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Iran prepared for US sanctions and has a response plan, minister says

Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh says the government anticipated tougher US sanctions, prepared measures to counter them and is ready for new restrictions. He says a two-year economic plan addresses the relevant challenges, while acknowledging that the war has affected industry, particularly metallurgical plants.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 20:23

Iran prepared for US sanctions and has a response plan, minister says
  • Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
    Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran

    The US says it will target every source of Iran’s revenue, including oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the campaign as an “unprecedented” economic war and warned countries that keep trading with Tehran of severe consequences.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-24 17:53Original
  • Bessent Pledges to Isolate Iran From Global Economy
    Bessent Pledges to Isolate Iran From Global Economy

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he called an “unprecedented” campaign to cut Iran off from the global economy. The Trump administration is seeking to choke the country’s economy and bring an end to the nearly six-month-old war.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-24 17:12Original
  • Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran
    MAJORTrump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a US economic pressure campaign aimed at cutting off Iran’s revenue sources, including oil, and isolating Tehran. The new sanctions will target digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, while countries and companies trading with Iran could face secondary penalties.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-24 17:10Original
  • Live: US to announce economic sanctions against Iran as Tehran vows to retaliate
    Live: US to announce economic sanctions against Iran as Tehran vows to retaliate

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will unveil severe economic and financial measures against Iran. Tehran has faced near-continuous sanctions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and vows to retaliate.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-24 16:15Original

Canadian Stocks Whipsaw After US Trade Talks Break Down

Canadian stocks swung between gains and losses at Monday’s open after trade talks with the US collapsed, raising fears of a widening trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney recalled his negotiators from Washington.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 20:15

Canadian Stocks Whipsaw After US Trade Talks Break Down
Canadian Stocks Whipsaw After US Trade Talks Break Down

Tunisia’s cash holdings hit record $10.5 billion, straining banks

Tunisia’s cash holdings climbed about 16% over the past year to a record 30 billion dinars ($10.5 billion), according to central bank data released Monday. Greater reliance on physical currency is putting pressure on banks’ liquidity.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 19:40

Tunisia’s cash holdings hit record $10.5 billion, straining banks
Tunisia’s cash holdings hit record $10.5 billion, straining banks

Italy regulator clears Ludoil’s acquisition of Sicilian oil refiner

Italy’s competition authority said on Monday it had approved energy group Ludoil’s acquisition of Sicily-based oil refiner ISAB, clearing the way for a local company to control one-fifth of the country’s refining capacity.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 19:35

Italy regulator clears Ludoil’s acquisition of Sicilian oil refiner
Italy regulator clears Ludoil’s acquisition of Sicilian oil refiner

US Eyes 7.5% Tariffs on Chinese Goods Before Xi-Trump Talks

The US is preparing to levy a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods over allegations of excess manufacturing capacity before a planned summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump next month, people familiar with the matter said.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 19:30

US Eyes 7.5% Tariffs on Chinese Goods Before Xi-Trump Talks
US Eyes 7.5% Tariffs on Chinese Goods Before Xi-Trump Talks
  • US eyes 7.5% tariffs on Chinese goods before Xi-Trump talks, Bloomberg reports
    US eyes 7.5% tariffs on Chinese goods before Xi-Trump talks, Bloomberg reports

    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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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-24 16:02Original

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Donald Trump announced that the US will impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel from 1 January 2027, accusing Canada of having “ripped off” the US for years. Mark Carney said the move was largely expected and vowed Canada would be ready for talks while matching US tariffs dollar for dollar.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:55

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

WorldBessent: Trump urges foreign leaders to cut ties with Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump is calling world leaders and asking them to halt all contacts with Iran. Bessent declined to identify the recipients, saying follow-up calls and visits from the State Department and Treasury would explain Washington’s expectations and deadlines, with consequences coming quickly if they fail to respond.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:52

Bessent: Trump urges foreign leaders to cut ties with Iran
  • Bessent threatens to cut noncompliant countries off from dollar access

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries that do not comply with new US sanctions on Iran will effectively lose access to the dollar system. He did not say when the sectoral sanctions will take effect, but warned that secondary sanctions could be imposed quickly while Washington is prepared to wait for now.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:30Original
  • Live: Bessent Press Conference on Iran
    Live: Bessent Press Conference on Iran

