Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 549

As the war enters its 549th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-549

Russia destroys drone near Moscow in latest attack on Russian capital

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says air defence systems destroyed a drone in the Istra district west of Moscow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/russia-destroys-drone-near-moscow-in-latest-attack-on-russian-capital

Australia, Philippines hold military drills, plan South China Sea patrols

Approximately 1,200 Australian soldiers and 560 Filipino marines took part in military exercises to storm a beach.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/australia-philippines-hold-military-drills-plan-south-china-sea-patrols

Harare residents fear violence as questions simmer over Zimbabwe election

Tensions remain high as voting tabulation continues in Zimbabwe's presidential race and critics question police raids.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/harare-residents-fear-violence-as-questions-simmer-over-zimbabwe-election

Anti-government protests in Syria continue for sixth day

Economic frustration brings out protesters across Syria, including in areas still under the control of al-Assad.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/anti-government-protests-in-syria-continue-for-sixth-day

US will train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s from next month

Fighters will boost Ukrainian air defences as soldiers face tough battles against Russians on eastern front lines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/us-will-train-ukrainian-pilots-to-fly-f-16s-from-next-month

Canada probes Walmart, Hugo Boss, Diesel over Uighur forced labour claims

Canadian watchdog announces probe after finding companies unwilling to participate in preliminary assessment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/25/canada-probes-walmart-hugo-boss-over-uighur-forced-labour-claims

‘Comrade Nation Builder’: How China views Donald Trump’s indictments in US

Trump's indictments have spurred incredulity and ridicule in China, and strengthened state narratives of US decline.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/comrade-nation-builder-how-china-views-donald-trumps-indictments-in-us

Musk’s SpaceX sued over alleged discrimination against refugees in hiring

US Department of Justice says company wrongly claimed law meant it could only hire citizens and permanent residents.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/25/musks-spacex-sued-over-alleged-discrimination-against-refugees-in-hiring

Donald Trump surrenders in Georgia election case

Former US president turns himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta to face 2020 election interference charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/24/donald-trump-surrenders-in-georgia-election-case

Canada’s largest bank RBC warns of softer economy, plans job cuts

RBC warned of a slowing domestic growth including slowing wage growth, lower job postings and a rise in unemployment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/24/canadas-largest-bank-rbc-warns-of-softer-economy-plans-job-cuts

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 547

As the war enters its 547th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-547

Indonesia’s dog meat sellers fear for future after crackdowns on trade

Animal welfare campaigners say dog meat trade should be outlawed due to its cruelty and risks to public health.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/24/indonesias-dog-meat-sellers-fear-for-future-after-crackdowns-on-trade

North Korea’s second spy satellite launch ends in failure

Pyongyang has made putting a spy satellite into orbit a priority of its military modernisation programme.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/24/north-koreas-second-spy-satellite-launch-ends-in-failure

US chip designer Nvidia forecasts Q3 rev above target, shares soar

Forecast beat expectations by billions of dollars, a continuing boom in generative AI tech that it powers almost alone.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/23/us-chip-designer-nvidia-forecasts-q3-rev-above-target-shares-soar

Wagner’s boss Yevgeny Prigozhin on crashed plane: What to know

Russia's Prigozhin was listed as a passenger on a private jet that crashed north of Moscow with no survivors.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/23/wagners-boss-yevgeny-prigozhin-on-crashed-plane-what-to-know

Russia’s General Surovikin dismissed as head of aerospace forces: Reports

Surovikin, former commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, has not been seen in public since the Wagner mutiny in June.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/23/russias-general-surovikin-dismissed-as-head-of-aerospace-forces-reports

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 546

As the war enters its 546th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-546

Russia’s Medvedev warns Georgian breakaway regions could be annexed

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accuses West of creating tensions over Georgia by discussing NATO membership.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/23/russias-medvedev-warns-georgian-breakaway-regions-could-be-annexed

What to expect at the first 2024 Republican presidential debate

Republican presidential hopefuls are gathering in Wisconsin, hoping to chip away at ex-President Donald Trump's lead.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/22/what-to-expect-at-the-first-2024-republican-presidential-debate

New York Mayor Eric Adams meets with Netanyahu, protest leaders in Israel

Visiting Israel has become a tradition for mayors of New York City, home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/22/new-york-mayor-eric-adams-meets-with-netanyahu-protest-leaders-in-israel