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Drone hits Russian nuclear site; Trump backs Ukraine on Independence DayWashington DC (UPI) Aug 24, 2025 Ukraine launched a large drone strike on Sunday that caused damage at a Russian nuclear power plant and a major fuel export terminal. ... more  
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian spy plane off of AlaskaWashington DC (UPI) Aug 25, 2025 The United States military reported it scrambled a response contingent over the weekend after a Russian spy plane flew close to American airspace. ... more  
Canadian PM Carney makes surprise trip to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Aug 25, 2025 On the day celebrating Ukraine's independence, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada made a surprise visit to Ukraine where Ottawa and Kyiv entered several agreements centered on defending the besieged European nation from Russia. ... more  
Iraq seeks to deport hundreds of detained women and childrenBaghdad (AFP) Aug 25, 2025 Iraq wants to return hundreds of foreign women and their children detained in the country, though two foreign diplomats told AFP on Monday the process would be a lengthy one. The initiative ... more |
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NORAD: Russian spy planes fly near Alaska two days in a rowWashington DC (UPI) Aug 22, 2025 Russian spy planes entered U.S. air space near Alaska twice in the past three days, said North American Aerospace Defense Command, though it said the incidents weren't out of the ordinary. ... more 
Zelensky: A 'real chance' exists to end the war in UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Aug 23, 2025 Potential security guarantees could end the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday. ... more 
NATO chief calls for 'robust security guarantees' on Ukraine visitKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 22, 2025 The head of NATO on Friday called for "robust" security guarantees for Ukraine to ensure Russia upholds any potential peace deal and "never again" attempts to invade Ukraine. The question of ... more  
Chinese troops swelter through rehearsal for major military paradeBeijing (AFP) Aug 20, 2025 Rows of neatly dressed soldiers marched in unison to shouted instructions at a training ground in humid Beijing on Wednesday, as China prepares to unveil new domestically produced military hardw ... more |
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North Korea's Kim decorates troops who fought for Russia against UkraineSeoul (AFP) Aug 22, 2025 New images released by North Korean state media on Friday showed leader Kim Jong Un kneeling before portraits of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, as well as hugging an emotio ... more |
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Bolivia candidate vows to scrap China, Russia lithium dealsLa Paz (AFP) Aug 25, 2025 Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga on Monday vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China if elected leader. ... more  
Fire at nuclear plant after Russia downs Ukrainian droneMoscow (AFP) Aug 24, 2025 A fire broke out Sunday at a Russian nuclear power plant after the country's military downed a Ukrainian drone, the facility said after the blaze was put out. The "device detonated" upon imp ... more  
China to showcase latest military hardware at September paradeBeijing (AFP) Aug 20, 2025 China will unveil a slate of new domestically produced military hardware that will showcase its "powerful capability to prevail in modern war" at a parade next month, officials said Wednesday. ... more 
NATO flies jets over Romania-Ukraine border during Russian attackWashington DC (UPI) Aug 20, 2025 NATO deployed two German fighter jets in its airspace in response to a Russian drone attack on Ukraine, officials in Romania said Wednesday. ... more |
Trump suggests air support but no troops for Ukraine's securityWashington DC (UPI) Aug 19, 2025 President Donald Trump said the United States would provide air support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, but not U.S. troops on the ground. ... more  |
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Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures Ukraine Washington (AFP) Aug 18, 2025 /> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was up to Russia to end its invasion, ahead of high-stakes talks on Monday with US counterpart Donald Trump, who is pressuring Ukraine to give up C ... more 
Trump rules out immediate Ukraine ceasefireWashington (AFP) Aug 16, 2025 /> US President Donald Trump early Saturday ruled out an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after his inconclusive summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, saying a direct peace ... more
Ukraine-Russia swap prisoners; one was kept for more than 10 yearsWashington DC (UPI) Aug 14, 2025 Ukraine and Russia participated in a prisoner swap that released 84 Ukrainians from Russian captivity, with more to come over the next few days. ... more  
Russia hosts first military meeting with Sahel juntas; Mali junta accuses foreign powers of destabilisation plotMoscow (AFP) Aug 14, 2025 /> Russia hosted its first official meeting with the heads of militaries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, Moscow's defence ministry said Thursday, as it seeks to increase its influence in the Sahel ... more |
 
Despite risks, residents fight to protect Russian national parkKorolyov, Russia (AFP) Aug 14, 2025 /> After getting fined for her environmental protest against a road being built through a national park near Moscow, Irina Kuriseva is back to check on the construction. "We only want to defend ... more 
Belarus to practice nuclear-capable missile use in Russia drillsMoscow (AFP) Aug 13, 2025 /> Belarus said Wednesday it will practice deployment of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles during the joint Zapad-2025 ("West-2025") drills close to the EU and NATO's eastern flank border. ... more 
European leaders to hold Ukraine online summit before Trump-Putin meetBerlin (AFP) Aug 13, 2025 European leaders will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Ukraine's interests when he discusses the war with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. ... more
Zelensky says Ukraine, allies must resist Russian 'deception'Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 13, 2025 /> President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukraine and its allies must work together to pressure Russia into ending its invasion, ahead of talks in Berlin with European leaders and US lead ... more |
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Four astronauts home from space station after splashdownWashington (AFP) Aug 9, 2025 An international crew of four astronauts is back home on Earth Saturday after nearly five months aboard the International Space Station, returning safely in a SpaceX capsule. ... more  
US French satellite SWOT captures Kamchatka tsunami in unprecedented detailLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Data from a joint NASA and CNES mission has provided valuable insights to refine tsunami forecasting models, potentially improving coastal safety worldwide. The Surface Water and Ocean Topogra ... more 
Xi tells Putin China glad to see improved US-Russia relationsBeijing (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Friday that China was pleased to see Moscow and Washington improving their relations, state media said. ... more  
Canada's PM announces billions in defense spending to hit NATO targetToronto, Canada (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a multi-billion-dollar military spending package, affirming his government's plan to hit NATO's two percent defense spending target this year. ... more |
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Trump, Putin agree to meet next week in AlaskaWashington DC (UPI) Aug 9, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet Friday in Alaska in hopes for a cease-fire in the war in Ukraine that was waged since February 2022. ... more |
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US-Russia summits: the highs and lowsParis (AFP) Aug 9, 2025 With US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin set to meet next Friday in Alaska against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, we look back at previous historic encounters between the two nuclear powers: ... more 
S.African president spoke to Zelensky after call with PutinJohannesburg (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 South Africa's president said he spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Friday, a day after he had a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss "peace process efforts". ... more  
India faces tough choices under US tariff pressureNew Delhi (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 India faces an ultimatum from the United States with major political and economic ramifications both at home and abroad: end purchases of Russian oil or face painful tariffs. ... more 
Russia breaks ground for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plantAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Aug 8, 2025 Russia on Friday launched work to build the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, the world's biggest uranium producer and vast Central Asian state where Moscow, Beijing and Europe are all vying for influence. ... more |
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