Russia loses another 1,470 troops in war against Ukraine over past day (2026-08-14 05:32 UTC)
Kurz: Total combat losses among Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine—from February 24, 2022, to August 14, 2026—amount to approximately 1,464,440 personnel, including 1,470 over the past 24 hours.
Port infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, governor says (2026-08-14 03:41 UTC)
Kurz: Ust-Luga is one of Russia’s largest ports on the Baltic Sea and home to an oil terminal that serves as a major hub for the export of crude oil and petroleum products.
Russian oil refinery ‘completely shut down’ for months following Ukrainian attack, local governor says (2026-08-14 01:39 UTC)
Kurz: A Russian oil refinery in the city of Orsk has “completely” halted processing following a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the facility, with repairs expected to keep the facility out of operation for months, the local governor reported on Aug. 13.
When chronic illness turns critical in Ukraine (2026-04-21 06:02 UTC)
Kurz: In Ukraine, war-related insecurity and extreme stress are causing people to delay seeking medical care, leading them to develop preventable complications.
Watch: Turkey’s Fidan warns of ‘radical steps’ if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal (2026-08-14 05:55 UTC)
Kurz: Watch: Turkey’s Fidan warns of ‘radical steps’ if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday that Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt may be compelled to take “radical steps” if the United States does not pressure Israel to comply with the …
Iraq rejects sovereignty violations during security talks in Riyadh (2026-08-14 05:28 UTC)
Kurz: Iraq rejects sovereignty violations during security talks in Riyadh Director of the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has affirmed Baghdad’s rejection of any infringement of its sovereignty during high-level security talks with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin S…
Turkey’s foreign minister accuses Israel of expelling Palestinians from Gaza (2026-08-14 04:50 UTC)
Kurz: Turkey’s foreign minister accuses Israel of expelling Palestinians from Gaza Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of aiming to expel all Palestinians from Gaza, adding that there must be immediate action to pressure Netanyahu to comply with international demands. D…
Pentagon says US strikes in Yemen in 2025 caused nearly 400 civilian casualties (2026-08-13 19:49 UTC)
Kurz: U.S. airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen last year killed 153 civilians and injured 243 more, according to a Pentagon civilian casualty report submitted to Congress.
Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official (2026-08-13 17:12 UTC)
Kurz: Mali says 82 soldiers held captive since deadly attacks in April have been freed by armed groups, in a rare breakthrough as the country battles jihadist and rebel insurgencies. The junta also pardoned a French embassy official accused of spying and ordered his expulsion.
Ebola tracing improves in DR Congo – but the virus is still winning the race (2026-08-13 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are tracking a growing share of people exposed to Ebola, but the epidemic in the country’s restive east continues to outpace their ability to find and isolate the sick, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned…
Broad reaction to Burhan’s call for dialogue inside Sudan and reports of presidential amnesty (2026-08-13 08:39 UTC)
Kurz: A call by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) chief and head of the Sovereignty Council, Gen… The post Broad reaction to Burhan’s call for dialogue inside Sudan and reports of presidential amnesty appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
SAF accused of civilian killings as RSF drones strike three states (2026-08-12 17:31 UTC)
Kurz: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) were accused on Wednesday of killing at least five civilians… The post SAF accused of civilian killings as RSF drones strike three states appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
People in El Obeid 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.
China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights (2026-08-14 04:15 UTC)
Kurz: We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China complete…
Four dead, thousands stranded as record rain lashes Japan (2026-08-14 03:23 UTC)
Kurz: Unprecedented rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture has stranded thousands of passengers at Tokyo’s Narita airport and prompted authorities to issue the highest-level rain warning for the first time.
Did Aristotle exist? China targets pseudo-history myths claiming West stole civilisations (2026-08-14 01:00 UTC)
Kurz: A provincial propaganda department in China has warned the public against subscribing to growing conspiracy theories on history, such as those stating that Aristotle and Ancient Greece never existed. In a post on Wednesday, “Zhejiang Propaganda” – a social media account affiliate…
Kurz: A strong commercial space industry is an important partner for the U.S. government, as it contributes to building more robust space and defense capabilities and facilitates innovation more broadly. As competition between the United States and China heats up, both countries look t…
US continues training Ukrainian troops, including F-16 pilots — report (2026-08-14 05:20 UTC)
Kurz: The United States also trained Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain “multiple weapons platforms,” including Bradley and Stryker fighting vehicles and HIMARS launchers
New White House Memo Calls for Foreign-Built Warships, Return to Steam Catapults on Ford Carriers (2026-08-13 23:15 UTC)
Kurz: This post has been updated with a statement from the Shipbuilders Council of America. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to consider foreign-built warships and auxiliary vessels for the U.S. Navy, in addition to other proposed changes to shipbuilding, in a sweeping p…
Presidential Memo: Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base (2026-08-13 21:46 UTC)
Kurz: The following is President Donald Trump’s presidential memorandum, Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base, signed Aug. 13, 2026. From the Memorandum MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET THE A…
The True Cost of Cheap Chips (2026-08-13 08:00 UTC)
Kurz: Given the relentless demand for computing power, electronic components are in scarce supply. Prices for certain memory chips, known as DRAM, have surged by more than 50 percent in a single quarter this year, and have roughly quadrupled since last fall. Because DRAM supply is tigh…
‘High-stakes weekend’ for PM Anwar’s PH as DAP, PKR hold crucial party congresses (2026-08-14 03:25 UTC)
Kurz: Malaysia’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat and Democratic Action Party face difficult questions following recent electoral setbacks. The outcomes of their congresses could have significant ramifications for PM Anwar’s grip on power, say party members and observers.
German camera firm removes Russian photographer from awards shortlist after Ukrainian complaints (2026-08-13 22:03 UTC)
Kurz: Leica has removed Russian photographer Valery Melnikov’s Mariupol series from its Oskar Barnack Award shortlist over his RIA Novosti work Read Full Article at RT.com