Hawaii wildfires: Death toll rises to 106, search for victims continues

The death toll from the wildfires that ravaged the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii's island of Maui has risen to 106, as emergency crews continue to search the scorched area for new victims.

Romania pledges to support Ukraine as long as necessary

Romania's President Klaus Iohannis has pledged to support Ukraine as long as necessary, in a speech marking Navy Day.

Russia launches large-scale airstrike on western Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale airstrike on the western Ukrainian regions of Lviv and Volyn on Tuesday, hitting several buildings, injuring people and forcing evacuations, Ukrainian officials said, cited by Reuters.

Former Ukrainian general sentenced to 12 years in prison for treason

Valeri Shaitanov, a former major general in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of treason, attempted terrorism, and possession of ammunition, Ukrayinska Pravda reports, citing Hotnews.

Alert on the Romanian coast! A sea mine has hit a pier in Costinești and exploded

A powerful explosion has occurred in the area of the pier in front of a hotel in Costinești, Romania. Initial reports suggest a sea mine. Emergency crews are on alert, especially as a second mine has reportedly been detected and is still floating, Digi24 reports.

Poland beefs up military presence on border with Belarus

The Polish Minister of Defense has announced that the country has increased the number of troops deployed to protect its border with Belarus. The move is seen as a deterrent against the "destabilising" actions of Belarus, a pro-Russian neighbour.

British Ministry of Defence: Kremlin may cut funding for Wagner Group

The British Ministry of Defence believes that there is a realistic possibility that Russia may cut funding for the Wagner Group, according to Agerpres, citing Reuters and EFE.

Japan and the US to develop joint hypersonic missile defence system

Japan and the US are set to sign an agreement to develop a joint hypersonic missile defense system, Japanese media reported on Thursday. The agreement is expected to be signed during the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Camp David, Maryland, on Friday.

Germany provides Ukraine with more air defense

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has thanked Germany and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for providing two more launchers for Patriot air defence systems, Agerpres reports.

Russian fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad region, two pilots killed

A Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight on Saturday in Russia’s Kaliningrad region, killing the two pilots on board, RIA news agency quoted the Defence Ministry as saying.

The United States promises financial assistance to Ukraine's neighbors to facilitate grain transit

The United States of America has promised financial assistance to Ukraine's neighbors, to purchase vessels such as pilot boats and to facilitate the transshipment and cross-border transit of grain from Ukraine, writes Agerpres.ro.

The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down several Ukrainian drones in Crimea

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a drone attack in Crimea on the night of August 11-12. The institution claims that 20 drones were shot down by Russian air defense forces and means, reports the Ukrainian RBC news agency.