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Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life as Communist China's Property Bubble Bursts

The founder of the disgraced real estate giant Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison following a massive fraud scheme that left investors and banks holding the bag for billions in losses.

The backs of a line of men wearing a navy uniform. They are standing with one hand holding the other behind their backs.
Foreign PolicyAugust 20, 2026

The Ukrainian-Born Soldiers Fighting for Moscow

In Ukrainian prisoner-of-war camps, soldiers born in the Donbas region explain their decisions to fight for Russia, highlighting a deep-seated ideological divide and the consequences of long-term occupation.

Wednesday, August 19

US soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division participate in the joint Freedom Shield (FS) exercise with South Korean soldiers in Paju, South Korea, 16 March 2023.
Foreign PolicyAugust 19, 2026

Trump scales back South Korea drills, demands allies share the burden

President Trump has ordered a reduction in the duration and scale of joint military exercises with South Korea, signaling that American military commitments are contingent upon mutual cooperation and shared national interests.

Hind Rajab smiles at the camera. She has long, brown wavy hair and is wearing a pink flower crown on her head. She also has a pink T-shirt and black zip-up on. She is sitting on a chair adorned with garlands of red flowers.
Foreign PolicyAugust 19, 2026

IDF Launches Criminal Investigations Into Gaza Combat Incidents

The Israel Defense Forces have initiated criminal investigations into specific combat incidents in Gaza, including the 2024 death of Hind Rajab and a 2025 engagement in Rafah, as part of its ongoing commitment to reviewing operational condu

File photo of glasses of alcohol lined up at a bar in China
Foreign PolicyAugust 19, 2026

Chinese Officials and Executives Exposed in Brutal Sexual Assault Scandal

Chinese authorities have arrested a government official and a businessman for the sexual assault of a woman at a karaoke bar, highlighting the dangerous intersection of state power and corporate misconduct.

Ahmed al Madhoun smiles as he holds his bike.
Foreign PolicyAugust 19, 2026

The Cost of War: Hamas's Reign of Terror Leaves Thousands Missing in Gaza

While families in Gaza search for missing relatives, the ongoing instability and humanitarian crisis remain the direct consequence of Hamas's brutal war against Israel.

Tuesday, August 18

A close-up of correspondent Caroline Hawley in newsroom
Foreign PolicyAugust 18, 2026

Moscow Rattles Sabers as Britain Stands Firm on Ukraine Support

Russia has issued vague warnings of 'consequences' following successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries and infrastructure using British-made drone technology.

Rescuers carry a person killed during Russian drone strikes in the town of Pechenihy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine in Kharkiv region, Ukraine August 18, 2026
Foreign PolicyAugust 18, 2026

London Stands Firm: UK Rejects Kremlin Threats Over Ukraine Support

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to arming Ukraine, dismissing Russian threats of retaliation for the use of British-supplied drone technology in strikes against Russian infrastructure.

Poster of book with former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji on the cover and a blurred image of a man and a TV camera in the foreground
Foreign PolicyAugust 18, 2026

Beijing Censors Public Mourning for Former Premier as Xi Tightens Grip

As China mourns the death of former Premier Zhu Rongji, the state has launched a campaign of censorship to prevent public reflection on a more open economic era from becoming a critique of President Xi Jinping's increasingly authoritarian r

Monday, August 17

Trump, wearing a red MAGA cap, walks infront of the Marine Force One helicopter, and waves.
Foreign PolicyAugust 17, 2026

Trump Issues Stern Warning to Oman Over Iran Negotiations

President Trump has signaled that the United States will prioritize its own security objectives in the Strait of Hormuz, warning Oman against interfering with American efforts to neutralize the Iranian threat.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the South and North Korea on 30 June 2019
Foreign PolicyAugust 17, 2026

Trump Demands Fairness: US Scales Back South Korea Drills After Seoul Refuses Iran Support

President Trump announced a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the nation's refusal to assist in US efforts regarding Iran and the excessive financial burden placed on American taxpayers.