Foreign PolicyAugust 27, 2026
Ratko Mladić, the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' dies in UN custody at 84
The convicted war criminal spent his final years behind bars after a life defined by genocide and ethnic cleansing.
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Thursday, August 27
Foreign PolicyAugust 27, 2026
Jellyfish swarm cripples French nuclear power station
A massive influx of jellyfish has forced the partial shutdown of multiple units at France's Gravelines nuclear power station, highlighting the fragility of energy grids reliant on seawater cooling systems.
Foreign PolicyAugust 27, 2026
Board of Peace envoy pressures Israel to compromise on Hamas disarmament
A senior official on the Board of Peace is pushing for a sequenced withdrawal plan that Israel continues to reject, insisting that Hamas must fully disarm before any military pullout occurs.
Wednesday, August 26
Foreign PolicyAugust 26, 2026
Beijing Targets Eswatini in Latest Attempt to Isolate Taiwan
The Chinese foreign ministry is pressuring its citizens to flee Eswatini, a move that serves as the latest act of intimidation against the only African nation maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Foreign PolicyAugust 26, 2026
China Forces Massive Recall Over Dangerous 'Sleek' Electric Vehicle Door Handles
China has ordered a recall of over four million electric vehicles to address safety concerns regarding hidden, electronically-powered door handles that can trap occupants during emergencies.
Tuesday, August 25
Foreign PolicyAugust 25, 2026
Russia Targets Ukrainian Fuel Infrastructure in Desperate Campaign of Terror
Russia is escalating its campaign of targeting civilian petrol stations across Ukraine with expensive Iranian-made drones, yet the Ukrainian fuel market remains resilient compared to the severe shortages plaguing Russia.
Foreign PolicyAugust 25, 2026
Trump Clears Strait of Hormuz, Issues Stern Warning to Iranian Regime
President Trump announced that the US Navy has cleared all mines from the Strait of Hormuz, while simultaneously warning Tehran that any future attempts to disrupt international shipping will be met with immediate military force.
Foreign PolicyAugust 25, 2026
CIA Director Ratcliffe Makes High-Stakes Unannounced Trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on a U.S. military aircraft for unannounced meetings, signaling a high-level effort to manage escalation and address ongoing diplomatic concerns.
Foreign PolicyAugust 25, 2026
Chancellor Merz Vows Retaliation After Hostile Drone Attacks on German Soil
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged that those responsible for a series of aggressive drone attacks on critical infrastructure will face severe consequences as the nation confronts a growing security crisis.
Foreign PolicyAugust 25, 2026
Sweden Moves to Seize Russian-Owned Property Near Strategic Naval Base
Citing the urgent need to counter Russian drone threats and espionage, the Swedish military has requested the government expropriate a luxury property owned by individuals with ties to the Kremlin.
Foreign PolicyAugust 25, 2026
Trump Administration Launches 'Economic D-Day' Against Iranian Regime
The United States has initiated a massive financial offensive to cripple the Iranian regime, putting China and other international partners on notice that their complicity in funding Tehran will no longer be tolerated.
Foreign PolicyAugust 25, 2026
U.S. Launches 'Economic D-Day' to Cripple Iranian Regime
The Trump administration has initiated a massive financial offensive against Iran, targeting the regime's revenue streams and warning international partners that they will face isolation if they continue to facilitate Tehran's illicit activ