Igor Strelkov: Moscow targets a pro-war Russian who criticised Putin

Igor Strelkov raged against the president after the Wagner mutiny, and could now face years in jail.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/11/igor-strelkov-moscow-targets-a-pro-war-russian-who-criticised-putin

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 534

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 534th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-534

Hun Sen has been terrible for Cambodia. His son could be worse

Cambodians continue to fight for democracy, as a new generation of the elite - inexperienced and entitled - takes over.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/11/hun-sen-has-been-terrible-for-cambodia-his-son-could-be-worse

Ukraine to open ‘humanitarian corridor’ for ships stuck in Black Sea ports

Ukraine's navy warned that military threats from Russia and sea mines remain along all shipping routes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/11/ukraine-to-open-humanitarian-corridor-for-ships-stuck-in-black-sea-ports

Will trade in rupees with India benefit Bangladesh?

The new arrangement will definitely benefit India. But its benefits for Bangladesh are questionable, experts say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/10/will-trade-in-rupees-with-india-benefit-bangladesh

What does the assassination of a presidential candidate mean for Ecuador?

The slaying of anti-corruption advocate Fernando Villavicencio has underscored the threat of rising crime in Ecuador.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10/what-does-the-assassination-of-a-presidential-candidate-mean-for-ecuador

$24bn for Ukraine tops Biden budget request ahead of looming showdown

Biden also requested funding for border security and disaster relief, as extreme weather continues to ravage US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10/24bn-for-ukraine-tops-biden-budget-request-ahead-of-looming-showdown

Why are world leaders racing to the Pacific Islands?

Not just the US and China; India, Indonesia and South Korea are scrambling for influence in a strategically vital region

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/8/10/why-are-world-leaders-racing-to-the-pacific-islands

Man who allegedly threatened US President Biden shot dead during FBI raid

The FBI has said it was serving search and arrest warrants to a residence in Provo, Utah, when the man was shot.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/man-who-allegedly-threatened-us-president-biden-shot-dead-during-fbi-raid

Biden issues executive order restricting US investment in Chinese tech

The order will block and regulate high-tech US-based investments in China, increasing tensions between the two nations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/biden-issues-executive-order-restricting-us-investment-in-chinese-tech

What’s the impact of Niger’s military coup?

Coup leaders continue to ignore international calls to reinstate the ousted president.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/8/9/whats-the-impact-of-nigers-military-coup

At least two killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia city, Ukraine says

Ukrainian officials warn death toll could rise after attack on a residential area on the city in southeast Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/9/at-least-two-killed-in-russian-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-city-ukraine-says

China’s slips into deflation as prices fall for first time since early 2021

China's consumer price index fell by 0.3 percent in July after staying flat the previous month.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/9/chinas-slips-into-deflation-as-prices-fall-for-first-time-since-early-2021

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