Russia will struggle to salvage the Wagner empire

Prigozhin’s demise may be an attempt to show strength but the world still sees weakness.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/27/russia-will-struggle-to-salvage-the-wagner-empire

Xi Jinping calls for protection of ‘hard-won stability’ in Xinjiang visit

Chinese president visited far western region where the UN has accused China of possible 'crimes against humanity'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/xi-jinping-calls-for-protection-of-hard-won-stability-in-xinjiang-visit

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term, opposition rejects result

Elections commission says Mnangagwa won 52.6 percent of the vote compared with 44 percent for challenger Nelson Chamisa.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/zimbabwes-president-mnangagwa-wins-second-term-opposition-rejects-result

Gunman kills three Black people in Florida hate crime: police

The two men and one woman were shot dead inside a discount store in the town of Jacksonville.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/gunman-kills-three-black-people-in-florida-hate-crime-police

‘Suffering is continuing’: Mnangagwa declared winner in Zimbabwe election

Voters fear economic disaster as incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa is returned for a second term.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/suffering-is-continuing-mnangagwa-declared-winner-in-zimbabwe-election

Belarusian leader Lukashenko says he warned Wagner chiefs to ‘watch out’

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he told Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin: 'Lads - you watch out'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/belarusian-leader-lukashenko-says-he-warned-wagner-chiefs-to-watch-out

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