4 September 2025
Russia
Putin found his strong voice in China, stating that Zelenskyy is invited to meet him in Moscow. He added that if a peace deal is not reached, Russia will achieve all its goals militarily. President Trump made statements that Russia, China and North Korea are conspiring against the West and that Putin will see things happen if there isn’t a peace deal.
Israel
Shin Bet claims that they prevented an assassination attempt on right-wing politician Ben Gvir. Security services arrested suspects in the West Bank who had explosive-laden drones several weeks ago. Israeli intelligence believes that this cell had instructions from Hamas superiors in Turkey.
Ukraine Coalition
A summit hosted by French President Emannuel Macron in Paris saw 30 Western leaders holding talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace deal with Russia. European governments have said any European military role would need its own U.S. security guarantees as a “backstop.” U.S. President Donald Trump has made no explicit commitment to provide those.
Yemen-Israel
Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Yemen that Israel will unleash all 10 biblical plagues on the Houthis in response to missiles fired by the terrorist group. Earlier on Thursday, the Israeli army said a missile fired from Yemen had struck outside Israeli territory. The previous day, the military had reported it had intercepted two Houthi missiles.
Afghanistan
Reports of fighting between the Taliban and the National Resistance Front in the Kagdai region of Baglan province have emerged. There have been no reports of casualties, and fighting only lasted an hour. The Kagdai area is the stronghold for the NRF.
Pakistan
A bomb detonated at a political rally in Quetta, Pakistan, killing 15. Hundreds of supporters of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) gathered. The Islamic State jas taken responsibility for the attack. Authorities state that the devastation would have been greater if the suicide bomber had been able to get inside the venue, rather than detonating outside the venue in a crowd.
Social Media Wires
Ukrainian Drone “Carpet Bombing” a Russian position with precision
Russian Gasoline Operator stating that there is no gasoline in Moscow
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