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Tuesday, August 18

A close-up of correspondent Caroline Hawley in newsroom
Foreign PolicyAugust 18, 2026

Moscow Rattles Sabers as Britain Stands Firm on Ukraine Support

Russia has issued vague warnings of 'consequences' following successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries and infrastructure using British-made drone technology.

Rescuers carry a person killed during Russian drone strikes in the town of Pechenihy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine in Kharkiv region, Ukraine August 18, 2026
Foreign PolicyAugust 18, 2026

London Stands Firm: UK Rejects Kremlin Threats Over Ukraine Support

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to arming Ukraine, dismissing Russian threats of retaliation for the use of British-supplied drone technology in strikes against Russian infrastructure.

Poster of book with former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji on the cover and a blurred image of a man and a TV camera in the foreground
Foreign PolicyAugust 18, 2026

Beijing Censors Public Mourning for Former Premier as Xi Tightens Grip

As China mourns the death of former Premier Zhu Rongji, the state has launched a campaign of censorship to prevent public reflection on a more open economic era from becoming a critique of President Xi Jinping's increasingly authoritarian r

Monday, August 17

Trump, wearing a red MAGA cap, walks infront of the Marine Force One helicopter, and waves.
Foreign PolicyAugust 17, 2026

Trump Issues Stern Warning to Oman Over Iran Negotiations

President Trump has signaled that the United States will prioritize its own security objectives in the Strait of Hormuz, warning Oman against interfering with American efforts to neutralize the Iranian threat.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the South and North Korea on 30 June 2019
Foreign PolicyAugust 17, 2026

Trump Demands Fairness: US Scales Back South Korea Drills After Seoul Refuses Iran Support

President Trump announced a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the nation's refusal to assist in US efforts regarding Iran and the excessive financial burden placed on American taxpayers.

Lev Shlosberg (left, in handcuffs) attends a court hearing in Pskov, western Russia. Photo: 17 September 2026.
Foreign PolicyAugust 17, 2026

Putin regime silences opposition with 11-year prison sentence for critic

Russian politician Lev Shlosberg has been sentenced to over 11 years in a penal colony for criticizing the country's military and the invasion of Ukraine.

Emergency workers at the scene of an attack in Odesa on 9 August
Foreign PolicyAugust 17, 2026

Escalating Conflict: Russia and Ukraine Exchange Deadly Barrages

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a new level of intensity, with both sides reporting significant casualties and infrastructure damage following a series of massive, reciprocal strikes.

A screengrab from the movie shows a yellow cow standing against poorly illustrated trees and talking to a brown bull that is holding what appears to be a black block
Foreign PolicyAugust 17, 2026

Chinese Box Office Chaos: Low-Budget 'Niu Lai' Becomes Viral Sensation

A low-budget, poorly animated film titled 'Niu Lai' has unexpectedly surged to box office success in China, fueled by ironic internet fame and desperate hopes for a stock market rally.

Sunday, August 16

A person stands next to a bicycle on a road near a burning Wildberries facility following a reported Ukrainian drone strike at the Koledino Industrial Park near Podolsk, Moscow Region
Foreign PolicyAugust 16, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia as Aerial War Intensifies

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated into a massive aerial exchange, with both nations trading deadly drone and missile strikes that have resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage.

Image of a Russian Su-27, a whit and blue coloured fighter jet, airborne against a clear blue sky.
Foreign PolicyAugust 16, 2026

Qatar Rejects Iranian Propaganda Over Downed Fighter Jets

Qatar has categorically denied Iranian claims regarding the status of pilots captured after their jets were downed during a combat mission against a Qatari military base.

Saturday, August 15

An emergency worker looks through rubble in the aftermath of an airstrike on Ansar in Lebanon
Foreign PolicyAugust 15, 2026

IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Commander Using Human Shields

The Israel Defense Forces successfully neutralized a Hezbollah battalion commander responsible for attacks on Israeli troops, confirming the terror group continues to use civilians as human shields to mask its military operations.