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Srebrenica survivor Ahmed Hrustanovic reflects on Ratko Mladic's death
Srebrenica massacre survivor Ahmed Hrustanovic shared his reflections on the death of Ratko Mladic in an interview with NPR. All of Hrustanovic's adult male relatives were killed in the massacre engineered by Mladic.
NPR World · 29 Aug, 15:41
Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence, president unveils decade-long reform plan
Uzbekistan marked the 35th anniversary of its independence with a large ceremony in New Tashkent, where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid out an ambitious reform agenda for the next ten years. International and local performers took part in the celebration.
Euronews · 29 Aug, 15:38
At Least 27 Killed as Church Group's Minibus Crashes in Zimbabwe
At least 27 people died in Zimbabwe when a truck overtaking another vehicle collided with a minibus carrying church members.
Al Jazeera · 29 Aug, 15:37
Nepal's missing-persons list includes 29 Latvian citizens, none yet among rescued
Nepal's tourism department has published a list of 29 Latvian citizens considered missing after a destructive mudslide. Latvia's Foreign Ministry confirmed none of them appear among those rescued so far.
LSM (rus) · 29 Aug, 15:37
Hungary investigates business dealings of Orbán's father's company
Budapest police have opened an investigation into a company owned by former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's father over suspected abuse of office, after reports it sold overpriced materials for a state-funded highway expansion. The case follows disclosures by journalists and an opposition politician about allegedly inflated prices.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 15:34
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Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov Becomes Consultant in Italy
Mykhailo Fedorov, who previously headed Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, has taken on a new role as a consultant on military innovation in Italy.
Apollo.lv · 29 Aug, 15:33
Germany prepares to blame Russia for Leipzig drone attack, plans sweeping sanctions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing to officially blame Russia for the attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport while the EU readies a broad new sanctions package against Moscow. The announcement could come as early as next week, timed with an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Ireland.
Politico Europe · 29 Aug, 14:40
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Spain requests Frontex assistance as migration crisis in Ceuta worsens
The Spanish government has asked the EU border agency Frontex for help as the migration crisis in the North African enclave of Ceuta intensifies.
TVNET · 29 Aug, 14:38
Drug scandal shakes Zimbabwean president's family
A drug scandal has hit the family of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa — his son has been sent for rehabilitation in Belarus, while his daughter-in-law faces trial on drug trafficking charges.
LSM · 29 Aug, 14:34
Nepal's flood reconstruction could cost billions of dollars
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Kharel said on Saturday that recovering from recent devastating floods and rebuilding damaged infrastructure could cost the country billions of dollars.
Apollo.lv · 29 Aug, 14:34
Colombia's disarmed ex-guerrillas face uncertain future under hardline new president
Ninety-nine former Colombian guerrillas who surrendered their weapons in June under ex-president Petro's peace plan now live in limbo as new hardline President de la Espriella vows to end negotiations with armed groups.
The Guardian World · 29 Aug, 13:40
US company plans to produce medium-range missiles in Germany
American defense firm Covenant reportedly plans to start producing medium-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027, as Germany seeks affordable cruise missiles for mass deployment. The move follows the US dropping plans to supply Germany with Tomahawk missiles.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 13:38
Nepali City Overwhelmed by Bodies Washed Onto Riverbanks After Floods
Devastating floods in Nepal have swept the remains of hundreds of people downstream, leaving a local city struggling to cope with the scale of the dead.
The New York Times · 29 Aug, 13:37
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Foreign Ministry: No Latvian nationals yet among those rescued in Nepal
Nepal's Tourism Department has published a list of 29 people considered missing following a recent natural disaster, but Latvia's Foreign Ministry says no Latvian citizens are currently among those confirmed rescued.
Apollo.lv · 29 Aug, 13:35
At Least 27 Killed in Russian Strike on Kyiv Region
At least 27 people were killed overnight in a Russian air strike on the Kyiv region, while Ukraine carried out a large-scale strike on warehouse complexes in Russia's Rostov region. Both sides also reported extensive drone attacks.
ERR (rus) · 29 Aug, 13:33
Rare Ukrainian Bulat tank spotted in brigade that was never supposed to have one
An upgraded T-64BM Bulat tank has appeared in Ukraine's 57th Motorized Brigade, a unit that officially never received this type of armor. How it got there remains unexplained.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Aug, 12:39
Russian drone strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in the Bucha district near Kyiv triggered a massive fire and explosions, killing at least 27 people and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible violations of storage rules for hazardous materials at the site.
