Israel threatened Palestinian groups over the alleged launching of kites, drones and balloons from Gaza. Israeli air attacks in central Gaza on Sunday killed Palestinians including four-year-old Muhammad Abdel Salam Taha, while strikes also hit az-Zawayda, southern Khan Younis and a displacement shelter in Deir el-Balah. The military said recovered paper kites contained no explosives and were flown by children. Palestinian analysts called the drone claims baseless and accused Israel of manufacturing a security crisis to justify escalation and avoid ceasefire commitments.
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Ignacy Niemczycki said that ending hostilities is a condition for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. He added that before Kyiv joins, the bloc must be convinced membership would benefit everyone. Ukraine has been an EU candidate since 2022, but accession talks do not guarantee membership or set a timetable.
SC Cambuur says five home fans suffered burns, hearing damage and eye injuries after Feyenoord supporters lit and threw fireworks during a match in Leeuwarden. The game was paused for about 20 minutes and resumed, while authorities and Dutch football officials promised an investigation and a review of disorder protocols.
Iran has threatened retaliation against any country cooperating with new US sanctions, which Washington says will target states and entities trading with Tehran. Iran warned Gulf neighbours that joining the campaign could halt oil exports through the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. The credibility of US threats toward India, China and Russia will be a key test.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei warned that countries participating in the US naval blockade of Iran or supporting other US actions deemed illegal would face serious repercussions. He called the blockade an act of aggression. The United States resumed it on July 14 and has repositioned 70 vessels, while announcing plans for a “financial offensive” against Tehran.
European Central Bank policymaker Piero Cipollone said the Strait of Hormuz crisis is unlikely to cause economic stagnation alongside a sharp rise in inflation, describing that risk as rather remote in an interview published Monday by Italian website ilsussidiario.net.
Fewer than two dozen vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend amid US and Iranian actions restricting traffic through the waterway, Reuters reported, citing Kpler. Preliminary figures showed 13 crossings on August 22 and four on August 23, though the count may change because some vessels had their transponders switched off.
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in central Chernihiv on Aug. 24, injuring at least 18 people, including two children, and causing a fire, Ukrainian local authorities said. The city council reported three waves of attacks, with the strike occurring around noon during the final wave on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Tamil Nadu, India’s leading manufacturing state, is abandoning plans for a second airport serving its capital Chennai, the chief minister said on Monday. The decision comes despite calls to expand aviation capacity for industry, with alternative sites now being considered.
European leaders are constrained in offering Ukraine new guarantees and additional aid because of weapons shortages, Euractiv reported, citing sources. EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss Ukraine’s financial needs in Ireland on September 1, while some member states will seek to reopen debate over using frozen Russian assets. Moscow says military aid prolongs the crisis and makes suppliers complicit in heinous crimes.
Russia’s Viktoria Sazonova and Yana Solovyova won silver in the women’s relay at the 2026 UIPM Pentathlon World Championships in Guiyang, China. Belarus took gold through Anastasiya Oryol and Maria Gnedchik, while Egypt won bronze. The championships mark Russia’s first appearance since 2019.
At least 30 people died and six were critically injured when a huge pile of rubbish collapsed at the Dar es Salam open-air landfill in Conakry after heavy overnight rain. The debris hit nearby shacks, destroyed homes and prompted rescue efforts. The dump had been due to close that day.
The GrapheneOS Foundation says it will begin supporting a Motorola flagship next year, followed by the Razr Fold and Razr Ultra. The Ultra could become the first flip phone to officially run the security- and privacy-focused Android variant. GrapheneOS also plans future support for the Pixel 11 series.
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Italy’s draft highway code would fine pedestrians at least €75 for looking at phones or using other distracting devices while crossing roads. Hands-free calls and emergency phone use would remain allowed, as would earphones if both ears can hear adequately. The draft is expected to be approved by mid-October and also proposes tougher penalties for drivers using phones.
