Baghdad: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced, on Monday, the elimination of 1,620 Ukrainian soldiers. The Ministry's daily report on the progress of the military operation in Ukraine stated that its forces took control of the town of Stepovaya Novoselovka in Kharkov Province and the town of Novopokrovskoye in Donetsk, and 1,620 soldiers were killed. It added that 8 missiles and 5 bombs were intercepted, and 72 drones and 4 personnel carriers were shot down. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…