Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia
Tokyo did not criticize or lodge a protest against the U.S. sanctions on the ICC president or take measures after the Russian leader's trip to a Japanese-claimed island.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Attack on Ukraine shopping centre that killed 16 is ‘terror by design’, says EU foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, threatens harshest sanctions yet on Russia after strike on Kryvyi Rih, the home town of Volodymyr Zelenskyy Russian drones have slammed into a busy shopping centre
World
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
NATO’s eastern allies plan to cut U.S. base costs to placate Trump
The bid is being prepared for an alliance meeting with a senior U.S. defense official and reflects the urgency of their maintaining a credible deterrent against Russia.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall
Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Russia attacks Ukrainian shopping mall, killing more than a dozen
A Russian attack on a shopping mall in Ukraine on Friday killed more than a dozen people and injured over 100. Aidan Stretch has the details.
World
cbsnews.com
22.08.2026
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
World
cbsnews.com
21.08.2026
Next shipment from Russia to Armenia set to transit Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.08.2026
The Russian army launched a drone strike in Krivoy Rog: 14 people died and 121 were injured - PHOTO - UPDATE-3
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
The Russian army launched a drone strike in Krivoy Rog: 15 people died and 130 were injured - PHOTO - UPDATE-3
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
German army helps Poland construct a defensive barrier against Russia
Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the Ea
World
dw.com
21.08.2026
Drone strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills six, injures 103
A Russian drone strike hit a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing six people and injuring 103
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Putin Is Struggling to Hide Russia's Rage: Top Russian Economist
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
Russian double-tap drone strikes kill 14 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Another 121 people were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Russian drone attack on busy shopping centre kills 14 in Ukraine
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy slams 'cynical and despicable' attack on his hometown Kryvyi Rih that injured over 120.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Back-to-back Russian drone strikes kill 14 people in Ukraine shopping centre
A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed 14 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
Tomorrow, wheat and propane will be sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
Mother of Azerbaijani citizen detained in Russia claims son tortured, forced to speak against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.08.2026
Ukraine’s Shakhtar to use ex-Russian-owned Chelsea as Champions League home
Shakhtar have not played at home since 2014 when Russia annexed the Donetsk region and now switch to Stamford Bridge.
Sport
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions on producers, accuses cartoon show of spreading 'pro-Russian propaganda'.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say
German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026