US President Donald Trump stated that Kazakhstan will join the "Abraham Accords," which entails establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. This step, though symbolic, aims to give impetus to the agreements, which have been paused due to the war in Gaza.
At least 12 people have died and about 150 were injured in a 6. 3 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan. The tremors were also felt in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
A 6. 3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, also felt in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. According to USGS estimates, the earthquake could cause hundreds of casualties, and the USGS PAGER system has issued an orange alert.
Law enforcement officers neutralized drug groups in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions, seizing over 18 kg of psychotropic substances worth UAH 11 million. In the capital, two men were exposed with 13 kg of "Alpha-PVP," and in Mykolaiv region and Odesa, underground laboratories for the production of amphetamine were liquidated.
Turkey does not plan to terminate gas supply contracts with Russia, despite calls from the United States. Ankara emphasizes diversification of supplies but considers Russian gas critically important for meeting the country's needs, especially in winter.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
Russia is recruiting youth from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to produce attack drones in the Alabuga special economic zone. They are promised high salaries but are forced to assemble drones used for strikes against Ukraine.
Russia recruited at least 122 citizens of Turkmenistan to participate in the war against Ukraine in the first six months of 2025. Foreigners serve as a "disposable resource" in assault units, where mortality is high.
On August 10, the world celebrates International Biodiesel Day and Melon Day. In Ukraine, builders and veterinarians celebrate their professional holidays.
On the territory of the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, on August 2, 2025, explosions disabled the main gas pipeline "Central Asia - Center". Gas transportation has been stopped indefinitely, which affects the facilities of the Russian military-industrial complex.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The reasons are problems with document security and migration cooperation.
Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States due to security risks. Partial restrictions will apply to 7 other countries, with exceptions for certain categories.
Russia has forgiven the countries participating in the parade a total of $50 billion in debt and provided preferential loans worth $20 billion. The Kremlin is trying to create an illusion of geopolitical greatness.
Pyongyang will not send its troops to participate in the victory parade in Moscow. According to the aide to the President of the Russian Federation, North Korea will be represented at the level of ambassador.
Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.
According to the ranking of the organization "Reporters Without Borders", global press freedom has deteriorated. Ukraine is ranked 62nd, between South Korea and Brazil.
Oleksandr Nechytailo became the ambassador to China, and Andriy Melnyk became the representative to the UN. There were also changes in the embassies of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and others.
By the end of the year, Turkey will receive 1. 3 billion cubic meters of Turkmen gas through Iran. This is the first pipeline gas supply in 20 years from a country with which Turkey has no common border.
There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation to the G20 summit in Brazil on November 18-19. Putin refused to participate because of the ICC arrest warrant.
Putin met with the Iranian president in Ashgabat, declaring “very close” positions on international events. Iran expressed hope for a strategic partnership with Russia, despite accusations of arms sales.
Russian dictator Putin flew to Turkmenistan, despite an ICC warrant. At the conference, he called for a new world order and plans to meet with the leaders of Turkmenistan and Iran.
Ukraine calls on countries to refrain from joint activities with Putin because of his war crimes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds of the Kremlin's responsibility for aggression and calls for support for the Peace Formula.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad by providing 24 institutions in 20 countries with access to the State Register of Civil Status Acts, which will allow Ukrainians to obtain repeat certificates and extracts from the register.
On the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the presidents of Russia and Turkey held a bilateral meeting in Astana. The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation between the countries.
Putin attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he met with leaders such as Xi Jinping and Erdogan.
Gazprom, once Russia's most profitable company, is facing a prolonged period of poor performance due to the loss of gas sales to Europe, trying to compensate for this at the expense of the domestic market and exports to China.
The absence of heavy military equipment, including battle tanks and modern aircraft, at the "parade" in Moscow indicates large-scale losses of the russian federation in the war in Ukraine.
On Victory Day, Estonians put up a poster on the border with Russia that read "Putin is a war criminal" to remind Russia of its "destructive work" in Ukraine.
The occupation authorities of Crimea refused to hold fireworks on Russia's "Victory Day" despite Moscow's order, citing security concerns.
