Russian Armed Forces hit Cosmonova data center in Kiev (2026-09-26 05:42 UTC)
Kurz: It provided the operation of mobile internet and supported the Starlink satellite communication system in the interests of the Ukrainian army, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Russian army loses another 1,710 troops, four air defense systems in war against Ukraine (2026-09-26 05:36 UTC)
Kurz: The total combat losses of Russian forces from the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to September 26, 2026, amount to approximately 1,527,280 personnel, including 1,710 over the past 24 hours.
Russian drone hits between apartment building and store in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, injuries reported (2026-09-26 05:18 UTC)
Kurz: A Russian drone struck between a five-story residential building and a commercial establishment in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district on the morning of September 26.
Finland, Sweden launch first joint intercept of Russian jets over Gulf of Finland (2026-09-26 02:40 UTC)
Kurz: The joint September mission follows a serious encounter on June 12, when Sweden was forced to scramble its Gripen jets twice in a single day to intercept Russian Su-24 Fencer and Su-34 Fullback strike aircraft operating aggressively close to Swedish airspace.
Kurz: The Ilsky refinery, located roughly 500 kilometers (310 miles) from Ukrainian-controlled territory, is one of the largest oil-processing facilities in southern Russia, producing nearly 6.6 million tons of fuel annually.
Report: Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire proposal, may resume bombing after midterms (2026-09-26 05:28 UTC)
Kurz: Report: Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire proposal, may resume bombing after midterms President Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms, The Wall Street Journal reported. Citing off…
Trump prepares to bomb Iran after midterms – WSJ (2026-09-26 03:11 UTC)
Kurz: US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal and is skeptical that it will meet his demands Read Full Article at RT.com
Precision weapons made US bases vulnerable — and less necessary, report says (2026-09-25 14:09 UTC)
Kurz: A new analysis argues that precision-guided missiles and drones are making U.S. bases in the Middle East more vulnerable, while long-range strikes reduce their strategic necessity.
Iraq agrees to Turkish base deal as militia disarmament timeline debated (2026-09-25 13:24 UTC)
Kurz: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi has outlined a plan to disarm Iran-backed militias by June 2027 as Baghdad prepares for the withdrawal of US forces. The proposed disarmament timeline coincides with an agreement for Turkey to gradually hand over its Bashiqa-Zilkan military base …
Islamic State suspects extradited or arrested in Lebanon, Canada, Australia, and the US (2026-09-25 12:31 UTC)
Kurz: Over the past 72 hours, authorities in four countries announced arrests, charges, and an extradition involving alleged Islamic State activity, including an assassination plot, a chemical attack, propaganda distribution, and financing travel to Syria. The post Islamic State suspec…
Over 55,000 Sudanese refugees fled to east Chad this year: UN (2026-09-25 16:43 UTC)
Kurz: More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into eastern Chad since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that the displacement was accelerating even as aid funding falls far short
Kurz: Sudan’s Gold Exporters Division has accused influential actors of taking gold outside official channels, warning… The post Gold exporters accuse influential actors of draining Sudan’s gold wealth appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
“I am the only one who survived”: Fighting Ebola with care and courage (2026-09-25 13:05 UTC)
Kurz: “I am the only one who survived”: Fighting Ebola with care and courage DRC_092026_UNOCHA_RWAMPARA_ALIMA_10.jpg Elayne Wangalwa 25 Sep. 2026 1.05 p.m. By Elayne Wangalwa
UN voices grave concern as fighting spreads across northern Ethiopia (2026-09-25 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The UN said on Friday it remains gravely concerned by the continued deterioration of the security situation across northern Ethiopia, as fighting spreads across multiple fronts and increasingly disrupts humanitarian operations.
Nuba Christian and Muslim leaders call for end to Sudan war (2026-09-24 16:33 UTC)
Kurz: Christian and Muslim religious leaders in the Nuba Mountains, spanning South and West Kordofan states,… The post Nuba Christian and Muslim leaders call for end to Sudan war appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Somalia Awaits a New Security Order as Mission Drawdown Looms (2026-09-18 19:00 UTC)
Kurz: Somalia Awaits a New Security Order as Mission Drawdown Looms pfranz Fri, 09/18/2026 - 21:00 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Somali police officers walk along…
Pakistan’s Sharif warns any diversion of Indus waters will be ‘treated as an act of war’ (2026-09-25 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the UN General Assembly on Friday that any attempt by India to stop, impede or divert Pakistan’s share of the Indus River waters “will be treated as an act of war”.
Chinese Cutters, Warships Block Philippine Resupply Mission to Second Thomas Shoal (2026-09-25 18:14 UTC)
Kurz: Chinese warships and cutters blocked a Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal on Thursday in the most significant development at the disputed South China Sea feature. The People’s Liberation Army Navy and China Coast Guard attempted to “hinder” the resupply mission, M…
Kurz: The following is a summary of major ship movements and exercises in the Western Pacific over the last week. In U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway following a two-day stop in Guam last weekend. The strike group includes a…
The UN’s High Level Week, Secretary-General Selection and “Middle Power” Problem (2026-09-18 15:29 UTC)
Kurz: The UN’s High Level Week, Secretary-General Selection and “Middle Power” Problem hschaub Fri, 09/18/2026 - 17:29 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Podcast / Glo…
EU faces worst energy crisis since 2022 – Brussels (2026-09-26 01:50 UTC)
Kurz: EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned the bloc could face its worst winter since 2022 amid soaring energy prices Read Full Article at RT.com
Building logistics networks that survive contested environments (2026-09-25 20:28 UTC)
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Tracing the Future Soldier’s Tech Stack (2026-09-25 08:00 UTC)
Kurz: Movies, shows, and books have long been at the forefront of imagining the future of war. If you were to picture the “future soldier,” you’d likely picture the genetically engineered super soldiers that have captivated — and horrified — audiences for decades. Soldiers have been de…
8 service members in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide on recent deployment (2026-09-24 10:45 UTC)
Kurz: The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group experienced eight service member suicide attempts during its current deployment, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.