Hungary’s Foreign Ministry has reported suspected fraud and other crimes to prosecutors over ventilator purchases made in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic under the previous government, Foreign Minister Anita Orban said Tuesday.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 07:15
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called reports of a possible mobilization in Russia deliberate newspaper hoaxes circulated by the Ukrainian government to ideologically destabilize the country. Zelensky had repeatedly claimed Russian authorities would announce a new mobilization this fall, and Ukrainian media also carried the rumors.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 07:13
Options traders expect Nvidia’s market value to swing by $280 billion after the company reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon. Investors are looking for fresh clues about the demand driving the technology sector.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:10
One hundred and twenty-one empty chairs outside Victoria’s parliament represented Indigenous people who died by suicide in the state over the past five years. VACCHO says the government has not funded healing centres recommended by a 2021 royal commission, while advocates argue mainstream mental health services are failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 07:06
Polish deputy permanent representative Michal Miarka told the U.N. that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine poses a serious threat to neighboring states. He cited recent violations of Polish, Romanian and Latvian airspace, saying such incidents cannot become the “new normal” as NATO countries strengthen their response.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 07:04
Arkhangelsk Region and the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences signed an agreement in Minsk for long-term cooperation in reforestation, environmental protection, medicine, biotechnology, water treatment and new materials. The deal also covers joint projects, laboratories, education and training, forest breeding, and microplastic pollution monitoring.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:02
Ethereum-compatible blockchain Monad has proposed a wallet upgrade that would let users replace the keys controlling an account without changing its address. The design could enable passkeys, recovery tools and post-quantum security.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:01
The Philippines plans to expand its unmanned capabilities by developing and acquiring drones as part of efforts to modernize its military, the defence chief said on Tuesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 07:01
Guardian senior international reporter Luke Harding will answer readers’ questions live at 1pm BST on Tuesday 25 August. Topics include his book on Trump and Putin, the war in Ukraine, his reporting career, Ukraine’s drone tactics and the aftermath of injuries suffered by Ukrainian soldiers.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:00
Bessent’s proposed “D-Day” measures are viewed as more about signaling than taking concrete action.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:00
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is threatening a campaign against Iran that he labels an “economic D-Day”; the pressure could leave America confronting China, its main trading partner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With US-Canada trade talks collapsing last week and the prospect of a trade war looming, French language laws have emerged as a key issue further inflaming tensions between the longtime allies.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 07:00
China launched a Long March-6C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi at 11:21 a.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, placing seven satellites into their planned orbit. The mission was the 665th flight of the Long March rocket series.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 07:00
Financial investors are showing growing interest in China’s major bubble tea brands as the sector cools after a boom and faces intense competition. Their approach is shifting from early-stage investments and IPO subscriptions to full equity buyouts, while analysts expect industry growth to slow from double digits to the mid-to-high single digits.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:00
Lego reported record revenue for the first half of the year. CEO Niels Christiansen told CNBC that the company is seeing strong sales at both the high-end and value ends of its pricing range.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:00
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered about 1,479,300 casualties in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,230 over the past day. It also reported extensive Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own casualties, citing operational secrecy. Western estimates likewise put Russian losses substantially higher than Ukraine’s.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 06:55
New South Wales’ parole authority has again refused to release Mohommed Farhat, saying his offences reflected adherence to an extremist ideology of an antisemitic character. A Supreme Court judge had found that “Fuk Israel” was political comment, assessed the terrorism risk as insignificant and said the case appeared to be a serious miscarriage of justice.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:55
A Forbes-backed sci-tech innovation competition in Tianjin on Monday attracted about 200 representatives from government, business, academia and investment institutions. Three industrial projects were signed in Jinghai District, covering a sci-tech innovation base, an AI platform and a shared plant for AI-powered permanent magnet motors.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:47
Bitcoin is staying above $80,000 as exchange-traded fund flows provide support. Analysts caution that persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty make it too soon to determine whether the move will become a bull market, though the outlook is described as early but optimistic.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:46
Traders are committing millions of dollars to bets on further Bitcoin gains after its striking rise to $80,000, while demand for protection against a decline remains strong, according to Laevitas.
Bitcoin has gained more than 25% this week after an expansion of Treasury bond buybacks sparked a rally, pushing it above $80,000. Solana led major cryptocurrencies on Tuesday as validators voted on proposals to slow new SOL creation and increase daily burns, while the rally faced an overbought warning.
Bitcoin has risen above US$80,000 for the first time in three months, reaching more than US$80,900 on Tuesday. The cryptocurrency gained about 25 per cent in a week amid a broader rally in alternative assets linked to Washington’s efforts to reduce US bond yields, though it remains nearly 36 per cent below its October record of US$126,000.
