Articles from ‘Independent News Roundup’ in ‘World News’

Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the West Bank will remain Israeli land while highlighting the expansion and legalisation of Jewish settlements across the occupied territory. His comments come as Israel advances the E1 settlement project east of Jerusalem — a development critics warn could further divide Palestinian territory and undermine the possibility of a viable two-state solution. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Israeli…

Two people including a teenager are killed and two more wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions overnight. Ukrainian citizens march through the streets protesting Kiev's forced mobilisation. As many of Kiev's Territorial recruitment Officers reveal, they themselves have never been to the frontlines. The Kremlin confirms the CIA chief’s unannounced visit to Moscow meeting with Russian intelligence agencies. Iran and Oman agree to…

Two civilians are killed and two wounded as Ukrainian drones strike residential areas in Russia's Krasnodar region for a second consecutive night. Iran says it is “fully prepared” to counter expanded US sanctions as Washington launches Operation “Economic Outcast,” urging other countries to isolate Tehran. Meanwhile, an Israeli lawmaker uses a sledgehammer to demolish a West Bank memorial to killed Palestinians, claiming the site promotes…

Humanity may have quietly crossed one of the most consequential demographic thresholds in its history. New research suggests global fertility has fallen below replacement level for the first time potentially bringing the peak and eventual decline of the world's population decades closer than current United Nations projections suggest. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, World faces historic population decline – study, published 25 August…

An unusual US Air Force C-17 flight into Moscow initially triggered speculation over whether Washington was moving diplomatic cargo, supporting a senior delegation or conducting a prisoner transfer. Hours later, CBS News reporting cited sources saying CIA Director John Ratcliffe had travelled aboard the aircraft for meetings in Moscow — an extraordinary visit amid continuing tensions between Washington and Moscow. INR Report: Based on reporting…

Russia has used the UN Security Council to level sweeping accusations against Vladimir Zelensky’s government, claiming political and religious repression inside Ukraine while alleging an intensifying campaign against Russian civilians. The claims come as Moscow rejects proposals for a temporary ceasefire, arguing any pause would simply allow Ukraine to regroup and rearm. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Russia Takes Its Case to the…

Darline Graham’s admission that national security is “not my area of expertise” has triggered questions about whether she is ready for a full Senate term. Yet the controversy also exposes a deeper divide inside the Republican base: whether voters want another foreign-policy hawk in the mould of her late brother Lindsey Graham — or a senator focused far more heavily on domestic concerns. INR Report: Based on an opinion article by Robert Bridge…

The rapidly escalating US-Canada trade dispute is moving beyond tariffs. With Ontario threatening restrictions on electricity exports and Ottawa preparing dollar-for-dollar retaliation, the confrontation highlights how deeply integrated the two economies have become — and how quickly trade dependence can become geopolitical leverage. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to restrict electricity…

Two civilians are killed and two wounded as Ukrainian drones strike residential areas in Russia’s Krasnodar region for a second night. A former US Ukraine envoy backs drafting women as anger grows over forced mobilisation. Meanwhile, Washington intensifies economic pressure on Iran, while Tehran says its trading partners will resist US demands.

Relations between Russia and Britain have deteriorated to what Moscow describes as an unprecedented low, with warnings that British involvement in Ukrainian long-range strikes could increasingly be regarded as participation in the war. Yet despite increasingly hostile rhetoric, the evidence presented suggests both sides still have powerful reasons to avoid the step that could turn confrontation into a direct Russia-NATO conflict. INR Report:…