Trump ‘very angry’ at Ukraine hitting Russian pipeline feeding Orbán – POLITICO

Trump ‘very angry’ at Ukraine hitting Russian pipeline feeding Orbán – POLITICO

In his note, Orbán wrote that “just before the historic meeting between President Trump and [Russian President Vladimir] Putin in Alaska,” Ukraine carried out drone strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russian territory. The pipeline, which was restored by Aug. 19, was hit again two days later.  Notably, both strikes were carried out by … Read more

Five bodies recovered at suspected site of cult deaths in Kenya

Five bodies recovered at suspected site of cult deaths in Kenya

Authorities say more bodies are expected to be discovered as search efforts continue in southeastern Kenya. At least five bodies have been recovered from shallow graves at a site in Kenya where victims of a religious cult are suspected to have been buried, according to authorities. Excavations were continuing on Friday at the site on … Read more

Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams

Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams

Country steps up crackdown on online scammers, who lure victims using promises of romance to invest in fake cryptocurrency investments. Nigeria has deported 102 foreign nationals, including 60 Chinese and 39 people from the Philippines, who were convicted of “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud”, according to the country’s anticorruption agency. The announcement by Nigeria’s Economic and … Read more

Iran launches its first military drill after its 12-day war with Israel

Iran launches its first military drill after its 12-day war with Israel

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. While such drills are routine in the Islamic Republic, the “Sustainable Power 1404″ exercise … Read more

Army denies bombing WFP convoy in Darfur

Army denies bombing WFP convoy in Darfur

Sudan’s army has denied bombing a World Food Programme (WFP) convoy taking aid to a famine-hit area in the country’s Darfur region. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had blamed the army for Wednesday’s air strike in the town of Mellit, which is under RSF control. The WFP did not give many details of the … Read more

Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami defeat Tigres in Leagues Cup quarterfinal

Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami defeat Tigres in Leagues Cup quarterfinal

A Luis Suarez brace against the Tigres was enough for Miami to overcome Messi’s injury and progress to semifinal. Luis Suarez scored twice on penalty kicks and Inter Miami overcame Lionel Messi’s absence to beat the Tigres UANL from Mexico 2-1 in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal. After leading his team to victory over the Los … Read more

Poland calls drone crash in the country’s east a Russian provocation amid peace talks

Poland calls drone crash in the country’s east a Russian provocation amid peace talks

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s defense minister said that a flying object that crashed and exploded in a cornfield in eastern Poland early Wednesday was identified as a Russian drone, calling it a provocation by Russia. At a news conference in Warsaw, Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as … Read more

Is European lobbying of Trump a sign of strength – or weakness? | Russia-Ukraine war

Is European lobbying of Trump a sign of strength – or weakness? | Russia-Ukraine war

European leaders are engaging in an unprecedented effort to sway United States President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They are hoping to influence any deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But what’s the status of the transatlantic alliance now? Is it a relationship of equals, or is Trump fully in charge? Presenter: James Bays Guests:  Mark … Read more

US-led mediators ‘appalled’ by humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan

US-led mediators ‘appalled’ by humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan

US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and others urge warring sides to halt fighting and allow aid into Sudan, including famine-struck areas. United States-led mediators have said they are “appalled” by the continuously deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, where a brutal civil war is raging into its third year, and called for urgent action by the warring … Read more

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