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Iran’s Parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared both a military and political victory.

The heaviest fighting took place on the Pokrovsk front, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 33 Russian attacks over the past day.

2 people killed as result of Russian bombardment in Sumy overnight
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, through August 17, 2026, stand at approximately 1,468,760 personnel, including 1,440 over the past day.

Parents of Michaela Hall, whose partner killed her after he left prison in 2021, say Probation Service cannot cope with mass release More women will die if ministers include domestic abusers in the early prison release scheme, the parents of a woman murdered by her partner shortly after he was freed have warned. Michaela Hall, a 49-year-old charity worker, was killed in her home in Cornwall, by Lee Kendall in 2021 two weeks after he was released from prison, where he had been serving a sentence

Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.

Yemeni government forces: We targeted Houthi militia gatherings and hideouts on the fronts of Al-Jawf Governorate

The prime minister's office in Iraqi Kurdistan was targeted by two Iranian drones overnight, authorities said Monday. The attacks were launched from Iranian territory and no casualties were reported, the Kurdistan Regional Government security agency said. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

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At least six people were killed after a stampede broke out at a Hindu shrine in eastern India. An investigation into the incident is underway.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will focus on upgrading the infrastructure of military medical facilities where Ukrainian defenders receive treatment and rehabilitation.

President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

[ENA] The week ending August 16 highlighted a widening gap between diplomatic efforts and realities on the ground. Wars and strategic confrontations in the Middle East and Ukraine continued to dominate international attention, while Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan faced worsening humanitarian pressures. At the same time, tensions among major powers over trade, technology, energy security and strategic influence continued to reshape the international system.

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Ongoing Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon, two injured in Bint Jbeil An Israeli attack targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of al-Qantara, according to state media. Reports of additional strikes and military activity were witnessed in the Ali al-Taher ridge, near Dawhat Kfar Rumman, in Deir Siryan, as well as in al-Qantara along Wadi al-Hujair. Israeli forces also carried out artillery shelling in the town of Khiam and al-Mansouri Elsewhere in the town of Kafra in Bint
The exact circumstances of his death are still under investigation, but the initial assessment is that he was struck by a vehicle while cycling.

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[This Day] Says 5,700 killed, over 8,000 injured in 29 countries

An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement while speaking to a former Gaza-held hostage, Rom Braslavski, on Braslavski’s podcast. The two were discussing Israel’s recovery from the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, when Ben-Gvir criticised Israel’s recent

A Russian drone attack on communities in Sumy Oblast killed two elderly civilians and injured three others, damaging homes, garages and civilian infrastructure.
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Robert Serry, the first Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ukraine, who served from 1992 to 1996, believes that Ukraine could become more important to European security than Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.

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Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,440 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

IRGC official warns adversaries to 'anticipate strategic surprises' A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned Iran's enemies to "anticipate strategic surprises" as he said the country is set to shift from a defensive stance to an offensive one. "The enemy should know that it cannot catch us off-guard," Yadollah Javani told state media. "Instead, it is the enemy that must anticipate strategic surprises." "Whatever is necessary to defend this land, ensure security

Hundreds of drones target Moscow, as Russian strikes hit Kyiv; NATO fighter jet intercepts drone in Romanian airspace The post Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks yet on Russia, killing at least 6 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Report: Israeli military prepares for possible escalation in Lebanon The Israeli army is planning for a possible escalation in Lebanon that would last for a number of days, according to Israel's Channel 12. The broadcaster claimed that Israeli exercised "restraint" in recent times so that talks with Lebanon remain unaffected. "The Israeli political leadership has not approved some operations proposed by the army in recent days in response to Hezbollah's activities, in an attempt not to affect
Robert Serry, the first Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ukraine, serving from 1992 to 1996, said that Russia’s war against Ukraine will most likely end with a ceasefire rather than peace.

KARACHI: A large number of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) workers and supporters staged a sit-in near the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Sunday after police and the administration sealed off the “Red Zone” with containers to prevent them from reaching the Governor House, where they planned to protest against the “excessive petroleum levy” and demand an immediate reduction in petrol prices. The protesters, who had earlier gathered near Masjid Khizra close to the Sindh High Court from different parts of the ci

Tehran's foreign ministry slams Canada for backing US war on Iran Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei criticised Canada over its participation in the US war on Iran. "Washington calls Canada its 51st state; Washington imposes tariffs on Canadian goods; Washington insults Canada and threatens to punish it over wildfire smoke; Ottawa’s response: Understood, Sir! Meanwhile, Ottawa participates in the U.S.-led unlawful war of choice against Iran, to appease Washington! What's the re

US president says the agreement is 'BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP' toward having countries 'finally being able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way' The post Trump cheers defense pact between Saudis, Turkey and Pakistan: ‘The Mideast is coming together’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

[Leadership] Anyone against the universal brotherhood of humankind and the secularism of multicultural Nigeria is an infidel. So is anyone who canvasses for bloodletting as a campaign tool or the required red carpet to line the route to gory electoral victory. In my books, both Sheikh Yahaya Jingir and Senator Francis Fadahunsi fit the bill.

[Leadership] Anyone against the universal brotherhood of humankind and the secularism of multicultural Nigeria is an infidel. So is anyone who canvasses for bloodletting as a campaign tool or the required red carpet to line the route to gory electoral victory. In my books, both Sheikh Yahaya Jingir and Senator Francis Fadahunsi fit the bill.

ZULFIKAR Ali Bhutto’s nationalisation programme is frequently brought up during arguments about Pakistan’s economic trajectory. A supportive minority cites it as the only real example of a state-led push towards industrialisation and redistribution. Those with different ideological and political preferences blame it for derailing private sector-led growth. Some even see it as the original sin that wrecked the capitalist class and consigned the country to its lacklustre economic fate. The point h

Ukraine earlier launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.

[This Day] Finally, the Nigeria Police Force has belatedly summoned the senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for questioning over a controversial statement he made during an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Ilesa, Osun State.

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• Insiders say govt approached party senator with proposal to hold meeting in Parliament House • PTI parliamentary party to meet today to prepare strategy ISLAMABAD: As rumours swirl of a possible deal between the main opposition party and the powers that be, senior PTI leaders say that while they have never closed the door on talks, there has been no fresh development so far. However, internal discussions within the PTI’s parliamentary party WhatsApp group suggest the party has received a messa

Kushner meets Sisi in Egypt to discuss regional issues Jared Kushner and Egyptian President Sisi met in Egypt for talks on the war on Gaza and other regional issues on Sunday, according to a press release by the Egyptian Presidency. Jared Kushner and Egyptian President Sisi met in Egypt for talks on the war on Gaza and other regional issues on Sunday, according to a press release by the Egyptian Presidency. pic.twitter.com/MJQHsFFMW7 August 16, 2026