Ukrainian drones reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouse in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast (2026-08-03 04:37 UTC)
Kurz: Ukraine’s military reportedly struck a Wildberries logistics center in the town of Khryastovo in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast on the morning of Aug. 3, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Over 236,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation (2026-08-03 00:19 UTC)
Kurz: Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 236,066 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Recovery in Ukraine, one life at a time (2026-08-01 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: In classrooms, maternity wards, hospital corridors and local communities across Ukraine, people are rebuilding their lives despite the ongoing war.
Israel forces carry out ’large bombing’ operations, burn olive groves in south Lebanon (2026-08-03 05:13 UTC)
Kurz: Israel forces carry out ’large bombing’ operations, burn olive groves in south Lebanon Israeli forces carried out what state media described as “large bombing” operations in the areas of Mashaa al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, with the blasts reverberating in the …
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday (2026-08-03 00:11 UTC)
Kurz: Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
Trump holds off Iran strikes on pledge a Hormuz deal is close (2026-08-02 17:14 UTC)
Kurz: Trump said he’d agreed to cancel the attack, “subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL,” according to a post on Truth Social. “Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE.”
US embassies warn Americans as Iran threatens more choke points (2026-08-01 19:22 UTC)
Kurz: U.S. embassies across the Middle East urged Americans to exercise caution after President Donald Trump said he was considering new military strikes against Iran.
Darfur faces famine threat as drought and soaring food prices deepen crisis (2026-08-02 16:06 UTC)
Kurz: The General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur has warned of an imminent… The post Darfur faces famine threat as drought and soaring food prices deepen crisis appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Air strike kills at least 24 civilians in North Kordofan, RSF attack leaves nine dead (2026-07-30 18:33 UTC)
Kurz: At least 24 civilians, most of them women and children, were killed in an air… The post Air strike kills at least 24 civilians in North Kordofan, RSF attack leaves nine dead appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
People in El Obeid, Sudan have limited services as drone attacks intensify (2026-07-20 12:34 UTC)
Kurz: Half a million people in El-Obeid, North Kordofan state, Sudan are facing limited basic services as drone strikes from the Rapid Support Forces intensify. Liesbeth Aelbrecht details the impact on people.
Video of US flag desecration by Somali army trio sparks uproar amid stepped-up support (2026-07-13 11:07 UTC)
Kurz: Troops involved in a video that showed the American flag being stepped on and kicked were detained and an investigation is underway, the Somali defense ministry said.
Kurz: At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bombing that targeted protesters at an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, officials say.
Anti-Taliban resistance groups increase attacks in northeast Afghanistan, district center briefly falls (2026-07-31 15:41 UTC)
Kurz: Three anti-Taliban resistance groups launched separate operations across Badakhshan province, Afghanistan, over a two-week period, temporarily overrunning a district center and attacking Taliban positions in multiple districts. While there is no evidence of direct coordination am…
China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035 (2026-08-03 06:00 UTC)
Kurz: Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during winter, while wind speeds of over 100km/h (62mp…
Is China’s climate returning to that of Tang dynasty golden age? Experts warn of a trap (2026-08-03 04:00 UTC)
Kurz: In China’s arid northwest, local state media in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region are celebrating a surge of rainfall in an area that usually averages 300mm (about 12 inches) per year. The rain belt moving northwards would bring “climate dividends”, the Ningxia Broadcasting News …
US intervenes as Japan dumps Treasuries to rescue plummeting yen (2026-08-03 02:14 UTC)
Kurz: Japan and the US have officially confirmed an extraordinary joint intervention to rescue the yen after its collapse toward a four-decade low Read Full Article at RT.com
How likely is Beijing to walk the talk on boosting consumption? (2026-08-03 01:30 UTC)
Kurz: Chinese officials tend to report only good news and bury bad news for propaganda purposes and career advancement. That is why it came as a genuine surprise when, on July 22, Zhang Enhui, the party chief of Changchun, an industrial powerhouse known for its automobile sector and te…
How Mexico Locked In Its Militarized Police State (2026-07-29 17:30 UTC)
Kurz: In 2021, Andrew Ivey wrote, “‘I Have Other Data’: The Guardia Nacional and the Entrenchment of Mexico’s Militarization’,” where he warned Mexico was headed toward a militarization trap. Five years later, amidst increased pressure from the Trump administration and the election of …
Russia warns Ireland of maritime piracy attempts’ possible consequences — ambassador (2026-08-03 04:46 UTC)
Kurz: Ireland’s recently adopted laws stipulate that the army may board vessels under the pretext of combating violations of the anti-Russian sanctions’ regime
Commentary: With PH’s Negeri Sembilan defeat, PM Anwar is running out of states and time (2026-08-03 04:20 UTC)
Kurz: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition losing in the latest state polls is not an isolated incident. It is the third and most devastating strike in a series that has transformed the political map of Malaysia, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing (2026-08-03 04:06 UTC)
Kurz: An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said