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WorldTrump says peace talks are underway, while Tehran denies dialogue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were already underway. He described the discussions as Tehran’s “last chance” to bring the five-month-old war to an end. Iran rejected that account, saying no negotiations were being held or planned. The statements leave the two sides sharply divided over whether any dialogue exists.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-04 04:30

Trump says peace talks are underway, while Tehran denies dialogue

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WorldBodycam video shows Spokane firefighters battling blaze

Body-camera footage captured Spokane firefighters working to contain a blaze in the northwestern United States. The video highlights how quickly the fire was spreading and the speed required to bring it under control. Firefighters can be seen responding urgently as they fought the flames. The footage focuses on their efforts at the scene.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 04:22

Bodycam video shows Spokane firefighters battling blaze

WorldFrance wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

Wildfires raging in France exposed hundreds of old World War Two shells in the village of Le Porge. Explosions were heard there as the fires spread. The blasts are believed to have come from the abandoned munitions. The incident highlights the danger posed by wartime shells uncovered during the blaze.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 04:22

France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

WorldFive killed after drone attack sets warehouse ablaze in Moscow region

Five people were killed and six others injured after Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Moscow region, Governor Andrei Vorobyov said. A warehouse caught fire following the attack. Vorobyov reported the casualties in a Telegram post published on Tuesday. The incident combines a drone strike with a subsequent warehouse blaze in the region.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 04:10

Five killed after drone attack sets warehouse ablaze in Moscow region

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WorldVenezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 6,000

The death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela has risen beyond 6,000. The revised figure comes weeks after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck on June 24. The disasters caused extensive damage to people and property. Authorities have continued updating the toll as the scale of the destruction becomes clearer.

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DDWOriginal★★★★★2026-08-04 04:02

Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 6,000

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MAJORVenezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,125
The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 6,125. A weekly state bulletin said that 6,462 people were rescued during search-and-rescue operations.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-08-04 00:47Original
MAJORDeath toll from Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 6,000
Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people have been confirmed dead after the earthquakes. The rising toll is placing the government’s response under scrutiny. The disaster has now claimed more than 6,000 lives. Authorities are facing questions as their handling of the emergency is examined.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-03 23:20Original

EconomyOlive oil prices expected to rise again as European crops suffer heat

Farmers across Europe are warning that extreme heat, drought and wildfires are reducing food production and pushing prices higher. Crops including maize and salad greens have been damaged, while olive groves are also under pressure. The climate crisis has driven temperatures across the continent to fresh records. With olive oil already expensive, the disruption is expected to send its price up again and add to wider food costs.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 04:00

Olive oil prices expected to rise again as European crops suffer heat

PoliticsColombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has repeated allegations of vote fraud just days before he is due to hand over power. Petro accused programmers of changing vote counts and claimed that metadata connected to the election results had been concealed from scrutiny. His remarks renew questions around the integrity of the vote as the transfer of power approaches.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:58

Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power

WorldJapan says East Asia could face a situation similar to the conflict in Ukraine

Japan says a situation resembling the conflict in Ukraine could emerge in East Asia. A Defense Ministry report identifies global security challenges as especially pronounced in the Indo-Pacific region. It also warns that those challenges are likely to intensify. The assessment highlights growing security risks across East Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:50

Japan says East Asia could face a situation similar to the conflict in Ukraine

SportsPochettino agrees to coach US men’s soccer through 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to continue as coach of the United States men’s soccer team. His tenure will now extend through the 2030 World Cup. The agreement keeps him in charge of the men’s national side for the coming period.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:32

Pochettino agrees to coach US men’s soccer through 2030 World Cup

PoliticsGuangxi youth envoys strengthen China-Brunei friendship

The second “Magnificent Guangxi, Friendship Around the World” youth friendship envoy program took place in Brunei from July 26 to Aug. 2. More than 20 young representatives from universities across Guangxi joined the exchanges. The program focused on deepening friendship between China and Brunei, while also promoting ties between China and ASEAN countries through youth engagement.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 03:28

