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Moscow Demands Answers from Washington and Ankara Regarding Potential U.S. Arms Transfer to Kyiv

Moscow Demands Answers from Washington and Ankara Regarding Potential U.S. Arms Transfer to Kyiv

Moscow has formally requested explanations from Washington and Ankara concerning reports of a potential plan to transfer a "substantial arsenal" of U.S. weapons and ammunition, currently held by Turkiye, to Kyiv. The Russian Foreign Ministry is seeking clarification on these reports, which suggest a significant arms package could be destined for Ukraine. This demand comes as Ukraine continues its long-range strikes within Russia, targeting military airfields and rocket centers, including facilities supporting Russia's Starlink-style satellite internet network. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles against Russia's Roscosmos Progress Centre rocket facility and the Savasleyka air base, demonstrating Kyiv's extended strike capabilities. Russian officials reported repelling a "massive" Ukrainian attack in Samara, causing damage to industrial sites, and a drone strike in the Moscow region injured two. Simultaneously, Russia conducted its own ...

President Trump's Strait of Hormuz Comments Spark International Concern Amidst Iran Operations and Sanctions

President Trump's Strait of Hormuz Comments Spark International Concern Amidst Iran Operations and Sanctions

President Trump recently made statements suggesting his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory following the conclusion of ongoing U.S. and Israeli combat operations against Iran, which began in February. President Trump was quoted saying, "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated — pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." Although the White House later indicated these comments were made in jest, the statement has drawn significant attention due to its potential implications for international law and U.S. foreign policy. These remarks come as the U.S. government continues to exert pressure on adversaries, with the recently renamed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 providing additional tools to increase pressure on Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. The act aims to impact Russia's wartime economy and its sources of foreign income, restoring Congress's role in this policy area.

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments

By Mark Trevelyan LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A senior member of Russia's liberal Yabloko party was sentenced on Monday to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for condemning the war in Ukraine, which he described at his trial as a catastrophe for Russia.

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

Trump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea

By Costas Pitas and David Lawder Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

By Costas Pitas and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S.

Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A day after he ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea and called North Korea "unthreatening and respectful," U.S.

Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, dies at 36

By Ananya Palyekar Aug 17 (Reuters) - American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for playing a cheerleader with superpowers and a country music star on the television shows "Heroes" and "Nashville" respectively, has died aged 36, her family said in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday.

Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding

Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding

Land mines and unexploded bombs from conflicts of the last century still plague parts of Southeast Asia, claiming lives and limbs each year

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36

Gold standard is reborn amid central bank surge

Gold standard is reborn amid central bank surge

For the first 40 years after President Nixon closed the gold window in 1971, central banks mostly unloaded their gold to exercise their faith in fiat money. In 2011, however, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011, which raised the debt ceiling by $2.4 trillion through 2012. As a direct ...

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati

Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally