EU prepares record expansion of sanctions against Russia: about 1,600 individuals and companies could be affected
The European Union plans to expand sanctions against Russia, targeting about 1,600 individuals and companies.
Russia has created bases for drones that could threaten NATO countries
The Telegraph reports that Russia has built ten secret bases with new launch platforms for long‑range strike drones, posing a growing threat to NATO allies, including the possibility of reaching Warsaw.
Lula maintains lead over Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil elections — poll
Brazilian President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in polls ahead of October elections.
Mediazona and BBC Russian Service identified over 239 thousand deceased Russian military personnel
The latest count covers confirmed cases of military deaths from February 24, 2022 to August 13, 2026.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person impersonating Trump’s chief of staff
Four officials confirmed to Politico that Burnham corresponded with someone who called themselves Susie Wiles before suspecting the deception.
Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if the country interferes with the blockade of Iranian ships
The war with Iran has been going on for almost six months, and its end is not yet in sight.
China and Egypt begin second joint air force exercises
The second joint exercises, known as “Eagles of Civilization 2026”, will take place in Egypt from mid-August to early September.
US Makes Offensive Anti-Satellite Weapons a Priority Amid Threats from China and Russia
space weapons remain classified, public signals indicate a shift from passive defense to active readiness for orbital warfare.
Taliban invites US to return to Afghanistan with diplomats and capital, but without military
Three US administrations and their allies spent billions of dollars developing these projects, while Taliban insurgents tried to destroy them over two decades.
US confirms Japan’s sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin’s visit
The United States confirmed its support for Japan’s sovereignty over four islands controlled by Russia after Vladimir Putin’s visit.