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#Russia #ukraine #Putin A leading Kremlin investigator has signalled that problems are not over for Putin and the Kremlin, despite sending Wagner mutineers to Belarus. The analyst has claimed that Vladimir Putin's grip on power is far from secure. He said that Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin could launch another coup against the Kremlin. The botched Wagner attempt at a revolt on June 23 ended when Prigozhin called off his forces' advances after a truce brokered by Belarus. The analyst also said that the next coup will be led by Russian elites unhappy with the state of the war in Ukraine. Watch this video to know how Putin's grip to power in the Kremlin is far from secure. #Russia #ukraine #Putin #Kremlin #Wagner #Prigozhin #Coup #WorldNews

#belarus #lukashenko #poland Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered "contact" with neighbouring Poland amid rising border tensions. Lukashenko, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, made the comment on August 11, adding that Minsk was ready to talk with Warsaw. Lukashenko says he has “ordered the prime minister to contact” the Polish side amid concern in Warsaw about the presence of Wagner fighters near the Poland-Belarus border. Lukashenko’s offer to talk came a day after Warsaw announced it would send 10,000 troops to its border with Belarus. #belarus #lukashenko #poland #russia #wagner #prigozhin #minsk #warszawa

#Russia #Ukraine #NuclearPlant The US and its European allies are importing vast amounts of nuclear fuel and compounds from Russia. The Western imports are providing Moscow with hundreds of millions of dollars in badly needed revenue as it wages war on Ukraine. The sale of these nuclear products from Russia remains legal and unsanctioned by the West, according to an Associated Press report. Nonproliferation experts and elected officials say the imports are helping to bankroll the development of Moscow’s nuclear arsenal. Experts say that these imports are complicating efforts to curtail Russia’s war-making abilities. Ukrainian officials have pleaded with world leaders to sanction Rosatom to cut off one of Moscow’s last significant funding streams. President Zelensky has pressed Western leaders to target Rosatom after Russian forces captured the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Rosatom is running the partially shut down plant, which Russia say has faced repeated Ukrainian shelling attacks since Feb. 2022. Watch this video to know why the West is facing difficulty in cutting off imports of Russian nuke products. #Russia #Ukraine #NuclearPlant #US #Uranium #Putin #Zelensky #WorldNews

#Russia #Ukraine #moscow Ukraine said that its air defences shot down one of four Russian hypersonic missiles in the western region of Ivano-Frankivsk. Ukraine’s military said that the Kinzhal hypersonic missile was destroyed within the Kyiv region. Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said that the Kinzhal missiles were fired at the Ivano-Frankivsk airfield. Ihnat added that Russians were targeting Ukrainian pilots who are soon to go to Europe for training. Russian military blogger “WarGonzo” said that Kyiv’s troops have “managed to expand control” in Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia region. WarGonzo said the expansion of Ukrainian control was across a width of 6 kms, but in terms of depth it was insignificant. A Ukrainian Intelligence official has said that those living in Moscow should expect more attacks. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that Ukraine needs to cease fire in order to pave the way for peace. Zelensky has dismissed all heads of Ukraine's regional military committees amid a sprawling probe in armed forces recruitment. The mass dismissal comes amid a sprawling anti-corruption probe within the military, which has already produced more than 100 criminal cases. Putin ally and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said he wishes to maintain relations with EU countries. Lukashenko made his remarks after a visit to Minsk national airport, where he addressed Belarusian aviation under Western sanctions. Watch this video to know what's latest in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. #Russia #Ukraine #moscow #Putin #Zelensky #Lukashenko #Kinzhals #WorldNews

A strange row over corpses has erupted in Kenya, between the police and opposition leaders, following widespread protests in July. A top Kenyan police official has claimed that dead bodies were planted to accuse police officers of using excessive force during recent protests. Kenyan Police chief Japheth Koome said bodies hired from local mortuaries were used to fake police killings. #kenya #kenyaprotests

#uschina #ciaspy #worldnews China says it has nabbed a citizen suspected of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Beijing’s Ministry of State Security said the spy provided China’s "core secret information" in exchange for "a huge amount of compensation". Zeng was found to have signed an espionage agreement with the US and received training before returning to China to carry out espionage activities. China’s CCTV said “compulsory measures” had been taken against Zeng, without giving any further details. Watch the video to find out how the CIA turned a Chinese national into a spy? #uschina #ciaspy #worldnews

