Politics

A pregnant soldier mourns her 21-year-old husband at his funeral in Ukraine

Stuff

A pregnant soldier mourns her 21-year-old husband at his funeral in Ukraine

A pregnant woman in a black dress stood at the head of her husband’s casket in Kyiv, mourning the man she met when they were both soldiers fighting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Stuff

TASS

Russia to unveil TKB-1167 anti-drone air defense system at Egypt airshow

According to Russia’s arms exporter Rosoboronexport, the system consists of a combat module equipped with four tank machine guns

TASS

South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure

The Guardian

South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure

Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claims South Korea is reviewing a possible deployment of military assets to the strait of Hormuz amid pressure from…

The Guardian

NPR

The price of diesel hits a record high

The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain. (Image credit: Brandon Bell)

NPR

Robert Abela And Alex Borg To Face Parliament Over Fenech Verdict

Lovin Malta

Robert Abela And Alex Borg To Face Parliament Over Fenech Verdict

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Alex Borg are set to address Parliament in the coming minutes, as MPs convene for an urgent debate following Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal. Abela is expected to address the House at around…

Lovin Malta

Home Minister Gurung: Focus on results, not where I am

Home Minister Gurung: Focus on results, not where I am

Kathmandu, September 4 Home Minister Sudan Gurung has responded to criticism over his physical presence in disaster management and the functioning of the state. Gurung said those who expect the old style of leadership, in which leaders…

Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades

Al Jazeera

Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades

New legislation gives Pakistan's military chief sweeping command powers, raising questions about oversight.

Al Jazeera

Italy's Meloni throws party to celebrate record in power

The Local

Italy's Meloni throws party to celebrate record in power

Thousands of supporters are expected at the Bari rally, as Meloni looks to build momentum ahead of the 2027 election.

The Local

Bolivia Sends Its IMF Package to Congress

Rio Times

Bolivia Sends Its IMF Package to Congress

Bolivia sent its International Monetary Fund package to Congress and won backing to advance a constitutional reform, as a leaked audio hit the government. The post Bolivia Sends Its IMF Package to Congress appeared first on The Rio Times .

Rio Times

Tunisia court upholds long sentences in mass trial of opposition figures

RFI

Tunisia court upholds long sentences in mass trial of opposition figures

Tunisia's top court has turned down the final appeal of dozens of opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen convicted in a major conspiracy case, in a ruling opponents said further entrenches President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.

RFI

Oli prioritises direct relief to flood victims, questions ‘Green Army’ activities

Oli prioritises direct relief to flood victims, questions ‘Green Army’ activities

KP Sharma Oli Kathmandu, September 4 CPN-UML chair and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has said providing immediate relief directly to flood and landslide victims is his party’s top priority, arguing that government procedures can…

Exclusive: Ukraine finance chief warns of tightest budget since war started ahead of 'very difficult winter'

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