Witkoff to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday, source says

Former Romanian President Iliescu, who led free market transition, dies at 95

Former Romanian President Iliescu, who led free market transition, dies at 95
Russia says it has 'no restrictions' now on intermediate-range missile deployment

Russia says it has 'no restrictions' now on intermediate-range missile deployment
Hungary's Orban meets Russian-backed, Bosnian Serb leader

Hungary's Orban meets Russian-backed, Bosnian Serb leader
Trump again threatens 'very substantial' tariff hikes for India over Russian oil

Trump again threatens 'very substantial' tariff hikes for India over Russian oil
Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say

Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say
Ukraine found components from India in Russian drones, official says
Ukraine found components from India in Russian drones, official says
Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal

Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal
Moldovan regional leader jailed for aiding Russian meddling

Moldovan regional leader jailed for aiding Russian meddling
Anti-drone system propels Greek plans for home-grown defence industry

Anti-drone system propels Greek plans for home-grown defence industry
Ukraine's drone attack sparks fires in Rostov region, Russia says
Ukraine's drone attack sparks fires in Rostov region, Russia says
Russian drone strike on Ukrainian rail hub Lozova leaves two dead

Russian drone strike on Ukrainian rail hub Lozova leaves two dead
Finland’s president discusses Ukraine ceasefire, icebreaker deal with Trump

Finland’s president discusses Ukraine ceasefire, icebreaker deal with Trump
Russian drone strike kills two in Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region
Russian drone strike kills two in Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region
Zelenskiy says 'mercenaries' from China, Pakistan and other countries fighting for Russia

Zelenskiy says 'mercenaries' from China, Pakistan and other countries fighting for Russia
Lithuania's finance minister to lead caretaker government

Lithuania's finance minister to lead caretaker government
Ukraine charges six people, including lawmaker, in drone procurement scheme
Ukraine charges six people, including lawmaker, in drone procurement scheme
Ukraine bets big on interceptor drones as low-cost air shield

Ukraine bets big on interceptor drones as low-cost air shield
Trump's envoy Witkoff is expected in Russia on Wednesday, TASS cites sources as saying

Trump's envoy Witkoff is expected in Russia on Wednesday, TASS cites sources as saying
Ukraine claims Sunday's drone attack on Russian fuel depot in Sochi
Ukraine claims Sunday's drone attack on Russian fuel depot in Sochi
Ukraine says it destroyed one Russian military jet, damaged four in Crimea
Ukraine says it destroyed one Russian military jet, damaged four in Crimea
Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric

Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric
One person killed after bus collides with train in Russia's Leningrad region

One person killed after bus collides with train in Russia's Leningrad region
Factbox-Who is Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian war hawk who got under Trump's skin?

Factbox-Who is Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian war hawk who got under Trump's skin?
Russian firefighters extinguish Sochi oil depot blaze after Ukrainian drone attack, authorities say
Russian firefighters extinguish Sochi oil depot blaze after Ukrainian drone attack, authorities say
Ukraine's drone attack injures one, sets homes on fire in Voronezh, Russia says
Ukraine's drone attack injures one, sets homes on fire in Voronezh, Russia says
Ukraine says it uncovers major drone procurement corruption scheme

Ukraine says it uncovers major drone procurement corruption scheme
Ukraine says it hit Russian oil facilities, military airfield
Ukraine says it hit Russian oil facilities, military airfield
Armenia, US to hold joint military drills On August 12-20, Interfax reports
Armenia, US to hold joint military drills On August 12-20, Interfax reports
Ukraine protects Europe from Kremlin aggression, Russian dissident Yashin says

Ukraine protects Europe from Kremlin aggression, Russian dissident Yashin says
SpaceX launches joint astronaut crew to ISS in NASA's Crew-11 mission

SpaceX launches joint astronaut crew to ISS in NASA's Crew-11 mission
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik vows to defy political ban, write to Trump

Bosnian Serb leader Dodik vows to defy political ban, write to Trump
Farmers consider abandoning drought-hit region in central Hungary

Farmers consider abandoning drought-hit region in central Hungary
EU court rules against Italy on Albania migrant camps scheme

EU court rules against Italy on Albania migrant camps scheme
Ukrainians mourn 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv

Ukrainians mourn 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv
Hungary government to draw up plans to protect jobs after US-EU trade deal

Hungary government to draw up plans to protect jobs after US-EU trade deal
Russia's FSB targets foreign embassies in Moscow in cyber espionage campaign, Microsoft says

Russia's FSB targets foreign embassies in Moscow in cyber espionage campaign, Microsoft says
Russia's Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Sharaa invited to Russia-Arab summit

Russia's Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Sharaa invited to Russia-Arab summit
Explainer-What is the significance of Russia's claimed capture of Ukrainian town Chasiv Yar?

Explainer-What is the significance of Russia's claimed capture of Ukrainian town Chasiv Yar?
Trump wants deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN

Trump wants deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN
Poland last on list for US troop cuts in Europe, Polish defence ministry says

Poland last on list for US troop cuts in Europe, Polish defence ministry says
Zelenskiy says he had good first call with Polish President-elect Nawrocki

Zelenskiy says he had good first call with Polish President-elect Nawrocki
Ukrainian parliament approves restoring independence of anti-corruption agencies
Ukrainian parliament approves restoring independence of anti-corruption agencies
Lithuania's prime minister quits after pressure over business ties to sister-in-law

Lithuania's prime minister quits after pressure over business ties to sister-in-law
Hungary's Orban pledges housing subsidies for public servants in pre-election push
Hungary's Orban pledges housing subsidies for public servants in pre-election push
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy