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Joy Online
… Weiss is now on the run in Dubai and is wanted for possible links to fugitive Austrian spy, Jan Marsalek, who is thought to be in Moscow. …
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian courtJoy Online
… In the capital Moscow, leaflets distributed to students say volunteers could receive at least five million roubles (£43,000; $57,000) in the first year. …
Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in UkraineJoy Online
… Moscow said its forces hit what they called military plants in retaliation against attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. …
‘Most massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 18Joy Online
… Chong Ja Ian, a non-resident scholar at Carnegie China, says a closer parallel was the incident in May 1987 toward the end of the Cold War, when German amateur pilot Mathias Rust landed his light aircraft in the Red Square in Moscow. …
A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happenedJoy Online
… Elsewhere, Moscow’s oil refinery will be offline for at least six months after suffering extensive damage in Ukrainian drone attacks, two industry sources said on Wednesday.
Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit HormuzThe Chronicle
… The peninsula was seized by force and illegally annexed by Moscow in 2014. Ukrainian long-range strikes have highlighted its ability to inflict painful damage on Russia and put added pressure on the Kremlin while Moscow’s advances recently have ground to a near halt, Western anal …
Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsulaJoy Online
… Specks of black oil rained down on Moscow last week after Ukraine struck an oil refinery in its largest attack of the war so far – for which Moscow promised retaliation. …
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilitiesJoy Online
… A settlement in the Ukraine war could lead to the lifting of some sanctions on Russia, allowing Moscow to export more oil. …
Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will openJoy Online
… Accompanied by his Presidential Advisor and Special Aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, and Ghana’s Ambassador to Moscow, Dr Jehu-Appiah, the President observed the various stages of the company’s high-tech production processes. …
Mahama explores Belarus agro-industrial hub, seeks partnerships to boost Ghana’s food securityJoy Online
… As it has before, the Kremlin responded, saying Zelensky was welcome to meet Putin in Moscow. …
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinGerman authorities discovered two handguns and ammunition in woods near Berlin last October and suspect the cache was intended for assassinations on behalf of Russia, according to reports in German media. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said federal prosecutors are investigating a suspect in Romania over espionage and suspected preparation of a serious act of violence.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
German authorities discovered two handguns and ammunition in woods near Berlin last October and suspect the cache was intended for assassinations on behalf of Russia, according to reports in German media. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said federal prosecutors are investigating a suspect in Romania over espionage and suspected preparation of a serious act of violence.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian petrol stations across Moscow and other parts of the country are experiencing long queues following Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, causing "unscheduled repairs" and reducing refining capacity. Authorities describe this as the second wave of a fuel crisis, with some stations running out of fuel and motorists unable to find alternatives.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 15 people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight, striking residential blocks, warehouses, a children's hospital and school. Ukraine's President Zelensky said the country lacks sufficient anti-ballistic interceptors and that Western supplies are needed daily to deter Russian military action.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime presidential elections, saying "democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia." His dismissal last month—six months into his tenure—has sparked protests and is seen as the largest challenge to Zelensky's presidency since Russia's full-scale invasion four and a half years ago.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reported during a visit to Russia that 62 Ghanaians have been killed and 15 remain missing in connection with the Russia-Ukraine war. He said the government is intensifying diplomatic efforts to stop illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the conflict and held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the issue.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised Dr Kwame Nkrumah's leadership and legacy during a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, describing the first President as a respected historical figure in Russia for his role in Africa's decolonisation. The talks, held on August 17, 2026, also covered bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia's Belgorod region killed six people and injured four overnight, according to the acting governor, including a 14-year-old child. Ukraine also reported two people killed in Russian drone strikes on the Sumy region.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia reported at least seven people killed in what officials called the "largest-scale" Ukrainian attack this year, involving 822 drones with 600 targeting Moscow, including a strike on a Wildberries warehouse near the capital. Russian attacks on Ukraine also killed at least seven people and injured more than 39.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least three people were killed and more than 10 injured in Ukraine's latest wave of Russian strikes, with Russia intensifying aerial attacks while Kyiv has stepped up targeting of Russian logistics hubs. Ukraine said it shot down three Russian missiles and nearly 100 drones, while Moscow's mayor reported about 600 Ukrainian drones were launched towards the city overnight.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dmitry Muratov, 2021 joint Nobel Peace Prize winner and co-founder of Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, told the BBC that his publication has been shut down following Putin's decree to nationalise its printing presses and revoke its registration. Muratov says the newspaper's closure reflects a broader crackdown on free speech in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, during which most opinion leaders have been declared "foreign agents," "extremists," or "terrorists."