    Scott Bessent is holding a live press conference focused on Iran.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-08-24 17:09Original

Norway plans more Arctic drilling as EU reconsiders ban amid energy concerns

Norway will continue developing oil and gas reserves in the Barents Sea despite EU support for halting new Arctic drilling on environmental grounds. Energy Minister Terje Aasland said the region’s continued development serves Norwegian and European interests as energy-security concerns prompt the EU to review its policy. Equinor and Total also see opportunities to expand Arctic supply.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:22

Norway plans more Arctic drilling as EU reconsiders ban amid energy concerns
Norway plans more Arctic drilling as EU reconsiders ban amid energy concerns

Macron says Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia have agreed that the Gulf kingdom will invest €6 billion to build three amusement parks near Paris, according to the French presidential office. One park is expected to have a manga theme. The announcement came during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit, which focused on bilateral deals and the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-24 18:13

Macron says Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris
Macron says Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris

Russia-China freight on Russian Railways network hits record 114 mln tons in 7 months

Freight between Russia and China on the Russian Railways network rose 6% year on year to a record 114 million metric tons in January-July 2026, the company said. Container traffic grew 12.5% to 2.1 million TEUs, while shipments of oil, fertilizers, and vehicles and components also increased.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 17:09

Russia-China freight on Russian Railways network hits record 114 mln tons in 7 months

Indian foreign minister sees huge potential for trade growth with Russia

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Russia-India cooperation remains adaptable, flexible and strong, with bilateral trade reaching $60 billion in 2025 and substantial room for further growth. He cited cooperation in railways, space, fertilizers, energy and engineering, while saying the two sides are working to address trade imbalances and target $100 billion by 2030.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 17:06

Indian foreign minister sees huge potential for trade growth with Russia
  • Russia-India business cooperation has grown significantly — foreign minister

    Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin that economic cooperation between Russia and India had grown significantly, including in nuclear energy and fertilizers. Jaishankar is visiting Russia on August 23-24 at the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-24 17:01Original
  • Russia-India trade rises 8% in first half of year

    Trade between Russia and India grew 8% in the first half of the year, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. Both exports and imports gained momentum, while the two countries are broadening trade in agricultural goods, machinery, metals and other products. Negotiations on a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India are advancing.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-24 16:20Original
  • Russia-India trade has increased this year, Putin says

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 11:30Original

Kenya plans maize imports as drought hits key growing areas

Failed rains have severely damaged maize crops in Kenya’s North Rift, a region that has historically supplied more than 40% of the country’s maize. The expected shortfall could push up maize flour prices, increase reliance on imports and deepen food pressures for low-income households.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 17:03

Kenya plans maize imports as drought hits key growing areas
Kenya plans maize imports as drought hits key growing areas

Carry Trades Are Riding High on Wall Street

The popular but often risky carry-trade strategy is gaining momentum as investors wager that the dollar will weaken.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 17:00

Carry Trades Are Riding High on Wall Street
Carry Trades Are Riding High on Wall Street

Russian household bank funds rise 0.3% in July amid strong cash demand

Household funds held in Russian banks grew by 0.3%, or 0.2 trillion rubles, in July, the Bank of Russia said. The regulator linked the moderate increase to stronger consumer activity and persistently high demand for cash. Year on year, household funds rose 9.5% to 68.4 trillion rubles ($815.74 billion).

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 16:59

Russian household bank funds rise 0.3% in July amid strong cash demand

Russian banks’ net profit rises 18% in July to $5.28 bln — Bank of Russia

Russia’s banking sector recorded a 18% month-on-month increase in net profit in July, reaching 443 billion rubles ($5.28 billion), the Bank of Russia said. Core profit rose 28% as provisions for problem assets fell, while corporate-sector expenses dropped 77%. The regulator forecasts 2026 banking profits of 3.4–3.9 trillion rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 16:53

Russian banks’ net profit rises 18% in July to $5.28 bln — Bank of Russia

Canadian Dollar Tumbles as Trade Rift Threatens Growth Outlook

Canada’s currency plunged against the US dollar and bonds rallied after trade talks between the two countries collapsed, as the widening rift threatened the outlook for economic growth.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 16:43