Anne-Sophie Mutter is marking five decades on stage by continuing to reinvent her repertoire. Her “ASM Forte Forward” project includes more than 30 works written for or commissioned by her, including Aftab Darvishi’s “Likoo,” which she plans to perform at her anniversary concert at the Lucerne Festival on August 25.
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The US is preparing sweeping economic measures against Iran and its trade partners, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the greatest financial offensive ever mounted against an adversary. Tehran says countries supporting the measures will commit an “act of war” and threatens retaliation against oil-shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.
China has been Iran’s biggest oil buyer for several years, placing its purchases under scrutiny as the United States threatens Tehran with severe economic sanctions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washington would sever all economic ties with Iran and isolate countries that partner with it financially, calling the planned pressure the “single greatest financial offensive ever”. Iran dismissed the threat, saying it could halt regional oil exports if the war continues, and warned shipping not to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration expects to launch a “financial offensive” against Iran on Monday, declaring that the conflict is entering its “endgame.” President Donald Trump had earlier announced an unprecedented economic war and isolation campaign against Tehran, warning that entities supporting it would face serious US economic consequences.
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🇮🇩 ⚠️ Teenager in Superman costume joins Indonesia's wildfire fight
Amid flames, thick haze, and teams of volunteers battling wildfires on the island of Borneo, a teenager dressed as superman joins the fight with a fire hose in hand. Indonesia is currently facing a wildfire crisis
🇮🇩 ⚠️ Teenager in Superman costume joins Indonesia's wildfire fight
Amid flames, thick haze, and teams of volunteers battling wildfires on the island of Borneo, a teenager dressed as superman joins the fight with a fire hose in hand. Indonesia is currently facing a wildfire crisis
Military expert Vitaly Kiselyov said the US has reduced deliveries of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine over fears that their proprietary technology could be resold to third countries. He suggested Washington may also be stockpiling missiles for itself as the Middle East conflict demands significant resources.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on becoming Bangladesh’s president. Xi described China and Bangladesh as traditional friendly neighbors and said he was ready to work with Alamgir to strengthen strategic communication, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and deepen exchanges in all fields.
A Syrian court sentenced Ahmad Hassoun, the former grand mufti under Bashar Assad, to life in prison. He was convicted of crimes including inciting sectarian unrest and justifying murder, becoming the 10th Assad-era official sentenced under Syria’s new authorities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said trade between Russia and India, which fell slightly last year, has grown this year. During a Kremlin meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Putin said the visit reflected the strength of ties built over decades, with cooperation spanning virtually all areas and involving governments, parliaments and businesses.
Elite US private schools are becoming increasingly open about offering substantial discounts to families, including those with incomes well into six figures.
California’s attorney general has reportedly canceled talks planned for Monday with Paramount representatives over the company’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Russian officials say a Ukrainian overnight drone attack on Krasnodar sent debris into a private children’s facility and residential buildings, killing three children and injuring 12 people, including six children who were hospitalized. An Ozon warehouse was also hit, with no injuries reported there initially.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kyiv regime had opened Pandora’s box by attacking Russian civilian infrastructure and was facing retaliation every day, which would continue. He said drone strikes on Ozon warehouses had failed to affect frontline dynamics and instead highlighted the regime’s true nature.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 351 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight across Russian regions and nearby waters. Debris hit a children’s facility in Krasnodar, killing three children and injuring seven. Ozon logistics centers in Adygea and Dagestan caught fire, while some warehouses were evacuated or temporarily closed.
Russian authorities said a Ukrainian drone attack on August 24 killed three children in Krasnodar. Officials said debris struck a private children’s center, injuring seven children and two adults and setting warehouses ablaze. Ozon facilities in Adygeysk, Makhachkala, and Nevinnomyssk were also hit; injuries were reported in Makhachkala.
A massive Ukrainian drone attack is being repelled in the Krasnodar Region, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. Debris fell on a private children’s center in Krasnodar, killing two children and injuring seven others; two adults were hospitalized.
Monitoring channels reported that Ukrainian forces struck a retail warehouse in Krasnodar and a nearby Ozon logistics center. Russian officials said falling drone debris killed two children and injured seven at a childcare center, while warehouse facilities caught fire. The details could not immediately be verified.
