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Henry Cejudo defeated Merab Dvalishvili via pinfall in 36 seconds at RAF 12 in Cleveland, winning the inaugural RAF Lightweight Crossover Championship. The victory avenged earlier losses to Dvalishvili in both MMA and wrestling, and Cejudo immediately called out Cody Garbrandt for his next title defense.
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, with no replacement named, as diplomatic ties deteriorate. The move comes amid threats over Ukraine's use of British-made drones and heightened rhetoric from both sides.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, urged closer coordination among India, the United States and the United Kingdom to end the Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He described the US involvement as a mistake, recalled historical India-Russia ties via a conversation with Queen Elizabeth II, and pressed for greater pressure on Moscow over Ukraine while praising India's leadership and democratic trajectory.
IRRPL has produced and test-fired the first AK-203 assault rifle made entirely from Indian components, marking a milestone in defence indigenisation. The rifle, named 'Sher', is slated for Army trials in September 2026, with plans to boost production to one rifle every 100 seconds.
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has hinted at an MMA comeback, saying he might fight this year, while also competing in wrestling and boxing. He recently defeated Joaquin Buckley in his Real American Freestyle debut, staging a comeback from an 8-1 deficit to win 14-8.
France has promised to deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, and the UK will help Kyiv produce its own long-range missiles, amid a surge in Russian strikes that has pushed civilian deaths to their highest since the first months of the invasion. The pledges come as Ukraine hosts a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on its independence day.
Kazakhstan holds a snap parliamentary election on August 23, expected to strengthen President Tokayev's rule. The vote to the new unicameral Kurultai comes amid constitutional changes, economic strain, and geopolitical balancing between Russia, China, and the EU.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia on August 23-24, meeting President Vladimir Putin and conveying PM Modi's personal communication. Discussions covered economic cooperation, upcoming summits, and regional issues, with both sides highlighting growing ties and setting the stage for future engagements.
Ukrainian drones struck Ozon warehouses in multiple Russian regions over consecutive days, with fires reported in Krasnodar, Orenburg, and Samara. Ozon evacuated hundreds of employees, and regional officials confirmed injuries, while Russia's defence ministry said it downed 328 drones overnight.
A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 130, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as a deliberate 'double-tap' targeting emergency responders, drew international outrage and promises of new sanctions. Separate attacks in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions added to Friday's civilian toll.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
Russian tech firm VK Holding has filed a lawsuit against Apple in Moscow's Arbitration Court, demanding the restoration of its apps to the App Store and the reinstatement of notification capabilities, alongside daily penalties of 58 million rubles (about $696,000) if Apple fails to comply. The lawsuit, filed on August 19, names three Apple entities as defendants and follows Apple's removal of several VK-owned apps citing EU sanctions.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow is ready to consider new proposals for settling the Ukraine conflict, provided they align with President Putin's goals and 'realities on the ground.' He stressed Russia will not abandon its fundamental positions, while noting Washington's ability to influence Kyiv and its European backers.
Australian Federal Police have charged 27-year-old Vladimir Teslov with attempting to engage in foreign interference after alleging he joined Ukrainian forces and sought to pass military information to contacts he believed were linked to Russian intelligence. He was arrested in Brisbane and remanded in custody following a court appearance. Officials stressed the case posed no direct threat to Australia.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the creators and producers of the Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear,' accusing it of spreading pro-Russian narratives. The move, signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, allows Kyiv to block the content and seek its removal from international platforms. The Kremlin dismissed the allegations, praising the show's global appeal.
Long petrol queues have formed across Moscow and other Russian regions after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged oil refineries, prompting rationing, lower-grade fuel authorisations and some arrests of residents who protested priority access for officials. Russian authorities describe the disruptions as temporary repairs with no critical consequences, while economists and analysts warn of deeper structural strains and rising public anxiety.
Bitcoin prices surged more than 10% in August 2025, reaching over $76,000, driven by a Treasury bond buyback announcement, short covering, and regulatory optimism. The rally has also drawn attention to whale selloffs and trader forecasts, with some analysts predicting a pullback before further gains.
Poland has placed military aircraft, ground-based air defense, and radar systems on heightened readiness after Russia launched strikes on Ukraine. The Polish Operational Command announced the preventive measures to secure airspace near threatened regions, with forces ready to respond immediately.
Overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region have killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack damaged residential buildings, a medical facility, and a children's hospital, prompting Kyiv's mayor to declare a day of mourning.
Attacks on shipping have shut down over 97% of Russia and Ukraine's grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin, driving up global prices. Ukraine proposed a truce on attacks against grain ships, but Russia rejected it, demanding guarantees against strikes on its energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukraine's grain exports have fallen to about a fifth of potential shipments, with ports in Odesa effectively ceased operations.