- Turkey won’t abandon Syria or let Israel draw ‘red lines’, Erdogan says Middle East Eye
- Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions The New York Times
- A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike AP News
- Report: Israel believes Turkey has abandoned bid to establish military presence at north Syria base for now The Times of Israel
- Washington calls for restraint after Israel strikes Turkish base in Syria The Jerusalem Post
Germany’s Merz warns attackers will ‘pay price’ after drone incident
A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.
Germany’s Merz warns attackers will ‘pay price’ after drone incident – BBC
- Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident BBC
- Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport The Guardian
- Germany to say who's behind attempted airport drone attack soon, says Merz Reuters
- Another drone found at Leipzig airport as Germany warns of ‘unscrupulous’ attacks Financial Times
- Germany news: Third drone found in Leipzig airport probe dw.com
China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran
China has denounced the threat of US sanctions for its trade with Iran, saying any such measures would be illegal, and warned it would take “all necessary measures” to protect its national interests.
Beijing’s rejection of the US threat of secondary sanctions for any country or entity continuing to trade with Tehran had been predicted. China buys an estimated 80% of Iran’s oil exports and has defied previous US efforts to limit the flow of revenue to the Tehran regime.
Continue reading...UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states
Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable
UK citizens will be told to stock up on tinned food and take steps to ensure they are prepared for national emergencies as part of a new government campaign to improve the nation’s resilience.
The new campaign from the Cabinet Office will set out ways people can prepare for extreme weather events and potential attacks from hostile states, including stocking up on bottled water, sources told the Guardian.
Continue reading...After Lavrov meeting, Archbishop Gallagher says Ukraine war must end – The Pillar
- After Lavrov meeting, Archbishop Gallagher says Ukraine war must end The Pillar
- Vatican foreign minister, in Moscow, says Ukraine war must end Reuters
- Archbishop Gallagher begins visit to Russia Vatican News
- Senior Vatican Official Calls for Peace in Ukraine After Meeting With Lavrov in Moscow The Moscow Times
- Keeping communication channels open: Vatican's top diplomat visits Moscow Euronews.com
Aggressive Recruiters Are Rounding Up Russians To Fight In Ukraine. In One Town, They’re Pushing Back – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Aggressive Recruiters Are Rounding Up Russians To Fight In Ukraine. In One Town, They're Pushing Back Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Russia mobilisation fears grow amid reports of intimidating tactics Al Jazeera
- Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Moscow's forced recruitment spikes Euronews.com
- Putin Ramps Up Recruitment of Women as Humiliating Losses Mount The Daily Beast
- Russian recruiters are promising non-combat jobs. But they’re offering only standard military contracts — and one ad used a wounded soldier’s photo. Meduza
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.
Nigeria’s president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
China & Taiwan Update, August 25, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- China & Taiwan Update, August 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Taiwan president pushes $6.6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial vote Reuters
- Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget Breaking Defense
- A mysterious autonomous ship from Taiwan sparks new fears for China’s navy Futura, le média qui explore le monde
- Taiwan drone strategy caught in legislature's budget battles Nikkei Asia
China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement – Reuters
- China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement Reuters
- China, India Agree to Seek Fair Settlement of Boundary Dispute Bloomberg
- China’s Xi Jinping likely to attend BRICS summit in India Semafor
- India, China look to advance border delimitation in Beijing talks The Hindu
- China pitches 'good-neighbourly' ties with India during Doval-Wang talks India Today
UN chief tells countries to rein in autonomous weapons – politico.eu
- UN chief tells countries to rein in autonomous weapons politico.eu
- UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems PBS
- UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons Reuters
- World must rein in autonomous weapons, UN and Red Cross chiefs say Euronews.com
- Humanity’s Last Order: War in the Age of AGI Small Wars Journal
Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks
Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.
Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks
Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.
CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chief
The CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, US media reported, after flight data showed an American military aircraft flew to the Russian capital, where a US diplomatic motorcade was later spotted.
CBS News quoted sources familiar with the situation as confirming Ratcliffe’s trip, saying it was his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief. Axios separately confirmed the visit, quoting a US official.
Continue reading...CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chief
The CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, US media reported, after flight data showed an American military aircraft flew to the Russian capital, where a US diplomatic motorcade was later spotted.
CBS News quoted sources familiar with the situation as confirming Ratcliffe’s trip, saying it was his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief. Axios separately confirmed the visit, quoting a US official.
Continue reading...London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summer
London bus drivers have resumed strike action over having to work in high temperatures, amid fears that proposed improvements to air conditioning will not be complete by next summer.
About 1,500 members of the Unite union working across north London and Essex are taking part in the four-day strike from Tuesday to Friday, after industrial action earlier this month. Further stoppages are planned for the coming weeks.
Continue reading...London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summer
London bus drivers have resumed strike action over having to work in high temperatures, amid fears that proposed improvements to air conditioning will not be complete by next summer.
About 1,500 members of the Unite union working across north London and Essex are taking part in the four-day strike from Tuesday to Friday, after industrial action earlier this month. Further stoppages are planned for the coming weeks.
Continue reading...European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry – The New York Times
- ‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry The New York Times
- Will the heatwaves make this year’s French wines better? The Spectator
- Champagne growers race to preserve quality timesdaily.com
- 2026 Harvest in the Rhône Valley Vineyards: A Resilient Vineyard Facing an Intense Growing Season BevNET.com
- Champagne Just Started One of Its Earliest Harvests Ever — and Winemakers Are in Uncharted Territory Food & Wine