Canadian Dollar Tumbles as Trade Rift Threatens Growth Outlook
Canadian Dollar Tumbles as Trade Rift Threatens Growth Outlook
  • US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump threatens additional tariffs
    US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump threatens additional tariffs

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:30Original
  • Live updates: Trump threatens 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods as rift with Ottawa deepens
    Live updates: Trump threatens 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods as rift with Ottawa deepens

    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.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:17Original
  • US and Canada head toward deeper trade war after deal efforts collapse

    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.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-08-24 10:04Original
  • ‘Half my business will be gone’: Canadian and US firms fear trade war
    ‘Half my business will be gone’: Canadian and US firms fear trade war

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-24 09:47Original

Russia’s new EV imports more than double in July to 1,200, Autostat says

Russia imported 1,210 new electric vehicles in July, up 116.5% from a year earlier, according to Autostat CEO Sergey Tselikov. Imports totaled 2,700 units in January-July, down 11.3% year on year. The leading July models were the Avatr 11, Avatr 12 and Changan Qiyuan Q05.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 16:38

Russia’s new EV imports more than double in July to 1,200, Autostat says

Manturov notes strong Indian interest in SJ-100, Il-114-300 aircraft

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Indian airlines have shown strong interest in Russia’s SJ-100 and upgraded Il-114-300 civilian aircraft. A prototype of a jointly produced India-Russia high-speed electric train is expected to be assembled in Maharashtra by year-end before testing and serial production.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 16:31

Manturov notes strong Indian interest in SJ-100, Il-114-300 aircraft

Bank of Russia raises official dollar rate to 83.29 rubles for August 25

The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate for August 25, 2026 at 83.2878 rubles, up 36.67 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro rate rose 57.83 kopecks to 97.4384 rubles, while the yuan rate increased 5.1 kopecks to 12.3853 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 16:24

Bank of Russia raises official dollar rate to 83.29 rubles for August 25

Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say

Japan is considering tax breaks on gains from selling non-core businesses, according to two people familiar with the matter. The move could accelerate long-delayed corporate restructuring and encourage industry consolidation.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 16:10

Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say
Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say
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WorldIran braces for new US economic measures as war deepens pressure on civilians

Iranians are preparing for greater economic hardship as Washington readies another round of sanctions intended to squeeze Iran’s economy and government. Analysts doubt the penalties will alter Tehran’s conduct, while the rial has fallen to a record low. Iranian commanders have threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf if the economic war continues.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-24 16:02

Iran braces for new US economic measures as war deepens pressure on civilians
Iran braces for new US economic measures as war deepens pressure on civilians
MAJOR

India’s TCS to buy Porsche’s IT unit and secure $1.46 billion five-year deal

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:25

India’s TCS to buy Porsche’s IT unit and secure $1.46 billion five-year deal
India’s TCS to buy Porsche’s IT unit and secure $1.46 billion five-year deal

ESPN streaming plans are getting more expensive

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.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:06

ESPN streaming plans are getting more expensive
ESPN streaming plans are getting more expensive

China’s $119 billion policy financing tool opens project applications amid rollout concerns

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:01

China’s $119 billion policy financing tool opens project applications amid rollout concerns
China’s $119 billion policy financing tool opens project applications amid rollout concerns

Russia, India aim to develop cashless payment tools

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 15:00

Russia, India aim to develop cashless payment tools

How Shein’s $100bn dream unravelled

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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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:00

How Shein’s $100bn dream unravelled

Mexico inflation accelerates in early August

Mexico’s 12-month inflation rate accelerated in early August, according to data released Monday by national statistics agency INEGI, while core inflation remained persistent.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:45

Mexico inflation accelerates in early August
Mexico inflation accelerates in early August

Russia prioritizes oil, gas projects and hydrocarbon supplies with India — Manturov

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:44

Russia prioritizes oil, gas projects and hydrocarbon supplies with India — Manturov

Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.

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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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 14:43

Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.
Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.

