The United States is set to impose a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods over alleged excess manufacturing capacity ahead of a planned summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump next month, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 16:02
Repeatedly delaying tasks because they feel overwhelming may seem harmless, but the constant mental burden of unfinished business could be more exhausting than you realize.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-24 16:00
Thailand’s amnesty law covering political offenses committed over the past two decades has taken effect. It excludes some of the most serious cases, including those involving lese majeste, or defamation of the monarchy.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 16:00
As climate change intensifies fires, hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in novel technologies to detect and contain them, including drones, balloons and sound waves.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 16:00
Stand With Crypto is backing 32 House candidates as it seeks to demonstrate its political influence again in the upcoming elections.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:57
A severe hailstorm in the French Pyrenees forced organisers to stop and cancel the Vuelta a España’s third stage with about 15km remaining. Ice-covered roads and lightning risks prompted the decision, leaving the stage without a winner or podium ceremony.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:56
As Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and e-commerce giants Wildberries and Ozon draw global attention, Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s economic infrastructure. Missiles and drones have hit postal services, supermarkets, factories, warehouses, fuel stations, ports, civilian vessels and railways, disrupting exports, causing fuel shortages and forcing businesses to absorb losses. The National Bank estimates the damage could reduce GDP by 0.9% this year.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-08-24 15:55
US President Donald Trump says tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and steel will rise to 50% from January 1, while Canadian auto parts will also face a 50% levy in 2027. The announcement follows the collapse of trade talks and could disrupt integrated North American auto production, prompting Canadian retaliation.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:50
President Donald Trump said on Monday that US tariffs on all Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50% from January 1, 2027. After trade talks between the two countries collapsed over the weekend, he doubled down on his claim that the US does not “need” Canada.
US President Donald Trump said the United States would impose a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, car parts and steel starting January 1, 2027. The threat comes as a dispute between the neighbors intensifies after trade talks collapsed, with Canada pledging retaliatory tariffs.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the United States will raise tariffs on all cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50% starting Jan. 1, 2027, after trade talks with Canada collapsed.
President Donald Trump said the United States will raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50% starting January 1, 2027. He added that products built in the US would face zero tariffs.
CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski says the studio is targeting a 2028 launch for The Witcher 4. Before then, the company plans to show its Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, at this week’s Gamescom; it is scheduled for 2027. CD Projekt Red is also developing a multiplayer Witcher spinoff, Project Siris, whose team previously faced layoffs.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:48
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday that Ukraine wants peace but will not surrender to Russia at any price. Foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv for celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:44
U.S. threats to impose what it calls “the toughest sanctions in history” to force Iran to accept its demands after nearly six months of war have raised the prospect of another escalation in the Gulf.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:40
The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq edged lower on Monday as investors assessed the possible fallout from the U.S. pledge of an “economic D-Day” against Iran. Markets are also awaiting Nvidia’s results and a key inflation report due later this week.
Strive bought 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million, lifting its total holdings to 21,356 BTC and making it the seventh-largest bitcoin holder among public companies.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:39
Humanoid robots are setting new sports records and are increasingly being developed and tested for military purposes. The report examines who is investing in them, what armies want to use them for and whether they represent a new frontier in the global technology race.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:30
New trade tensions following Trump’s moves on Canada and Iran could reverberate through to US prices.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:30
Russia says it successfully sent a military satellite into space aboard a Soyuz-2.1 rocket launched from the Arkhangelsk region. Experts believe the satellite could support Russia’s war on Ukraine by expanding coverage over the country.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:29
Russia’s Defense Ministry says a military satellite launched by a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from the Plesetsk spaceport has reached its designated orbit. Ground facilities of the Aerospace Forces’ Space Troops have assumed control, stable telemetry has been established, and the satellite’s onboard systems are operating normally.
