The downturn in China’s economy is a major concern for Australia, although it’s unlikely to trigger a local recession, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said. Source
Over the course of 11 August, Russian forces attacked areas near the Russian-Ukrainian border in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast nine times, damaging residential areas. Source
Did you know that the most frequently shot-down Russian fighter jet in Ukraine is the Su-34 Fullback fighter bomber? 21 Su-34 units have been shot down. Source
China is losing its economic magic. And that’s putting it in an uncomfortable position on the world stage. Source
If necessary, the White House will again ask Congress for additional funds to further support Ukraine. Source
If you’re thinking about moving to Canada any time soon, you might want to think again as residents complain about the high cost of living and inflation. Source
The Air Force of Ukraine has warned of a threat of use of attack drones on the night of 11-12 August. Source
The Ukrainian army will receive to install on the German-delivered air defense systems IRIS-T 10 laser targeting devices for the SLM air defense system. Source
Australians travelling to France during the Rugby World Cup have been warned to expect increased security measures amid a rolling terrorism threat. Source
On the night of 11-12 August, Russian propagandists reported that traffic on the Crimean Bridge had been blocked and then restored. Source
Profits have slumped at Australia’s largest company as commodity prices fall away from the heady heights of 2022 and tax and inflation burdens rise. Source
Investigative journalist Christo Grozev from Bellingcat predicts that in half a year, either Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner Group, “will be dead,” or “there will be a second coup” in Russia. Source
Russia has tripled the production of its Lancet kamikaze drones. The Lancet drone has also transitioned into a new development phase, becoming the Izdelie 53. Source
Almost 1000 businesses are closing every day on average across Australia, with the number of employers shutting up shop now reaching its highest recorded annual rate in four years. Source
Delving deeply into Russian terrain, unmanned Ukrainian aircraft have executed a strike that resulted in substantial damage to a Tu-22M strategic bomber. Source
The so-called authorities of occupied Crimea stated that air defence systems were responding “over different districts”. Source
The US has tactically opted to prepare its F-16 Viper fighter jets through rigorous training alongside its advanced fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Source
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has observed tactically significant successes of the Defence Forces in the western part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source
Soviet S-200s delivered to Ukraine are ballistic fire adapted -this is what some sources claim, referring specifically to the Polish S-200s delivered to Ukraine Source
The Aussie dollar may have further to fall economists have warned, as the country’s slowing economy and a deteriorating outlook in China weighs heavily on markets. Source