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.
The Guardian · Aug 31, 2026
The US attacked Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, prompting Iran to retaliate with ballistic missile and drone strikes on US airbases in Jordan and the UAE. A supertanker also caught fire after hitting naval mines in the strait.
Google News · Aug 31, 2026
Russia's Defence Ministry vows large-scale strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in response to fires at Russian warehouses, escalating the ongoing conflict's targeting of critical civilian systems.
Google News · Aug 31, 2026
Estados Unidos llevó a cabo ataques aéreos contra la isla de Larak en Irán, reportándose muertos y heridos. Irán ha prometido represalias contra la acción militar.
Google News · Aug 31, 2026
Iran attacked US military bases in Jordan with drones after US strikes on Iranian positions at Larak Island and the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first major military escalation between the two countries in a month.
BBC News · Aug 31, 2026
Russian missile strikes have destroyed 12 million books and damaged over 1,900 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine, including printing presses and the medieval Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, as schools prepare to reopen.
Reuters · Aug 31, 2026
Iran's military claims it conducted a drone attack on Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, according to state television reports.
Reuters · Aug 31, 2026
Oil markets climbed as missile activity escalated in the Persian Gulf region, reflecting investor concerns about potential supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions.
Breaking Defense · Aug 31, 2026
Breaking Defense covers a $4.5B KC-46A refueling aircraft sale to Qatar, a new US multinational drone task force called Falcon Strike, and a trilateral Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact.
The Jerusalem Post · Aug 31, 2026
Iran's military conducted a drone attack on Al Minhad air base in the UAE early Monday, targeting US forces and helicopters stationed there, claiming it was retaliation for deaths on Larak Island.
Google News · Aug 31, 2026
Rusia llevó a cabo un ataque aéreo contra un almacén de municiones en Kyiv dejando al menos 38 muertos, en uno de los bombardeos más devastadores de la guerra.
Globes - Israel Business News · Aug 31, 2026
Israel and Greece finalize a historic $3.6 billion air defense systems agreement amid escalating Turkish aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean and broader regional tensions.
The Guardian · Aug 31, 2026
As Russia hits another ammunition warehouse, killing at least 38, locals put blame on poorly placed depots It is a day and a half since a Russian jet-powered drone smashed into an ammunition dump in Myla , a village 15…
The Guardian · Aug 31, 2026
UK households will lose £2,400 in real income by end of 2027 due to Iran conflict's impact on energy prices and wage growth, analysis shows.
Inbox.eu · Aug 31, 2026
Latvia is rejecting new permits for passenger bus routes to Russia and Belarus citing national security concerns, though existing routes remain until 2027. The country may only allow connecting services through Lithuania and Estonia.
Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2026
Israeli military forces conducted a raid in Nablus, West Bank, resulting in two Palestinian deaths and one detention according to Israeli media reports.
Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2026
The US conducted its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting Larak Island. Iran responded by targeting US military bases in Jordan, with the US claiming the missiles were intercepted.
Associated Press · Aug 31, 2026
Iran's supreme leader has called for Muslim unity against the US and Israel, according to AP reporting on regional developments.
Google News · Aug 31, 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov characterizes NATO's Arctic military movements as a direct threat to Russia, highlighting escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.
CBS News · Aug 31, 2026
Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro posted photos from his New York prison cell asserting he is "standing firm" amid drug trafficking charges, as his successor negotiates a major oil deal granting U.S. control of Venezuelan reserves.
The Japan Times · Aug 31, 2026
Six months after U.S.-Israeli strikes disrupted Middle Eastern oil production, global fossil fuel importers have paid $330 billion in extra costs, accelerating the transition to renewable energy worldwide.
Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2026
Niger's military government contained a mutiny at a capital military base with help from Russian Africa Corps personnel, exposing tensions within the army and highlighting Russia's expanding security role in the Sahel.
Google News · Aug 31, 2026
A 24-hour mutiny by soldiers in Niger targeted the ruling junta's presidential palace and airport in Niamey, with Russian forces reportedly helping to repel the attempted coup.
Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2026
Niger's military government contained an attempted mutiny in Niamey with Russian Africa Corps support, exposing tensions within the army and highlighting Moscow's expanding security role in the Sahel.
Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2026
The US Treasury plans to sanction another bank this week as part of 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran amid stalled truce talks, with Treasury Secretary Bessent warning of escalating financial pressure.