Russia shoots down two armed drones headed for Moscow

Moscow's mayor says two 'combat drones' shot down in the Domodedovo and Minsk Highway areas while en route to Moscow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/russia-shoots-down-two-armed-drones-headed-for-moscow

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 532

Here is the situation on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-532

World Bank halts new loans to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

US-based lender says controversial anti-gay law contradicts its values.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/world-bank-halts-new-loans-to-uganda-over-anti-lgbtq-law

Pentagon confirms intelligence sharing with Japan despite hacking rumours

The Washington Post has reported that Chinese hackers allegedly accessed Japan's defence networks, spurring concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/pentagon-confirms-intelligence-sharing-with-japan-despite-hacking-rumours

China calls on Philippines to move grounded warship from disputed reef

China says the Philippines has 'ignored' repeated requests to remove 'stranded' warship from the Second Thomas Shoal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/china-calls-on-philippines-to-move-grounded-warship-from-disputed-reef

Jollibee, Philippine icon, accused of exporting poor pay, conditions

Former workers at New Jersey, US branch of fast-food chain say they were let go after demanding better conditions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/8/jollibee-philippine-icon-accused-of-exporting-poor-pay-conditions

Carcinogens found at US nuclear missile sites as reports of cancer surface

Clean up operation ordered after unsafe levels of likely carcinogen found at underground nuclear missile launch sites.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/carcinogens-found-at-us-nuclear-missile-sites-as-reports-of-cancer-surface

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 531

Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-531

S Korea’s heatwave-hit scout jamboree to end early over typhoon warning

Organisers are preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from some 158 countries amid a typhoon warning.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/s-koreas-heatwave-hit-scout-jamboree-to-end-early-over-typhoon-warning

Why the Hindu right opposes affirmative action in the US

It is an effort to shut down acknowledgement of historical and current discrimination — in the US, but also in India.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/7/why-the-hindu-right-opposes-affirmative-action-in-the-us

Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko hospitalised after one week on hunger strike

Ousmane Sonko's now-dissolved party says he was admitted for emergency care to a hospital in downtown Dakar.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/senegals-ousmane-sonko-hospitalised-after-one-week-on-hunger-strike

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 530

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 530th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-530

Four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile attack: Report

The attack wounded four other Syrian soldiers and caused some material damage, state media says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/four-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-missile-attack-report

Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires

Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/niger-closes-airspace-as-ecowas-deadline-for-coup-reversal-expires

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge

Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country's south and east.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-unleashes-strikes-against-ukraine-kyiv-targets-crimea-bridge

Slovenia suffers its worst-ever floods

Devastating floods kill three people and destroy roads, bridges and houses, affecting two thirds of Slovenian territory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/6/photos-slovenia-suffers-its-worst-ever-floods

Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history

The small Alpine nation experienced devastating floods over Friday and Saturday that killed three people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/record-floods-ravage-slovenia-pm-calls-it-worst-disaster-in-its-history

China accused of using water cannon on Philippine boat in South China Sea

Philippines Armed Forces condemns Chinese Coast Guard's 'excessive' and 'dangerous' actions in disputed waters.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/philippines-says-china-used-a-water-cannon-on-boat-in-south-china-sea

In scorching, earthquake-ravaged Hatay, water shortages lead to illnesses

Authorities, however, point to widespread destruction, low funds and dwindling outside help as obstacles to their work.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/in-scorching-earthquake-ravaged-hatay-water-shortages-lead-to-illnesses

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 529

These are the main developments as the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its 529th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-529

Defiance, fear in Niger as ECOWAS deadline looms

ECOWAS ultimatum for Niger coup leaders to restore deposed president or risk intervention is set to expire on Sunday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/defiance-fear-in-niger-as-ecowas-deadline-looms