Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on August 20, killing at least 3 people and wounding 20, according to local authorities. The strike occurred as Ukraine's parliament approved Yevhenii Khmara as the new defense minister, amid political unrest following the dismissal of his predecessor.

Aug 20, 2026

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Syria reshuffles cabinet for first time since fall of al-Assad

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced his first cabinet reshuffle since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, replacing his own brother as head of the presidential office amid public discontent over governance and economic woes. The changes include new ministers for information, foreign affairs and agriculture, as well as governors in three provinces.

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