A powerful cyclone flooded Tomari’s lower districts, roads, dachas and homes after the Tomarinka River rose above five meters. Rescuers evacuated residents, established temporary accommodation and are diverting water toward the sea. Damage will be assessed after the water recedes.
Four people—three Kenyans and one Tanzanian—have been arrested over the suspected poisoning of at least 18 elephants in Amboseli National Park. Investigators are examining whether the animals consumed tomatoes treated with illegal pesticides and died from cyanide poisoning. The suspects are out on bail as the inquiry continues.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Armenia is free to leave the CSTO if it no longer needs membership, while noting Armenian officials have said withdrawal is not currently planned. He said Ukraine would continue facing retaliation for attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, accused the UK of joining the war on Kiev’s side and obstructing peace efforts, and said Russian forces are identifying Ukrainian missile-production sites for destruction.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Armenia is free to leave the Collective Security Treaty Organization if Yerevan no longer considers membership necessary for its national interests. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had said he would welcome the country’s expulsion from the bloc.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he supports Armenia leaving the Collective Security Treaty Organization and would welcome being expelled instead. He said discussions on the possibility are underway within the alliance and that Yerevan does not plan to deepen its participation over the next five years.
Sonova launched its third hearing-aid platform on Monday, using real-time AI in an effort to reinforce its position in a market where rapid technology upgrades help shorten replacement cycles and attract first-time users.
Suspected insurgents carried out coordinated arson attacks at more than 70 sites across four of Thailand’s southernmost provinces over the weekend, authorities said. Government buildings, shops, cars and utility poles were set ablaze, and at least three people were injured.
As the Democratic Party’s socialist summer draws to a close, Darializa Avila Chevalier has emerged as one of the most polarizing and potentially influential figures in an insurgency that has defeated several congressional incumbents and pushed the party to a crossroads.
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The story asks whether Liberia is being used as an American dumping ground or can instead offer a new generation of arrivals the chance to build a new life.
Chuwi’s $449 Unibook is presented as a fun, distorted take on the MacBook Neo. The Neo and Intel’s Wildcat Lake processors helped push low-end PC makers toward better keyboards, screens, and build quality, but many competing laptops still struggled to match the Neo’s stripped-down specifications and price positioning.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have no questions for him over a scandal involving former presidential office deputy head Iryna Mudra. NABU published recordings allegedly linking Mudra and other officials to money laundering and illegal property seizures. Zelensky said the public information justified her dismissal and urged law enforcement to act independently.
Robots surpassed human records at the World Robot Games in Beijing over the weekend, including a humanoid robot that beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators competed in athletics, boxing, football and martial arts as China showcased its strength in the industry.
Chinese humanoid robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing outpaced Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second 100-meter record. Tiangong Ultra finished a preliminary heat in 9.39 seconds, ahead of Honor’s Lightning at 9.47 seconds, and also set a faster 400-meter mark at 38.16 seconds. The event features 2,056 robots from 16 countries, with some crashing into padded walls after finishing.
An Amnesty International investigation found that Indian security forces used tear gas, pellet-firing shotguns, grenades, batons and electric shock devices against Gen Z protesters in New Delhi on July 20. More than 100 students were injured, while Amnesty said the tactics breached international law and domestic policing rules and contradicted police denials.
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The Kremlin says Britain’s decision to share declassified blueprints for British-made long-range missile components with Ukraine will heighten tensions and hinder peace efforts. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Kyiv and will join a call with leaders of the 34-country coalition of the willing.
The U.K. has agreed to let MBDA share classified technical information on British-made components in SCALP cruise missiles with Ukraine, potentially expanding Kyiv’s domestic production. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce the move during his visit to Kyiv, which would also facilitate French-Ukrainian missile assembly in Ukraine.
