Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
Cebu Daily News · Aug 13, 2026
Millions of Europeans witnessed a rare total solar eclipse on August 12-13, 2026, the first visible in mainland Europe since 2006, with Spain experiencing the most dramatic viewing as daytime turned to darkness.
The New York Times · Aug 13, 2026
Two Palestinian families remain trapped by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, exposing the Israeli military's inability to prevent settler violence and protect Palestinian residents in occupied territories.
Reuters · Aug 13, 2026
Taiwan held naval exercises during war games as China intensifies maritime pressure in the Taiwan Strait, underscoring escalating military tensions between the two sides.
Livemint · Aug 13, 2026
Iran rejects Trump's claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz, asserting the waterway remains blocked pending Tehran's conditions. The strategic chokepoint continues as a major bargaining chip in the ongoing 167-day conflict.
CNN Brasil · Aug 12, 2026
Presidente ucraniano Zelensky pediu à CNN que os EUA forneçam sistemas Patriot para interceptar ataques balísticos russos, afirmando que 5% do arsenal americano permitiria à Ucrânia atravessar o inverno.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Two Army soldiers died when an Apache attack helicopter crashed in a Central Texas field near Fort Hood, igniting a fire. The incident marks another military aviation casualty.
Fox News · Aug 12, 2026
An ADL report finds 27.3% of Jewish students witnessed antisemitic faculty behavior, including professors offering extra credit for anti-Israel events and singling out Jewish students in classrooms at major universities.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
In Kingsport, Tennessee, home to a major munitions plant, Trump maintains strong support despite his national approval rating dropping to 32%, with residents prioritizing conservative values and military necessity over economic concerns.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
President Trump covertly switched planes in Turkey during a NATO summit due to Iranian missile threats, leaving cabinet members and press aboard a decoy aircraft to maintain succession protocols.
Reuters · Aug 12, 2026
U.S. senators are pressing Secretary of State Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessent over insufficient counter-evasion sanctions targeting Russian sanctions circumvention efforts.
Reuters · Aug 12, 2026
Two US Army soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Texas. The incident marks another military aviation casualty.
CBS News · Aug 12, 2026
Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood emergencies across multiple regions while a military helicopter crash killed two personnel, marking a day of dual weather and aviation emergencies.
The Washington Post · Aug 12, 2026
Israeli forces maintain occupation of Lebanese buffer zone to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, imposing movement restrictions residents compare to West Bank conditions despite Trump's ceasefire claims.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Israeli settlers have besieged two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes, with reports indicating escalating tensions and direct confrontation in the disputed territory.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
The UK and Europe experienced their most dramatic solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, with the UK seeing over 90% coverage and parts of Spain witnessing totality—a rare cosmological event that won't fully repeat in the UK for decades.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2026
A Pentagon review found US military strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians and wounded 243 in 2025, with all casualties from three April attacks. The findings mark a sharp increase from 2024 and raise questions about civilian harm protocols.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Após terremoto mortal na Colômbia, Brasil atende pedido de ajuda e anuncia envio de assistência humanitária. O desastre é descrito como o mais letal do século no país.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2026
An 11-year-old boy was shot in the head and leg by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, Gaza, according to his father. Gaza's Government Media Office reports 1,259 Palestinians killed and 4,146 injured in Israeli attacks since October's ceasefire.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2026
An Israeli airstrike killed one person and wounded five others in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, marking the resumption of aerial bombardment after a week-long pause. The military claimed it targeted a Hamas commander, but civil defence said the victim was a municipal worker.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2026
A Damascus court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad and eight former officials to death in absentia for crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict, marking a landmark moment for accountability but raising questions about the scope of transitional justice.
Reuters · Aug 12, 2026
The US is exploring the possibility of conducting joint military strikes with Colombia against armed groups operating in the country, signaling deeper security cooperation in the region.
The Guardian · Aug 12, 2026
A total solar eclipse traced across Europe from Russia to Spain, drawing millions of spectators and creating shared moments of awe in cities and remote villages alike.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Eurovisión anuncia cambios históricos en sus normas: el país ganador no podrá organizar el festival si está implicado en un conflicto armado o situación geopolíticamente sensible.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Xbox unveiled special edition wireless controllers featuring 3D-moulded designs for the Gears of War: E-Day game release, with custom Design Lab elements available for customization.