GEOPOLITICS
An Invasion of Taiwan Would Be an Existential Gamble for Xi
Former British diplomat Charles Parton warns that a full-scale invasion of the 'unsinkable aircraft carrier' could become Beijing's biggest mistake, risking global economic collapse and a prolonged guerrilla resistance.
World
Serbs Bleed While Belgrade Hosts Nazis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade on August 9 sparked fierce reactions from Red Star fans, while Croatian experts analyze Vučić's policy of 'sitting on multiple chairs.'
World
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Creates Biological Threat
Scientists warn of an 'ecological disaster in the making' as 1,500 stranded ships become ideal habitats for invasive organisms.
Music
Thrash Metal Invasion in Zabok: Vio-lence Headlines the Festival
Metal Resurrection on August 14 at the Regenerator Urban Culture Center brings the cult American band, Spanish favorites Angelus Apatrida, and Los Angeles' Cutthroat.
World
Explosions at Ukrainian Military Training Ground: Special Forces Injured, Five Missing, Kyiv Shrouded in Smoke
Ammunition detonations in the Khmelnytskyi region lasted for hours, with the mayor of Khmelnytskyi reporting damaged buildings. Meanwhile, Kyiv residents complain of breathing difficulties.