UK prime minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv with several European leaders for Ukraine’s Independence Day. During the visit, the UK plans to let defence company MBDA declassify information on British-made components in Storm Shadow/Scalp missiles, helping Ukraine develop its own version.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to announce that MBDA may release classified information on British components for the long-range SCALP missile, as Ukraine and France seek to establish assembly lines in Ukraine. Burnham is scheduled to visit Kyiv on August 24.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, co-chair a meeting of Ukraine’s main backers and meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It will be Burnham’s first trip abroad as prime minister, as Kyiv urges Western allies to provide more air defense amid intensifying Russian airstrikes.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday for his first foreign trip, reaffirming UK support for Ukraine and joining its independence day events. He will chair the first meeting of the “coalition of the willing” and announce plans to declassify information on British components for Scalp missiles. Moscow has warned of “consequences” over reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Andy Burnham will announce during his first overseas visit as prime minister that Britain will help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles. The UK will allow MBDA to declassify information on British-made Storm Shadow/Scalp components and help France establish missile assembly lines in Ukraine, a move likely to heighten tensions with Moscow despite taking years to affect the war.
Russia’s Interior Ministry issues security guidance that includes reasonable warnings, such as not sending money to strangers, alongside questionable advice. Its model citizen avoids expressing views or arguing online, keeps personal information private, avoids non-.ru links and dating services, and does not identify security-service jobs in phone contacts.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Japan’s government is not currently considering weapons deliveries to Ukraine. He noted that Tokyo has already provided body armor, vehicles and other equipment, and will continue supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction with the international community.
Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS says the Netherlands will not take part in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest because ongoing divisions over the Gaza war and other international conflicts have undermined the event’s neutrality. It says recently announced changes do not sufficiently restore Eurovision’s independent and neutral character.
Ozon says overnight Ukrainian drone strikes hit logistics facilities in Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol and Adygea, causing fires and injuries. Russia says three children were killed and six hospitalized in Krasnodar. Ukraine says strikes on dual-use storage centres disrupt Russian logistics and damage its economy.
Ozon said a drone attack struck its logistics center in Makhachkala, causing a warehouse fire and preliminarily leaving several people injured. Staff were evacuated and emergency services were responding. Operations were suspended indefinitely; affected orders will be canceled and refunded, while seller shipments are temporarily suspended.
A drone attack struck Ozon’s logistics center in Krasnodar, sparking a major warehouse fire. The company said its systems worked as intended and staff were evacuated promptly; preliminary information indicated no casualties, while emergency services responded at the scene.
India plans to issue tokenised corporate bonds next month, three people familiar with the matter said, in a test of blockchain technology designed to allow bond trades to settle instantly.
European leaders are meeting in Kyiv as Ukraine marks its 35th Independence Day. The Coalition of the Willing is expected to discuss further support, while the EU has announced more than six billion euros in aid. Critical US-backed air-defence support for Kyiv remains unavailable.
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Indonesia’s disaster agency chief said Monday that an earthquake in the country’s east had killed 100 people. Relief operations continued into their 10th day.
Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform China’s job market, with workers worried about being replaced. State-backed policies support the shift, though some economists believe they could weaken the economy’s overall strength.
The FIDE Council has decided to exclude Russian players from the 2026 World Chess Olympiad, Russian Chess Federation Executive Director Alexander Tkachyov told TASS. He said Russia’s national teams would not compete and accused council members who prioritize personal interests of prevailing. The event is scheduled for September 16-27 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the Adilet party’s victory in elections for the newly established unicameral parliament, the Kurultai. Putin said he expects its members to work productively with Russian lawmakers to further strengthen the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance.
Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission says five parties will enter the new unicameral Kurultai, with turnout at 74.08%. The Adilet party, which supports President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s policies, led with 71.17% and is expected to take a majority of the 145 seats. Final results will be published later.
Kazakhstan’s electoral commission says the newly formed pro-government Adilet party won more than 71 percent of Sunday’s parliamentary vote. Four other parties viewed as broadly supportive of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also entered parliament. The election followed a new constitution replacing the two-chamber legislature with a 145-seat unicameral Kurultai, a change likely to strengthen Tokayev’s power.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first speech at this week’s Jackson Hole conference has taken on greater significance. Traders and analysts want guidance on the recent rise in bond yields and reassurance that he is independent of the Trump administration.
Russian troops operating ground robotic systems in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk metropolitan area track jammed frequencies and reprogram equipment to use others, improving control, a soldier said. Reconfiguring the systems and finding optimal frequencies takes about a week on average.
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Fighters from the Russian Battlegroup South’s 75th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment are upgrading ground robotic systems in the field, extending their control range from about 8 to 20 kilometers, a crew commander said. Operators are also improving camouflage against enemy drones and fitting the vehicles with night-vision devices for operations after dark.
With diplomacy over ending the war on Iran stalled, President Donald Trump is threatening economic penalties against any country doing business with Tehran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will impose the toughest sanctions in history to collapse Iran’s government, while Tehran warns that countries joining the measures will face retaliation and accuses Washington of asserting extraterritorial sovereignty.
Russian newspapers highlight Washington’s preparations for new sanctions on Iran and Trump’s promise of “unprecedented” economic pressure as talks with Tehran remain stalled. They also report that Moscow is ready to mediate if asked, while warning that Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure will bring a severe response.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would respond rapidly to any Iranian military escalation following Washington’s promised “unprecedented sanctions.” He said the current US goal was to completely isolate Iran economically. Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the sanctions policy economic terrorism and a crime against humanity.
The Trump administration says it plans to sever every economic lifeline sustaining Iran through what officials call the toughest sanctions campaign yet. Targeting China, Iran’s biggest trade partner and main oil buyer, could trigger serious retaliation from Beijing, leading analysts to question whether Washington will match its rhetoric. China says it remains committed to peace talks, while Iran has threatened retaliation against countries supporting the US measures.
Courts in Lusaka and elsewhere in Zambia have been sealed off as the deadline for challenging the recent presidential election approaches. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile says he will petition over alleged irregularities after winning 38% of the vote, against President Hakainde Hichilema’s 60%. Despite the uncertainty, preparations for Hichilema’s 1 September inauguration appear to be continuing.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume says the German carmaker’s situation is “more than critical”. Ahead of meetings with staff, he warns that Volkswagen and Germany’s wider auto industry face “the biggest upheaval in their history” because of global headwinds and Chinese competition.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said countries hosting US troops are considered parties to the Middle East conflict and that military facilities there are becoming legitimate targets. He urged countries providing infrastructure to US forces to take necessary measures.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran would reject US conditions presented as a way to end the Middle East conflict. He said the country that initiated the armed conflict should bear the consequences, adding that Iranian authorities would not capitulate to what he called the aggressor’s demands.
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In rural west Texas, an ExxonMobil contractor operates robotic equipment from a small rig office, using a screen to move tall steel pipes weighing about 2,000 pounds. The company is turning to automated drilling in the Permian Basin as it seeks to increase oil production.
Guinea-Bissau has reported seven confirmed and 46 suspected mpox cases since declaring an outbreak on 4 July. More than half of those affected are children, including 16 under four. Unicef warns that fragile health surveillance may be allowing undetected transmission, while health workers say cases appearing over several weeks indicate ongoing spread. No deaths have been reported.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries and fuel depots have contributed to shortages, long queues and rising prices in Russia. Drivers near Kazakhstan are crossing the border to refuel, while Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan—both reliant on Russian petrol—face shortages, restrictions and deeper energy problems.
More than 40,000 people have been evacuated as the fast-moving Hawk fire threatens Reno in northwestern Nevada, while another 45,000 face evacuation warnings. Officials say the fire was human-caused but have not said whether it was deliberate. Some 800 firefighters are battling the blaze, hindered by shifting winds, with no containment reported.
A wildfire continued spreading on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, prompting tens of thousands of people to leave their homes. Local authorities said six people were injured, while strong and unpredictable weather helped drive the fire’s advance.
A fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate and destroyed an unknown number of homes. Officials expanded the “GO NOW” zone to nearly 90,000 residents, while at least six people were injured. The human-caused fire has prompted a state of emergency and National Guard deployment.
