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Britain has secured access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs battlefield data under a deal signed during Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to Kyiv. The agreement, part of the 100 Year Partnership, will train AI systems to protect UK sites and comes alongside the transfer of Storm Shadow missile blueprints.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Moscow, meeting President Putin and co-chairing the intergovernmental commission, as bilateral trade surpasses $60 billion. While leaders hailed the growth, Jaishankar flagged the widening trade deficit as a priority, seeking greater market access and barriers removal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree enabling temporary state control of critical infrastructure if owners fail to protect or repair it. The move comes amid Ukraine's intense drone campaign against Russian facilities, including energy and logistics targets.
During a visit to Kyiv, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the UK will share classified technical information for the SCALP/Storm Shadow missile components with Ukraine, enabling domestic production. The Kremlin reacted sharply, accusing Britain of adding 'fuel to the fire' and threatening to destroy missile production sites. Burnham hit back, asking 'Who started the fire?' and affirming continued UK support.
Russia’s Aerospace Forces launched a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on Monday, carrying a spacecraft for the Ministry of Defense. The ministry reported that the satellite was delivered into target orbit and is operating normally, with stable telemetry established.
Iran announced the discovery of a gas field containing over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Fars province, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet recoverable. The announcement comes as Iran faces US sanctions and blockade, and as repairs continue at its South Pars field.
The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 460 kilometres, designed to fit inside stealth fighters. The missile is seen as a response to advanced threats and has drawn expert analysis on its intended role in fleet defence.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported striking five fuel tanks at the port of Yuzhny in the Odessa Region, along with other port infrastructure. The strikes, which also damaged a tanker and other facilities, are detailed across Russian state media reports.
President Trump's 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports took effect Saturday after last-minute negotiations failed, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs. U.S. politicians, including at least one Republican, warn the escalating feud will raise costs and damage relations.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, focusing on winter preparations and defense cooperation. He announced €3 million for Ukrainian veterans and discussed air defense and joint projects with Ukrainian officials.
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.
Donald Trump told supporters in South Carolina that Democrats will impeach him if Republicans lose the November midterm elections. He was campaigning for Senate candidate Darline Graham, who faces a run-off election on Tuesday.
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.
Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
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.
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.