18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?

His sentence on Tuesday was handed down one week after former President Bashar al-Assad; his younger brother, Maher al-Assad; and cousin Atef Najib were also sentenced to death. We…

18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Massive Drone Assault Targets Moscow Region

This week witnessed an unprecedented escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict as over 600 drones targeted the Moscow region. According to Russian officials, this aerial offensive …

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russian Dissenter Jailed for Criticizing War

Lev Shlosberg, a prominent figure in Russia's Yabloko party, has been handed an 11-year prison sentence for his outspoken opposition to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Authorities…

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russia's Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Yabloko Party

UPDATE — Aug 17, 19:55 UTC: The new article reports that Lev Shlosberg, deputy head of the Yabloko party, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Offensive Strikes Deep into Russia

In a significant escalation, Ukraine has executed its largest drone assault on Russian territory, deploying hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles across multiple strategic locations…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russian Strikes Kill Ukrainian Civilian; NATO Intercepts Drone Over Romania

Amid escalating hostilities, Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have resulted in the death of a Ukrainian woman and injuries to seven more individuals. The assault target…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Escalation: Moscow and Kyiv Under Drone and Missile Attacks

The Moscow region has reportedly been targeted by an extensive drone assault involving 600 unmanned aerial vehicles. This marked escalation has resulted in injuries to three indivi…

15 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukraine Executes Strategic Strikes on Russian Military Network

Ukraine has demonstrated its evolving military capabilities by launching targeted long-range strikes against key Russian military infrastructure. Utilizing domestically produced Fl…

14 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Assad Sentenced to Death In Absentia by Syrian Court

A Syrian court has issued a death sentence in absentia against ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, following his conviction on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied t…

10 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Russian Forces to Relinquish Syrian Coastal Bases

UPDATE — Aug 10, 16:30 UTC: The new article provides details on a formal accord between Syria and Russia redefining Moscow's military presence in Syria pos

09 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

North Korea Considers Troop Deployment to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated that North Korea may send up to 50,000 soldiers to assist Russia, underscoring an intensifying military collaboration between P…

05 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ballistic Missile Assaults Claimed Lives in Kyiv Region

In an overnight escalation, Russian forces launched a coordinated ballistic missile and drone barrage on Kyiv and its environs, culminating in the tragic loss of at least 17 lives.…

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Togo Emerges as Key Node in Russian Armament Route to Mali

The arrival of the Russian vessel Mikhail Britnev at the Port of Lomé in Togo marks a notable development in the logistics of military support destined for Mali. This is the inaugu…

04 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Escalate: Six Dead in Russia

UPDATE — Aug 4, 11:45 UTC: The new article reports on further casualties from ongoing missile and drone strikes, including nine civilian deaths with five in Rus

03 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Kremlin Critic Boris Nadezhdin Escapes to France

Boris Nadezhdin, a vocal critic of the Kremlin's policies and a staunch anti-war politician, has taken refuge in Paris amidst increasing repression in Russia. Known for his open co…

23 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukraine's Allies Convene in Paris Amid Intensified Conflict

In a significant escalation, Ukrainian drone strikes led to casualties within Russia, notably impacting the Moscow region. This surge in military activity from Ukraine comes as a d…

23 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian Wheat Exports Amid Fuel Crisis

Ukrainian drone strikes have critically disrupted shipping in the Sea of Azov, halting a significant wheat export route and exacerbating tensions in global grain markets. The corri…

22 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russia Escalates Air War With Missile Strikes on Kyiv

In an intensifying phase of the ongoing conflict, Russia unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles on Kyiv, marking a significant escalation in the aerial confrontation between the…

22 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

Escalating Strikes: Odesa Targeted, Moscow Hit by Drones

In a significant escalation of hostilities, a Russian strike on a cargo vessel near Odesa has resulted in the deaths of at least ten individuals. The attack targeted a Guinea-Bissa…

22 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Moscow Region, Injure 10

A series of drone attacks launched by Ukraine on the Moscow region resulted in injuries to at least 10 individuals, among them a child. The strikes reportedly targeted critical inf…