Oleg Pendzin, executive director of the Ukrainian Economic Discussion Club, said the West has turned Ukraine into a “frontier country” sustained by war, foreign aid, mercenaries and weapons. He said Ukraine cannot currently survive on its own resources and that its social system would collapse without the EU’s recent €90 billion lending program.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:26
India’s Tata Consultancy Services will acquire Porsche’s IT unit and has secured a five-year contract worth $1.46 billion. Porsche is part of Volkswagen, which is under pressure to cut costs and reduce its sprawling portfolio.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:25
General Intuition is in talks to raise funding at a $6 billion pre-money valuation from new investors including Valor Ventures, Point72 Ventures and Seven Seven Six. The startup is developing a foundation model to train generalized AI agents to move through space and time.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:24
The UK plans to share classified weapons-production information with Ukraine so it can make its own version of the Storm Shadow cruise missile. Analysts say the move could help Kyiv strike Russian strategic targets more efficiently and at an unprecedented rate, while setting an important precedent for sharing sensitive military technology.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:17
The UK has given Ukraine secret blueprints to enable domestic production of long-range cruise missiles. The announcement came during Andy Burnham’s first visit to Kyiv, where he met President Volodymyr Zelensky, but the offer may not be enough to overcome Russia’s near-daily ballistic-missile barrage or win the war.
Iranian army commander Amir Hatami said Iran would never let other countries bully it into submission. He warned that the armed forces would retaliate against any aggression and defend Iran’s independence, territorial integrity and security, while accusing the United States and Israel of plotting against the country and saying Iran was prepared for any scenario.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:16
Cameroon Football Federation president and former star Samuel Eto’o backed Gianni Infantino, saying the FIFA president had done nothing wrong despite pressure to resign over a controversial World Cup investment plan. Eto’o attributed much of the criticism to political manoeuvring ahead of next year’s election and called on African countries to support Infantino.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:15
Keith Kellogg, a former US president’s special envoy to Ukraine, supports mobilizing women for service in Ukraine’s armed forces. He said women fight no worse than men and that he sees no problem with their participation on either a personal or professional level.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:12
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the Zelensky regime of murdering children while international organizations look away. She was commenting on a nighttime drone attack on Russian regions that, according to the Krasnodar Region operational headquarters, killed 12 people and hospitalized 10, including six children. Russia’s children’s rights ombudsman said three children had died in the strike on a private children’s center in Krasnodar.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:10
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that it was “not appropriate” for Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha to return to office after the United States accused him of drug trafficking.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:10
Daniil Medvedev fell one place to eighth in the latest ATP Rankings with 3,580 points after losing in the third round of last week’s Cincinnati Open. Andrey Rublev dropped six places to 24th, falling outside the top 20 for the first time in six years.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:06
ESPN will raise subscription prices on September 17th. The ad-supported Select plan will increase from $12.99 to $13.99 per month, while Unlimited will rise from $29.99 to $31.99. Annual plans and some Disney Plus bundles will also cost more, though Disney Plus bundles with ESPN Unlimited are unaffected.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:06
Statistics Canada’s flash estimate puts Canadian factory sales in July 0.2% below June, with weaker sales in the chemical and fabricated metal product subsectors identified as the main drivers.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:05
Waves of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, often aided by Israeli forces, have intensified over the past month. Experts say the pattern increasingly meets the definition of a pogrom, while UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has called the attacks pogroms against defenceless civilians.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:02
Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha won a World Athletics Label road race in Buenos Aires in 56:51, reclaiming the half marathon world record. He cut 29 seconds from Jacob Kiplimo’s mark and became the first athlete to officially break 57 minutes. Ethiopia completed the men’s podium sweep.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:01
China has begun accepting applications for an 800 billion yuan ($119 billion) policy-based financing tool intended for local government projects and to support slowing economic growth. A securities firm said delays in its subsequent rollout could curb its impact this year.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:01
Russia and India plan to improve their joint payment infrastructure and develop tools allowing citizens to make cashless payments, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. He linked the initiative to stronger tourism ties; tourist flows between the countries rose 8% in the first half of the year.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:00
H5N1 has been detected in a dead long-nosed fur seal in South Australia, Australia’s first confirmed mammal case. Scientists fear the virus could spread quickly into sea lion colonies, threatening the roughly 12,000 Australian sea lions. Similar outbreaks have caused catastrophic pinniped losses in South America and sub-Antarctica, especially among pups.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:00
Tiny, fast drones are being deployed in an increasing number of school districts as part of a growing school security industry. Parents and schools are seeking new ways to protect students and staff from carnage.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:00
Famous cricketers from around the world have renewed their call for medical treatment for former star player-turned-politician Imran Khan in a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:00
The Trump administration is seeking to broaden H-1B program fees with a regulation imposing a $100,000 charge on people hired within the US. The move follows a court’s blocking of a narrower six-figure fee aimed at workers outside the country.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:00
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to raise the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Monday.