Six countries seek September EU talks on taxing oil companies’ windfall profits

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:01

Six countries seek September EU talks on taxing oil companies’ windfall profits
Six countries seek September EU talks on taxing oil companies’ windfall profits

No money invested yet under Ukraine-US minerals deal, expert says

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:58

No money invested yet under Ukraine-US minerals deal, expert says

2026 APEC SME ministerial meeting to focus on innovation, cooperation

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.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 13:51

2026 APEC SME ministerial meeting to focus on innovation, cooperation
2026 APEC SME ministerial meeting to focus on innovation, cooperation

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’

Ampere research says subscribers to Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in western Europe have faced average monthly increases of $1.86 over the past three years, more than in the US or any other region. Streaming companies have added cheaper ad-supported tiers while raising premium prices, but average increases fell from 24% in 2023-24 to 14% in 2025-26 as consumers’ willingness to pay reached its limits.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 13:45

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’
Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’

WorldWhat could new US sanctions on Iran entail?

The United States says it is preparing new sanctions on Iran, billed as an economic D-day. The measures are expected to intensify pressure on an economy already battered by earlier sanctions and a US naval blockade, continuing Washington’s use of economic tools to corner Tehran.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-24 13:42

What could new US sanctions on Iran entail?
What could new US sanctions on Iran entail?
  • Iranian currency hits record low against dollar as US sanctions details expected

    Iran’s currency has fallen to a record low against the dollar. The US is expected to disclose details of the administration’s sanctions plans later today, with developments being followed live.

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    CCNN★★★★☆2026-08-24 13:41Original
  • US to unveil new Iran sanctions as it says war is entering ‘endgame’
    MAJORUS to unveil new Iran sanctions as it says war is entering ‘endgame’

    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.

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    DDW★★★★★2026-08-24 11:35Original
  • Looming US sanctions on Iran put China oil buying in spotlight
    Looming US sanctions on Iran put China oil buying in spotlight

    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.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-24 11:25Original
  • Iran faces ‘economic D-Day’, US treasury secretary warns
    Iran faces ‘economic D-Day’, US treasury secretary warns

    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.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-24 10:39Original
  • US to launch ‘financial offensive’ against Iran on Monday — Treasury Secretary

    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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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 03:10Original

Russia, India discuss cooperation formats on Northern Sea Route

Rosatom is discussing mutually beneficial cooperation with India on developing the Northern Sea Route, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. He said the Arctic route could lower transport costs, while existing nuclear-energy cooperation may expand to small-scale facilities and localized equipment and fuel production.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 13:40

Russia, India discuss cooperation formats on Northern Sea Route

The Bond Market Is Returning to the Old Normal

Yields on 30-year US bonds rose above 5% last week, a level not seen since before the Great Financial Crisis. Treasury purchases briefly pushed yields lower, but they climbed again the next day. At the same time, US national debt surpassed $40 trillion.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:30

The Bond Market Is Returning to the Old Normal
The Bond Market Is Returning to the Old Normal

Putin: Russia increasing fertilizer supplies to India, ready to continue

Russia is increasing fertilizer deliveries to India and is prepared to keep doing so, President Vladimir Putin said. He added that Moscow is doing everything possible to fully meet the needs of Indian farmers and the agricultural sector. Cooperation on energy, nuclear power and high-tech sectors is also progressing steadily.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:26

Putin: Russia increasing fertilizer supplies to India, ready to continue

Bessent could tap nearly $1 trillion Treasury account to fund bond buybacks, sources say

Sources say Treasury Secretary Bessent could use nearly $1 trillion in the Treasury General Account to finance bond buybacks. Drawing on the account would give the Treasury considerable power to influence long-term bond yields.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:17

Bessent could tap nearly $1 trillion Treasury account to fund bond buybacks, sources say
Bessent could tap nearly $1 trillion Treasury account to fund bond buybacks, sources say

New Solana vote could lift daily SOL burns to $800,000 and slow token creation

A new Solana vote could curb SOL supply growth by accelerating the network’s inflation decline and increasing daily fee burns. Two of the three proposals would raise burns from about 650 SOL to as many as 9,000 SOL.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 12:52

New Solana vote could lift daily SOL burns to $800,000 and slow token creation
New Solana vote could lift daily SOL burns to $800,000 and slow token creation

WorldKremlin on Ukrainian strikes on Ozon warehouses: ‘Responses are felt in Kyiv every day, every night’

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russian forces would respond to Ukrainian drone attacks on Ozon logistics facilities with further strikes on Ukrainian territory. He said Kyiv would feel those responses “every day, every night,” and argued the attacks would not alter the dynamics at the front. Ukraine has targeted Ozon warehouses for three days, after earlier strikes on Wildberries facilities and Russian oil refineries.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 12:40