Bitcoin has reached $80,000 for the first time since May as the cryptocurrency recovery gathers pace. Shifting US Treasury policy helped draw buyers back into crypto and revive ETF demand, while BTC has climbed 38% since its June plunge.
Analysts say a period of consolidation could reinforce bitcoin’s rally, while thin trading above $80,000 may leave the market vulnerable to sharper price swings.
Three primary schools in Dingri County, Xigaze, rebuilt after last year’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake welcomed students as the autumn semester began Monday. The campuses include seismic dampers and are fortified to intensity 8 standards. The quake damaged 79 schools; three were fully rebuilt and 76 repaired or reinforced.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:46
Hou Qijun is moving to transform Sinopec, the world’s largest oil refiner, as it confronts falling fuel demand, petrochemical overcapacity and what is described as the world’s worst oil crisis. Unlike other Chinese state executives, he could have simply coasted toward retirement.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:45
More than two million robots are already working in Chinese factories, with numbers rising rapidly. Schools such as Hangzhou Technician College are training engineers to work alongside them. Automation may help offset a shrinking, ageing workforce, but it could also put manufacturing jobs at risk.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 06:40
Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung is scheduled to make an official visit to Myanmar on Wednesday. It would be the first trip by a senior Vietnamese official there since the 2021 military coup sparked a civil war.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:40
HashKey said it has launched the Franklin OnChain US Government Liquidity Fund on its Earn channel, as part of a partnership with Franklin Templeton to offer the tokenized money market fund in Asia.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:39
Recent cyberattacks in the UK and US expose serious vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Iran-linked hackers reportedly forced a British power plant offline for four days, while water and wastewater systems in several US states were also targeted. The incidents show how cyberattacks could disrupt physical services and underline the need for stronger government and business resilience.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 06:37
Chelsea began new coach Xabi Alonso’s tenure with a thrilling 3-2 Premier League victory over west London neighbours Fulham. Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea, who took the lead after just 31 seconds. Fulham twice narrowed the gap but could not equalise.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:32
Mark Carney is considering trade reprisals while leaving open the possibility of talks with the US. The loonie has tumbled as businesses prepare for the impact.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 06:30
Target apologized and said it had removed from sale a Halloween costume depicting a circus clown after critics said the design evoked Blackface and minstrel shows.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:30
Kunming City College in Yunnan plans to create pet-friendly dormitories and a daytime care center, allowing cats, dogs and certain small animals on campus. Students have welcomed the proposal, while concerns include allergies, noise, waste and possible animal attacks. The college says it will study the plan further before issuing detailed rules.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:29
AFP News AgencyFreight trains departing Xi'an have shipped more than 34,000 air conditioners, fans and other cooling products to 15 European countries this year as heatwave-driven demand surged. The rail route takes about 12 days, compared with roughly 40 days by sea, and the port has added smart terminals and expedited services.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:26
The crypto rally has spread to dog- and cat-themed memecoins. Robinhood Chain-based Cash Cat gained more than 50% in one day, while several smaller animal-themed tokens rose between 50% and 130% over the past week.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:26
Washington’s threat of an “economic D-Day” runs up against a small group of governments that account for most of Iran’s remaining foreign trade and are therefore particularly exposed.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 06:24
Iran has pledged to retaliate against expanded U.S. economic sanctions. Washington says the measures will sever Iran’s economic lifeline, while Tehran is confident that major trading partners will resist the pressure campaign.
The United States tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warning that Iran’s trade partners will face consequences.
The United States is intensifying pressure on Iran through sanctions targeting cryptocurrency, aviation, shipping and gold in what it calls an “economic D-Day.” The Treasury Department is focusing on digital assets it says are being used to support Iran’s economy.
Angel Reese grabbed a WNBA-record 26 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. She surpassed Chamique Holdsclaw’s single-game mark of 24 and reached 458 rebounds for the season, seven beyond A’ja Wilson’s previous record. Reese also scored 11 points for her 27th double-double.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:12
Angel Reese grabbed 26 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71, setting a WNBA single-game record and surpassing the season record in the same game.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Western countries have sought for centuries to create new flashpoints along Russia’s borders. He said the West prefers to act through other countries, drawing nations with historical ties to Russia into confrontation with Moscow.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:12
Libya’s UN-backed 4+4 committee has signed a preliminary pact covering electoral laws and restructuring the national elections commission. Divided institutions, legal gaps and objections from lawmakers could complicate implementation, while the agreement’s supporters call it an important step toward ending the country’s political divisions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 06:10
German media report that investigators found a third drone and suspected explosives linked to the incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The drone was discovered west of the airport on August 14, along with about 50 grams of a substance suspected to be the military explosive hexogen. Security sources suspect Russian intelligence involvement, which Russia denies.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:10
German investigators found a third drone and suspected explosives allegedly linked to this month’s attempted attack on Leipzig/Halle airport, broadcasters NDR and WDR and the Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported Tuesday.
