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Impact of Conflict on the Rising Cost of Living in Iran and Regional StrikesEconomy

Impact of Conflict on the Rising Cost of Living in Iran and Regional Strikes

Recent video footage highlights a missile strike on the Ukrainian capital while ongoing conflict continues to drive up living expenses for people in Iran.

Al Jazeera English|August 20, 2026|1
Massive Russian Air Attack on Kyiv Kills At Least 12 and Damages Children's Hospital, Mayor SaysBreaking News

Massive Russian Air Attack on Kyiv Kills At Least 12 and Damages Children's Hospital, Mayor Says

A massive Russian attack on Kyiv has left at least 12 people dead and over 30 wounded, damaging civilian infrastructure including a children's hospital.

Egypt Independent|August 20, 2026|1
Tragic Toll: At Least 6 Killed in Multiple Russian Missile Strikes Across UkraineBreaking News

Tragic Toll: At Least 6 Killed in Multiple Russian Missile Strikes Across Ukraine

At least six people have been killed following multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine, according to recent reports.

Al Jazeera English|August 20, 2026|1
Russian Court Sentences Kremlin Critic Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison Over Ukraine War OppositionPolitics

Russian Court Sentences Kremlin Critic Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison Over Ukraine War Opposition

A Russian court has sentenced opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine, as the Supreme Court simultaneously barred his party, Yabloko, from upcoming parliamentary elections.

Egypt Independent|August 19, 2026|1
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 206 Prisoners Following UAE MediationPolitics

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 206 Prisoners Following UAE Mediation

Russia and Ukraine have completed an exchange of 206 prisoners following mediation efforts by the UAE, bringing the total number of released individuals through these talks to 7,997.

The National|August 19, 2026|1
Tragic Drone Strike Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Leaves One Dead and 17 Injured, Russia ClaimsBreaking News

Tragic Drone Strike Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Leaves One Dead and 17 Injured, Russia Claims

A drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant killed one nuclear specialist and wounded 17 others, heightening international security concerns.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections in Major Challenge to President Volodymyr ZelenskyPolitics

Ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections in Major Challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections in a direct challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting deep political divisions and a crisis of governance in Ukraine.

Egypt Independent|August 19, 2026|1
Russia Warns UK of Severe Consequences Over Long-Range Drone Supplies to UkrainePolitics

Russia Warns UK of Severe Consequences Over Long-Range Drone Supplies to Ukraine

Russia has warned the UK of potential consequences, including possible attacks, for supplying long-range drones used by Ukraine in strikes inside Russian territory. Despite the threats, British officials have vowed to maintain unwavering military support for Kyiv.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Top Russian Economist Ousted After Publicly Warning of Ukraine War's Economic TollEconomy

Top Russian Economist Ousted After Publicly Warning of Ukraine War's Economic Toll

Top Russian economist Andrey Klepach lost his position at VEB shortly after his critical remarks about the economic toll of the war in Ukraine were made public.

Egypt Independent|August 18, 2026
Moscow Lodges Strong Protest Against Tokyo Over Prime Minister's Remarks on Kuril Islands VisitPolitics

Moscow Lodges Strong Protest Against Tokyo Over Prime Minister's Remarks on Kuril Islands Visit

Russia has strongly protested to Japan's ambassador over critical comments made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following President Vladimir Putin's controversial visit to the disputed Kuril Islands.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Rising Casualties and Deep Trauma as Russia Intensifies Missile Strikes Across UkraineBreaking News

Rising Casualties and Deep Trauma as Russia Intensifies Missile Strikes Across Ukraine

Russia's intensified missile attacks have made July the deadliest month of the war since May 2022, leaving surging casualties and deep psychological trauma in Ukraine. Observers point to a severe shortage of Western interceptors amid shifting US supplies.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Deadly Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia's Belgorod Leaves Six Dead as Cross-Border Attacks IntensifyBreaking News

Deadly Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia's Belgorod Leaves Six Dead as Cross-Border Attacks Intensify

A Ukrainian missile strike on Russia's Belgorod region killed six people, while simultaneous Russian attacks across Ukraine resulted in further casualties amid escalating cross-border violence.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Moscow Reports Massive Drone Attack as Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Remain Stranded in CeutaBreaking News

Moscow Reports Massive Drone Attack as Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Remain Stranded in Ceuta

Moscow reports shooting down hundreds of drones in a massive attack, while Moroccan migrants stage a sit-in as thousands remain stranded in Ceuta.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Massive Ukrainian Drone Assault Targets Russia in One of the Largest Aerial Attacks of the ConflictBreaking News

Massive Ukrainian Drone Assault Targets Russia in One of the Largest Aerial Attacks of the Conflict

Russia reported intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones in one of the conflict's largest aerial assaults, resulting in at least six deaths, while Russian strikes continued to hit targets across Ukraine.

Egypt Independent|August 16, 2026|1
Egypt Advances Construction at El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant with Fifth Containment TierTechnology

Egypt Advances Construction at El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant with Fifth Containment Tier

The Nuclear Power Plants Authority announced the start of installing the fifth inner containment tier for the first unit at Egypt's El Dabaa nuclear power plant.

Egypt Independent|August 16, 2026
Tragic Russian Strikes Claim Life in Ukraine as NATO Jet Intercepts Drone Over RomaniaBreaking News

Tragic Russian Strikes Claim Life in Ukraine as NATO Jet Intercepts Drone Over Romania

Russian strikes in Ukraine have killed one person and wounded several others, while a NATO-backed Spanish jet intercepted a drone over Romanian airspace. Concurrently, Moscow authorities reported intercepting a large-scale wave of Ukrainian drones.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1
Japan Issues Diplomatic Protest After Russian President Vladimir Putin Visits Disputed Kuril IslandsPolitics

Japan Issues Diplomatic Protest After Russian President Vladimir Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands

Japan issued a strong diplomatic protest after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands, further straining bilateral relations between Moscow and Tokyo.

Egypt Independent|August 15, 2026|1
Poland Foils Alleged Russian Plot to Assassinate Ukrainian American in WarsawPolitics

Poland Foils Alleged Russian Plot to Assassinate Ukrainian American in Warsaw

Polish authorities have arrested a Russian citizen in Warsaw for allegedly plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian American in what Prime Minister Donald Tusk called a dangerous escalation.

Al Jazeera English|August 13, 2026|1
Russia Expands Direct Flight Routes to Egypt with New Services to Alexandria and Al AlameinEconomy

Russia Expands Direct Flight Routes to Egypt with New Services to Alexandria and Al Alamein

Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency has authorized direct flights to Borg El Arab and Al Alamein international airports, opening Egypt's Mediterranean coast to Russian tourists.

Egypt Independent|August 13, 2026|1
Eurovision Bans Countries Involved in Armed Conflict from Hosting Amid Geopolitical TensionsCulture

Eurovision Bans Countries Involved in Armed Conflict from Hosting Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The European Broadcasting Union has announced that countries involved in armed conflict or sensitive geopolitical situations are barred from hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. The new rule follows widespread boycotts and controversies regarding participant nations.

Al Jazeera English|August 13, 2026|1