Foreign PolicyAugust 13, 2026
Nobel Laureate Admits Putin's War Has Failed to Secure Russia
Dmitry Muratov warns that the Kremlin's brutal invasion of Ukraine has left Russia weaker, isolated, and governed by fear.
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Thursday, August 13
Foreign PolicyAugust 13, 2026
Ukraine Escalates Black Sea Conflict with Massive Strike on Russian Port
Ukraine launched a significant multi-pronged attack on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, damaging grain terminals and naval assets while both nations continue to trade strikes that threaten global food supply chains.
Wednesday, August 12
Foreign PolicyAugust 12, 2026
Kingsport Patriots Stand Firm: Tennessee Stronghold Rejects Media Narrative on Iran War and Economy
While national polls attempt to paint a picture of disillusionment, voters in the industrial hub of Kingsport, Tennessee, continue to prioritize national security and traditional values over short-term economic fluctuations.
Foreign PolicyAugust 12, 2026
Zhu Rongji, Architect of China's Rise as a Global Economic Power, Dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, the pragmatic hardliner who transformed China into a manufacturing titan by integrating it into the global trade system, has died at 97.
Foreign PolicyAugust 12, 2026
President Trump Outsmarts Iranian Threat with Decoy Plane Maneuver
President Trump confirmed he utilized a decoy aircraft to safely depart a NATO summit after intelligence detected a credible Iranian missile threat against his plane.
Foreign PolicyAugust 12, 2026
Targeting the Commander-in-Chief: Iran’s Persistent Threats Against President Trump
Despite suffering significant military setbacks, the Iranian regime continues to pose a credible threat to President Trump, forcing the Secret Service to employ extreme security measures to protect the Commander-in-Chief.
Tuesday, August 11
Foreign PolicyAugust 11, 2026
Trump Secures Release of Former Marine from Russian Captivity
President Donald Trump announced the humanitarian release of former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman from Russian detention, marking another success in his administration's commitment to bringing wrongfully detained Americans home.
Foreign PolicyAugust 11, 2026
President Trump Outsmarts Media With Tactical Plane Swap
President Trump executed a masterful security maneuver by secretly switching aircraft during a recent NATO summit, leaving the media in the dark while ensuring his own operational security.
Foreign PolicyAugust 11, 2026
U.S. Military Neutralizes Sanctions-Busting Vessel in Gulf of Oman
U.S. Central Command successfully disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship that ignored repeated warnings while attempting to run the American blockade of Iran.
Foreign PolicyAugust 11, 2026
Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorists Murder Six in Brutal Red Sea Strike
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels killed six crew members and injured ten others in a calculated ballistic missile attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea, marking a deadly escalation in their regional war.
Foreign PolicyAugust 11, 2026
Zelensky Claims Russia Utilizing North Korean Missiles in Escalating Conflict
President Volodymyr Zelensky claims Russia is increasingly dependent on North Korean weaponry and personnel to sustain its war effort, even as Ukraine continues its own campaign of deep strikes against Russian infrastructure.
Foreign PolicyAugust 11, 2026
Trump Evades Iranian Assassination Threat with Strategic Plane Switch
Donald Trump was forced to secretly switch aircraft via a catering truck after intelligence revealed a credible threat to his life from Iran.