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The stunning developments came a day after Ukraine's recently fired defense minister demanded national elections, despite Russia's more than 4-year-old invasion.
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The government on Wednesday cut the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs32.63 per litre following “successful” talks with petroleum refineries, and raised that of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs337.51 per litre while HSD will cost Rs363.06 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable for Au
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The government on Wednesday raised the price of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre and cut that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs32.63. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs337.51 per litre while HSD will cost Rs363.06 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable for August 20 (Thursday). The price of HSD has come down from a peak of
Switzerland will maintain temporary protection status (Status S) for Ukrainians who left Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale invasion until March 4, 2028, but will restrict the rules for obtaining it.

Ukraine's manufacturers ranked their most effective fiber-optic strike drones in July, with Beshket, Deadliner Q1, and Vyriy Opto 10 taking the top three.

Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi to Iran's Ghalibaf: Welcome to your country and your second home. We consider Iraq and Iran to be a single nation that exists in two countries.

Tom Fletcher's statement followed a question about whether he considered Matthias Schmale’s actions to be a violation of Article 100 of the UN Charter, which requires UN staff to be impartial and independent
North Korea sent an estimated 14,000 soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region in 2024, under a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty agreed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's June 2024 visit to

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V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

Canada official condemns Israel's 'invasion' of Lebanon, calls for sovereignty as aid pledged to the crisis-hit nation.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine on Second Lieutenant Vladyslav Polsky.

Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.
On Wednesday, August 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented 25 certificates entitling the recipients to apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and the families of military personnel who were posthumously awarded this title.

NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.
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BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.

Iran’s Ghalibaf posts a photo of himself with a map of the Strait of Hormuz behind him.

Satellite imagery from today shows at least five impact craters from yesterday’s Israeli strike on Abu al-Duhur Airbase in northwestern Syria. Southeastern hangars and warehouses appear intact. Source: EGYOSINT

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Israeli PM Netanyahu: We will not tolerate a Turkish military foothold in Syria that threatens Israel. We made the message clear: Don’t. Apparently they didn’t hear it well enough, so we made sure they understand it better. https://t.co/pP6ZRIAMl2

Two China Coast Guard vessels— CCG 3303 and 3107 —entered Dongsha’s restricted waters at 08:42 on Aug. 18, prompting Taiwan’s Coast Guard to deploy the Yunlin and reinforce with the Tainan. The Yunlin conducted close parallel monitoring and issued Chinese- and English-language warnings. Taiwan has expelled CCG vessels from Dongsha’s restricted waters on 11 occasions involving five ships so far in 2026.
Netanyahu on Syria: We will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment that moves south. We have made this clear in general terms. Now, we saw that there was an intention by Türkiye to establish itself in an airfield near Aleppo. And we delivered a message. The message was delivered, but apparently they didn't hear it. So we made sure they understood it in a better way.

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Ukraine's military intelligence head Oleh Ivashchenko said that another exchange was expected before the end of the month.

IDF: 'The terrorists struck today in the Gaza Strip operated from a civilian police station to advance terror attacks against IDF troops Following the strikes earlier today (Wednesday), the IDF and ISA struck a gathering of terrorists in a police station in the Tuffah area of the northern Gaza Strip. During the strike, at least four terrorists from Hamas' military wing were present, alongside another terrorist from the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization. T
Among the Israelis arrested was prominent real estate developer Gal Bieber, 45, who was detained on Saturday by officers from the Bo Phut Police Station.

An airstrike was reported in Mansoureh, southern Lebanon, near Tyre and roughly 10 km from the Israeli border. https://t.co/0GMOXuChb4

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said "it is Washington and the war it unleashed that are causing instability in the region and disrupting normal trade routes"

Strikes on Hamas operatives in Gaza continue after Israel received a "green light" from the Trump administration, Kann reports. A security source: "Israel does not believe Hamas will disarm, therefore the IDF will continue to thwart threats, will not withdraw from the yellow line, and will not begin reconstruction operations in the Strip."

Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani discussed Türkiye’s military presence in Syria on August 14. The call came days before Israel struck a Syrian military airbase in the north and marks one of the highest-level contacts between Israel and Syria’s new government. Source: Reuters
On World Humanitarian Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA) joined in honoring humanitarian workers, rescue workers, paramedics, volunteers, and all those who have dedicated their lives to selflessly helping and supporting others.