#Ukraine #Russia #Patriots The US Army has disclosed that it is providing five different types of interceptors to Ukraine to go with its Patriot air defence systems. This includes the most modern and highly capable PAC-3 MSE variant that has been provided to Ukraine's air defence forces. Overall, the Patriot has been praised by Ukrainian officials as one of the most effective pieces of Western-supplied armory. The Ukrainian armed forces have received at least two complete Patriot systems, one from the US and the other from Germany-Netherlands. The US Army's disclosure reveals that Ukraine's air defences are capable of taking down some of the biggest Russian threats, including the Kinzhals and the Kalibr missiles. Watch this video to know how advanced are the PAC-3 MSE missiles of the Patriot defence systems. #Ukraine #Russia #Patriots #Kinzhal #Putin #Zelensky #US #WorldNews

After France and the UK, now Germany intends to send its long-range Taurus cruise missile, that Kyiv has been asking for. Berlin will announce the delivery of long-range Taurus missiles to Kyiv "in the near future", as per news portal t-online. The t-online report has not ruled out the possibility of "double deliveries” by Germany and the US. The report says German authorities may agree with the US to deliver both Taurus missiles and ATACMS tactical missile systems. If delivered, the missiles will allow Kyiv to hit Russian targets far behind the frontlines, and can reportedly even reach Moscow. #russia #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #germany #usa

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to return five Americans imprisoned in Iran. According to officials at the US State Department, Iran has released five Iranian American dual citizens into house arrest. Iran’s deputy foreign minister said the two sides reached a deal for a prisoner exchange that involved the release of billions of dollars of assets to Iran. The agreement is seen as the first step to a potential rapprochement after more than two years of quiet negotiations. Watch the video to find out more.

Ukraine described the Saudi-hosted peace talks in Jeddah as a significant "breakthrough," noting the expanded participation of global powers including China. Kyiv remained optimistic about acquiring long-range missiles from the US and Germany, emphasising their potential to shorten the war's duration. Ukraine said direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin were off the table due to Putin's alleged war crimes, though dialogue with Russia could be pursued post troop withdrawal. Belarus expressed concerns over Poland's plans to deploy 10,000 troops near their shared border. A warehouse near Putin's presidential residence in Novo-Ogaryovo caught fire, while Russia reported shooting down two Ukrainian drones near Kursk.

West African bloc ECOWAS has directed the deployment of a “standby force” to “restore democracy in Niger". Following the summit, the Ivory Coast President said that an intervention will take place "as soon as possible". The Nigerian president has also warned that all options “including the use of force” remained on the table to restore constitutional order in Niger.US President Biden has sought $200 million to support African countries where Russia’s Wagner mercenary group operate. Meanwhile, Niger’s junta reportedly told a top US diplomat that they would kill deposed President Bazoum if any military intervention is attempted.

A Russian missile struck Zaporizhzhia, killing a civilian and injuring 16. The strike damaged the Reikartz Hotel, previously frequented by United Nations staff. Moscow alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian territories. Kyiv's National Corruption Prevention Agency (NACP) labelled Bacardi an "international sponsor of war" after the leading alcohol brand reportedly continued trading and recruiting in Russia despite previously claiming a halt to Russian exports. Ukraine urged Poland to lift its grain ban. The EU had permitted several Central European countries to ban Ukrainian grain imports earlier, but Ukraine insists on keeping grain out of political disputes, stressing unity against their common adversary, Russia.

Russia reported intercepting a Ukrainian drone over Moscow, and later another heading to Moscow. Ukraine accused Russia of launching missiles towards the Kyiv Oblast. Debris from these missiles hit multiple locations in Kyiv, including near a children's hospital, but no casualties were reported. Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, expressed confidence in continued Western support for Ukraine, while also noting increasing skepticism from some Western quarters. Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, doubted Ukraine's military sufficiency to change the war's balance. Duda further expressed concerns about potential accidents at Ukraine's nuclear power plants. Russia's Ambassador to Washington, Anatoly Antonov, condemned both Kyiv and Washington for various violent incidents, including the killing of Russian journalist Rostislav Zhuravlev.

Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS alliance. US Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth said Australia’s contribution to the three-way Aukus agreement “doesn’t always have to be dollars”. The pact was signed between Australia, US & UK in late 2021 and is seen as a way of countering China’s growing clout in the Asia-Pacific region. Watch the video to find out why the US thinks Australia the best place to test weapons.

Niger's junta accused France of violating its airspace as part of a broader plan to destabilize the country. During the video address, the coup leaders’ spokesperson claimed France had released 16 “terrorist elements”. Meanwhile, the US has expressed deep concern for Niger’s deposed president after his party said he and his family were running out of food. The Economic Cooperation of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Abuja to address the Niger crisis.

A diplomatic cable previously cited by former Pakistan PM Imran Khan as proof of US involvement in his ouster has finally come to the fore. Quoting the infamous “cypher”, The Intercept reports that the US state department nudged Pakistan to remove Khan from power. The classified Pakistani govt cable documents a March 7, 2022, meeting between the Pakistan envoy to the US and two State Department officials. The US officials conveyed Washington’s frustration with Khan’s stand on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The meeting held in Washington has been the subject of intense scrutiny, controversy, and speculation in Pakistan over the past year and a half. In April 2022, Khan was ousted as prime minister after a parliamentary vote of no confidence by the joint opposition alliance. The vote is believed to have been organised with the backing of Pakistan’s powerful military.

A Russian drone strike destroyed an oil depot in Ukraine's Dubno district. Kyiv reported downing seven Russian attack drones while Russia claimed to have eliminated 13 Ukrainian drones. Poland's defence ministry plans to station 10,000 troops along the Belarus border to keep potential attackers away. Russian President Vladimir Putin is mulling attending the forthcoming G20 summit in India, marking a potential appearance with Western leaders since the Ukraine conflict began and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former state Representative Kaniela Ing on Wednesday blamed the raging Hawaii wildfires on "colonial greed." The wildfires, which have spread across several islands because of winds from Hurricane Dora, have hit Maui particularly hard, while Lahaina also has been inundated. It is believed that the fires were caused by a mix of hot and dry conditions and exacerbated by the wind. Thousands of people in Maui were forced to evacuate Wednesday morning, including some who jumped into the ocean to flee the flames.

A top Japanese official’s call for the US to show their "power of deterrence" in the Taiwan Strait has made China furious. China has warned Japan against “being led astray again,” over a remark made by former Japanese PM Taro Aso over Taiwan. Taro Aso angered Beijing by saying Japan, the US and Taiwan must show Beijing their “resolve to fight” if the island is attacked. Beijing hit out at Aso’s remarks as “balderdash” that “interfered in China’s internal affairs and undermined stability in the Taiwan Strait”.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills, the North's state-run television KRT reported on August 10. Kim made the comments at a meeting of the Central Military Commission which was held on August 9 and discussed plans for countermeasures to deter North Korea's enemies, which it did not name, the media said. Photos released by KRT showed Kim pointing at Seoul and areas surrounding the South Korean capital on a map. General Ri Yong Gil was named to replace the military’s top general, chief of the General Staff Pak Su Il, state media reported, without elaborating. It was unclear if Ri would retain his role as defence minister.

Iran has warned that it could capture American vessels in a move that could further escalate tensions in the Middle East. The August 7 warning comes after Pentagon beefed up its military presence in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. In July, the US military dispatched warships, fighter jets and warplanes to the Persian Gulf. Watch the video to find out why US warship is in the Persian Gulf?

Ukraine has ordered mandatory evacuation from 37 settlements after acknowledging situation on the northeastern front near Kupiansk was difficult as "Russians are trying to prevail and break through our defence".Kupiansk and the surrounding areas of Ukraine's Kharkiv region were liberated by Kyiv's forces last September but Russia claims its forces are advancing and have "improved their positions along the forward edge of the front line". An oil refinery in Belarus briefly caught fire, just days after Ukraine's intelligence warned of a Russian false flag operation in the country. Two persons were killed and two were wounded in Ukrainian shelling of Bryansk, the Russian border region’s governor said. Ukraine said it expects Erdogan to convince Putin to return to the Black Sea grain deal for the sake of global food security, as the Turkish President is "probably the only man in the world who can convince President Putin to return to the Black Sea Grain Initiative." Kyiv also said it wanted to invest in Africa but not like Russia, whose "biggest investment (in the continent) is the Wagner Group". Footage Courtesy: Reuters/Twitter/AP