Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 7, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 7, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- ## Putin briefed by “dead” Russian Airborne Forces commander a year after media and Dagestani schools “buried” him Межа. Новини України.
- Russian propagandists shamed over fake report to putin on offensive in Ukraine - ISW ukranews.com
US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China
The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
North Koreans encouraged to eat ‘nutritious’ dog-meat soup during sweltering summer heat – New York Post
- North Koreans encouraged to eat ‘nutritious’ dog-meat soup during sweltering summer heat New York Post
- North Korea advises citizens to eat dog meat to beat the summer heat South China Morning Post
- Milk from male goat? U’khand's Bora stuns netizens: Dog meat soup to beat extreme heat | Top 5 interesting ... Bhaskar English
- North Korea’s record-breaking heatwave prompts weeklong health warnings NK News
- Unlike South Korea, where dog meat consumption will be completely banned from next year when the gra.. 매일경제
Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels
Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries.
Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary – WSJ
- Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary WSJ
- Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing "classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities" CBS News
- Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has security clearance revoked over Air Force One disclosure Fox News
- Accused of leak, former Air Force secretary loses security clearance upi.com
- Pentagon revokes access to classified information for former Air Force secretary CNN
Taipei says China’s traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is ‘ridiculous’ – Reuters
- Taipei says China's traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is 'ridiculous' Reuters
- Taiwan security chief says China's 'hybrid warfare' tests whole region Nikkei Asia
- Taiwan tracks 14 Chinese military planes and 14 ships Taiwan News
- Extended Chinese Drills East of Taiwan Demonstrate Trade Quarantine Risk Stratfor
- DEFENSE China's patrols in Taiwan-managed waters 'destabilizing': U.S. Focus Taiwan
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East? – Al Jazeera
- What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East? Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in CNN
- Netanyahu mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as Israeli elections loom Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a key defense agreement AP News
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates Reuters
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
Scale of devastation shocks US city’s fire-seasoned residents
One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.
Puerto Rico starts rationing water as drought conditions intensify – The Washington Post
- Puerto Rico starts rationing water as drought conditions intensify The Washington Post
- Drought and Aging Pipes Plunge Puerto Rico Into Another Water Crisis The New York Times
- Caribbean hot spot gripped by water crisis as tourists scramble to reschedule plans Fox News
- Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico wake up with no running water as rationing begins: "It's brutal" CBS News
- Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis PBS
He’s been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now ‘Green Boots’ may finally be coming home – BBC
- He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home BBC
- India to recover 'Green Boots' climber's body from Everest after 30 years: Report The Times of India
- The 30-Year Journey Of ‘Green Boots’: How Dorje Morup Became An Everest Landmark Outlook India
- 30 Years After Tragedy, India Seeks Specialist Team To Recover Climber Known As Everest’s ‘Green Boots’ OdishaBytes
- Rare and dangerous mission to retrieve frozen 'Green Boots' Everest climber is now race against time LADbible
He’s been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now ‘Green Boots’ may finally be coming home
For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.
Another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast kills 4, including 3-year-old child – The Kyiv Independent
- Another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast kills 4, including 3-year-old child The Kyiv Independent
- Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- How Russian ballistic missiles are exploiting holes in Ukraine’s air defenses CNN
- Russian drones kill 3-year-old boy and grandparents near Kyiv, Zelenskiy says Reuters
- Ukraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’ The Washington Post
‘I ran because I knew I would die’: Russian drones target medics in Ukraine
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.
‘I ran because I knew I would die’: Russian drones target medics in Ukraine
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.
Senior managers at St Basil’s aged care, where 50 died from Covid, can’t remember it all. Grieving loved ones can’t forget
Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos were compelled to testify at a coronial inquest resuming on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy
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Quiet sobs could be heard in Melbourne’s coroner’s court, as several families attended to finally hear from the pair who were the most senior managers when, throughout July and August 2020, almost a quarter of the 188 residents at St Basil’s aged care home died from Covid-19 or neglect.
Following multiple failed legal bids to avoid giving evidence after 50 residents died in the Victorian aged care home they managed, Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos were compelled to testify at a coronial inquest resuming on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy.
Continue reading...David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador
Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role
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Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next US ambassador to Australia, after the role had been left vacant for 18 months.
Brat’s confirmation was among more than 70 votes pushed through the Senate by Republicans on Friday, Washington time, before the summer recess.
Continue reading...The phone book that led us to Assad’s spy chief in hiding
How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.