Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Oil Refinery

Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Oil Refinery

A fire broke out at a unit of the Afipsky oil refinery in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region following a drone attack attributed to Ukraine, local authorities reported on Thursday. The extent of the damage at the facility remains unclear, as emergency crews continue to assess the situation. The refinery is one of the region’s key […]

France's Prime Minister Faces Likely Ouster in High-Stakes Confidence Vote

French Government Risks Collapse with Budget Confidence Vote in September

François Bayrou Warns of “National Survival” as Parliament Set to Decide Government’s Fate on September 8 Paris, August 26, 2025 — France is teetering on the brink of a fresh political crisis as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares to face a make or break confidence vote in the National Assembly on September 8, a showdown […]

Qatar and Boeing Sign Historic $200 Billion Jet Deal

In a landmark aviation and trade agreement, Qatar has signed a $200 billion deal with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing to purchase 160 new jets for Qatar Airways, making it the largest aircraft order in Boeing’s history. The deal was formally signed during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to Doha, in a high-profile ceremony attended […]