Once a high-flying fast-fashion retailer, Shein is listing in Hong Kong at just a quarter of its peak value after years of false starts, undermining its $100bn ambition.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:00
OpenAI is pushing to bring AI agents beyond software engineers and into everyday use by the wider public, though it remains uncertain whether people will adopt them broadly.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:00
CNN reported that the US Army recorded five major Apache helicopter accidents since the start of fiscal 2026 last October. One fatal crash killed two people aboard and triggered a wildfire. Apache training flights were suspended on August 14 and resumed on August 20 after serious transmission problems had been identified.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:58
A CNN analysis of military accident data finds that U.S. Army Apache helicopters are crashing at a historically high rate amid a widespread transmission problem affecting the model.
The 64th Bundesliga season has begun, prompting debate over whether Germany’s top league has passed its golden era. Bayern Munich’s prolonged dominance, the Premier League’s financial and broadcasting advantages, and the Bundesliga’s difficulty retaining star players may be limiting its international appeal, although experts point to full stadiums, strong talent and a distinctive football culture.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:54
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the Russian government to impose temporary management on critical infrastructure when owners fail to implement or restore security measures promptly or delay essential repairs. The measure covers fuel and energy, industry, communications, utilities, transport and logistics, nuclear power plants, and other facilities vital to national security and public welfare. It takes effect upon official publication.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:51
Regenxbio said the U.S. FDA placed its experimental gene therapy for a rare inherited disorder on clinical hold after spinal scans showed abnormalities in five participants. Its shares fell more than 24% in premarket trading.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:50
Raspberry Pi has published an official guide for building a homemade cyberdeck as tiny portable computers made from recycled items gain popularity on social media. The guide lists parts and provides assembly instructions, while the company’s higher component-driven prices may affect hobbyists. Creators continue to build increasingly elaborate designs, including a cyberdeck made from a mermaid purse.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:49
Several houses were torched in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups that injured a security officer. The violence comes after three years of ethnic clashes between the Hindu majority and Christian communities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:48
Ukraine asked South Korea for interceptor missiles for US-made Patriot air-defense systems during senior Zelensky aide Alexander Kamyshin’s July visit, the Chosun Ilbo reported. The request was denied on August 10. Seoul cited contingencies on the Korean Peninsula and reaffirmed its policy of not supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:47
AFP News AgencyMexico’s 12-month inflation rate accelerated in early August, according to data released Monday by national statistics agency INEGI, while core inflation remained persistent.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:45
Russia sees energy cooperation with India as a priority, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. He cited oil, petroleum product and coal supplies, joint investment in hydrocarbon production and processing, and potential cooperation on nonferrous, rare and rare-earth metals. India will be the partner country of this year’s Russian Energy Week forum.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:44
Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to slow solar and wind development, rising US electricity demand is driving a clean energy investment boom. S&P Global Energy forecasts a record 45 gigawatts of additions this year, propelled by higher energy prices, power-hungry AI data centers and a rush to use expiring tax credits.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:43
Russian International Affairs Council Director General Ivan Timofeyev says the planned visit to Russia by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is being postponed because it lacks a substantive agenda. He says ongoing Russian-US consultations are positive but have produced no practical results, while intensified strikes and retaliation are not helping a settlement.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:40
Russian International Affairs Council Director General Ivan Timofeyev says much of the Russia-US negotiation process on Ukraine remains confidential, with no tangible results so far and, at best, stagnation. He says structural obstacles, rather than individual negotiators, are the main difficulty. A TASS source said planned visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have been postponed.
