Russia expanding secret bases that can launch drones deep inside Nato territory: report Nato has raised the alarm over the threat of a Russian attack amid repeated incursions by Moscow’s drones The Independent UK · Aug 17
NATO Jets Open Fire on Drone Inside Romania: How Close Is Europe to WW3? NATO fighter jets intercepted a drone in Romanian airspace, raising concerns about potential escalation in Europe amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions. The drone's origin is under investigation, with preliminary assessments suggesting it may be Russian. International Business Times UK · Aug 17
US backs 'Islamic Nato': Trump calls Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact 'big, bold and important step' US President Donald Trump on Sunday threw his weight behind the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold, and important first step”. The Times of India · Aug 17
Nato jets scrambled as suspected Russian drone shot down in Romanian airspace Romania has recorded numerous airspace incursions by Russian drones over the last four years The Independent UK · Aug 16
Marco Rubio has unique power to promote peace, but he hasn’t. He is almost as bad for the world as Trump As chief US diplomat, Rubio could do great good. His pandering and neglect are a disgrace we shouldn’t ignore, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Aug 16
Iran Trolls 'Coward' Trump After Secret Plane Move, Suggesting He Hid in a Cart With Tacos and Coke Drinks Iran ridiculed Donald Trump over a covert operation involving his secret transfer from a plane in Turkey due to an Iranian threat, suggesting he hid in a cart with tacos and Coke. International Business Times UK · Aug 15
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisis Taliban rulers marked five years in power, citing stability after decades of upheaval. A UN official warned of a grave human rights crisis, especially for girls denied education. The Taliban administration imposed severe restrictions on women's rights and freedoms. Despite claims of security and infrastructure improvements, international isolation persists for… The Economic Times · Aug 15
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan The Independent UK · Aug 15
Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace An Italian fighter jet downed an unknown drone in Latvian airspace on Friday. Latvian soldiers are searching for debris from the drone near Rugaji village. This incident occurred during Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports near St Petersburg. NATO confirmed its readiness to react to any potential threats to its territory.… The Economic Times · Aug 14
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace RIGA - NATO said on Friday that its fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, the latest incursion along the military alliance’s eastern flank bordering Russia. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders Ukrainian drones have repeatedly entered Finnish and Baltic airspace, causing security concerns. These incursions have led to government changes and air traffic disruptions in Latvia and Lithuania. NATO fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept and shoot down several of these stray drones. Finland has also implemented temporary airspace and… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban: safer streets but pleas for jobs and education Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are marking five years since regaining power The Independent UK · Aug 14
NATO jets shoot down drone flying over eastern Latvia Fighter jets on a NATO air defence mission shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace early Friday, the country's defence ministry confirmed. France 24 · Aug 14
How Iranian missile threat sparked a secret operation to move Trump out of Turkey as Air Force One flew as a decoy US intelligence officials uncovered a potential Iranian scheme targeting President Trump for assassination. As a result, heightened security protocols were implemented during his attendance at the Nato summit in Turkey. To ensure his safety, Trump was discreetly transferred from his hotel to a smaller military jet, with a decoy Air… The Times of India · Aug 14
The Times of India · Aug 14 Sniper, knife, missile threats: Israel warned US of alleged Iran plot to assassinate Donald Trump Israel warned the United States over several alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President Donald Trump, including possible sniper, knife and shoulder-launched missile attacks, but US intelligence agencies could not independently verify the specific threats, according to Reuters report quoting current and former US officials .
The Economic Times · Aug 14 Israel warned US of Iran plots against Trump, but US could not verify threats Israel provided unverified warnings of Iranian plots to assassinate Donald Trump. These warnings intensified before the US decision to go to war in Iran. US intelligence agencies could not independently corroborate some specific threats shared by Israel. Despite this, White House and Secret Service took precautions to mitigate potential dangers.…
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw Poland has thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw. This incident marks the first time Moscow has been accused of targeting a U.S. citizen on NATO soil. Polish authorities detained a suspect allegedly recruited by Russian secret services on August seventh. The operation was conducted…
France 24 · Aug 13 Russian detained over plot to 'execute' Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly hired to plan an "execution" targeting a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk said it was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO…
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Was Trump Targeted in Turkey? CIA Had 'Low Confidence' in Israeli Intel That Spooked Secret Service US President Trump was evacuated from a NATO summit in Turkey due to an alleged Iranian assassination plot, despite CIA scepticism over Israeli intelligence. The Secret Service prioritised safety amid ongoing threats.
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Trump's Secret Flight Ruse in Turkey Sparks 'You Live by the Sword' Food Cart Memes Trump's secret aircraft switch in Turkey sparked food-cart memes after he was reportedly moved via an airport catering vehicle
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Trump Took Pete Hegseth on Secret Turkey Extraction While Top Officials Stayed Behind on Air Force One A covert operation saw Trump secretly leave Turkey on a military aircraft amid missile threats, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanying him. The decoy involved using an older Air Force One.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Rubio, Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkiye as Trump switched planes, official says Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military jet after an Iranian threat during his return from the NATO summit in Türkiye. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained on a decoy aircraft, while journalists and some White House staff believed Trump was aboard.
The Times of India · Aug 13 Missile threat made Donald Trump move to smaller US jet during Turkey visit: Report US President Trump was secretly moved to a smaller aircraft due to a missile threat. This extraordinary security operation occurred during his return from Turkey last month. The larger presidential plane was used as a decoy while he traveled separately. Secret Service acted on credible and imminent intelligence regarding the…
The Economic Times · Aug 13 'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump A covert security operation secretly rerouted Donald Trump during his July trip from Ankara to Mildenhall, with the president leaving his aircraft via a catering truck and boarding another government jet. Journalists initially believed he was aboard their plane, while unusual security measures and Trump's comments fueled speculation about threats…
The Economic Times · Aug 13 'India showing interest in Northern Sea Route cooperation,' says Putin as he warns of 'artificial tensions' in Arctic Russian President Vladimir Putin said India is among countries showing growing interest in cooperating with Moscow on the Northern Sea Route, while warning of rising tensions in the Arctic. He also cautioned European nations against confiscating Russian merchant ships, saying Moscow would respond “in kind” to any such action.