
Syria Says It Reached a Deal With Moscow on the Fate of Russian Bases
Syria says it has agreed with Moscow over the future of Russian bases, signaling a new arrangement after the transition.

Syria says it has agreed with Moscow over the future of Russian bases, signaling a new arrangement after the transition.

Mohsen Rezaei has been appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s representative on Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reports say.

Two SAPS Anti-Gang Unit officers were shot dead in a ruthless ambush during a patrol in Reiger Park. A full-scale manhunt is underway as authorities search for the heavily armed suspects.

Wildfire recovery grants were delayed due to disputes over DEI requirements, highlighting the tension between bureaucratic policy and urgent emergency needs in affected areas.

President Zelenskyy visited Serbia to seek support while Russian attacks on the Kyiv region killed four people, highlighting the contrast between diplomatic efforts and ongoing war.

Spain has reimposed border checks on travelers from Italy in a reciprocal move amid a diplomatic dispute over migration management in the Ceuta enclave.

Henna Virkkunen will attend gamescom for the first time, joining the political opening ceremony and speaking on the EU’s games strategy.

A protest organizer backing dismissed ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was detained after investigators allegedly accessed his Telegram account.

Zelenskyy says he is satisfied with the outcomes of Ukraine’s 40-day campaign aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war.

A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison terms and fines for insulting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Turkey’s Hakan Fidan says the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement mirrors NATO Article 5 and is not aimed at Iran.

England and Wales saw a record number of Prevent referrals attributed to “extreme right-wing” concerns, Home Office figures show.

Indonesian officials arrested a pilot for attempting to smuggle 55 pounds of ecstasy into Jakarta, highlighting strict drug laws and aviation security concerns.

Yoav Horowitz says he refused a demand that all Prime Minister’s Office staff sign a loyalty pledge to Netanyahu’s family.

Russia and China are watching U.S. weapons drawdowns in Iran, as the conflict strains stockpiles and resupply timelines.

Iran has published demands it says must be met to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Thousands of passengers were stranded at Frankfurt Airport on August 8, 2026, after ground staff launched a surprise strike.

Toronto police have arrested two individuals, including 19-year-old Xen-Ul-Abdeen Syed, in connection with shootings at the U.S. Consulate, citing recruitment via encrypted apps.

An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, raising suspicions of Russian involvement and prompting a security review.

Human rights groups have declared the killing of Palestinian journalist Amal Khalil by Israeli forces a war crime, citing violations of international law protecting media workers.

Former Guerrero governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero has been arrested for allegedly covering up the 2014 disappearance of 43 students in Ayotzinapa, marking a key development in the long-running case.

U.S. intelligence suggests Russia may attempt a limited incursion into NATO territory to test the alliance’s resolve, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and unity.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye have signed a defense cooperation agreement to enhance military ties and regional security amidst ongoing geopolitical instability.

The Trump administration has cancelled billions in federal funding for renewable energy projects, citing market inefficiencies and redirecting support to traditional energy sources.