
Shadows of War: The Missing Airmen
Iran claims Qatar is holding three missing pilots from March, a charge Doha rejects, calling the statements misleading and citing recovery of remains.

Iran claims Qatar is holding three missing pilots from March, a charge Doha rejects, calling the statements misleading and citing recovery of remains.

President Erdogan suggests Egypt could join the new defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, aiming to strengthen regional security.

Persian Gulf allies are increasingly frustrated with Donald Trump’s foreign policy, fearing unpredictability and instability in the region.

President Xi Jinping has called for improved disaster prevention in China, emphasizing early warning systems and infrastructure upgrades after recent floods.

Uganda is urging refugees to consider returning home as humanitarian funding declines, highlighting growing pressure on regional aid programmes.

A reported US decline in violent crime is fueling political debate over policing, public safety and which policies are responsible for the improvement.

Axios reports Trump administration used Iraqi Kurdish leader Nechirvan Barzani to reach Iran’s IRGC amid ceasefire talks.

Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua unharmed after gunmen ambushed his convoy in Maguindanao del Norte. The armored vehicles absorbed the gunfire, allowing everyone to escape safely.

Russia says additional weapons for Ukraine will not change the conflict’s course, underscoring continuing tensions between Moscow and Western governments.

China’s RMB200 million grant strengthens its long-running Nigeria partnership, supporting economic cooperation and potentially wider joint projects.

Mental-health concerns aboard USS Abraham Lincoln highlight the challenge of maintaining naval readiness while protecting the wellbeing of sailors.

Trump’s tanker image comes as Hormuz tensions put maritime security, energy markets and global shipping costs under renewed international scrutiny.

Boris Pistorius may have confirmed Ukraine has received RCH-155 wheeled howitzers during a visit to a KNDS plant.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland is on track to field Europe’s largest army as part of a rapid defense expansion.

Japan said Putin’s first trip to the disputed Kurils is unacceptable and is considering additional sanctions against Russia.

Selena Gomez says a lawsuit against her is unsupported, adding she will pursue legal action to dismiss the claims.

Spiegelman says the US requires a “counter-revolution,” arguing current political dynamics demand resistance to prevent deeper harm.

NYPD says a man was charged with hate crimes after disrupting Shabbat services at Central Synagogue and assaulting worshippers.

Liechtenstein’s ruling house approved a shift from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture, allowing firstborn children to inherit.

The Taliban will hold its first public Victory Day reception in New Delhi on August 17, highlighting deepening India-Kabul ties.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister dismissed Trump’s claim, saying Hormuz can’t be seized and would be controlled by Iran.

The article argues settler violence isn’t solely a Netanyahu problem, pointing to broader political and security failures.

Russia warned Türkiye and the US that increased arms shipments to Ukraine—possibly via Türkiye—could badly damage ties.

Europe wants a seat at the table for Russia-Ukraine talks, fearing Trump could cut a deal without them.