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Dried riverbed with stranded ship and sandbar — symbol of record 2026 drought in Hungary and Romania

Water is worth more than gold: How the record drought of 2026 paralyzed the energy systems of Hungary and Romania

Politics 08/09/2026, 16:22
⚠️ CRISIS IN EUROPE: The record drought of 2026 led to a critical drop in the levels of the Danube and Rhine. Hungarian and Romanian NPPs are reducing output due to a lack of cooling water. Lighting of the parliament was turned off in Budapest, and a state of emergency was declared in Romania. Logistics and agriculture are paralyzed. 🌍🔥⚡️
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Missile on display as a symbol of depleted arsenals of the US and allies due to the war with Iran

Depleted Arsenal: How the War with Iran Left the US and Allies Defenseless

Politics 08/09/2026, 15:56
🚨 The US faces a critical shortage of surface-to-air missiles following the war with Iran. Patriot arsenals are depleted, and deliveries to Europe and Asia have been postponed. 🇺🇸 The Trump administration denies the problem, but experts warn: Russia and China may exploit US weakness. 🇺🇦 Ukraine is at risk: On August 5, not a single one of the 28 Russian missiles was intercepted. Replenishing US stockpiles will take more than 2 years. #USA #Iran #Ukraine #MilitaryCrisis
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance against the backdrop of their national flags, symbolizing the strengthening of US-India strategic partnership following a pivotal phone call

Vance and Modi: A Phone Call Defining a New Phase of US-India Strategic Partnership

Politics 08/09/2026, 15:46
🇺🇸🇮🇳 US Vice President JD Vance held a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders discussed deepening the strategic partnership against the backdrop of the crisis in West Asia. Key topics: 🔹 Energy security and critical minerals. 🔹 New technologies and defense cooperation. 🔹 Strengthening positions in the Indo-Pacific region. The parties agreed to expand cooperation in strategic supply chains. #India #USA #Geopolitics #Vance #Modi
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Night view of Saudi Arabia’s industrial zone with a burning energy facility, silhouettes of power lines and fiery glow from the fire in Jizan or Jubail

Double blow to energy sector: Attack on Jubail facilities and major fire in Jazan paralyze Saudi Arabia

Politics 08/09/2026, 15:05
🚨 Saudi Arabia under attack: strike on gas facilities in Jubail and fire at Aramco plant in Jazan. 🔥 Experts link the incident in Jubail to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRG). 🏭 In Jazan, authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, not ruling out an accident. ⚠️ Damage assessment is currently impossible; special services are working on the scene. #SaudiArabia #Aramco #EnergyCrisis #News2026
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Session of the Serbian Parliament: deputies at the constituent session in the hall with the coat of arms and flags

Scandal in the Kosovo Parliament: Opposition Disrupts Constitutive Session by Throwing Eggs at the Prime Minister

Politics 08/09/2026, 13:06
🥚 A scandal erupted in the Kosovo parliament: opposition deputy Time Kadria threw eggs at Prime Minister Albin Kurti, disrupting the constitutive session. 📉 The incident occurred against the backdrop of a political deadlock after the June 7 elections, where Kurti's party failed to secure a majority. 🌍 The scandal attracted the attention of world media, including The Guardian. The country faces a continuation of the crisis.
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Deputy Bondar in traditional vyshyvanka at meeting discussing fate of Chervonohrad factory

Bondar calls on Ministry of Energy to consolidate creditors of Chervonohradsk factory: fate of launch to be decided in court

Politics 08/09/2026, 11:26
🏭 Deputy Mykhailo Bondar has called on the Ministry of Energy to intervene in the situation with the Chervonohradsk Enrichment Plant. ⚖️ The fate of the enterprise's launch will be decided at a court session on August 19 regarding the appointment of an arbitration administrator. 📉 Conflict between state and private creditors is hindering the rehabilitation process. ❄️ Without resolving the problem, risks to the preparation for the heating season and Ukraine's energy security increase.
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Apple tree with red apples growing next to a wooden fence, illustrating disputes over ownership of fruit fallen to the neighbor

Apples Falling to the Neighbor and Fence Disputes: A Lawyer Explains Ownership Rules and Liability

Politics 08/09/2026, 09:32
🍎 Fence and Apple Disputes: A Lawyer Explains Who Owns What Neighborhood conflicts are resolved by law! Lawyer Dmitry Vasyuta explained the norms of the Civil Code of Ukraine: 🏚️ Fence: If it stands on the boundary by agreement — it is shared. If it is on your plot — it is yours. 🍏 Fruit: Apples that fall onto a neighbor's plot belong to them, even if the tree is yours. Expert advice: Record all agreements in writing to avoid court cases in the future. #LandLaw #Neighbors #Lawyer #Ukraine
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