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Goodbye to the Soviet Union – archive, 1991

On 2 September 1991, the Congress of People’s Deputies voted for the dissolution of the Soviet Union, allowing its republics to opt for independence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of businesses hit by drone strikes

The edict covers energy, transport, logistics and any facility deemed critical to national security, and can be imposed by presidential instruction alone. Experts called it "hybrid nationalisation," warning it would be used to seize assets from companies under the pretext of security failure.

Euronews · Aug 26

Andy Burnham defends calling Trump 'poisonous' as he prepares for face-to-face meeting with US President

The Prime Minister’s team is understood to be preparing for the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders

Evening Standard · Aug 26

H-1B visa fee hike may accelerate shift of US tech jobs to India-based GCCs: Former UN advisor Santosh Mehrotra

The proposed $103,265 H-1B fee could accelerate the movement of technology work from the US to India-based Global Capability Centres, economist Santosh Mehrotra said. Companies may increasingly access Indian talent from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and NCR instead of moving workers to the US.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Trump says he believes Iran’s leader is still alive but 'seriously wounded'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he believes Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “very seriously wounded”, but not dead. Khamenei has not been seen in public since the US and Israel launched the Iran war in February, prompting months of speculation over the new Iranian leader’s health. Follow our…

France 24 · Aug 26

Around the world, people are rejecting divisive and dangerous politics. We can – and must – build on that

The vast majority of the global public supports international cooperation on human rights, climate and AI. Like-minded countries must stand together to deliver, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

India urges global cooperation to safeguard sea lanes for food, fuel at UNSC

India called for global cooperation to safeguard critical sea lanes for essential goods. Secure maritime routes are indispensable for uninterrupted movement of food and fuel. Conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond immediate areas of hostilities. The UN Secretary-General noted record armed conflicts and high levels of global hunger. India…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

US military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four

US military confirmed four deaths in a Caribbean vessel strike targeting narco-traffickers. Intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in illicit drug trafficking operations. These strikes have resulted in over 210 fatalities since September 2025. Human rights groups have condemned these actions as unlawful extrajudicial killings. A recent Eastern Pacific strike…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites after Israeli threat

The US-led board overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas on Tuesday to halt militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A Board of Peace official said Israel must also respect the ceasefire, limiting military action to responses to “genuine and imminent threats.”

France 24 · Aug 25

Mawlid festivities cancelled in Tigray over drone attacks

In tonight's programme: Muslims celebrate Mawlid across Africa but festivities are cancelled in Tigray because of recent drone attacks. But first: the United States calls for beefed-up UN sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan. Finally, in the Kenyan village of Cheporor, a recent discovery of gold sends thousands of…

France 24 · Aug 25