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A powerful explosive device led to the liquidation of the senior officer who defected from Ukraine. Russia arrested a seemingly innocent citizen, who was said to have "had many plans for the future." Acquaintances revealed that she had recently begun to change - and had dramatically turned against Russia.

Following Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, Iran may also join the new defense alliance. A senior official in Tehran claims the invitation has already been received—and if approved, the nature of the alliance could change completely.

Polling stations have opened in Kazakhstan for parliamentary elections expected to further consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power. The ruling Amanat party is projected to win an overwhelming majority in the newly merged legislature, the Kurultai.

McDonald's has suspended an employee after two Israeli customers claimed she called them "baby killers." The employee shouted "Free Palestine" at them after asking where they were originally from.

World press headlines: The mediating countries in the Gaza Strip have turned to the Trump administration, requesting that it pressure Israel to move forward with the planned ceasefire outline; 250 days at sea: how the war with Iran exposed the US Navy's readiness crisis; in the shadow of the strengthening of Islamists, Jordan is changing the rules of the game in local government. Globes presents a...

After years of lenient policy, Denmark is changing course: 14 regions in Ukraine will be considered relatively safe, thousands of benefit recipients will be required to work, and men subject to conscription are also in the crosshairs.

Alongside the cultural myth, history proves that the month of August often brings a sequence of difficult events in Russia. Against the backdrop of the ongoing war and the downplaying of crises, there is growing concern over a 'Black August'.

Former Iranian Minister of Economy Ehsan Khandouzi issued a severe warning to the regime, claiming that instability is reaching a boiling point. According to him, the internal situation in Iran will lead to a civil rebellion within the coming month, in parallel with a return to active war.

Statues, amulets, and rare antiquities were returned to Egypt following an FBI investigation that determined they had been smuggled into the US. The main suspect is already dead, but the investigation continues. In the background, there is a broad international struggle to return looted antiquities worth a billion dollars.

A routine taxi ride in Warsaw turned into a nightmare when the driver noticed the Star of David on passenger Ludmila Kolominsky's neck. The driver began shouting, accused her of murder, threatened to kick her out, and pulled out a Quran.

Mohsen Rezai threatened regional countries with strikes on their interests if they support US policy. Iran is threatening to attack oil transport routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump views the strait as American territory, and France and Saudi Arabia are promoting alternative trade routes.

According to reports, the commander of the Pakistani armed forces is expected to return to Tehran in the coming days with the goal of restarting mediation between the US and Iran. Within Iran, there are those calling for an end to the conflict as well as belligerent messages.

Ceyda Yakova, a Turkish content creator who became famous for her motorcycle videos, was killed in an accident near Istanbul. According to reports, her motorcycle wheel hit gravel during a turn, she lost control and crashed into a road sign. Yakova, who had completed a degree in psychology just a month earlier, was taken to the hospital in serious condition but died of her injuries.

After Ukraine increased attacks against economic targets in Russia, Putin threatened to strike its "most sensitive sectors." At the same time, Macron promised Zelensky to accelerate shipments of missiles and defense systems to Kyiv.

Dan Driscoll is expected to resign from his position by the end of the year following months of tension with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, reported The Wall Street Journal. The report comes after Hegseth fired the US Army Chief of Staff in April. According to the report, Driscoll's family already left the official residence reserved for the Secretary of the Army during the summer.

Hasan Piker claimed that Jewish institutions and American Jews identified with Israel are creating a dangerous situation for the community themselves - and argued that "eventually" they will be harmed: "I don't know how people don't understand how dangerous this situation is."

According to the British "Telegraph", this is the first time that entities identified with the regime in Tehran have managed to disable an energy facility in the UK. Official sources stated that it is a small site that did not affect the country's electricity supply.

The mayor of Como, Italy, Alessandro Rapinese, has imposed a sweeping ban on cycling, including electric bicycles, on 30 central streets in the city. The decision, which takes effect next month, follows a personal incident in which the mayor was struck by an electric bicycle while leaving work.

The militias of General Khalifa Haftar, who controls eastern Libya, have been accused for years of abuse and extortion of ransom from migrants. Despite this, the European Union intends to fund and train the general's forces to stop the flow of refugees. A "Der Spiegel" investigation reveals that Brussels is acting out of "fear of retaliation".

Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, and other prominent Hollywood actors have joined a campaign calling on Israel to release Marwan Barghouti from prison, sparking a storm in the Hollywood industry.

Streets, houses, cars, and boats in Yemen are currently decorated in green in honor of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. However, the situation in the country is far from festive: the war with Saudi Arabia is ongoing, many areas suffer from severe electricity shortages, and hospitals are collapsing. 'The atmosphere is pleasant with the green color, but my pockets are empty,' locals say.

After years of hostile tension under the previous administration, the new president-elect announces the immediate cancellation of the coal export ban to Israel.

The trade war between the United States and Canada is escalating: just hours after new American tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods went into effect today (Saturday) at midnight, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country would impose retaliatory tariffs. The Canadian tariffs will take effect on September 8, and their full details will be published in the coming days.

The American blockade is reducing oil exports from Iran and weakening its direct influence on the market, but fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive up oil and diesel prices.

One of the most well-known comedians in China, Guo Degang, is under investigation by authorities in the city of Wuhan after changing the lyrics of a revolutionary song during a performance. Following the incident, his performance in Xi'an was canceled, and the production company offered a full refund to ticket holders.

Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate for the Senate in Michigan, has requested that AIPAC refrain from running advertisements on his behalf, fearing that public association with the lobby could prove detrimental to his campaign. This follows a high-profile $30 million effort by the organization against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, which Republicans believe backfired.

The US President lashed out sharply at the conservative media figure and Congress members Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie. Among the accusations: "low IQ", cognitive tests, and abandoning the conservative camp due to unanswered calls.

Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor claims he recommended to Donald Trump to remove nuclear weapons from Turkey, describes Ankara's status in NATO as fragile, and makes an unusual claim: Pakistan promised Turkey nuclear weapons if needed.

A father in Japan left his 7-year-old son alone at an altitude of 2,500 meters after the boy grew tired during a climb up Mount Fuji. The child was found by a mountain worker in rain and fog. Police ordered the father to return and reprimanded him for his reckless behavior.

A dispute between an Israeli citizen and the French director of a zoo on Koh Samui, who bans Israelis, has reached the courts. After the Israeli claimed he was attacked and the zoo director complained that his mother's house was set on fire, Thai authorities are considering deporting both.

An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old student and wounding two others in Fagersta. Investigators are examining whether he was influenced by online communities promoting violence, after a TikTok account attributed to him posted a photo of the weapon minutes before the attack.

According to the "Al-Araby" channel, the movement of the exiled senior Fatah official is set to form a list with Hamas and two other terrorist organizations. The list, if indeed formed, will run in the elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council in November.

The incident occurred on a flight from Atlanta to Dallas, when the computer's lithium battery caught fire, causing minor burn injuries. This is the 58th incident of battery ignition since the beginning of the year, and the Federal Aviation Administration clarifies that it can happen completely unexpectedly.

A pro-Palestinian group is planning an anti-Israel demonstration in Basel on August 29, the anniversary of the 1897 First Zionist Congress. Organizers are using the slogan "death to Zionism" and imagery reminiscent of Hamas propaganda, though local police have yet to receive a permit request.

Three countries that are candidates for membership in the European Union did not adopt the latest round of sanctions against Tehran. In Iran, they are celebrating the crack in the front, but in Brussels, they see this as a sign of deeper political gaps.

Berlin is promoting a system of four types of missiles, including weapons that will reach a range of thousands of kilometers. In the plan: American cruise missiles, joint developments with the UK, and the purchase of Ukrainian missiles. The goal: to strengthen deterrence against Moscow and make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe.

Spanish police arrested five suspects, presumably affiliated with criminal organizations, who were working to illegally smuggle Moroccan migrants from Ceuta to the Cadiz area, while exploiting the severe migration crisis that has struck Spain.

18-year-old Lily Hooper went for a hike in a national park in New South Wales and did not return. Her body was located in the forest after eight days of frantic searches. The Premier announced in parliament that she had been found alive, and her father arrived at the scene with a guitar and cookies. Half an hour later, the mistake was corrected: "It is devastating."

The special election to replace the resigned Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell did not yield a particularly surprising result. Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim in the California Senate, defeated moderate Democrat Melissa Hernandez.

Ukraine is achieving impressive successes on the front, but the public image of President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to crack. His associates are finding themselves in interrogation rooms one after another, generals are gaining popularity at his expense against the backdrop of the war, and most polls show: the people are fed up with the government and the opposition, and want new people.