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A German journalist asked Zelensky how Europeans can help kill more Russian soldiers. Russia responded with a criminal case.
Meduza 17 Aug 2026

A German journalist asked Zelensky how Europeans can help kill more Russian soldiers. Russia responded with a criminal case.

Russia has opened a criminal case against Michael Martens, a correspondent for the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), over remarks he made about the killing of…

Trump welcomes Türkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact
Hürriyet 17 Aug 2026

Trump welcomes Türkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact

U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold and important first step.”

Türkiye, seven nations condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza road map
Hürriyet 17 Aug 2026

Türkiye, seven nations condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza road map

Türkiye and seven other countries have condemned Israel’s declared rejection of the road map for completing U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict, warning th…

Iranians in survival mode with economy in freefall and food prices soaring by up to 400 per cent
The National 17 Aug 2026

Iranians in survival mode with economy in freefall and food prices soaring by up to 400 per cent

Nima, a cryptocurrency trader, thought he had figured out how to survive Iran’s unpredictable economy. His foreign currency income shielded him from the unstable rial and runaway …

Moscow cancels military festival on Red Square. It’s only been canceled once before
Meduza 17 Aug 2026

Moscow cancels military festival on Red Square. It’s only been canceled once before

Russia’s Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival has been canceled and will not take place in August 2026 as planned. Organizers announced the decision just four day…

Masrour Barzani Condemns Attacks with Iranian Drones
Channel8 English 17 Aug 2026

Masrour Barzani Condemns Attacks with Iranian Drones

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has condemned what he described as Iranian drone attacks targeting his personal office and the home of the head

Kurdistan PM’s Office Targeted in Early-Morning Hadid-110 Drone Attack
Channel8 English 17 Aug 2026

Kurdistan PM’s Office Targeted in Early-Morning Hadid-110 Drone Attack

The Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD) in Erbil confirmed early this morning that two "Hadid-110" kamikaze drones launched from Iran targeted the of

Drone attacks target Kurdistan region prime minister's office in Erbil
The National 17 Aug 2026

Drone attacks target Kurdistan region prime minister's office in Erbil

Iran fired two drones on Monday into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, targeting the office of Prime Minster Masrour Barzani and a senior local security official, the region’s Counter…

What's in an Onam sadhya? From avial to payasam, all the dishes explained
The National 17 Aug 2026

What's in an Onam sadhya? From avial to payasam, all the dishes explained

Few meals celebrate abundance quite like an Onam sadhya. The elaborate vegetarian feast is one of the culinary highlights of Onam, Kerala's annual harvest festival. Served on a ba…

7 Sneaker Types All Modern Men Should Own In 2026
Ape to Gentleman 17 Aug 2026

7 Sneaker Types All Modern Men Should Own In 2026

The sneaker types all stylish men should have on their shoe rack. From smart and minimal to everyday beaters, they're able to deal with any occasion.

Arab nations back Gaza peace plan, Hormuz shipping slows, and Iraq corruption crackdown continues
The National 17 Aug 2026

Arab nations back Gaza peace plan, Hormuz shipping slows, and Iraq corruption crackdown continues

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the UAE joins seven other Arab and Islamic nations in condemning Israel for rejecting renewed efforts to implement US President Donald …

Türkiye’s senior military ranks rebuilt over decade
Hürriyet 17 Aug 2026

Türkiye’s senior military ranks rebuilt over decade

Türkiye has reassigned 205 generals and admirals across its land, naval and air forces under presidential decisions published in the Official Gazette.