Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 551

As the war enters its 551st day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-551

Will Denmark ban the burning of the Quran?

Country is moving to make the burning of holy books illegal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/8/27/will-denmark-ban-the-burning-of-the-quran

Romania gas station hit by deadly explosions

Authorities say 57 others, including 39 firefighters, were injured in the explosions near the capital, Bucharest.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/romania-gas-station-hit-by-deadly-explosions

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