France 24 · 29 Aug, 12:36
Zelensky: 27 killed after strike on Bucha district, says munitions must not be stored near housing
A Russian strike on a warehouse in the village of Myla in Ukraine's Bucha district triggered a major detonation that killed 27 people, including a local community head. President Zelensky demanded accountability for storing munitions near residential areas.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 12:35
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill over 20, wound more than 40; warehouse near Kyiv hit
A Russian overnight assault on Ukraine has left more than 20 people dead and over 40 injured, with one of the heaviest strikes hitting a warehouse in the Bucha district of Kyiv region. Meanwhile, a retailer's warehouse in Russia's Rostov region was also struck, injuring several civilians.
LSM (rus) · 29 Aug, 12:34
Pentagon upgrades valor awards for three Marines five years after Abbey Gate attack
Five years after a suicide bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate killed 13 U.S. service members, the Pentagon has upgraded the valor awards of three Marines who saved others in the chaos; the anniversary has reignited political debate over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
4 avoti · 29 Aug, 11:43
BBC: China withholding true scale of flood disaster in Tibet
BBC reports that China is significantly restricting information about a flood disaster in Tibet, while eyewitness videos are being removed from social media. The full extent of the damage and casualties remains unknown.
Delfi · 29 Aug, 11:38
German state leader Schwesig distances herself from Berlin ahead of key vote
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's premier Manuela Schwesig is campaigning against a surging AfD by breaking with federal government policy. In a podcast interview she also spoke candidly about surviving cancer.
Politico Europe · 29 Aug, 11:38
Exeter University approves training deal with Saudi Arabia for military officers
The University of Exeter has approved a formal partnership to train senior Saudi military officers and officials at Riyadh's National Defense University, drawing criticism amid the school's own plans to cut 150 humanities jobs.
The Guardian World · 29 Aug, 11:37
Number of missing Ukrainians in Nepal disaster rises to 64
The number of Ukrainian citizens missing in the flood-hit area of Nepal has risen from 56 to 64, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says. There is still no information about Ukrainians among the dead or injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 11:36
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Tusk: Russia seriously preparing to escalate war across the region
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia is showing signs of seriously preparing to escalate its war, and that the coming months could prove critical for regional security. He said the threat extends beyond Ukraine to Poland and neighboring countries.
Apollo.lv · 29 Aug, 11:35
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Tusk: Coming months could be decisive for regional security
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia is showing signs of serious preparation for escalation, and that the next seven to eight months could prove critical for the security of Ukraine, Poland and the wider region.
TVNET · 29 Aug, 11:34
Himalayan flood death toll rises to at least 633, including missing Latvian citizens
A glacier collapse triggered devastating floods across Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 633 people while nearly 3,000 remain unaccounted for as rescuers face renewed flood danger.
Delfi · 29 Aug, 10:39
Opinion: India and Pakistan share a disregard for hospital safety
An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues that recent hospital fires in India and Pakistan show how little decades of national achievement matter when basic public safety keeps failing. The author accuses both governments of treating citizens' lives as a minor cost.
Al Jazeera · 29 Aug, 10:38
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 over Trump speech bets
US regulators have ordered former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez to pay more than $172,000 for using insider knowledge to bet on President Trump's speeches. Perez placed the trades on prediction platform Kalshi between December 2025 and February 2026.
BBC World · 29 Aug, 10:37
Death toll from Nepal-China border disaster rises to 633
Two days after a glacier collapse triggered deadly floods on the Nepal-China border, the confirmed death toll has climbed to 633, with nearly 3,000 people still unaccounted for. New flood threats are hampering rescue efforts.
Jauns.lv · 29 Aug, 10:33
Wedding held under anti-drone nets in Kramatorsk combat zone
A combat medic and a battalion officer married in Kramatorsk's central square days after the city was formally designated part of the front line, choosing the spot as an act of remembrance amid the war.
Guardian Ukraina · 29 Aug, 09:39
Six months into the Iran war, Gulf states build a new security architecture
Six months after the war in Iran began, Gulf states are developing multiple overlapping security partnerships that complement rather than replace the US role in the region. Analysts describe this as the emergence of a more flexible security architecture.
Al Jazeera · 29 Aug, 09:36
Over 2,400 missing, at least 586 dead after floods in Nepal and landslide in China's Tibet
The number of people missing after floods in Nepal and a mudslide in Tibet, China, has surpassed 2,400, while the confirmed death toll has risen to at least 586.
LSM · 29 Aug, 09:36
Power outage after Russian strike halts trams and some trolleybuses in Mykolaiv
A Russian strike on Mykolaiv early on August 29 knocked out power to the electrical grid, halting tram service and part of the trolleybus network. The city transport operator is running battery-equipped trolleybuses on generators to maintain limited service.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Aug, 09:35
US and Venezuela agree deal over 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
The United States and Venezuela have reached an agreement that could give Washington control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. President Donald Trump called it the biggest oil deal in world history.
Euronews · 29 Aug, 09:35
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Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov to Advise Italy on Military Innovation
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has taken on a role advising Italy on military innovation matters.
TVNET · 29 Aug, 09:34