ICC President Tomoko Akane has asked Japan to help protect the court from further U.S. pressure. She spoke after the Trump administration imposed sanctions on her and another court official.
Kazakhstan’s pro-government Adilet Party won just over 71 percent of the preliminary vote in the August 23 parliamentary election. OSCE observers said political choice was limited and reported serious problems during the count.
Russian drones struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on August 21, killing 16 people and injuring more than 130. Ukrainian authorities said the attack came in two waves as emergency services responded.
Russia said its air defenses intercepted 791 Ukrainian drones overnight on August 18. AP reported that Russia 1 and Channel One did not mention the attack in their morning news broadcasts.
A court in Pskov sentenced Yabloko politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony. The charges concerned anti-war statements and a repost about Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Three climbers from Kazakhstan went missing after climbing Mount Kurumdy in Kyrgyzstan. Their relatives and volunteers are seeking help as difficult mountain weather slows the search.
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities began reviewing Qatar’s report on August 12, 2026. The experts will later issue findings and recommendations for the country.
Zambians voted on August 13 in a general election for president, Parliament and local councils. Food prices, unemployment and electricity shortages were important concerns for many voters.
Russia’s Supreme Court annulled Yabloko’s registration for the September State Duma election. The anti-war party rejects the allegations against it and says it will appeal.
After a Russian attack on Odesa, a frightened cat that had run away from home was found in a neighbouring yard. Its reunion with its family offered a small moment of relief during a difficult day for residents.