Embattled home builder Bathla Group has entered voluntary administration, leaving customers uncertain about their homes. Founder Bhart Bhushan called it an “orderly restructure” after weaker sales, the effects of the federal government’s May budget, falling market confidence and higher construction costs combined in what the company described as a “perfect storm.”
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:04
China is preparing to amend its Road Traffic Safety Law with a dedicated chapter on autonomous vehicles and advanced driving systems. Carmakers could be held legally responsible for traffic violations when autonomous driving is in use, a move that may help remove regulatory barriers to wider commercialisation.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:03
China has proposed adding a dedicated autonomous-vehicle chapter to its Road Traffic Safety Law, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.
New sanctions targeting Iran could heighten tensions between the U.S. and China, while renewed risk appetite is bringing investors back to Bitcoin.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:03
Australia’s official music charts will exclude tracks made wholly or primarily by artificial intelligence after backlash over a heavily AI-dependent cover of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer”. The Australian Recording Industry Association said AI used only in a supporting role will remain eligible, while fully AI-generated music will also be barred from the ARIA Music Awards.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:00
Australia’s official music charts will exclude tracks created wholly by artificial intelligence under new rules from the Australian Recording Industry Association. The rules take effect with the August 31 chart. AI-assisted recordings can still qualify if they are substantially human-made and are not linked to stream or chart manipulation.
The Australian Recording Industry Association has ruled that chart-eligible releases must be “substantially human made”. AI may still assist with tasks such as mastering, but humans must write the song and perform the lead vocal and primary instruments. The change follows controversy over DJ Josh Fawaz’s AI-assisted Madonna cover, which topped the dance chart.
President Donald Trump, who has argued that the US does not need Canada, said Monday that the northern neighbor does have something he wants: aluminum.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 06:00
Deshaun Watson has won the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback competition ahead of the Sept. 13 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, beating out Shedeur Sanders for the role.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 06:00
During the marigold harvest in Wenshan, Yunnan, refined oleoresin is being exported to Mexico, India and Thailand. The lutein-rich ingredient supports food, supplements and animal feed. Local cultivation covers about 23,000 hectares, with annual output exceeding 650 million yuan and 34,000 households benefiting. Exports reached 224 metric tons in the first seven months, up 7.7% year on year.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:55
Two people familiar with the matter said online fast-fashion retailer Shein’s Hong Kong IPO, seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion, has attracted enough investor demand to fully cover the order book.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:45
Authorities in Indonesia’s South Sumatra province organized a mass Islamic prayer for rain as fires in forests and peatlands generated suffocating haze across parts of the country.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 05:45
A tornado swept through Aude in southern France late Monday, damaging more than 300 residences and injuring 15 people, according to the local administration.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 05:40
A rare tornado moved through southern France near Carcassonne, damaging about 100 homes and injuring at least 26 people. It formed beneath a supercell thunderstorm near the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A tornado struck the village of Pomas in southwestern France, damaging about 300 homes and injuring around 40 people, officials said. Fifteen people were hospitalized. The storm uprooted trees, caused power cuts and major transport disruption, and led to the cancellation of a Vuelta a España stage.
A tornado struck the village of Pomas in France’s southwestern Aude region on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging around 300 homes. The severe weather tore roofs from buildings, caused power cuts and transport disruption, and led authorities to cancel a Vuelta a Espana cycling stage.
Police in Wuhan used a portable stab-resistant restraint blanket to subdue a 90-kilogram intoxicated man in three seconds. Developed and patented by Wuchang officer Du Xinkun, the 1.5-kilogram blanket is designed to reduce injuries during arrests; 80 sets have been deployed and used in nearly 100 operations.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:32
The Supreme Court said Trump may begin carrying out parts of an executive order aimed at restricting mail voting. Further legal challenges, however, could prevent his plan from being implemented before the November midterm election.
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 05:30
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Donald Trump to advance an executive order restricting mail voting, although the short timeline before November’s midterm elections may limit implementation. Three liberal justices dissented, and further lawsuits could delay the order. Trump has long claimed, without supporting evidence, that mail voting encourages fraud.
The Supreme Court said President Donald Trump may start implementing parts of an executive order aimed at restricting mail voting. Further legal challenges, however, could prevent the plan from taking effect before the November midterm election.
The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to proceed with an executive order restricting mail-in voting. It remains uncertain how much his administration can put into effect before the rapidly approaching midterm elections.