Guangxi youth envoys strengthen China-Brunei friendship

EconomyVietnam posts trade deficit for eighth straight month

Official government figures released on Monday showed Vietnam’s trade deficit widened in July. The result extended the country’s run of monthly trade shortfalls to eight consecutive months. The latest data point to continued pressure on Vietnam’s external trade balance.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:23

Vietnam posts trade deficit for eighth straight month

TechHugging Face CEO warns U.S. curbs on Chinese open-source models could leave it behind

Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue says China is gaining an advantage in the artificial intelligence race through open-weight models. He argues that U.S. AI laboratories are developing in isolation, or “building in silos,” and could fall behind Chinese competitors. Delangue made the remarks to CNBC on Monday. His warning links restrictions on access to Chinese open-source models with a possible loss of competitive ground for the United States.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 03:23

Hugging Face CEO warns U.S. curbs on Chinese open-source models could leave it behind

WorldCuba: Further blackouts disrupt efforts to restore power

Cuban authorities say unfavorable weather across the Caribbean is hampering attempts to restore the country’s national power grid. Repeated blackouts continue to disrupt daily life. Many people in Cuba now have electricity for only a few hours each day. The weather is adding another obstacle to efforts to bring the system back online.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:23

Cuba: Further blackouts disrupt efforts to restore power

SocietyNortheast China’s Hulan River records 2026’s No. 1 flood

The Hulan River in northeast China recorded the first flood of 2026 at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. The Ministry of Water Resources reported the event. The designation marks the year’s first numbered flood recorded on the river. It concerns water conditions in the Hulan River basin.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:21

Northeast China’s Hulan River records 2026’s No. 1 flood

TechTelegram app once again available on App Store

The Telegram app is available on the App Store again after a temporary removal. The reason for its brief disappearance has not yet been disclosed.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 03:18

Telegram app once again available on App Store

WorldUkraine reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouse near Moscow as Russian refinery near St. Petersburg catches fire

Ukraine’s military reportedly carried out a broad drone assault on Russia overnight on Aug. 4, according to Russian Telegram media channels. The reported attacks targeted logistics and oil infrastructure across several Russian regions. A Wildberries warehouse near Moscow was said to have been struck, while a Russian oil refinery near St. Petersburg was reportedly set ablaze. The incidents were described as part of the same overnight operation.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 03:16

Ukraine reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouse near Moscow as Russian refinery near St. Petersburg catches fire

SocietySalvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre

A Salvadoran man has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Delaney Hall detention centre in New Jersey. His death is the second involving a detainee at the facility in eight months. The incident has prompted calls for Delaney Hall to be closed. It has also led to demands for answers about what happened.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:14

Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre

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WorldMiddle East live: Cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz

Britain’s maritime security agency, UKMTO, said a cargo vessel was struck early Tuesday by an “unknown projectile” in the Strait of Hormuz, off Oman. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were continuing. Tehran has denied that negotiations are taking place. Trump warned that the Islamic Republic was facing what he described as its “last chance before decapitation.”

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FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-04 03:14

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz

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MAJORTrump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces ‘last chance’
US President Donald Trump said newly planned negotiations with Tehran are continuing. He warned that the talks represent Iran’s “last chance” to reach an agreement and avoid an escalation of US strikes. Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump said discussions could begin within the next day or two. He said the aims include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and creating a path for Iran to address US concerns over its nuclear programme.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-04 01:18Original
MAJORIran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
The US president says negotiations with Iran are currently under way. Donald Trump warns that the talks represent Tehran’s “last chance” to reach a deal. Tehran denies that discussions with Washington are taking place. The competing statements come as the Iran war continues.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-04 00:00Original
MAJORTrump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'
The US president says negotiations with Iran are continuing, despite Tehran’s denial that talks are underway. He described an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme as the country’s final opportunity. Trump warned that failure to reach a deal would leave Iran facing what he called “decapitation.”
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-03 22:57Original
Exclusive: ‘Shadow tanker fleet’ resumes oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz as risks rise after truce collapse
The collapse of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has again increased the danger faced by merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the heightened risk, a “shadow tanker fleet” carrying crude from the Persian Gulf coast back and forth to the Gulf of Oman has already resumed operations. Crew members are reportedly being offered several times their usual pay to take on the perilous work.
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TToyo Keizai★★★★☆2026-08-03 20:40Original
Trump says he won’t let Iran charge a toll for passage through Hormuz
President Donald Trump said he would not allow Iran to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the United States would charge the toll instead. The remarks address who should collect fees from vessels using the strategic waterway. The statement was framed as a refusal to let Iran impose such a charge.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:43Original
Trump says US and Iran discuss resuming Strait of Hormuz shipping by August 4
Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are discussing a resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by August 4. The US president also referred to the possibility of the waterway being completely opened. His remarks frame the discussions around restoring maritime traffic through the strait. No further terms of the proposed arrangement are given.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:02Original
MAJORTrump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
Donald Trump is struggling to find firm negotiating ground with Tehran and has complained about Iran’s “unbelievable duplicity.” The article portrays the US president as someone inclined to claim victory rather than concede defeat, while Iran has displayed a similarly stubborn approach. As Trump says new negotiations with Tehran will begin this week, Iran has also shown it can reignite the conflict by firing ballistic missiles at US bases in the region. Its continued grip on the Strait of Hormuz is allowing Tehran to seize the initiative in a stalled peace process. With a global energy crisis and difficult midterm elections approaching, time is pressing for Trump.
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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-03 18:27Original
MAJORTrump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies talks with US
Donald Trump has attacked Iran as “duplicitous” after Tehran denied that it is negotiating with the United States. He is demanding “Total Surrender” from Iran. The remarks come as a naval blockade in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz escalates, highlighting the mounting tension between Washington and Tehran and the growing uncertainty around the waterway.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-03 17:38Original
Trump claims US fully controls Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has full control of the Strait of Hormuz. He said nothing can pass through the strait to Iran unless the United States chooses to allow it.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:39Original
Trump says US and Iran are in talks despite Tehran denial
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are holding talks. Tehran has denied that such discussions are taking place. Trump nevertheless said the two sides are talking about finding a solution to what he described as a problem caused by Tehran.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:19Original

TechTilt-rotor UAV powered by homegrown CS35 engine completes maiden flight

The Aero Engine Corporation of China says the 1.5-tonne Qizhi 5 tilt-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle has successfully made its first flight. The aircraft is powered by the domestically developed CS35 turboshaft engine. AECC announced the milestone on Monday. The report highlights the combination of the drone platform and a homegrown aircraft engine in the flight test.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 03:13

Tilt-rotor UAV powered by homegrown CS35 engine completes maiden flight

TechFAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays

US regulators have approved Boeing’s smallest 737 MAX aircraft. The certification came more than eight years after its maiden flight, clearing the way for deliveries. The process was prolonged by safety reforms introduced after two fatal crashes involving the model.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:10

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays

WorldRussia has yet to hear any constructive ideas from the West on Ukraine, MFA says

Mikhail Galuzin says Russia has so far heard no constructive ideas from Western governments on Ukraine. He accuses Western ruling circles of sometimes adopting what he calls a completely unacceptable style of dialogue. Galuzin says that approach is marked by ultimatums. His remarks frame the exchanges as confrontational rather than constructive.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:00

Russia has yet to hear any constructive ideas from the West on Ukraine, MFA says

SocietyChangsha airport expands flight links with ASEAN

Changsha Huanghua International Airport says it has continued expanding its route network to ASEAN nations this year. The airport announced the development on Saturday. The expansion strengthens air connections between Changsha and countries in the ASEAN region. It reflects continued growth in the airport’s international route network.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 02:58

Changsha airport expands flight links with ASEAN

EconomyUS stocks near record high as Trump claims Iran talks are underway and oil falls

US stocks moved close to a record peak as Donald Trump claimed that talks with Iran were underway. Washington and Tehran offered conflicting accounts of the status of those discussions. The benchmark S&P 500 approached its all-time high. Oil prices declined as markets weighed the competing descriptions of the reported talks.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 02:56

US stocks near record high as Trump claims Iran talks are underway and oil falls

SocietySportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they supplied drugs and sex workers to drive VIP betting

Sportsbet and Tabcorp have rejected allegations made by anti-gambling campaigners at a parliamentary inquiry. The betting companies say there is no evidence that account managers arranged drugs or sex workers to persuade vulnerable customers to gamble more. Tim Costello and Luke Bateman claimed problem gamblers had been supplied with cocaine, alcohol and sex workers. The firms have called for information supporting the allegations to be given to regulators.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 02:55

Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they supplied drugs and sex workers to drive VIP betting

PoliticsVon der Leyen: EU can provide Morocco with more border support

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed that the European Union further reinforce its borders. She also called for increased support for Morocco. The measures are intended to help prevent a repeat of last week’s chaotic influx of 50,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Her proposal links stronger EU border controls with assistance for Morocco.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 02:53

Von der Leyen: EU can provide Morocco with more border support

PoliticsUS states sue to block Trump tariffs affecting dozens of countries

Several US states have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop tariffs imposed by Donald Trump that affect dozens of countries. The duties were introduced amid claims that 60 US trading partners had failed to address forced labour. The legal action challenges the basis and implementation of the tariff policy.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 02:53

US states sue to block Trump tariffs affecting dozens of countries

Twenty-five US states sue to overturn additional tariffs imposed by Trump administration
The Trump administration imposed new additional tariffs last month on 60 major countries and regions, including Japan. Governors and other officials from 25 US states have filed a lawsuit in court seeking to have the measures revoked. The legal challenge targets the administration’s tariff action and asks for its cancellation.
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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-08-04 01:42Original
25 US states sue Trump administration over sweeping new tariffs
A coalition of 25 US states has filed suit against the Trump administration over broad new tariffs. The states argue that the president exceeded his legal authority by using a forced-labor rationale to impose duties on dozens of trading partners. They are asking a federal court to block the measures and require refunds for importers affected by them.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-04 01:31Original
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
Twenty-five states have sued the Trump administration over new tariffs imposed on trading partners. The states allege that the levies are being used as a pretext to bring back tariffs previously struck down as illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case challenges the legal basis for the administration’s tariff policy. It places the disputed measures before the courts again.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:29Original
US: 25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs
A coalition of 25 states, mostly led by Democrats, is challenging the Trump administration’s claim that the new tariffs can address imports allegedly made with forced labor abroad. The White House maintains that the measure is legal. The lawsuit brings the states into a legal confrontation with the administration over the tariffs’ justification and authority.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:28Original
25 US states sue Trump administration over Section 301 tariffs
A coalition of 25 US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday. In a court document, the states argue that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing sweeping new tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. The case challenges the legal basis for the tariff measures. The states are seeking judicial review of the administration’s action.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:25Original

TechTelegram app disappears from the App Store

The Telegram messenger is no longer available for download from the App Store. The app has disappeared from the Russian, Turkish and U.S. regional stores.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 02:49

Telegram app disappears from the App Store

OtherWatch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests

A police pursuit in Queensland, Australia, ended with two people arrested. Authorities pursued a car at high speed across Ipswich and Brisbane. The chase was described as wild as it moved between the two locations. The arrests brought the pursuit to an end.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 02:47

Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests

WorldUS to close diplomatic missions in Canada, Japan, Indonesia and other countries

Sources cited by Reuters say the White House initially sought to shut as many as 30 diplomatic posts overseas. For now, the planned cuts will affect only five missions. The locations named in the headline include Canada, Japan and Indonesia, along with other countries. The sources did not identify the remaining affected posts.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 02:44

US to close diplomatic missions in Canada, Japan, Indonesia and other countries

EconomyChina opens more than 100 international air cargo routes since January

China has launched 103 international air cargo routes since the beginning of the year, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. The new routes have added 229 weekly round-trip flights. Eleven of the routes began operating in July alone, highlighting continued expansion in China’s international air freight network.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 02:41

China opens more than 100 international air cargo routes since January

EconomyMoscow transfers 68% of taxes and fees to federal budget, mayor says

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin says the capital transfers 68% of its taxes and fees to the federal budget. He says Moscow is able to secure its own development while also generating resources to support other regions of the country. Sobyanin’s remarks present the city as contributing substantially to national finances and interregional assistance.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 02:36

Moscow transfers 68% of taxes and fees to federal budget, mayor says

ScienceChinese scientist becomes first from China to win William Nordberg Medal

Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal. The honor is awarded by the Committee on Space Research, or COSPAR, and is regarded as one of its highest distinctions. Wang received the medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to applying space science.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 02:31

Chinese scientist becomes first from China to win William Nordberg Medal

WorldDid Iran hack water systems in seven US states?

US President Donald Trump has said Iran should not be blamed for the incident. Cyber experts interviewed by the BBC, however, say the attack was likely carried out by Iran. The reported operation targeted water systems across seven US states. Their assessment directly conflicts with Trump’s position on responsibility for the attack.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 02:29

Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?

WorldGovernor: Six UAVs downed over Leningrad Region

Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko said six unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down over the region. He added that combat operations are continuing.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 02:19

Governor: Six UAVs downed over Leningrad Region

WorldMain structure completed for first China-Russia cross-border cableway

The main structure of the Heihe–Blagoveshchensk cross-border cableway has been completed. The passenger cableway will link China and Russia across their border. It is the first project of its kind connecting the two countries. Construction of the entire project is expected to be finished later this year.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 02:18

Main structure completed for first China-Russia cross-border cableway

PoliticsIbrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test

Ibrahim Traore’s message centred on sovereignty has attracted support across Africa. But scrutiny is now turning to his record inside Burkina Faso. The contrast between his regional popularity and questions about his domestic performance is putting his leadership to a reality test. His standing will be judged not only by the appeal of his message, but also by how it holds up at home.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 02:15

Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test

WorldDoes the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?

Donald Trump has just intensified restrictions on Havana. He warned that Cuba remains a “threat to national security.” The move raises a central question about whether a US blockade of Cuba actually makes America safer.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 01:58

Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?

WorldSenior Iranian official says Tehran canceled three planned strikes on Ukraine after alleged ‘apology’

A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader claimed that Tehran had prepared attacks against three sites in Ukraine. He said the operation was called off after what he characterized as an “apology” from Kyiv. The claim was reported by Iran’s state broadcaster, PressTV. No details were provided about the sites or when the strikes had been planned.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 01:47

Senior Iranian official says Tehran canceled three planned strikes on Ukraine after alleged ‘apology’

WorldBoard of Peace says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza before Hamas disarms

The Board of Peace says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza unless Hamas first gives up its weapons. Benjamin Netanyahu met board director Maldenov as tensions surrounded a proposed roadmap for Gaza’s disarmament. The meeting also came after recent Israeli attacks, adding to the strain around the process. The statement places Hamas disarmament at the center of any discussion about an Israeli withdrawal.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 01:43

Board of Peace says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza before Hamas disarms

Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?
Israel says it has doubts that the Palestinian group Hamas will lay down its weapons. That uncertainty raises the question of whether Israel would withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarmed. The Israeli position leaves the relationship between disarmament and a possible withdrawal unresolved.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-03 21:05Original

WorldDenmark calls up around 1,600 recruits amid rising global tensions, agency reports

Denmark has called up roughly 1,600 recruits as tensions around the world increase. Reuters, citing sources, says the measure was prompted in part by claims made by the US administration concerning Greenland. The report presents the Greenland-related claims as one factor behind the decision, alongside other considerations. No further details about the recruits or the timing of the call-up are provided.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 01:25

Denmark calls up around 1,600 recruits amid rising global tensions, agency reports

Culture‘Published in Taiwan, sold in Hong Kong’ model faces hurdles as publishers seek ways around red lines

Taiwanese publishers have long regarded Hong Kong as an important sales market, with many saying they earned their first significant profits there. A series of cases involving books accused of incitement has led publishers to reconsider the risks of publishing in Taiwan and selling in Hong Kong. E-books may offer a new way forward.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 01:17

‘Published in Taiwan, sold in Hong Kong’ model faces hurdles as publishers seek ways around red lines

WorldExpert warns even a mild winter could become a nightmare for Ukraine

Vasily Koltashov, director of the Institute of New Society, warned that a mild winter could still create a nightmare for Ukraine. He said fluctuating temperatures during such a winter would damage water supply systems. His assessment highlights the potential vulnerability of water infrastructure to unstable winter conditions. The warning concerns the consequences of temperature swings rather than severe cold itself.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 01:06

Expert warns even a mild winter could become a nightmare for Ukraine

WorldJapan’s prime minister visits quake-hit Kumamoto as heat hampers recovery

Prime minister Sanae Takaichi has toured Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan nearly a week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the area. Recovery work is being slowed by soaring temperatures and insufficient water supplies. Officials say 38 people died in the disaster, including one person who apparently suffered fatal heatstroke while sheltering in a car. The quake also caused widespread damage across the prefecture.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 00:59

Japan’s prime minister visits quake-hit Kumamoto as heat hampers recovery

WorldUS northwest wildfires force 65,000 to flee as hundreds of buildings burn in Spokane

Wildfires swept through Spokane, Washington state’s second-largest city, forcing 65,000 people to flee. Drought, extreme heat and strong winds drove the blazes, which destroyed as many as 1,100 structures. Firefighters said Monday that they had made progress against several fires. Officials described the disaster as potentially the worst natural calamity in Spokane’s history.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:40

US northwest wildfires force 65,000 to flee as hundreds of buildings burn in Spokane

WorldRussia has not sent signals to the West on Ukraine through Kazakhstan — MFA

Russia has not conveyed messages to Western countries about Ukraine through Kazakhstan, the Foreign Ministry says. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin added that Moscow continues to maintain direct contact with people capable of influencing Kyiv. His statement points to direct channels rather than communication through Kazakhstan. The remarks concern Moscow’s approach to contacts over the Ukraine issue.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 00:28

Russia has not sent signals to the West on Ukraine through Kazakhstan — MFA

WorldRussia-Ukraine clashes escalate near the Black Sea

Ukrainian drones targeted several Russian resort cities along the Black Sea coast. Russia, in turn, struck Ukrainian vessels carrying military supplies. The exchanges signal an escalation in clashes around the Black Sea. Both sides were involved in attacks linked to the movement of military resources.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:19

Russia-Ukraine clashes escalate near the Black Sea

PoliticsWhy is Trump Media selling early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts?

Trump Media is reportedly offering a service that can cost as much as $100,000 a month. Subscribers receive posts from influential accounts milliseconds before those messages become available online. The arrangement raises questions about why early access to posts on Trump’s Truth Social platform is being sold as a paid service.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 00:17

Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts?

WorldExpert: US has shifted tactics in war with Iran, betting on internal destabilization

Oleg Akulinichev, deputy chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council, says the United States has changed its tactics in the war with Iran. He characterizes the new approach as a bet on destabilizing the situation inside Iran. Akulinichev adds that the strategic objectives of the United States and Israel have not changed. His assessment therefore presents the conflict as involving both military action and pressure aimed at Iran’s internal stability.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:13

Expert: US has shifted tactics in war with Iran, betting on internal destabilization

Health‘Miracle’ baby undergoes pioneering womb surgery to repair exposed intestines

Theo, described as a “miracle” baby, has undergone pioneering surgery while still in the womb to correct exposed intestines. The procedure formed part of a clinical trial for complex gastroschisis. Theo is the third baby worldwide to receive this type of fetal operation for the condition.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 00:03

‘Miracle’ baby undergoes pioneering womb surgery to repair exposed intestines

PoliticsAnalysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles

Donald Trump is accustomed to bending US politics to his will, but that dominance has faced two stinging setbacks within days. BBC analysis says the losses came as some of his most important allies backed down over battles involving Trump personally. The reversals have left the president angry and exposed limits to his political influence.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 00:02

Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles

WorldUS-China tensions resurface after summit: Can ‘constructive stability’ last until September?

Tensions between the United States and China have resurfaced after the summit. Disputes over tariffs, Taiwan and security issues are again creating friction. The question is whether the “constructive stability” established after the meeting can endure until September.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 00:01

US-China tensions resurface after summit: Can ‘constructive stability’ last until September?

