Conflict & Security
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Conflict & Security · IndiaBRICS condemns Pahalgam terror attack in New Delhi Declaration
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration condemned the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The statement called for zero tolerance towards state-sponsored cross-border terrorism and reaffirmed the commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms.
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Conflict & SecurityEstonia's €70m ammunition deal controversy linked to Indian firm
Estonia's Centre for Defence Investments is under scrutiny for a failed €70 million ammunition deal. The controversy involves a Romanian facility contracted to supply shells to Estonia for Ukraine, with questions arising over the selection of firms lacking weapon production history.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreece and Israel to sign €3bn air defense deal
Greece and Israel are set to sign an agreement for the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system, valued at over three billion euros. The system aims to provide a networked shield against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, and is expected to be operational within 35 months.
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Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' by striking Russian economic targets and vowed retaliation. Ukraine has escalated drone strikes on infrastructure, including oil refineries and warehouses, while Russia has responded with strikes on Ukrainian economic targets like grain exports.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael strikes Syrian airfield, accuses Turkey of military buildup
Israel carried out an airstrike on a Syrian military airfield on 18 August 2026, claiming it targeted a site preparing to host Turkish troops. Turkey and Syria denied the claim. Israeli officials warned of escalating regional threats, while Syrian authorities called the strike unjustified and reiterated openness to mediated security talks.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS lifts sanctions on Fly Baghdad airline linked to Iran's IRGC-Quds Force
The US Treasury lifted sanctions on Fly Baghdad airline and two of its aircraft on 3 August 2026, citing operational changes, but maintained restrictions on its owner, Basheer Abdulkadhim Alwan al-Shabbani. The airline had been sanctioned in January 2024 over alleged ties to Iran's IRGC-Quds Force.
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Kyiv warehouse strike death toll reaches 38
A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv killed 38 people, with four still missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 20 injured, including two children. The attack occurred Friday night on an ammunition storage facility. Russia's Defence Ministry announced plans for 'massive strikes' against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineLavrov accuses US of intelligence support for Ukraine strikes, vows to destroy Western supplies
Sergei Lavrov stated Russia has submitted questions to the US State Department about alleged intelligence support for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. He announced intensified efforts to destroy Western military supplies to Ukraine and ruled out immediate peace talks, which have stalled since February 2023.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastVance: Trump's Kharg Island post was a message to Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said Donald Trump's social media post about Kharg Island was a message to Iran. The post included an AI-generated video of missiles. Kharg Island is Iran's energy hub, processing 90 percent of its oil exports.
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Conflict & Security · AfricaSouth Africa crash kills at least 21 on N1 highway
A multi-vehicle crash on South Africa's N1 highway in the Western Cape Province has resulted in at least 21 fatalities. Three individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital.
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Conflict & SecurityPhilippine firefighters board ferry after deadly blaze
Firefighters have entered a charred ferry in Philippine waters following a blaze that killed at least five people and left 84 missing. Rescuers are continuing their search for those unaccounted for after the vessel caught fire two nights prior.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran threatens US energy assets after tanker strikes
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that American oil and gas companies in the region share the exposure of Iranian assets. The exchange follows US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli strikes in Lebanon kill three after drone attack
Israeli forces conducted strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, resulting in at least three deaths and 23 injuries, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military stated the action followed a Hezbollah drone attack.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korea reviews military options for Hormuz Strait
South Korea is reviewing military options, including potential asset deployment, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. While media reports suggest preparations are underway, officials state no final decision has been reached.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionUS trains Polish forces in drone warfare based on Ukraine lessons
US Army Green Berets are coaching Polish special forces in a drone-focused military exercise. The training, held in Germany, replicates challenges faced by Ukrainian troops in their conflict with Russia, emphasizing drone warfare and operating behind enemy lines.
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Conflict & SecurityIran executes Qaem Hosseini, foreign national linked to January protests
Iran executed Qaem Hosseini, a foreign national, on 20 August 2026 over charges tied to January’s anti-government protests. State media linked him to the deaths of four police officers in Isfahan, though his nationality and trial details remain unclear. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran used US-Iran truce to expand missile and drone production, reports say
Iran exploited the June 17 US-Iran memorandum of understanding to accelerate missile and drone production, appoint hardline commanders, and deploy forces near the Red Sea, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal and Iranian state media. The truce expired on 17 August 2026 with no renewal announced.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran signals shift to offensive military doctrine, IRGC commander says
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced a shift from a defensive to an offensive military doctrine, with a senior commander stating the country may adopt 'transformative approaches' to neutralise threats. The move follows a 60-day ceasefire memorandum with the US, which Iran reportedly used to prepare for wider conflict.
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US and Iran near Strait of Hormuz deal, Pakistan says as Trump demands compensation
Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg News on 11 August 2026 that the US and Iran were close to an arrangement over the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump simultaneously demanded compensation from Iran for American casualties and Iranian protesters killed in state crackdowns.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump says US will control security as US, Denmark, Greenland ready UN pact
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
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