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Syria and Russia Agree on Reorganized Russian Military Presence

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have reached an agreement on new terms for Russia's continued military presence in Syria. Syrian officials described it as opening a new phase in relations between the two countries.

The New York Times · 9 Aug, 23:19

One killed, five injured in Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's Nikopol district

A Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 9 August killed one person and injured five, with damage reported across several districts amid nearly 40 strikes using drones, artillery and aerial bombs.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 23:19

Zelenskyy's Kosovo remarks in Belgrade trigger flag removal in Prishtina

Prishtina Mayor Përparim Rama had a Ukrainian flag removed from a central city building after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed Kyiv's unchanged stance against Kosovo's unilateral independence declaration during a visit to Belgrade.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Aug, 23:19

Zuckerberg faces backlash after superyacht reportedly ignored distress call in Alaska

A small cruise ship in south-east Alaska rescued a fuel-less skiff and its crew after Mark Zuckerberg's nearby 387ft superyacht repeatedly failed to respond to a Coast Guard radio call. Zuckerberg's spokesperson said he wasn't aboard and the crew had been on a different radio channel.

The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 23:17

Former Irish President: Israel 'Trying to Make Palestine Disappear'

Former Irish President Mary Robinson has said Israel is systematically erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically, in comments published in an Al Jazeera video segment.

Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 23:16

Nigerian army rescues 33 kidnapped travellers in Zamfara state

Nigeria's army says it safely rescued 33 people who were kidnapped by gunmen while travelling through the north-western Zamfara state. Troops intercepted the abductors as they were trying to move the hostages elsewhere.

BBC World · 9 Aug, 23:14

Poles protest in 22 cities as attacks on Ukrainians escalate

Demonstrations took place in 22 Polish cities following a Friday petition drive that collected more than 11,000 signatures demanding government action on attacks against Ukrainians.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Aug, 22:22

Iran Names Longtime Revolutionary Guards Commander to Head Security Council

Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei, a longtime commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. The move is seen as a sign that the country's political old guard is tightening its grip on power.

The New York Times · 9 Aug, 22:21

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demands Hamas disarm first

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan, insisting Hamas must disarm before any further progress.

NPR World · 9 Aug, 22:21

Perseid meteor shower to peak this week, with prime viewing conditions

The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning, coinciding with favorable dark-sky conditions from a new moon. The same night also brings a total solar eclipse and a six-planet alignment.

The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 22:18

Perseid meteor shower to light up night skies this week

The Perseid meteor shower will peak on Wednesday night into Thursday, with a new moon this year providing unusually dark, favorable viewing conditions. The peak coincides with a total solar eclipse over Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade.

The Guardian Science · 9 Aug, 22:18

Analysts: Iran not immediately threatened by Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact

Analysts say Iran does not see the newly formed Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye pact as an immediate threat. Iranian officials are reportedly focused on the aspect of the agreement that could reduce the United States' role in the region.

Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 22:17

Former Iraqi Provincial Governor Arrested Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Iraq's former governor of Saladin province, Ahmed al-Jubouri, has been arrested along with a close associate on charges of misusing contract funds, as the country's anti-corruption campaign continues.

Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 21:20

Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in southern France

A wildfire broke out Sunday in the Lozere region of southern France, prompting the evacuation of two hamlets as more than 200 firefighters battled the blaze. The fire had burned roughly 90 hectares by late afternoon and remained uncontained.

France 24 · 9 Aug, 21:19

Zelenskyy announces new talks with mediators on ending the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said fresh negotiations with peace process mediators are planned for next week, alongside efforts to secure more air defence support.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 21:19

WHO Aid Warehouse in Dnipro Destroyed in Strike, Says Director-General

A World Health Organization humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro was destroyed in a strike on 7 August, with staff managing to evacuate less than half of the medical supplies stored there. The WHO's Director-General confirmed the incident.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Aug, 21:18

Kremlin releases Putin's call with commander long believed dead

The Kremlin has published a recording of a phone call between Vladimir Putin and a Russian division commander, but Russian media reportedly declared the officer dead over a year ago. The discrepancy was flagged by the US-based Institute for the Study of War.

