politicsMonday, August 10, 2026
The Russia-Ukraine war is no longer confined to the front lines. Assassinations and sabotage are now hitting weapons executives deep inside enemy territory, a sign that both sides are willing to take the fight to the home front. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is quietly paying billions to kill wind projects, and China is arming Iran in ways that could reshape the Middle East.
The Ukraine war is spilling into assassination and industrial sabotage, with drone makers becoming prime targets.
The car bombing of a Russian drone maker's chief shows the war's new front: assassinations of weapons executives. Expect more of this as both sides target the people building the tech that kills.
China supplying Iran with 400 man-portable air defense systems is a major escalation. It's not just about Iran; it's a signal that Beijing is willing to arm Tehran against the West, deepening the axis with Russia.
The administration is spending billions to unwind wind projects, while Iran's threats over the Strait of Hormuz add a new energy flashpoint.
The $1.2 billion settlement to kill RWE's wind projects brings the total buyout tab to nearly $4 billion. The administration is effectively paying to dismantle the offshore wind industry, a costly way to fulfill a campaign promise.
Back home, the effects of Trump's policies and internal Democratic battles are starting to show.
Over a million children losing SNAP benefits since the Trump bill passed is a concrete, measurable consequence of policy. The number is stark and will likely become a rallying point for opponents.
Minnesota's primary is the next proxy war between the Democratic center and the anti-Israel left, following El-Sayed's upset in Michigan. The outcome will show whether that leftward shift is a trend or a one-off.
Trump and Musk target people's right to sue over violations of the law | AP Newsapnews.com
First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipelinewww.cbc.ca
AI fakes need new legal criteriawww.taipeitimes.com
What is the EU AI transparency code? | Explainedwww.thehindu.com
Destry Damayanti nominated as sole candidate for Bank Indonesia chiefcryptobriefing.comKorea Weighs Banning Paper Cups in Larger Cafesen.sedaily.com
Korea may ban single-use paper cups in larger cafes, setting the rule by floor area so independent cafes are covered, not just franchises.
Adnoc Gas considers new LNG export facility outside the Strait of Hormuzcryptobriefing.com
ADNOC Gas's strategic shift to Fujairah could enhance energy security and position the UAE as a pivotal player in global LNG markets. The post Adnoc Gas considers new LNG export facility outside the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Iran Issues Six Demands on the US to Re-Open the Straitwww.sgtreport.com
by Mish Shedlock, Mish Talk: Here’s the exact translated demands. Grok Translation In the Name of God, the Exalted Until America corrects its behavior, the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened. Correcting its behavior means: Never threaten Iran in any language and never insult the
Burnham embarks on cost of living listening tour, but offers little detail on solutionsinews.co.uk
Voters are yet to hear details on what substantive changes the Prime Minister will make to alleviate the pressure on households
TN CM's resolution on 'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu' unanimously passed in Assemblywww.newindianexpress.com
Campaign funds: INEC to deploy technology-driven innovations to monitor partiestribuneonlineng.com
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Sagara Kariyawasam arrested over comments on alleged plot to assassinate IGPwww.newswire.lk
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over Continue Reading The post Sagara Kariyawasam arrested over comments on alleged plot to assassinate IGP appeared first on Newswire .
Nuclear waste delivers a political haymaker. Five states say it can be done.nuclear-news.net
By Francisco “A.J.” Camacho, Hannah Northey
