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Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 14

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 14 people in an attack condemned as "cynical and despicable" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Deadly 'double-tap' Russian drone strikes target Ukraine shopping centre

A pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed at least 15 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in what's known as a "double-tap" strike, with the second…

France 24 · Aug 21

Concerns Mount About The Global Food Supply. Farmers Face Rising Challenges Driven By Wars And Weather.

Ongoing wars have restricted shipping lanes and driven up fertilizer costs.

International Business Times · Aug 21

Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Romania holding suspect linked to weapons cache in Germany

BERLIN - Romania is holding a suspected “low-level agent” accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany’s interior minister said Friday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Iran wants to end war while in a ‘position of strength’

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

'Should end war now': Iran prez claims world 'acknowledges' Tehran's victory over US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the war with the United States, saying Tehran should seek to conclude the conflict while it remains in a position of “power and dignity” and the world recognises what he described as Iran’s victory.

The Times of India · Aug 21

Ukraine Sanctions 'Masha and the Bear' Creators Over Claims It Glorifies Russia and Soviet Ideas

Ukraine sanctions the studio behind 'Masha and the Bear', accusing the hit cartoon of glorifying Russia and Soviet ideas as part of a wider information war.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

RFK Jr.'s Son Could Face 10 Years in Russia After Being Put on Wanted List Over Secret Ukraine Stint

RFK Jr.'s son Conor Kennedy could face up to 10 years in prison in Russia after secretly joining Ukraine's International Legion in 2022.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Ousted Defence Chief's Gamble Backfires as Ukraine Protests Fail to Become a Lasting Movement

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime failed to gain traction, weakening protests for his reinstatement and leaving President Zelenskiy's position unchallenged.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21