Trump wants Biden’s Ukraine billions back (2026-09-04 05:39 UTC)
Kurz: Donald Trump has said he wants Europe to repay the US for billions in military aid given to Ukraine for free under Joe Biden Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,440 over past day (2026-09-04 05:23 UTC)
Kurz: The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to September 4, 2026, have reached approximately 1,493,790 personnel, including 1,440 troops killed or wounded over the past 24 hours.
Russian forces launch 890 attacks in Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one killed, four injured (2026-09-04 05:00 UTC)
Kurz: Russian forces launched 890 attacks on 49 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours. One person was killed and four others were injured in enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian defense plant over 1,300 km from Ukraine (2026-09-04 04:53 UTC)
Kurz: Ukrainian drones reportedly struck a military-industrial facility in Sterlitamak in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic more than 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from Ukraine, according to local reports and footage circulating on social media on Sept. 4.
US Army shuts down specialized drone warfare unit as lawmakers raise concerns over loss of battlefield expertise (2026-09-04 03:59 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. Army is backing away from a specialized experimental drone warfare unit less than a year after it was created, as U.S. lawmakers raise concern over the loss of battlefield expertise stemming from Ukraine’s drone innovation.
Kurz: Ukraine’s military launched several waves of attacks against the Russian city of Sochi on Sept. 3-4, including a naval drone strike on a Russian vessel.
Israeli police kill Palestinian in East Jerusalem, another shot dead in south Gaza (2026-09-04 06:03 UTC)
Kurz: Israeli police kill Palestinian in East Jerusalem, another shot dead in south Gaza Israeli police shot dead a Palestinian youth early on Friday near Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem, the Wafa news agency reported. Following the incident, Israeli forces deployed heavily ar…
Kurz: Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: South Korea is reviewing practical options, including possible military measures, for supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a presidential Blue House official said on Friday…
Israeli forces continue to attack southern Lebanon (2026-09-04 04:39 UTC)
Kurz: Israeli forces continue to attack southern Lebanon Israeli attacks remain ongoing in southern Lebanon, with the National News Agency reporting shelling on outskirts of the towns of Beit Leef and Sarbin. Earlier on Friday, Israeli forces also carried out artillery shelling targeti…
Sudanese anti-war forces reject AU backing for El Burhan dialogue (2026-09-03 20:39 UTC)
Kurz: Sudanese anti-war political and civil forces have rejected the African Union’s endorsement of a “Sudanese-Sudanese… The post Sudanese anti-war forces reject AU backing for El Burhan dialogue appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
10 dead as WHO flags Sudan’s West Kordofan ‘latest cholera outbreak hotspot’ (2026-09-03 09:00 UTC)
Kurz: At least 10 people have died and more than 40 have been infected with cholera… The post 10 dead as WHO flags Sudan’s West Kordofan ‘latest cholera outbreak hotspot’ appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Kurz: As a new convoy of Russian armored vehicles arrives from the port of Lomé to support Russia’s Africa Corps deployment in Mali, that mission has entered its fifth year. Russia’s investment of blood and treasure urgently demands a return, but what could this return be? What is the …
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.
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.
China’s Xi eyes Apec trilateral; no outrunning deadly Nepal floods: SCMP’s 7 highlights (2026-09-04 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. Xi, Trump and …
Chinese Destroyer Involved in Fatal Collision Returns to South China Sea (2026-09-03 19:50 UTC)
Kurz: MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The PLAN destroyer that was involved in a fatal collision incident with a China Coast Guard cutter at Scarborough Shoal last summer is back in frontline service, according to recent military reports. Type 052D-class guided-missile destroyer Guilin (164) appe…
U.S., U.K. Forces Use Virtual Summer Exercises to Go the Distance (2026-09-03 15:06 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. military and U.K’s Royal Navy have conducted separate virtual exercises throughout the summer, simulating large scale operations with partner nations across the globe. Valiant Shield 2026 saw live U.S. pilots, high-fidelity virtual simulators and constructive computer-ge…
White House, Caracas release details on historic US-Venezuela oil deal (2026-09-02 18:46 UTC)
Kurz: President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that the United States had reached a sweeping oil agreement with Venezuela that grants American interests majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. The US described the agreement as part of a 25-year strat…
Two people arrested by German police over alleged arson attack on defence firm (2026-09-03 20:56 UTC)
Kurz: Germany is investigating a suspected arson attack outside a defence firm in Munich, days after two sabotage attempts on the country’s power grid.
Kurz: Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre are launching legal action against the South African government, hoping to overturn a law that has prevented compensation claims.
About 80 dead in migrant boat tragedy (2026-09-03 11:01 UTC)
Kurz: About 80 people are confirmed to have died after a migrant boat got into difficulty off the coast of Gran Canaria, Spain’s Maritime Rescue organisation has said.
Where Does AI Escalation Come From? We Don’t Know. We Should Find Out. (2026-09-03 07:30 UTC)
Kurz: We played a wargame using AI players. Two nuclear-armed nations — Red and Blue — with a long-standing, fierce border dispute were placed into a militarized crisis. Over the course of several turns, the states managed to avoid escalation to war, though there were non-operational n…
82nd Airborne troops’ Middle East deployment extended into 2027 (2026-08-31 15:22 UTC)
Kurz: Division commander Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier announced the extension in a letter thanking families for their “quiet strength” and expressing hope that the message would provide clarity on a deployment that has “presented many unknowns.”