Kurz: Videos posted to social media purportedly show several fires burning in the city of Makhachkala amid active air raid alerts in the region. Preliminary reports indicate explosions reported in the vicinity of the city’s port, located off the Caspian Sea.
The Strange Transformation of the Front Line in Ukraine (2026-09-09 07:30 UTC)
Kurz: On Jan. 5, 2025, my volunteer platoon attached to the 23rd Special Purpose Battalion of the Presidential Brigade entered a 1-kilometer-long tree line called CHAI, on the outskirts of Kotlyne, a few kilometers west of Pokrovsk, Ukraine. Our task was to occupy a position whose stat…
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.
Iran war won’t end until after crucial November elections, says Trump (2026-09-10 05:56 UTC)
Kurz: The president also said oil prices won’t come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Israeli forces kill four in north Gaza, detain 15 in West Bank (2026-09-10 05:53 UTC)
Kurz: Israeli forces kill four in north Gaza, detain 15 in West Bank Four Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded by Israeli gunfire north of Gaza, Al Jazeera reported, citing a medical source. Meanwhile, Israeli forces detained 15 Palestinians during raid early Thursd…
Democrats ‘overwhelmingly’ opposed to current Israeli regime, California governor says (2026-09-10 05:40 UTC)
Kurz: Democrats ‘overwhelmingly’ opposed to current Israeli regime, California governor says Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 06:24 Gavin Newsom, a 2028 presidential hopeful, said the condemnation of what Bibi Netanyahu is doing is almost universal Newsom said that everyone …
Kurz: The US president gave a wide-ranging speech at the Republican midterm convention. He defended the war in Iran, trade wars and tariffs, and the White House ballroom. He also called Democrats evil and immigrants animals.
Former US ambassador Khalilzad visits Kabul, attends Taliban oil deal signing (2026-09-09 23:21 UTC)
Kurz: Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad met with senior Taliban officials and attended the signing of a major oil and gas agreement with a Saudi company, despite the US State Department insisting that he was acting solely “in a personal capacity.” Whatever his intent…
U.S. Destroyer Makes Port Call in Africa (2026-09-09 18:19 UTC)
Kurz: A Navy destroyer made a port call to Africa last week as the U.S. military considers new destinations for its warships amid longer deployments to support the war with Iran. USS Ross (DDG-71) pulled into Mombasa, Kenya, on Saturday for a planned stop, according to a Navy news rele…
Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI (2026-09-09 18:12 UTC)
Kurz: Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict’s factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.
Cairo Declaration forces reject El Burhan national dialogue, call for negotiated end to Sudan war (2026-09-09 14:24 UTC)
Kurz: A coalition of Sudanese political forces has rejected a proposed Sudanese-led national dialogue announced by… The post Cairo Declaration forces reject El Burhan national dialogue, call for negotiated end to Sudan war 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.
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.
Floods expose fragility of Nepal’s bid to reduce trade dependence on India through China (2026-09-10 04:31 UTC)
Kurz: Deadly floods have destroyed Nepal’s main overland trade route with China, highlighting the challenge Kathmandu faces as it tries to reduce its heavy economic dependence on India.
Forced Into the Right Decision? A Look at U.S. Land-Based Deterrence Posture (2026-09-09 17:30 UTC)
Kurz: In 2019, Steve Fetter wrote “A Cheaper Nuclear Sponge,” in which he argued that building a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was unnecessary for strengthening U.S. land-based deterrence. After several years of changing defense budgets and strategic priorities, we aske…
Serbia, the conflicted EU candidate (2026-09-10 05:53 UTC)
Kurz: On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero’s farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.
August hottest month ever recorded, says EU monitor (2026-09-10 05:47 UTC)
Kurz: The average global temperature in August broke the previous record set in 2023. Climate scientists say record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer oceans are all part of a new normal.
Russian UAV attack hits Kryvyi Rih, injuring people and damaging buildings, fires reported (2026-09-10 04:34 UTC)
Kurz: Kryvyi Rih has come under attack by Russian UAVs; there are casualties, fires in the city, and extensive damage to buildings, educational institutions, and cultural facilities.
‘Truly concerns me’: DAWG director warns funding lapse could kill ‘momentum’ (2026-09-09 22:02 UTC)
Kurz: DAWG is Trump administration initiative that essentially absorbed the Biden-era Replicator initiative designed to acquire thousands of low-cost “attritable” drones, particularly for use in the Pacific.
Army ‘not walking away’ from UAVs despite reverting drone unit back to infantry (2026-09-09 19:25 UTC)
Kurz: The move prompted lawmaker concern, but Army CTO Alex Miller downplayed the flap, saying the service just may not have told the “full story fast enough.”