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Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
Ukraine launched 822 drones at Russia — 600 aimed at Moscow — in what Russian officials called the largest-scale Ukrainian attack of 2026, killing at least seven, while reciprocal Russian strikes acro
Bangladesh PM Won't Visit India Until Hasina Extradited
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi extradites Sheikh Hasina, the ousted former premier who fled there during a 2024 uprising.
Bessent Vows 'Never Seen' Iran Measures Next Week
Trump on Friday vowed 'never seen' economic measures against Iran as soon as next week, but with 1,000+ targets already sanctioned and experts admitting current approaches have failed, his remaining o
Supreme Court emergency docket roars back
The Supreme Court's emergency docket is active during the justices' summer recess, with Trump pressing the court to revive his mail ballot restrictions and greenlight resumed White House ballroom cons
Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks
DAP delegates voted 1,857 to 242 to remain in PM Anwar Ibrahim's unity government at their Aug 16 Putrajaya conference, with 84% of participating delegates backing the motion after a string of state e
Johnson Gave Netanyahu 'Jews Killed Jesus' Bible Study
Speaker Mike Johnson gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a Capitol Ministries Bible study pamphlet during a July 2025 Capitol Hill meeting that recycled the antisemitic deicide claim that J
Troops from North Korea to boost Russia's Ukraine forces
Ukrainian and international intelligence suspect North Korea is preparing to send 30,000-50,000 additional troops to Russia, on top of the 14,000-15,000 deployed to Kursk in late 2024 and an ongoing p
Israel's October Vote: Domestic Issues Eclipse Gaza War
Israel's October 27 elections will be decided by domestic concerns — Netanyahu's corruption trials, the judicial overhaul, and Haredi conscription — rather than the Gaza war, with analysts saying the
Disney D23 Unveils Avengers, Coco, Villains Land Rides
At D23's Parks Panel, Disney Imagineers unveiled the next phase of a billion-dollar expansion spanning Avengers Campus, Encanto, Coco, Avatar, Indiana Jones, and the first-ever Villains Land across it
Ukraine targets Moscow in mass drone attack as Russia bombards Kyiv
Ukraine launched a roughly 600-drone overnight barrage against Moscow and the surrounding region, killing at least one person, while Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles in the latest round of e
South Korea Fires Warning Shots After N. Korea DMZ Breach
South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line in the eastern demilitarised zone — the first such reported violation by Pyongyang's milita
NATO jet downs suspected Russian drone in Romania
A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone that breached Romanian airspace near the Ukrainian border, amid an exchange of strikes between Kyiv and Moscow.
NATO Jet Shoots Down Russian Drone Over Romania
A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone in Romanian airspace near the Ukrainian border, as Kyiv and Moscow exchanged strikes.
Al Jazeera journalist opens Gaza beach cafe
Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a beach cafe in Gaza, aiming to revive a beloved part of local life and give residents a safe space to gather and relax despite daily hardshi
Kim, Putin reaffirm ties amid military cooperation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged messages reaffirming their strengthening alliance during commemorations of Korea's liberation from Japanese rule, as ties
Anwar Dismisses Rift With Deputy Zahid
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim publicly rejected claims of a rift with Deputy PM Zahid Hamidi, urging his party to listen and adapt after poor election showings in Negri Sembilan and Johor.
Kim Tells Putin He's 'Proud' of Strong DPRK-Russia Ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin expressing pride in their countries' deepening ties, with the exchange of letters underscoring the military partnership that h
Takaichi skips Yasukuni as Japan defense minister visits
On the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, PM Takaichi skipped the controversial Yasukuni Shrine while Japan's defence minister visited it, drawing a protest from China.
South Korea proposes talks to formally end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed formal talks with North Korea to officially end the Korean War, which has been technically active since the 1953 armistice. The offer includes discuss
Japan Defence Minister Visits Yasukuni; Takaichi Skips
Japan's defense minister visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender while leader Takaichi skipped the controversial site, drawing anger from China and South Korea.
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