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Secret Service employs various deception strategies to protect presidents, including switching between decoy and actual aircraft and vehicles during travel. In one example, President Trump was secretly moved via catering truck from Air Force One to a separate military aircraft at a NATO summit, with decoys remaining on the original plane unaware of the switch.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the civil war. Assad fled to Moscow in December 2024 after his regime was overthrown, ending his family's five-decade rule.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian missile attacks east of Kyiv on Saturday, with falling debris damaging buildings and cars and fires breaking out at multiple locations. Three others were wounded, and President Zelensky arrived in Belgrade for his first visit to build wider support for Ukraine amid concerns about depleting interceptor stockpiles.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered in the cargo operation area at Leipzig/Halle Airport overnight; a robot was deployed and the detonator was removed by German police. A second unidentified object collided with a cargo aircraft near the same airport, causing minor damage. The incident occurs amid a series of unauthorised drone flights over German sensitive sites in recent months, with federal police warning the overflights could have been organised by Russian agents.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian strikes hit at least two Wildberries warehouses overnight Monday, with a third site apparently linked to the retailer also damaged about 69km south of Moscow, killing at least five people and injuring ten. Ukraine claims the depots supply the Russian military, which Moscow denies.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia's Ambassador to Ghana says culture, education and creative industries will play a central role in strengthening bilateral relations beyond diplomacy and trade. The Ambassador views cultural cooperation as the foundation of enduring relations between the two countries.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow on Kudrinskaya square, killing three people and injuring 21, according to Russian state media. The woman carrying the device was stopped by a security guard and the explosion killed her, the guard, and a restaurant visitor.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has begun legal action against messaging platform Telegram, alleging it failed to remove videos linked to terrorist attacks including the Christchurch and Buffalo shootings despite being notified. Civil penalties could reach A$54.6 million ($38 million) for non-compliance with Australian codes and standards.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to four murders of University of Idaho students in November 2022 and was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences, is now challenging his conviction and taking back his plea, claiming it rested on "false promises and blatant disinformation." The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves criticized Kohberger as a "narcissist" for the reversal, noting he had never previously claimed being uninformed or pressured during his two years of case review.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation after Kyiv targeted an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, marking the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said the "Anna" ship was carrying drone and missile components from Iran to Russia, not civilian cargo.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian drones hit warehouses of Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in two south-west cities, injuring 15 people according to the company's founder and regional governors. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the logistics hubs targeted were involved in supplying the Russian army with drone components and navigation equipment.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EU ambassadors will meet Wednesday to seek agreement on a 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's banking sector, though Greece opposes planned restrictions on Russian LNG supplies, arguing they would shift market share rather than impact Russian revenues.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia has allocated 120 government scholarship places to Ghanaian students for the 2026/27 academic year to strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries. The Russian Embassy said the scholarships form part of efforts to expand academic exchanges and institutional partnerships, with Takoradi Technical University becoming the first Ghanaian institution to join the Russian-African Network University.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia has grown from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, according to the Russian Embassy. The two countries are expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture and mining, including a memorandum of understanding between Ghana's Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, killing nine crew members and one pilot in what was the deadliest such attack to date. The attack reflects intensified Russian strikes on merchant vessels that sustain Ukraine's maritime export corridor, which accounts for over two-thirds of Ukrainian agricultural exports.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia carried out a wave of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing one person and wounding at least 14, with Ukrainian air defences shooting down 18 of 41 missiles and intercepting 108 drones. President Zelensky called it "one of the most massive ballistic attacks on Kyiv" since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations met with Ghana's Ambassador to Russia to strengthen institutional cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, technology transfer, and cultural diplomacy, positioning Ghana as a gateway for Russian businesses into West Africa.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war politician who ran for Russian president earlier in 2024, was detained by police at his home on Monday, weeks after announcing his candidacy for September's parliamentary elections. His detention came days after Russia's justice ministry designated him a "foreign agent" and accused him of spreading false information about the government.
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ukraine's military has intensified attacks on maritime supply routes near Russian-annexed Crimea, with its drone force commander reporting at least 25 ships hit and set on fire over four days in the Sea of Azov. The strikes are part of Ukraine's "logistics lockdown" campaign aimed at choking off supplies to occupied Crimea and disrupting Russia's fuel supplies.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →