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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia will draft 300,000 additional troops after parliamentary elections in mid-September, potentially reaching 500,000 by 2027. He describes it as a 'peripheral mobilisation' avoiding central cities, and warns of heavy Russian losses, while also highlighting air defence shortages and funding gaps.
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.
An explosives-laden drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport has triggered widespread concern in Germany and conflicting claims about who was responsible. While US officials point to Russia, Russia's SVR suggests a 'Ukrainian trace,' and German authorities have not assigned blame.
Finance ministers from six EU countries have written to Ireland, which holds the rotating EU presidency, urging that a windfall tax on oil companies be added to the agenda for next month's meeting of EU finance chiefs in Dublin. The letter, dated August 21, cites surging oil company profits and calls for an EU-wide framework to tax windfall profits, drawing on lessons from a similar 2022 levy.
Kazakhstan's pro-presidential Adilet party has won a landslide in parliamentary elections, according to exit polls, in a vote expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power. The election followed a constitutional overhaul that has drawn both support and criticism.
New onshore windfarm applications in England have reached their highest level in a decade, with 45 plans submitted in the year to March as capacity entering the planning system more than tripled since the government lifted restrictions. However, the scale of projects remains far smaller than in Scotland and Wales, highlighting the sector's slow recovery from years of stagnation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods after walking away from trade negotiations, prompting new 50% US tariffs on Canadian exports. President Trump responded with fresh criticism on Truth Social, while US officials warned Canada faces 'devastating' consequences.
A recent taste test of five supermarket honeys found that two budget-friendly options outperformed the popular Rowse brand in flavour and value. The test comes amid broader concerns about honey authenticity, with recent studies showing many UK supermarket honeys fail strict quality checks.
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.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced that the US-India trade deal is almost finalized in principle, with only legal and technical language remaining. He also distinguished Congress's push for 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers from the Trump administration's stance, and highlighted the deep personal friendship between Trump and Modi, noting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming October visit.
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.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, to address Russia's war against Ukraine. The session, initiated by five European nations and chaired by Denmark's foreign minister, follows a UN report of a 37% increase in civilian casualties in the first half of 2026.
Reports say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to leave his post by the end of 2026, possibly earlier, after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed secretary, adding to leadership gaps following the firing of Gen. Randy George.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the relevance of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, questioning what it had achieved amid 'live military situations' facing each signatory. India says it will factor the pact into its security calculus, while analysts debate whether the agreement is a genuine defensive alliance or a reaction to waning US security guarantees.
Melissa Gilbert has urged better protections for child actors in an essay following the deaths of Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Daveigh Chase. Anna Paquin also spoke out, offering support to former child stars. Gilbert's advocacy comes amid her husband Timothy Busfield's pending child sex abuse trial.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukrainian strikes on a Russian refinery and logistics hub, while holding talks with German and French leaders on air defence, as a missile attack on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih killed 16 people.
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.
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.