorities said, in one of the latest deadly attacks as Moscow intensifies its aerial campaign against Ukraine. The Times of India · Aug 21
Does Putin travel without security? In order to create an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader beloved by his people, pro-Russia social media users have been claiming that he travels without a security team, unlike other heads of state. To illustrate this claim, they shared a video of his latest trip to… France 24 · Aug 21
More Russians seeking to leave as fears of another mobilisation grow Fears of another military mobilisation are driving an increasing number of Russians to look at exiting the country, an emigration support platform has told RFI, nearly four years after Moscow called up 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Aug 21
Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief? The United Nations Security Council held a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candidates are currently vying for the position against a backdrop of deep divisions… France 24 · Aug 21
Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used in assassinations The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Romania holding suspect linked to weapons cache in Germany BERLIN - Romania is holding a suspected “low-level agent” accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany’s interior minister said Friday. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
Iran wants to end war while in a ‘position of strength’ TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
'Should end war now': Iran prez claims world 'acknowledges' Tehran's victory over US Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the war with the United States, saying Tehran should seek to conclude the conflict while it remains in a position of “power and dignity” and the world recognises what he described as Iran’s victory. The Times of India · Aug 21
Ukraine Sanctions 'Masha and the Bear' Creators Over Claims It Glorifies Russia and Soviet Ideas Ukraine sanctions the studio behind 'Masha and the Bear', accusing the hit cartoon of glorifying Russia and Soviet ideas as part of a wider information war. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
RFK Jr.'s Son Could Face 10 Years in Russia After Being Put on Wanted List Over Secret Ukraine Stint RFK Jr.'s son Conor Kennedy could face up to 10 years in prison in Russia after secretly joining Ukraine's International Legion in 2022. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
Ousted Defence Chief's Gamble Backfires as Ukraine Protests Fail to Become a Lasting Movement Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime failed to gain traction, weakening protests for his reinstatement and leaving President Zelenskiy's position unchallenged. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
Pete Hegseth's Wife Sparks Alarm After Sitting in Highly Sensitive Meeting With British Defense Officials Jennifer Hegseth's involvement in Pentagon meetings with British officials raises security concerns, as her presence during sensitive discussions prompts questions about her unofficial role. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections Demonstrations in support of sacked defence minister reportedly die down as supporters and experts say he went too far. What we know on day 1,640
International Business Times UK · Aug 20 Taylor Swift's Ex Conor Kennedy Lands on Russia International Most Wanted List Facing 10 Years for Mercenary Fighting Conor Kennedy, known for his past romance with Taylor Swift, faces a Russian arrest warrant for his service in Ukraine's International Legion, highlighting legal risks for foreign volunteers.
The Independent UK · Aug 20 US Army to shut down unit in Europe focused on drone warfare in latest shakeup Decision comes despite the Iran war showing the need for the U.S. to learn lessons about drone warfare from Ukraine
The Guardian - US · Aug 20 US places sanctions on 10 people over alleged Hezbollah cash-smuggling ring Courier network carried millions of dollars in cash to Lebanon on commercial flights, treasury department says
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Iran dismisses US economic threats, and other developments in the Middle East Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economic pain and isolation
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Vladimir Putin has pushed his people to breaking point THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Russian president appears determined to carry on with his bloody gamble in Ukraine, but ordinary citizens – facing deadly retaliation from Kyiv, and fighting each other for scarce fuel on petrol forecourts – are showing signs of having had enough
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Croatia orders detention of Ukrainian man wanted in Germany for Nord Stream blasts in 2022 A Croatian investigative judge has ordered the detention of a Ukrainian man wanted in Germany in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines
The Independent UK · Aug 20 ‘Putin has repeatedly threatened the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but he is too weak to follow through’ IN FOCUS: Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
International Business Times · Aug 20 The U.S. Is Reportedly Carrying Stealth Missions To Carry Oil Through Hormuz. Millions Of Barrels Are Making It Through. Between 15 and 20 vessels have entered and exited the waterway through a channel established by the U.S. military.
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations Crisis is the Kremlin’s ‘biggest domestic challenge’ since the outbreak of war against Ukraine, say experts
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20 EU’s von der Leyen warns of ‘escalating campaign of threats’ as Romania destroys naval drone – as it happened Device was near country’s Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea