A short video posted online by Guangdong Radio and Television showed winds snapping off tree branches and heavily rocking a docked boat and sending waves sliding over the pier." AP
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Typhoon Kajiki drenches southern China’s Hainan island
A short video posted online by Guangdong Radio and Television showed winds snapping off tree branches and heavily rocking a docked boat and sending waves sliding over the pier." AP
Russian Nuclear Power Plant Damaged In Ukrainian Drone Attack, IAEA Monitors Radiation
Several other energy facilities were also reportedly targeted during the overnight strikes, involving likely hundreds of drones. Russia's military said that it intercepted nearly one hundred of them across various locations in the south.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) weighed in on the Sunday attack, saying the agency is monitoring the situation and that radiation levels around the Kursk plant remain normal." ZH
Pentagon has barred Ukrainian long-range strikes in Russia with U.S. missiles
The unannounced high-level Defense Department approval process has prevented the use of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) against targets inside Russia since the late spring, an unnamed official said." KievImdependent
3rd earthquake in less than 24 hours in Deep East Texas
A magnitude 3.2 was recorded 3.5 miles west-southwest of Huxley and 43.5 miles east-northeast of Nacogdoches at 9:02 p.m. Thursday.
A 3.0 was recorded in the same area on Thursday at 3:14 p.m. A second was at 8:02 p.m. and was a magnitude 2.6." KLTV3
179 clashes on frontline
"179 combat clashes took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy attacks. Russian troops used 25 guided aerial bombs on these front areas, and also shelled the sectors 176 times.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians tried ten times to break through the defense lines in the areas of Vovchansk, Ambarne, Kamianka, and toward Zelene.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian army launched six attacks yesterday. Defence Forces repelled the assaults in the Zahryzove area and toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the invaders attacked 20 times, tried to advance in the areas of Hrekivka, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Myrne, and toward Shandryholove, Dronivka, and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, Russian troops made 12 attempts to move forward in the areas of Hryhorivka, Pereizne, Fedorivka, and toward Siversk.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 16 clashes took place in the area of Chasiv Yar, and toward Markove, Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Bila Gora.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians carried out ten attacks in the Shcherbynivka area, and toward Pleshchiivka, Katerynivka, Poltavka, and Popiv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped 52 assaults carried out by the enemy near Maiak, Nykanorivka, Nove Shakhove, Krasnyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Sukhyi Yar, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Horikhove, and Novoukrainka, toward Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Balahan, Molodetske, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russian army attacked 33 times in the areas of Vilne Pole, Maliivka, Voskresenka, Temyrivka, and Olhivka, toward Filiia, Ivanivka, and Zaporizke." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy attacks. Russian troops used 25 guided aerial bombs on these front areas, and also shelled the sectors 176 times.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians tried ten times to break through the defense lines in the areas of Vovchansk, Ambarne, Kamianka, and toward Zelene.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian army launched six attacks yesterday. Defence Forces repelled the assaults in the Zahryzove area and toward Kupiansk.
In the Siversk sector, Russian troops made 12 attempts to move forward in the areas of Hryhorivka, Pereizne, Fedorivka, and toward Siversk.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 16 clashes took place in the area of Chasiv Yar, and toward Markove, Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Bila Gora.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians carried out ten attacks in the Shcherbynivka area, and toward Pleshchiivka, Katerynivka, Poltavka, and Popiv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped 52 assaults carried out by the enemy near Maiak, Nykanorivka, Nove Shakhove, Krasnyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Sukhyi Yar, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Horikhove, and Novoukrainka, toward Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Balahan, Molodetske, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russian army attacked 33 times in the areas of Vilne Pole, Maliivka, Voskresenka, Temyrivka, and Olhivka, toward Filiia, Ivanivka, and Zaporizke." Ukrin
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Drones attack St Petersburg, forcing Pulkovo Airport to close
St Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport has temporarily suspended operations due to the threat of drones and dozens of flights have been delayed. The regional authorities have also warned about a possible mobile internet slowdown." Pravada
Several earthquakes shake South Carolina
The highest magnitude was a 3.0 at 12:23 a.m." 13news
Three dead, four injured as severe storms strike Romania
"Violent storms swept across Romania on Friday evening, leaving three people dead and four others injured, emergency services confirmed on Saturday..jpg)
The storms battered 18 counties and the capital Bucharest, toppling more than 240 trees and power poles, flooding dozens of basements and courtyards, and damaging over 70 cars, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) said, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
In Arges county, the roof of a building collapsed on three people, killing an 18-year-old man and injuring two others. In Ilfov county, north of Bucharest, two people kayaking on Lake Snagov drowned after their boat capsized in rough waters.
In Prahova county and Bucharest, two other people were injured when struck by a falling roof and a tree, respectively. All four injured victims were hospitalized but remained conscious, authorities said.
Authorities issued 19 weather alerts via the RO-Alert system across 12 counties and Bucharest.
Romania has faced increasingly frequent episodes of extreme weather this summer, with officials urging residents to take shelter when storm warnings are issued." NZ
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In Arges county, the roof of a building collapsed on three people, killing an 18-year-old man and injuring two others. In Ilfov county, north of Bucharest, two people kayaking on Lake Snagov drowned after their boat capsized in rough waters.
In Prahova county and Bucharest, two other people were injured when struck by a falling roof and a tree, respectively. All four injured victims were hospitalized but remained conscious, authorities said.
Authorities issued 19 weather alerts via the RO-Alert system across 12 counties and Bucharest.
Romania has faced increasingly frequent episodes of extreme weather this summer, with officials urging residents to take shelter when storm warnings are issued." NZ
6.0 magnitude earthquake hits El Salvador
"A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck El Salvador 
on Saturday morning, as reported by the US
Geological Survey.
The quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), with its epicenter near Acajutla, El Salvador, and Puerto San Jose, Guatemala, News.Az reports citing foreign media." NZ
Geological Survey.
The quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), with its epicenter near Acajutla, El Salvador, and Puerto San Jose, Guatemala, News.Az reports citing foreign media." NZ
‘Political Prisoner’ Lucy Connolly to Meet With Trump Administration, Says She Will Sue UK Police
"Lucy Connolly, a British housewife who was handed a hefty prison sentence for sending a Tweet, is in talks with the Trump administration and is taking legal advice to sue over the circumstances of her incarceration, she said after being released from prison.
A British woman who was handed a 31-month prison sentence for publishing a message on the X/Twitter platform in the wake of the Southport child slayings has been released from jail and has described what she calls deliberate mistreatment characterized by prison governors being “leaned on” in accordance with her de facto status as a political prisoner.
Stating she believes the government selected her to set an example to discourage further discontent, Connolly decried “two-tier justice”, telling Pearson she “absolutely” thinks she was “Keir Starmer’s political prisoner” and that she was coerced out of getting a fair trial.
While it has already been reported that the government of U.S. President Donald Trump, which has repeatedly expressed grave concern over the state of freedom of speech in European nations, including the UK, has shown interest in her case, Connolly said she will be meeting with “a senior representative” of the Trump team this week for talks." Breitbart
Stating she believes the government selected her to set an example to discourage further discontent, Connolly decried “two-tier justice”, telling Pearson she “absolutely” thinks she was “Keir Starmer’s political prisoner” and that she was coerced out of getting a fair trial.
While it has already been reported that the government of U.S. President Donald Trump, which has repeatedly expressed grave concern over the state of freedom of speech in European nations, including the UK, has shown interest in her case, Connolly said she will be meeting with “a senior representative” of the Trump team this week for talks." Breitbart
71 clashes on frontline
"71 combat engagements have occurred between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russians attacked Ukrainian positions twice; fighting is ongoing. The enemy also carried out four airstrikes using 13 guided bombs and launched 82 shelling attacks, one of which involved a multiple launch rocket system. Meanwhile, Ukrainian units conducted active operations and achieved success in certain areas.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, two combat engagements took place.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made three attempts to advance toward Ukrainian positions near Zapadne, Zahryzove, and toward Kupiansk. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled two attacks; one engagement is ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven enemy offensives near Hrekivka, Ridkodub, Kolodiazi, and toward Shandryholove and Dronivka; two engagements are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled five enemy attacks, with aggressor units attempting advances near Hryhorivka, Pereizne, and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy attacks, with three combat engagements ongoing. The enemy attacked near Chasiv Yar and toward Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians advanced seven times toward Ukrainian positions near Pleshchiivka, Katerynivka, Poltavka, and Popov Yar. Four engagements continue.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces attempted 23 times to advance toward Ukrainian positions near Mayak, Nove Shakhove, Krasnyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and toward Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Balahan, and Molodetske. Two engagements are ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russians attacked 12 times near Vilne Pole, Maliivka, Voskresenka, Temyrivka, Olhivka, and toward Ivanivka and Zaporizke. Four engagements are currently ongoing.
In the Orikhiv and Huliaipole sectors, no enemy offensive actions have occurred so far.
In the Prydniprovske sector, two enemy attempts to advance were unsuccessful." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russians attacked Ukrainian positions twice; fighting is ongoing. The enemy also carried out four airstrikes using 13 guided bombs and launched 82 shelling attacks, one of which involved a multiple launch rocket system. Meanwhile, Ukrainian units conducted active operations and achieved success in certain areas.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces made three attempts to advance toward Ukrainian positions near Zapadne, Zahryzove, and toward Kupiansk. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled two attacks; one engagement is ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven enemy offensives near Hrekivka, Ridkodub, Kolodiazi, and toward Shandryholove and Dronivka; two engagements are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled five enemy attacks, with aggressor units attempting advances near Hryhorivka, Pereizne, and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy attacks, with three combat engagements ongoing. The enemy attacked near Chasiv Yar and toward Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians advanced seven times toward Ukrainian positions near Pleshchiivka, Katerynivka, Poltavka, and Popov Yar. Four engagements continue.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces attempted 23 times to advance toward Ukrainian positions near Mayak, Nove Shakhove, Krasnyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and toward Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Balahan, and Molodetske. Two engagements are ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russians attacked 12 times near Vilne Pole, Maliivka, Voskresenka, Temyrivka, Olhivka, and toward Ivanivka and Zaporizke. Four engagements are currently ongoing.
In the Orikhiv and Huliaipole sectors, no enemy offensive actions have occurred so far.
In the Prydniprovske sector, two enemy attempts to advance were unsuccessful." Ukrin
Friday, August 22, 2025
Kilauea is ERUPTING Hawaii!
Rare octuplet waterspouts form over the Baltic Sea between Poland and Denmark
They form when warm surface waters interact with cooler air masses aloft, creating strong vertical instability, low-level wind shear, and convergence zones conducive to vortex formation." W
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits off Kamchatka's coast in Russia's Far East
Kamchatka Region, the local branch of the Federal Research Center of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) reported." W
Earthquake of 7.5 Magnitude Hits Drake Passage
"A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the Drake Passage off the coasts of Argentina, Chile
and Antarctica Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and Chile began moving people away from beaches.
The quake struck around 02:16:19 (UTC) with a depth of 6.7 miles, roughly in the middle of the Drake Passage, about 350 miles south of the southern tip of South America and about 300 miles from the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
An aftershock of 5.1 magnitude struck in the same area an hour later, the USGS said." AP
The quake struck around 02:16:19 (UTC) with a depth of 6.7 miles, roughly in the middle of the Drake Passage, about 350 miles south of the southern tip of South America and about 300 miles from the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
An aftershock of 5.1 magnitude struck in the same area an hour later, the USGS said." AP
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