TVNET · 9 Aug, 21:18

Netanyahu firmly rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan, insists on full Hamas disarmament first

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected the Gaza settlement plan backed by US President Donald Trump, saying troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. Hamas rejects unilateral disarmament ahead of an Israeli withdrawal.

Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 21:16

Labour's new EU negotiator pledges faster push for closer UK-Europe ties

Hamish Falconer, the new minister leading post-Brexit talks under Andy Burnham's government, says the UK will pursue a deeper and more ambitious relationship with the EU, particularly on services, while keeping Labour's red lines on the single market and customs union intact.

The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 21:15

Bulgaria says drone that exploded near gas network was a stray Ukrainian decoy

Bulgaria's defense ministry has assessed that a drone which exploded near the country's gas network was a Ukrainian decoy that strayed off its intended course.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Aug, 20:19

Puerto Rico imposes water rationing amid severe drought

Authorities in Puerto Rico are cutting water supplies for 48-hour rotating periods to hundreds of thousands of residents as the island endures its driest July on record. Ageing infrastructure and reservoir depletion are compounding the crisis.

BBC World · 9 Aug, 20:18

Russian strike damages infrastructure site in Kharkiv

Russian forces struck Kharkiv on the afternoon of 9 August, damaging an infrastructure facility; no casualties have been reported so far.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Aug, 20:18

Explosion reported in Moldova, drone wreckage found at scene

A powerful explosion occurred in Moldova on Sunday, August 9, with drone wreckage found at the site. No injuries were reported.

Delfi · 9 Aug, 20:16

London mayor orders council to scrap plan banning new pubs and restaurants in Soho and West End

London mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to abandon a draft licensing policy that would restrict new pubs and bars opening in Soho and the West End. He is using new government-granted powers for the first time to intervene in the council's licensing plans.

The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 20:15

Damascus and Moscow reach agreement on future of Russian bases in Syria

Syria and Russia have reached an agreement on the future status of Russian military bases in Syria. The news agency SANA reported this, citing Syria's Foreign Ministry.

LSM · 9 Aug, 20:14

Pakistani ex-minister accused of UK child abuse won't say when he'll return

Rukhsar Ahmed, out on bail in the UK over alleged rape and trafficking of underage girls, has declined to give a date for his return after being elected an MP in Pakistan.

The Guardian World · 9 Aug, 19:20

Iran: Strait of Hormuz to Stay Restricted Until US Meets Demands

Iran has stated that restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place until the United States fulfills a set of demands set by Tehran. The statement comes as the conflict with Iran continues into its fourth week.

Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 19:19

Divers off Sicily discover ancient shipwreck full of amphorae

Divers near Mazara del Vallo off the coast of Sicily have discovered an ancient shipwreck at a depth of around 46 metres, carrying hundreds of well-preserved amphorae. Italy's culture minister called it one of the most significant underwater archaeological finds in recent years.

Delfi · 9 Aug, 19:16

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing woman and infant

A boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor on Saturday night, triggering a major rescue operation in which a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old baby died. The boat's operator has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.

BBC World · 9 Aug, 19:15

Syria and Russia agree on future status of Russian military bases

After a year and a half of negotiations, Damascus and Moscow have signed a memorandum on reorganizing Russia's military presence in Syria. Civilian facilities will pass to Syrian control, while the bases will become joint training centers.

Jauns.lv · 9 Aug, 19:15

Iran Holds Firm on Hormuz, Seeks Return to June Agreement

Iran is using its control over the Strait of Hormuz as its main point of leverage in dealings with Washington, aiming to secure the release of frozen assets, the lifting of sanctions and an end to a naval blockade.

The New York Times · 9 Aug, 18:21

Gaza's children still struggling with effects of past famine as new food crisis looms

Children in Gaza are still dealing with health consequences from the 2025 famine, while signs point to a new food emergency taking shape in the region.

Al Jazeera · 9 Aug, 18:21

Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan, vows to stay until Hamas is disarmed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-backed peace agreement for the Gaza Strip, pledging that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

LSM · 9 Aug, 18:19

Russia and Syria sign memorandum on reorganizing military bases

Moscow and Damascus signed a memorandum on Sunday to reorganize Russia's military and civilian presence in Syria, including its bases in Tartus and Hmeimim.

ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 18:19