TAIWAN August 23 Taiwan's energy dependence is 'Achilles heel' amid immense threat by China Taiwan holds referendum on nuclear power restart after shutting last plant in May, with experts warning energy imports create security risks against China
FBI August 22 Bolton tweet during raid shows focus was elsewhere as FBI searched his house Former National Security Advisor John Bolton posted to X about the war in Ukraine when the FBI first raided his home on Friday morning, time stamps of the tweet show.
North Korea August 22 Kim Jong Un acknowledges deaths of 100 North Korean soldiers he sent to fight for Vladimir Putin Kim Jong Un held a tearful ceremony for North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine’s Kursk region and suggested it could mark the end of overseas military operations.
Opinion August 22 Talks stall and Putin grins. Weak guarantees will only invite more Russian strikes Empty assurances won’t save Ukraine. Russia remains hell-bent on waging its campaign of terror. High-stakes talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders didn't rein in Putin.
Russia August 21 Russian cruise missiles hit US company in massive Ukraine strike amid Trump’s peace push Russia rains down 614 missiles and drones in massive overnight assault on Ukraine, hitting a US-owned company near NATO borders and raising questions about Putin's negotiation intentions.
Usha Vance August 21 Melania Trump’s Putin letter sparks praise from second lady Vance Usha Vance called Melania Trump a "role model" Thursday for caring about children's welfare, referencing Mrs. Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin about protecting future generations.
Vladimir Putin August 21 Putin issues formal demands to end Ukraine war after meeting with Trump: report Russian president Vladimir Putin is reportedly willing to freeze current front lines in exchange for Ukrainian territorial concessions and a NATO membership ban.
Russia August 21 Russia's Lavrov looks to draw China in on Ukraine's 'security guarantees' NATO allies dismiss Lavrov's comments over negotiations for Ukraine as 'noise' as he argues that China should also be involved in any 'security guarantees' for Ukraine.
India August 21 Trump tariffs push India closer to America's strategic rivals China and Russia India strengthens ties with Moscow and Beijing as US-India relationship faces its most serious test in years following disputes over Russian oil purchases.
NATO August 20 NATO defense chiefs stress commitment to Ukraine, discuss security guarantees during virtual summit NATO Chiefs of Defense reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a virtual meeting led by Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, joined by Gen. Dan Caine and all 32 allied leaders.
Europe August 20 Russian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests airspace violation and plans formal complaint A drone believed to be a Russian Shahed variant hit the Osiny village in Poland's Lublin province, shattering windows in homes but causing no injuries to residents.