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The Guardian view on the new Hungary: de-Orbánising at pace

Editorial: As a Brussels deadline looms with over €10bn at stake, Péter Magyar’s first three months have been transformative in addressing a corrupt legacy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Defunct MoU Has A Key Iranian Backer. Pezeshkian Floats 'Neither War Nor Peace' Scenario.

The US and Iran had agreed on a deal in June to pave the way for an end to the conflict. The broader terms of a peace deal were to be chalked out in 60 days. The 60-day period has ended but there has been no significant progress in backchannel…

International Business Times · Aug 23

'Could destroy Ukraine': Zelenskyy's big warning as calls grow for fresh elections amid ongoing war

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia could fracture the country and even “destroy” it, as fresh calls grow for Kyiv to hold a vote despite martial law.

The Times of India · Aug 23

Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin raises pressure over Ukraine support

Embassy in London says Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Iran's Top Security Chief Escalates Rhetoric. Warning Aimed At US Allies.

This is Mohsen Rezai's most extensive public statement since taking over as head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Rezai's defiant tone has been interpreted by many as a hardening of stance by Tehran amid diplomatic efforts to bring back Iran and Washington to the negotiating table.

International Business Times · Aug 23

Pezeshkian admits ‘many problems’, says Iran is in ‘full-scale war’ as US sanctions loom

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday acknowledged the mounting economic and social pressures facing the country, saying Iran was dealing with "many problems" as Tehran confronts fresh US sanctions aimed at further isolating the regime.

The Times of India · Aug 23

Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine

KYIV (UKRAINE) - President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while it fights Russia's invasion, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23

Israeli strikes kill three, including child, in Gaza Strip

Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip killed three people, including a child, on Sunday, according to rescuers. The strikes came two days after a Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank following a rock-throwing incident.

France 24 · Aug 23

'Conveyed our concerns to US': Israel on Trump's proposed Hamas disarmament plan

Israel has conveyed “serious security concerns” to the White House over the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official said, in some of the first public comments from Israel since US President Donald Trump announced the agreement.

The Times of India · Aug 23

Ukraine war briefing: Macron focuses on delivery of missile interceptors as Russian attacks intensify

French president is working on European alternatives to US Patriot missile system and expresses ‘horror’ at deadly attack on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih. What we know on day 1,642

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23