A source in the pro-Russian underground says Ukraine may first lower its conscription age from 25 to 21, and possibly to 18 if recruitment remains insufficient. Authorities are also discussing lowering the upper age limit to 50–55, while the Defense Ministry has announced plans for radical mobilization measures.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:31
Europol says museum robberies across Europe are becoming more violent, with criminals using guns, axes, sledgehammers and explosives while attacking staff. The agency says the shift may indicate new criminal networks targeting particular cultural artefacts, potentially recruiting offenders for individual jobs.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:31
Sky News security and defense analyst Michael Clarke said transferring classified data needed to produce SCALP cruise missiles for Kiev would require US approval. He said the missile’s terrain-following capability relies on American intelligence and its MALD decoys are made by Raytheon. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Britain is taking part in the war against Russia on Kiev’s side.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:30
A small group of technology companies dominates Microsoft’s cloud customer list, highlighting how concentrated its AI business is within the sector.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:30
The US-Canada trade war shows no sign of easing. Canadian negotiators left talks in Washington after Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of making disproportionate last-minute demands. The US is imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, while Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US products are due to begin in early September, posing serious risks to both economies.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:30
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on dozens of Canadian imports after Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged retaliation, as trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa faltered.
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.
Ukraine brought home 10 service members previously considered missing in action from Russian captivity via Belarus on Aug. 24. Two had been missing since 2024 and eight since 2025; President Volodymyr Zelensky said they had served in the Armed Forces and National Guard and fought on the Donetsk front.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:29
Mexico will step up releases of sterile flies in Sonora and Chihuahua to contain the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite, Agriculture Minister Columba Lopez said. The move comes as the United States prepares to gradually resume trade in Mexican livestock.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:25
An armed group has released a video showing what residents say are about 600 women, children and older people abducted after gunmen attacked worshippers at a mosque in Dekara village, Niger State. Residents identified some captives, while police said they could not verify the number taken.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:19
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yury Ignat said the military lacks missiles for ground-based air defense systems and aircraft, with shortages especially affecting Patriot systems. Ukrainian officials at various levels have repeatedly cited insufficient air defense resources.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:15
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov accused the Ukrainian regime of fueling instability in the Middle East. He said Kyiv’s special services were involved in several tension hotspots and alleged that the regime brazenly violates international law, including the convention against financing terrorism.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:13
AFP News AgencyApple’s second-generation AirTag four-pack is available for $79 at Amazon and Target, down from $99 and marking its lowest price for the bundle. The newer model retains the original design but adds a more precise ultra-wideband chip, a louder speaker, longer Bluetooth range, and improved tracking.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:04
Anthony Albanese will use a national cabinet meeting to address opposition from Queensland and the Northern Territory to federal data-centre controls. He plans a major bill covering AI copyright, security and safety, alongside national requirements for developers to pay infrastructure costs, limit water use and reduce community impacts. AEMO forecasts data-centre electricity demand could rise sevenfold over the next decade.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:01
Australia’s commonwealth and ACT ombudsman has criticised police after officers in Canberra mistook a 17-year-old Indigenous boy for an aggravated burglary suspect, drew guns, arrested him and later searched him after release. The investigation made eight recommendations, including clearer guidance on racial profiling and the use of racial descriptors.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:01
Finance ministers from six European Union countries want the 27-member bloc to discuss in September a mechanism for taxing oil companies’ windfall profits arising from Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a letter released on Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:01
New York’s vast job market and opportunities continue to draw young people, but finding a place to live that they can afford is becoming an increasing challenge.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:00
Employers are trying to identify genuine candidates in an era of AI-generated resumes, giving greater priority to networking, live assessments and phone calls.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:00
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a bill that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:00
New Zealand’s government will introduce legislation to bar under-16s from platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. Companies would have to verify users’ ages and could face fines of up to 10% of global revenue. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon cited harmful content and addictive technology, but coalition partners oppose the proposal and say it would not work.
