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Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet. Hundreds of people, including many foreign tourists, are missing.
🇲🇩🇷🇺🇺🇦⚠️ Russia’s latest mass attack on Ukraine has once again spilled beyond Ukraine’s borders, with five Russian drones entering Moldovan airspace, adding to growing concerns over the security of Eastern Europe as Moscow repeatedly pushes military activity across internationally recognized borders. According to Moldova’s Foreign Ministry, five Russian drones violated the country’s airspace during the overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine, while another drone was subsequently di

An accounting of how the White House has run down key munitions in the Iran war.

Dmitry Peskov added that Russia continues contacts with the United States on Ukraine "at the working level"
Russian forces again attacked the Kherson combined heat and power plant (CHP) of Naftogaz Ukrainy Group overnight Thursday, causing critical damage, acting Naftogaz Ukrainy Board Chairman Serhiy Fedorenko said.

Trains operated by Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), the state-run rail operator, are running with significant delays due to Russia's attacks on Ukraine. The worst-affected trains are those departing from frontline areas that have been subjected to Russian attacks for several consecutive days.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been a key mediator in the conflict, even as his country has blamed Tehran for hundreds of missile and drone attacks.
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Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s grain infrastructure are driven by Moscow’s desire to starve the world.

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France 24's Leela Jacinto takes a look at how the extreme geography of Nepal and Tibet, dominated by the Himilaya mountains, contributed to the initial confusion over the cause of catastrophic floods that have killed at least 180 people - now believed to be the result of a glacial collapse.

Hezbollah launched 5 explosive drones this month at Israeli forces operating in the Ali al-Taher area, an Israeli Army Radio correspondent reports.

The GSh-301 is part of the armament of the MiG-29, MiG-29K/KUB, Su-27, Su-30, and Su-35 fighter jets, as well as the Su-34 front-line bombers

Lebanese reports: Israeli warplanes have begun carrying out strikes in southern Lebanon.

Russia has threatened to attack UK military targets in Ukraine and beyond in response to Ukrainian strikes supposedly involving British weapons.
‼️‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦🇬🇧 BIG | Russia has issued a direct threat against British military assets, warning that Moscow could strike UK targets both inside Ukraine and beyond its borders in response to Ukrainian attacks carried out with British-supplied weapons. According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, British military facilities and equipment located in Ukraine or outside the country could become targets for Russian retaliation if Kyiv uses British weapons for strikes on Russi

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According to Maria Zakharova, the trend toward escalating repression against political forces and figures who advocate for preserving and strengthening allied relations with Russia continues

The US Army has announced a plan to install what it calls nuclear microreactors at five of its bases across the country. The move would ensure the facilities' energy independence from the rest of the electric grid.

Hezbollah launched two explosive drones at Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon, one of which was intercepted while no casualties were reported, according to the Israeli army

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Nepal Police on Thursday said that the death toll rose to 270 in the flash floods on the Bhotekoshi River after 93 more bodies were recovered.

Qatar’s PM and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran today for talks.

In Kyiv, two people were injured as a result of a Russian attack on Thursday, August 27, reported Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Kiev’s main strategic objective is to maintain control over the remaining part of Donbass, and the Ukrainian army has created a defense in depth, Valery Gerasimov said

Allies have been sent a written questionnaire seeking their views ahead of the American review of United States force posture in Europe, the Pentagon's senior policy official has confirmed at #NATO HQ in Brussels. Allies asked in writing for views on US bases in Europe first appeared on UK Defence Journal.

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‼️‼️🇷🇺A Russian Air Force and Air Defense lieutenant colonel has been killed after his car exploded in St. Petersburg, in another high-profile incident involving a Russian military officer deep inside the country. The explosion occurred on the morning of August 27 in St. Petersburg’s Slavyanka district. According to Russian media, the officer’s vehicle exploded shortly after he began driving away from his home. Preliminary information indicates that an improvised explosive device may have bee

Hezbollah launched two explosive drones at IDF troops operating at the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon overnight, the military says. Troops shot down one drone and lost contact with the second. No soldiers were hurt in the incident, which took place inside the military's south Lebanon buffer zone. IDF: "The IDF will not allow the Hezbollah terror organization to operate against IDF troops in the security zone. The IDF is currently operating and will continue to operate forcefully against it

Project 677 Lada-class subs are considered to be the most advanced non-nuclear submarines in terms of combat effectiveness and other performance characteristics

Reuters reports that a Patriot system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted a swarm of Houthi drones during last night’s attack. This was the third time a Greek-operated system has been used in combat since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began. Contributed by @BeamTracker_

The White House wants the Iran war out of the headlines before the midterms. With the conflict dragging on, gas prices still high, and Republicans worried about losing Congress, Trump is shifting toward sanctions and economic pressure. One adviser told The Atlantic: “We’re just trying to hang on until the midterms.” Source: The Atlantic

Russia's Foreign Ministry is threatening to strike British military targets "in Ukraine and beyond" over London's supply of weapons used against Russian territory. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova: "Those responsible for war crimes will be punished. The inevitable punishment awaits both their accomplices and instigators."

Survivors described the terrifying speed and power of the “boulders, sand and thick sludge” that killed hundreds and wiped out villages on the border between Nepal and Tibet.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has said that Russia's attacks on Ukraine's grain infrastructure are an attempt to starve the world.

There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.

Russia threatens the cities of London and Paris with consequences over the passing of military technology to Ukraine. What…

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Sporadic gunfire sparks panic near Kantoma boundary in Plateau @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/5XusgtAn7R

Sporadic gunfire sparks panic near Kantoma boundary in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Sporadic gunfire near the Kantoma boundary in Plateau State has caused panic among residents, prompting troops to heighten security in the area. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, when troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, deployed at Kantoma responded to reports of sporadic firing in the area. The gunshots reportedly caused panic a