Ukraine repels drone attacks, advances in Russia

Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepted and destroyed all eleven Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia during the night of August 19, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, as reported by The Kyiv Independent.

Forest fire in Izmir forces evacuations amid strong winds

A forest fire in the Izmir province on Turkey's west coast, driven by strong winds, is advancing towards residential areas and has necessitated the evacuation of some residents, local authorities reported on Friday.

WHO declares global health emergency amid monkeypox outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox epidemic a global health emergency this week.

Russia's social media campaign targets Western support for Ukraine

In the coming months, Russian and Russia-inspired efforts on social networks are expected to focus on undermining Western support for Ukraine.

Romanian Navy Day: Show of strength in Black Sea region

Thousands of soldiers, warships, fighter jets, and helicopters paraded along the seashore in Constanța to celebrate Romanian Navy Day.

Ukrainian forces capture Sudja, advance in Kursk region

In the Russian region of Kursk, the Ukrainian offensive has entered its tenth day. Kyiv is advancing, while Russia is digging trenches near the Kursk nuclear plant and bringing in military forces from Kaliningrad.

Ceasefire talks in Doha aim to halt Gaza conflict and free hostages

Discussions aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, along with the release of hostages, have commenced in Doha, reports Reuters.

Navalny's widow accuses Putin of murder cover-up

Alexei Navalny's family has received the official report concerning his death. The announcement was made by the politician's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, who stated that the document consists of three pages but contains no truth.

Major disruptions as Typhoon Ampil hits Tokyo: Flights cancelled

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued a warning to all residents regarding Typhoon Ampil, which is expected to reach the Kanto region on the night of August 15-16.

Germany advances probe into Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

Germany is taking a step toward clarifying the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which occurred nearly two years ago.

Romania defuses a stray mine on the Black Sea shore

Romanian Navy carried out on Tuesday a controlled explosion of a mine that had drifted to its Black Sea shore, announced the Ministry of National Defense in Bucharest. We remind that Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey have a joint task force to defuse stray mines, which started floating in the Black Sea after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

Wildfires in Greece. Moldovan firefighters deployed in Greece rescued three people

Three people were rescued by the Moldovan firefighters deployed in Greece, who successfully intervened to extinguish a devastating fire in Varnavas town, Attica. The fire, which broke out on August 11, affected dry vegetation and forests, spreading rapidly to residential areas due to high temperatures and low humidity.