Poland to swap MiG-29 jets for Ukrainian long-range drones

Poland plans to send Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine within the coming weeks. In exchange, Warsaw will receive a batch of long-range attack drones and the manufacturing technology required to produce them, according to sources cited by Wirtualna Polska.

EU drought forces farmers to use winter feed early

A severe drought sweeping across Europe has forced livestock farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as dried-up pastures and damaged crops severely curtail animal feed supplies.

US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones to counter China

US President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation on Thursday imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and key components, targeting an industry currently dominated by China.

Germany warns extremists are whitewashing east German dictatorship

German officials have issued a sharp warning against growing attempts by political extremists to downplay the atrocities of the former East German communist regime.

Ukraine strikes air defenses near Putin Black Sea estate

Ukrainian drone forces targeted Russian air defense and electronic warfare assets near Gelendzhik, stripping protective cover from a high-security Black Sea estate linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Colombia earthquake leaves 164 dead as rescue teams search ruins

The death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has risen to 164, with authorities warning the number of victims could increase sharply.

Russian strikes kill 9 across Ukraine in overnight attack

A combined Russian barrage of missiles, drone strikes, and guided aerial bombs killed at least nine people and injured dozens more across Ukraine overnight on August 11.

NATO flank fortifies infrastructure amid Russian false-flag threat

NATO’s northern and eastern members are fortifying power grids, gas pipelines, and hydro dams against potential Russian false-flag sabotage. Intelligence assessments indicate Moscow may stage attacks using Ukrainian-manufactured drones to test Western resolve.

Wildfires rage across Europe and Canada as thousands evacuate

Uncontained wildfires are raging across Southern Europe and Western Canada, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents and tourists. At least one person has died in Canada, where a provincial state of emergency has been declared as blazes sweep across both continents.

Typhoon Dolphin slams eastern China, forcing 1M to evacuate

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to strike China this year, slammed into the country's eastern coast on Sunday, August 9. The storm unleashed torrential downpours and gale-force winds, triggering widespread flooding and devastating landslides. Transport networks across eastern China suffered severe disruptions, forcing over one million residents to evacuate their homes.

Drone attack on Russia's Nizhnekamsk kills 13, hits industrial sites

A massive morning drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killed at least 13 people—including a child—and injured 39 others on August 10, according to Russian officials.

Russian strike on Sumy injures 14, including child

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy injured at least 14 people overnight on August 10, including a 14-year-old child. Russian forces launched five guided aerial bombs, striking civilian infrastructure at three locations across two districts.