New Zealand’s government plans to introduce an Online Safety Bill barring children under 16 from social media and requiring platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook to verify users’ ages. Non-compliant platforms could face fines of up to 10% of global revenue. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the harm to children is too serious to ignore, but coalition partners NZ First and ACT oppose the proposal, leaving its future uncertain.
Prime minister Christopher Luxon says his party will introduce a bill seeking to bar children under 16 from social media, with platforms facing fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. The proposal would require age checks using account data, facial technology or digital identity documents. Coalition partner New Zealand First says it will not support the bill.
New Zealand’s conservative coalition government plans to introduce a bill in Parliament on Monday that would bar children under 16 from using social media. Platforms that fail to comply could face fines of up to 10% of their global revenue.
In a Decoder interview, GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan discusses how the for-profit fundraising platform became entwined with the pandemic, political unrest, and gaps in the social safety net. Medical expenses are its most popular fundraising category across its markets, creating tension between the company’s social role and its need to grow.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 14:00
Ukrainian economist Oleg Pendzin says not a single dollar has been invested under the minerals agreement with the United States. He argues that unresolved land ownership, geological surveys and security concerns require urgent government action, while continuing hostilities are deterring investors.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:58
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service says German law enforcement is seriously examining a possible Ukrainian link to the recent drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, while not acknowledging it publicly. The agency questions whether Berlin has the political will to announce impartial findings. A drone carrying an improvised explosive device was found beside a Ukrainian cargo aircraft on August 4 and defused the next day.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:57
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said Kyiv believes the drone incident in Leipzig will encourage the EU to send more weapons to Ukraine. The agency said the incident may also weaken public support in Germany for opposition forces favoring a pragmatic policy toward Russia.
Germany’s law enforcement agencies are seriously examining various explanations for a drone incident in Leipzig, including a possible “Ukrainian trace,” Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said. The SVR said German authorities have not publicly acknowledged that line of inquiry and questioned whether they would announce impartial conclusions.
Israel has warned Hamas that it will intensify strikes on Gaza over concerns about kites, drones and balloons launched from the territory. Several kites without explosives were found near the border, while Hamas denied responsibility, calling them children’s toys and accusing Israel of using them to justify continued air strikes.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 13:56
The Economist says corruption and political turmoil are widespread in Ukraine, with recent investigations suggesting that officials treat abuses of power as routine work rather than exceptional scandals. It calls the probe involving Zelensky’s office deputy head Irina Mudraya the biggest challenge yet to Zelensky’s leadership and expects political infighting to intensify in the coming weeks.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:53
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Their discussions will cover several issues, above all the situation in the Middle East, while France hopes to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 investment programme.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:52
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is making a two-day state visit to France, where he and President Emmanuel Macron are expected to sign agreements on health, transport and energy. Their talks are also set to cover energy routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Iran, Palestine, and developments in Syria and Lebanon.
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.
The 32nd APEC SME Ministerial Meeting will take place in Guangzhou on September 4 under the theme “innovation-driven development for win-win cooperation.” Discussions will cover technological innovation, digital empowerment and inclusive development, with a joint ministerial statement and other outcomes expected.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 13:51
Algeria will teach English before French in primary schools for the first time from the 2026–27 academic year, with French moving to the fourth year. The change is part of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s linguistic overhaul and follows a severe diplomatic crisis with France linked to Western Sahara.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:48
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.