- Amid Russian economy warnings, Putin admits Central Bank 'struggling' to cut interest rates The Kyiv Independent
- Russia's Putin denies economy is stagnating, as evidence suggests otherwise Reuters
- Putin’s Fear of a Humiliating Economic Crisis Foreign Policy
- Russian economy is stagnating amid Ukraine war, says Sberbank CEO Euronews.com
- Russian Economy Slipped Into ‘Technical Stagnation,’ Sberbank CEO Warns The Moscow Times
Rubio says US will ‘blow up’ foreign crime groups if needed
The secretary of state made the comments during a trip to Ecuador, where he announced new measures targeting criminal gangs.
Indian farmer gives up home so village children can have a school
Mor Singh’s residence now operates as an upper primary school attended by 50-60 students in his village
US sanctions Palestinian rights groups to ‘silence them’
“They want to silence anyone who stands up to Israeli crimes.”
US wants to “silence Palestinian voices” with sanctions
Human rights worker Basel Sourani says the US is using sanctions to shield Israel from facing justice.
Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines
Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.
The world’s oldest and largest iceberg will soon be no more – NPR
- The world's oldest and largest iceberg will soon be no more NPR
- One of the world's biggest icebergs is finally breaking up after 40 years Sky News
- One of the biggest icebergs ever seen could be 'gone in weeks' Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Most enduring and biggest iceberg breaks apart, with more splintering to come in its death spiral WXII
- World's largest iceberg, A23a, breaks. See satellite and aerial views. USA Today
Thailand names third prime minister in two years
Multiple administrations have been deposed by court interventions and military coups in recent years.
Thailand names third prime minister in two years
Multiple administrations have been deposed by court interventions and military coups in recent years.
Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister
The vote is a major blow to the Shinawatra clan, a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft Refinery in Ryazan Region – The Moscow Times
- Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft Refinery in Ryazan Region The Moscow Times
- Putin’s petrostate faces a kamikaze petrol crisis The Economist
- Ukraine knocks out Russian refineries as Russia kills dozens in Kyiv Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian drone strikes strangle Putin’s fuel supplies politico.eu
- Ukrainian bombing campaign turns Russia’s sheer size into a weakness Atlantic Council
Joe Biden undergoes skin cancer surgery
The former US president had been spotted with a wound on the right side of his head in recent days.
Kim Jong-un Leaves Beijing With Big Diplomatic Wins – The New York Times
- Kim Jong-un Leaves Beijing With Big Diplomatic Wins The New York Times
- Kim Jong-un and His Daughter Take a Slow Train to China The New York Times
- Kim Jong Un, Xi reaffirm North Korea-China ties on military parade visit NBC News
- Kim tells Xi that North Korea will support China's interests, KCNA reports Reuters
- China’s Grand Reception for Kim Jong Un: Strategic Reset or Warning Shot? 38 North
Trump administration to end European security programs focused on Russia – The Washington Post
- Trump administration to end European security programs focused on Russia The Washington Post
- US to cut some security funds for European countries bordering Russia Financial Times
- Trump Administration to End Security Programs Protecting European Allies From Russia The New York Times
- US Set to Cut Security Funds for Allies Along Russia Border Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine-Russia war: Macron says security guarantees now ready The Telegraph
Thailand Ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra Abruptly Leaves Country – The New York Times
- Thailand Ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra Abruptly Leaves Country The New York Times
- Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra faces a political reckoning as Pheu Thai reels Reuters
- Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand days ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed The Guardian
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling AP News
- Thai tycoon leads pack as parliament votes for new PM personcountylife.com
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling – AP News
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling AP News
- Thailand Ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra Abruptly Leaves Country The New York Times
- Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra faces a political reckoning as Pheu Thai reels Reuters
- Former leader leaves Thailand in private jet days before court ruling that could see him imprisoned CNN
- Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand days ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed The Guardian
Trump and Putin both blame Europe as Ukraine peace effort languishes – CNN
- Trump and Putin both blame Europe as Ukraine peace effort languishes CNN
- Trump pressures European leaders over Russian oil purchases, White House official says Reuters
- EU would welcome US backing to quit Russian oil, energy chief says Yahoo Finance
- Trump calls out Europe for 'funding' Putin's war and failing to 'pressure' China Fox News
- Trump puts onus on Europe to pressure Putin in Ukraine conference call Axios
The North Korean Way of Proliferation – Foreign Affairs
- The North Korean Way of Proliferation Foreign Affairs
- The Neighbor From Hell The Atlantic
- Iran Issues Ominous War Warning Newsweek
- Opinion | The Nuclear Bomb That Israel Fears Might Not Come From Iran At All NDTV
- Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (August 27—September 3, 2025) Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
How China’s New Naval and Air Sites Would Aid an Attack on Taiwan – The Wall Street Journal
- How China’s New Naval and Air Sites Would Aid an Attack on Taiwan The Wall Street Journal
- It would now be wise to assume China’s Xi is going to move against Taiwan – this is how it will happen The Independent
- Rethinking the Threat: Why China is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan Stimson Center
- Target Taiwan: how China’s invasion could unfold The Times
- After show of might, is China now ready to invade Taiwan by 2027? CNA
War Day 700: Netanyahu Hints Secret Plan, U.S. Pressures Lebanon – Anash.org
- War Day 700: Netanyahu Hints Secret Plan, U.S. Pressures Lebanon Anash.org
- After 700 Days of War, Israel Is in the Hands of an Evil and Indifferent Government Haaretz
- Hostage families rally to demand deal on 700th day of loved ones’ captivity The Times of Israel
- Israelis across the country to gather and mark 700 days since Hamas' 7 October attacks Euronews.com
- 'Every day is Oct. 7': Israel marks 700 days of war, 48 hostages remain in Hamas captivity The Jerusalem Post