CultureThe studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation

Game Freak releases new mainline Pokémon adventures with almost machine-like regularity. Yet the studio also periodically pursues unusual experiments, including an action game about a militarized elephant and a card game built around horse racing. Beast of Reincarnation continues that willingness to try something different. The result suggests Game Freak is still struggling to establish a distinct creative voice beyond Pokémon.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 00:00

The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation

WorldNew Pentagon contracts won’t help Ukraine with Patriots soon, expert says

Nikolay Novik, an expert at the Higher School of Economics, says the Pentagon’s new contracts will not help Ukraine obtain more Patriot systems in the coming months. He says the actual increase in output is expected only in 2027–2028. The contracts therefore will not produce an immediate increase in support for Ukraine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:55

New Pentagon contracts won’t help Ukraine with Patriots soon, expert says

SocietyTwo workers killed in quake-hit Japan mall were sent to collect cash

A Japanese company has acknowledged that two workers died inside a shopping mall after an explosion that followed a powerful earthquake. The workers had been sent to the quake-affected mall to collect cash. Their deaths have drawn attention to the circumstances in which they were dispatched to the site. The incident involved both the explosion and the loss of the two employees.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:52

Two workers killed in quake-hit Japan mall were sent to collect cash

WorldCargo vessel reports being hit by unknown projectile near Oman

A cargo vessel reported being struck by an unidentified projectile near the coast of Oman. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office announced the report late Monday. The incident involved a commercial ship operating off Oman. No details were provided about the projectile’s origin or the circumstances surrounding the strike.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 23:45

Cargo vessel reports being hit by unknown projectile near Oman

SocietyAlan Jones indecent assault trial enters second day in Sydney

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster Alan Jones is appearing in a Sydney court for the second day of his indecent assault trial. The 85-year-old faces 22 charges and has pleaded not guilty. A former schoolboy athlete told the court he stayed silent about alleged kissing and genital touching because he feared losing Jones’s financial support. Complainant J is expected to continue giving evidence by video link. The trial is expected to last four months and hear from 76 witnesses.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:30

Alan Jones indecent assault trial enters second day in Sydney

CultureAriana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger

Ariana Grande says she has had enough of public comments about her body. The star has taken a step back from the spotlight after her appearances brought what she described as endless, ongoing public scrutiny. Her decision to retreat from attention may offer distance, but the scrutiny surrounding her is expected to linger. The episode highlights the continuing focus placed on her public appearances.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 23:25

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger

TechTokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

Buyers of AI services are finding it difficult to keep their costs under control. Sellers, meanwhile, remain unsure about how much they should charge. The uncertainty highlights the challenge of developing workable pricing for AI services, with both sides struggling to settle on the right model.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 23:21

Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

SocietyWhat heatwaves mean for summer weddings — and how to plan for one

The wedding industry is facing last-minute expenses as it adapts to heatwaves. Bookings for October weddings are increasing, suggesting couples may be shifting away from hotter summer dates. Planning ahead is becoming more important for ceremonies affected by extreme heat. The trend is creating new practical and financial pressures for wedding businesses.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 23:20

What heatwaves mean for summer weddings — and how to plan for one

WorldUkraine’s energy sector faces €650 million shortfall ahead of difficult winter — PM

Ukraine’s energy sector is facing a 650 million euro funding shortfall before what the prime minister described as a difficult winter. Sergey Koretsky said the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has collected more than 2 billion euros. He nevertheless said that amount is not enough. The remarks highlight the gap between the fund’s resources and the sector’s needs ahead of winter.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:14

Ukraine’s energy sector faces €650 million shortfall ahead of difficult winter — PM

SocietyI left my wife and twins behind — why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

Nigerian Richard Itoro left South Africa, leaving his wife and twins behind. He is described as one of tens of thousands of people who have abandoned their lives there. His experience highlights the personal cost of leaving and the separation faced by families when people decide to flee. The story focuses on why Itoro made that choice and what he left behind.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 23:14

I left my wife and twins behind — why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

Tech'Digital lifeline': Gaza tech workers glimpse a possible future

As Gaza’s broader recovery stalls, thousands of young people are pursuing work in the digital economy. The experiences of technology workers offer a glimpse of a possible future for the territory. For some young people, digital roles represent a way to seek opportunities while wider reconstruction remains stalled.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:13