Bernstein says Circle can continue growing without the Clarity Act as USDC supply rebounds and stablecoin volumes keep expanding. The firm sees 59% upside for the company.
Russia produced 5.7 million metric tons of steel in July 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier, according to the World Steel Association. Global steel output reached 149.2 million metric tons, down 0.3% year on year, with China producing 76.9 million metric tons.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the situation in the Middle East and Gulf region had again reached a critical juncture. He urged the parties involved to return to dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible.
The United States and Canada are moving toward a deeper trade war after last-ditch efforts to reach a deal collapsed Friday. Americans could begin seeing higher prices for goods in three areas.
Businesses on both sides of the border are bracing for losses after US-Canada trade talks collapsed and both governments pledged 50% tariffs on each other’s goods. Calgary jeweller Cindy Baldassi expects most of her US sales to disappear, while furniture, clothing and retail companies warn that higher costs could cancel orders and overwhelm small businesses.
Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris for a two-day official visit with President Emmanuel Macron. Their talks are expected to cover the war in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and new energy routes that could bypass it. The two leaders also appeared at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time but largely funded by Riyadh.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince are due to chair the first meeting of the Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council on August 24. Several agreements are expected, including a Dragon Ball-themed amusement park in the Paris region and French military equipment sales to the kingdom.
Andrés Santamaría Garrido, who heads an association representing cities across Colombia, has a close-up view of China’s economic playbook at the municipal level.
Hang Seng Bank says it will keep investing in its wealth centre network to meet rising demand from high-net-worth clients. The lender recently opened a second facility at Hysan Place in Causeway Bay, despite uncertainty in Hong Kong’s wealth management industry as Beijing tightens scrutiny of mainland Chinese investors’ cross-border investments.
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Hang Seng Bank doubles down on wealth hubs despite Beijing’s tighter investment scrutiny
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Armenia’s application for EU membership would require it to align legislation on trade, phytosanitary rules, customs and other areas with European standards. He said those standards conflict with existing EAEU rules and could ultimately harm Armenia, while the latest EAEU summit urged Yerevan to hold a related referendum promptly.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the country would soon begin the process of formally applying for EU membership. He reiterated that a referendum would make sense once discussions reached a turning point and preparations for a roadmap could begin.
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🇨🇦 🇺🇸 'We have a bully in Washington': Canadians react after trade talks with US fail
At the border between the United States and Canada, Canadians react as Prime Minister Mark Carney announces he will slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a "bad deal" on trade
🇨🇦 🇺🇸 'We have a bully in Washington': Canadians react after trade talks with US fail
At the border between the United States and Canada, Canadians react as Prime Minister Mark Carney announces he will slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a "bad deal" on trade
The US military says it struck a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing two people. Southern Command said intelligence confirmed the vessel’s involvement in narco-trafficking, while the Trump administration has not provided definitive evidence. Legal experts and rights groups warn the attacks could constitute extrajudicial killings.
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The US military said it struck a boat allegedly involved in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, in what was the first known such strike in more than two months.
Ukraine marks 35 years of independence on August 24, while its conflict with Russia reaches four and a half years. As European leaders gather in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is due to chair talks with Volodymyr Zelensky on strengthening support for Ukraine amid an intensifying Russian bombing campaign.
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations of Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia continues its four-year invasion. New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham attended his first foreign trip since taking office in July.
Western leaders and officials arrived in Kyiv on Aug. 24 for Ukraine’s Independence Day, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. Among them was British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, making his first visit since taking office and expected to chair a Coalition of the Willing meeting. European and Nordic-Baltic leaders also attended.
Spending linked to old age and illness made up about 70% of Germany’s total social expenditure last year, pushing the country’s social budget to a new record, an Ifo Institute analysis said Monday.
Swiss industrial companies worry that the higher tariffs imposed on their exports to the United States leave them at a major disadvantage to European competitors facing lower import charges, a Monday survey found.
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks were carried out across Thailand. A 7-Eleven convenience store was engulfed in flames after being targeted, and at least three people were injured.
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