Kremlin on Ukrainian strikes on Ozon warehouses: ‘Responses are felt in Kyiv every day, every night’
Kremlin on Ukrainian strikes on Ozon warehouses: ‘Responses are felt in Kyiv every day, every night’
  • Ozon shares plunge more than 28% on Moscow Exchange after Ukrainian strikes on warehouses
    Ozon shares plunge more than 28% on Moscow Exchange after Ukrainian strikes on warehouses

    Shares in Russian online marketplace Ozon fell as much as 28.5% to 2,129 rubles after Ukrainian forces struck its warehouses in several Russian regions for a third straight day. The stock was down 12.7% at 2,600 rubles after the Moscow Exchange opened, while the benchmark index dropped 2%. Ozon is a blue-chip constituent of the benchmark. Ukraine had previously struck warehouses operated by Wildberries, which is not publicly traded.

    OzonUkrainian strikesRussian stock market

    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-08-24 12:32Original
  • What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar Region, three children killed

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 11:16Original
  • Kremlin says Kyiv will continue facing consequences for attacks

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 09:48Original
  • FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, three children killed in Krasnodar

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 08:29Original
  • Ukraine attacks southern Russia with drones, killing three children, local officials say
    Ukraine attacks southern Russia with drones, killing three children, local officials say

    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.

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    MMeduza★★★★☆2026-08-24 07:32Original
  • Two children killed, seven injured after UAV debris hits Krasnodar children’s center

    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.

    Krasnodardrone attackcivilian casualties

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-23 23:44Original
  • Ukraine reportedly targets Russia’s Krasnodar and nearby Ozon logistics center in major attack
    Ukraine reportedly targets Russia’s Krasnodar and nearby Ozon logistics center in major attack

    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.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-23 23:11Original

WorldIran’s foreign policy now resembles playing chess and poker at once, diplomat says

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei compared the country’s current foreign policy to playing chess and poker simultaneously, saying Tehran must pursue long-term strategies while also taking high-risk policies. He described Iran as having recently begun playing a mixed game.

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Iran’s foreign policy now resembles playing chess and poker at once, diplomat says
  • Iran vows to retaliate against countries cooperating with fresh US sanctions
    Iran vows to retaliate against countries cooperating with fresh US sanctions

    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.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-24 11:53Original
  • Iran threatens consequences for countries joining blockade

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 10:57Original
  • ECB's Cipollone sees stagflation risk from Hormuz crisis as remote
    ECB's Cipollone sees stagflation risk from Hormuz crisis as remote

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-24 10:50Original
  • Fewer than 20 vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz over weekend

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-24 09:29Original

Kerry Properties targets Hong Kong sites, eyes luxury market as mainland growth slumps

Kerry Properties is targeting Hong Kong residential land and may recycle capital from existing assets, betting on tighter local housing supply. Despite the mainland property downturn weighing on its China business, the developer said it bought three Hong Kong residential sites in the first half, totaling about 235,000 sq ft of gross floor area, and will remain active in government land tenders.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 12:20

Kerry Properties targets Hong Kong sites, eyes luxury market as mainland growth slumps
Kerry Properties targets Hong Kong sites, eyes luxury market as mainland growth slumps

Strategy sells $2 billion in MSTR shares, creates $1.6 billion USD Cash pool

Strategy sold $2 billion worth of MSTR shares without making any bitcoin purchases and established a $1.6 billion “USD Cash” pool. Its holdings represent roughly 4% of bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap, valued at around $66 billion.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 12:12

Strategy sells $2 billion in MSTR shares, creates $1.6 billion USD Cash pool
Strategy sells $2 billion in MSTR shares, creates $1.6 billion USD Cash pool

India’s top factory hub scraps $2.86 billion airport plan, eyes alternative sites

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 11:50

India’s top factory hub scraps $2.86 billion airport plan, eyes alternative sites
India’s top factory hub scraps $2.86 billion airport plan, eyes alternative sites

German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies at 89

German investor Klaus-Michael Kuehne, controlling shareholder of Swiss logistics group Kuehne + Nagel, has died at the age of 89, the company said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 11:45

German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies at 89
German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies at 89