'Digital lifeline': Gaza tech workers glimpse a possible future

HealthThere's a reason child vaccination rates are falling — and it's not social media

Child immunisation rates are declining across the United Kingdom. A clinic in West Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to encourage more children to receive their vaccinations. The report says the fall has a cause other than social media. The clinic’s campaign is aimed at reversing the decline in uptake.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:10

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling — and it's not social media

PoliticsKeeping youth discontent in check remains PM Modi’s biggest challenge

India has the world’s largest youth population, yet many young people struggle to secure good jobs. This is happening even as education levels continue to rise. The gap between educational attainment and employment opportunities leaves Prime Minister Narendra Modi facing a major challenge. Managing youth dissatisfaction remains central to his political and governing agenda.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:04

Keeping youth discontent in check remains PM Modi’s biggest challenge

EconomyPetrol prices strain US households as Chevron, Exxon profits soar

Rising petrol prices are putting greater pressure on households across the United States. Low-income families are bearing the heaviest burden, spending more than 10 percent of their monthly income on petrol. At the same time, oil giants Chevron and Exxon are reporting sharply higher profits, highlighting the contrast between household costs and major energy companies’ earnings.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 23:02

Petrol prices strain US households as Chevron, Exxon profits soar

WorldMexican cartel boss linked to influencer’s livestreamed murder arrested, officials say

Officials say Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala has been arrested in Mexico. He is alleged to lead Los Rs, a group linked to CJNG. Authorities have charged him in connection with the livestreamed killing of influencer Valeria Márquez. The allegations also tie him to the assassination of a mayor.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 22:52

Mexican cartel boss linked to influencer’s livestreamed murder arrested, officials say

PoliticsUN Secretary-General race enters crucial phase

The race to become the next United Nations secretary-general has entered a crucial phase.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 22:42

UN Secretary-General race enters crucial phase

PoliticsFrom Trump to El-Sayed: Michigan Arab Americans put Palestine at the heart of politics

Arab Americans in Michigan are placing Palestine at the centre of their political choices. Some who withheld support from Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not support candidates they view as pro-Israel. Their position shows that Palestine remains a decisive issue for Arab American voters in the state. The stance is shaping how they assess political candidates and campaigns.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 22:35

From Trump to El-Sayed: Michigan Arab Americans put Palestine at the heart of politics

SportsTennis: Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims DC crown

Alex Eala secured her first WTA title by coming from behind against top seed Jessica Pegula. Their final was disrupted by rain and stretched over two days. In another final, Taylor Fritz defeated teenage player Rafael Jodar to win the Washington title.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 22:31

Tennis: Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims DC crown

SocietyAmur tiger cubs transferred from Russia to Kazakhstan could be released into wild in a year

Amur tiger cubs transferred by Russia to Kazakhstan may be released into the wild in about a year. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology says the cubs must first reach 18 months of age. Their return to a natural setting therefore depends on reaching that developmental milestone. The transfer is part of an effort involving the young tigers and their future release.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 22:19

Amur tiger cubs transferred from Russia to Kazakhstan could be released into wild in a year

WorldNATO envoy says US unlikely to reach Patriot co-production deal with Ukraine before winter

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington is unlikely to reach an agreement with Ukraine before winter on jointly producing Patriot interceptor missiles. He made the assessment in a Fox News interview that aired on Aug. 3. The statement points to continued delays in finalizing the proposed co-production arrangement between the two countries.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 22:09

NATO envoy says US unlikely to reach Patriot co-production deal with Ukraine before winter

No NATO-Kyiv agreement on Patriot production by winter, US envoy says
US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker said NATO and Kyiv have not reached an agreement on producing Patriot systems by winter. Whitaker said Washington is going to “do first things first,” indicating that it is prioritizing other matters before this production arrangement.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:26Original
Talks with Ukraine on Patriot production progressing, US envoy to NATO says
US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker says talks with Ukraine about producing Patriot systems are progressing. Whitaker believes the process is moving forward, indicating continued movement in the discussions.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-03 15:05Original