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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian Strikes Injure 13 in Kyiv and Odesa
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people and damaging buildings including residential structures, warehouses, and a gas station. A child was among those wounded in Odesa.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastVance says Iran conflict not a war, Strait of Hormuz returning to normal
US Vice President JD Vance stated the conflict with Iran is not a war and that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is nearly back to normal. President Trump is reportedly considering declaring victory.
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Conflict & SecurityBritish Woman Dies After Stabbing at German Train Station
A 31-year-old British woman has died after being stabbed at Rosenheim railway station in Germany. Police arrested a 27-year-old German man at the scene and have launched a murder investigation. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia Warns UK of 'Catastrophic Consequences' Over Ukraine Arms
Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned the UK of 'catastrophic consequences' and potential attacks on British military targets in retaliation for supplying arms to Ukraine. The Kremlin also denied reports of plans to attack NATO countries, while the CIA director visited Moscow.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaUkrainian drone strike on Taneko refinery kills at least 12 in Tatarstan
Ukrainian forces struck the Taneko oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, on 10 August 2026, killing at least 12 people and sparking a fire. Russia said it intercepted 456 drones across multiple regions. Outlets disagreed on the death toll and omitted details of the refinery’s output.
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Russian strike damages Chornomorets stadium in Odessa, injures two
A Russian drone attack on 7 August 2026 damaged the Chornomorets stadium in Odessa, injuring at least one person and forcing the postponement of a Ukrainian Premier League match. The stadium’s roof, windows, and stands were destroyed, with reports of two injuries varying across outlets.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia Resumes Strikes on Kyiv After Three-Day Pause
Russia resumed drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, after a three-day pause. The strikes killed at least four people and injured 83 across the country, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Korea puts North Korea’s nuclear arsenal at 80 to 120 warheads, above Trump’s 57
South Korea’s defence minister told lawmakers North Korea likely has 80 to 120 nuclear warheads, a figure far higher than the 57 U.S. President Donald Trump cited. Ahn declined to say whether Trump’s number implied U.S. recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status, and reiterated Seoul’s opposition to hosting U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificFormer Thai MP shoots provincial official in Nonthaburi, wounding two
A former Member of Parliament opened fire at a government office in Nonthaburi province on 10 August 2026, wounding two people. The suspect was detained after the shooting, which occurred days after a school attack in the same province left nine dead and over 20 injured. Outlets diverged on whether the official was killed or wounded.
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US urges expanded UN sanctions on Sudan to spur peace talks
The United States is pushing for stronger United Nations sanctions against warring parties in Sudan to pressure them into peace negotiations. The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, with famine affecting many regions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump claims Strait of Hormuz will become US territory after Iran defeat
Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, asserting that Iran had been heavily defeated in the war and that no vessel could transit the waterway without American approval. Outlets disagreed on whether his tone was serious or joking.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS plans $2.8bn arms package for Israel including 40,000 bombs
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Conflict & SecurityNepali labourer survives flash flood by clinging to mango tree
A 24-year-old Nepali labourer survived a flash flood by clinging to a mango tree after being swept away by a torrent of mud and rock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people and left hundreds missing in Nepal.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Koreans Missing After Nepal Flash Flood
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 41![US President Donald Trump, left, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe [File: Nathan Howard/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-07-31T200758Z_16775392_RC27PMAYEP67_RTRMADP_3_USA-TRUMP-1787674505.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · RussiaCIA Director John Ratcliffe Reportedly Visited Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe was reportedly in Moscow for meetings, according to US media. The Kremlin stated no talks with US envoys were scheduled for that week. A US military aircraft flew from Riga to Moscow.
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Israel finds kites near Gaza, orders forceful response
Several kites were found in Israeli territory near the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed no suspicious items or explosives were found on them. Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the army to act forcefully against such launches.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussia builds 10 drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus, putting Warsaw in range
Russia has constructed at least ten new drone launch bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, containing about 59 launch rails for long-range attack drones. The sites could allow strikes on NATO territory, including Warsaw, according to satellite imagery and intelligence reports.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS envoy calls Israeli strikes in Syria 'unnecessary escalation'
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has labelled Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria an 'unnecessary escalation'. Syrian state media reported eight strikes hit the runway and storage facility with no casualties. The incident has raised concerns about regional stability.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN Peacekeeping Chief Calls for Smooth Transition Before Lebanon Withdrawal
The head of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon stated that a smooth transition is critical before the force withdraws at the end of 2026. UNIFIL has monitored hostilities for nearly 50 years and has escorted humanitarian aid convoys. Lebanon is intensifying diplomatic efforts to maintain a UN presence.
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Conflict & SecuritySpanish PM Sánchez denies prior warnings of Ceuta migrant influx
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied his government received extraordinary warnings before the mass entry of approximately 72,000 migrants into Ceuta from Morocco. While acknowledging intelligence failures, he dismissed claims of prior specific alerts about the scale of the influx.
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