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    International Jazz Festival 'Jazz Seasons' Begins in Arkhangelsk

    The 12th International Jazz Festival 'Jazz Seasons' has started at the Arkhangelsk Museum-Reserve. The two-day event features performances by renowned jazz artists like Igor Butman, Varvara Ubel, Uma2rman, 'Surganova and the Orchestra', Aglaya Shilovskaya, LRK Trio, and Boris Berezovsky. Alongside musical performances, visitors can enjoy master classes, sports events, and interactive zones. The festival is supported by the 'Golden Reserve' brand, offering branded cocktails and a photo booth for VIP guests.
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    EU Aid for Ukrainian Drone Production Surges to 3.9 Billion Euros

    The volume of European aid to Ukraine for the purchase and production of drones has significantly increased, reaching a peak of 3.90 billion euros in the second quarter of 2026. Germany and Norway were the largest donors, each contributing 0.50 billion euros, while the UK announced a record delivery of 120,000 drones. Ukraine's internal production of drones reached a rate of 10 million units per year by August 2026.
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    Lutyens' Delhi Bungalows Maintenance Cost Surges to ₹92.35 Crore

    The upkeep of Delhi's iconic Lutyens bungalows, now nearly a century old, has become increasingly expensive. According to information obtained through an RTI query, the annual expenditure on the renovation, furnishing, and repair of the official residences of Union Ministers touched a record high of ₹92.35 crore in 2025-26, more than three times the ₹27.47 crore spent in 2014-15. The government spent a total of ₹547.68 crore on these works between 2014-15 and 2025-26. The rising cost is attributed to inflation and the maintenance of ageing structures.
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    Russia's 'Black August' Brings Fresh Crises for Putin

    Russia is experiencing another 'Black August', a period marked by dramatic crises in the past. This year, Putin faces challenges on multiple fronts: limited progress in Ukraine, economic strain from strikes on Russian infrastructure, and domestic unrest fueled by fuel shortages and rumors of mobilization. Despite these issues, Putin remains confident and attributes little long-term impact to the attacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces internal political challenges, with the ousted Defense Minister calling for wartime elections. In contrast to Russia, Ukraine's civil society and democratic processes remain active.
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    Canada-US Trade Talks Collapse Over US Demands on French Language, Culture

    Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that demands from the US to limit the presence of the French language and culture in Canada led to the collapse of trade talks between the two countries. Carney stated that the US had reservations about Canada's subsidies for French culture, the extensive presence of French-language media online, and bilingual labels on products sold in Canada. Both Carney and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau described these demands as 'unacceptable' and 'never acceptable'.
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    Kazakhstan Holds Parliamentary Elections to Strengthen President Tokayev's Power

    Kazakhstan held parliamentary elections on August 23, expected to consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power. The elections were brought forward following a constitutional overhaul that changed the parliament from a two-house to a single-house system and allows Tokayev, who took office in 2019, to run for another seven-year term. Only state-approved parties loyal to Tokayev were permitted to participate.
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    Kazakhstan's President Tokayev Announces Government Resignation After Elections, Promises Changes

    Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced that the government will resign after the parliamentary elections, with targeted personnel changes in its composition. He stated that the current government is working diligently but changes are necessary to respond to market challenges and give new impetus to modernization. Tokayev also mentioned that the vice president's position, newly introduced by the constitution, will be filled within 7-10 days with a 'known person'.
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    Iranian Foreign Minister, Pakistani Army Chief Discuss Regional Peace

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Pakistani Army Chief General Qasim Munir to discuss the latest regional developments and effective solutions to strengthen peace, stability, and security in the West Asian region. The call was part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and revive stalled direct talks with the US.
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    Victor Davis Hanson's 2026 Midterm Predictions

    Conservative scholar Victor Davis Hanson predicts that Republicans will likely retain the Senate and have a good chance of keeping the House in the 2026 midterms. He believes that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates' radical positions will hurt the Democrats' chances, as they cannot fully embrace or reject them without consequences. Hanson expects key Democratic candidates like John Fetterman (PA), Mandela Barnes (WI), and Tim Ryan (OH) to lose their Senate races, while Republicans will keep their seats. He also predicts that Susan Collins (ME) will win re-election.
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