The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to proceed with an executive order restricting mail-in voting. It remains uncertain how much his administration can put into effect before the approaching midterm elections.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily sided with President Donald Trump over his plan to use the Postal Service to impose broad new restrictions on distributing mail ballots.
The item examines the problem with buying the dip in bonds and also mentions shelter cats.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:30
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria had shed a “dark stain” after the United States formally removed it from the state sponsors of terrorism list. He described the move as opening a path toward development, reconstruction and rebuilding. Washington had maintained the designation for decades over Syria’s ties with Hezbollah, Palestinian factions and Iran.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 05:28
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria was “shaking off a dark burden” after the United States removed it from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Syria had remained on the list since 1979, and the removal opens the country to outside investors.
Syria’s transitional government welcomed the US decision to remove the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying it would support reconstruction and regional security. Damascus urged Washington to lift all remaining restrictions and deepen a strategic partnership. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was also removed from the US terrorist-organization list.
The United States formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after a required 45-day congressional notification period. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move clears major barriers to private investment and economic recovery, while also delisting Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, saying the decision clears the “final major barriers” to private investment and reintegration into the global economy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it recognised the Syrian government’s efforts to distance itself from international terrorism.
The US Treasury says it has removed Syria from its decades-old list of state sponsors of terrorism and revoked the global terrorist designation for al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Washington says the move should encourage investment and support Syria’s political and economic stability.
The United States has revoked Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and removed Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, also known as the al-Nusrah Front, from its terrorist and blocked-persons lists. Treasury also sanctioned two former HTS affiliates for continuing to support al-Qaeda.
The U.S. State Department has taken Syria off its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, according to a Treasury notification. The step was announced earlier this year and had been pending a congressional review.
Reuters calculations show that almost half of the world’s oil in 2026 comes from countries affected by conflict, highlighting how current disruptions have surpassed those seen in earlier energy crises.
RReutersOriginal★★★★★2026-08-25 05:25
The Blockchain Association supports Treasury’s proposed rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. It favors limiting client-identification requirements to direct issuer-customer transactions in the primary market, while seeking clearer definitions.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:24
Authorities in Xiamen have opened an investigation into a local disinfection company accused of using dichlorvos at dozens of well-known chain restaurants. The firm’s Huli District operations were halted and its remaining chemicals seized. Its legal representative denied the allegation, saying the company used professional products and was maliciously reported by a former employee.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 05:23
World Internet Conference vice-chair Francis Gurry says China is creating opportunities for other countries in the digital age through open-source and open-weight AI models, 5G networks and data infrastructure. He also highlights brain-computer interfaces that could help restore movement or speech.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:23
The deployment of two US carrier strike groups to the Middle East concentrates significant firepower but reduces carrier availability elsewhere. Retired Vice Admiral John Miller, a former head of US Naval Forces Central Command, told Al Jazeera that the deployment comes at a cost.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 05:19
Australia’s Federal Court found dating site eHarmony engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in six areas, including free membership claims, pricing information and automatic renewals. The ACCC said thousands of customers were charged hundreds of dollars without realizing their memberships had renewed. Orders on remedies will be proposed later.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 05:11
France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one themed around the Japanese manga and anime Dragon Ball Z. The plans reportedly grew from Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman’s shared love of the series.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:09
France and Saudi Arabia announced plans for a €6bn ($7bn) amusement park near Paris, including three theme parks and a likely manga-themed venue. The deal was among agreements on energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Paris.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said more than 400 civilians, including 21 children, were affected by Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions over the past week. He said 407 casualties were linked to attack drones, with the highest numbers in Belgorod, Donetsk and Lugansk, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 05:03
Record cross-border deals helped some formerly loss-making Chinese biotech companies turn profitable in the first half of the year. Analysts said partnerships with global drugmakers had become the main funding route for cash-strapped firms advancing new-drug discovery, clinical development and regulatory approval, overtaking IPOs and pre-IPO fundraising as multinationals signal tighter deal budgets.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 05:00
The Trump administration announced plans to impose a $103,265 fee on H-1B visas, months after a federal judge voided its earlier attempt to require a $100,000 application fee.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 05:00
A federal court struck down the Trump administration’s attempt in June to impose a $100,000 fee on visas for some highly skilled foreign workers. The administration is now pursuing the idea through a regulatory process that would propose a broader levy to help fund its sweeping immigration crackdown.
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.
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.
Rae Wee looks ahead to the next day in European and global markets, with investors watching Nvidia for the next phase of the artificial-intelligence rally.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:50
Xpeng shares fell after the company issued weak delivery guidance. The decline came despite its nascent robotics business securing a valuation of nearly $6.3 billion, close to the value of its core electric-vehicle business.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:49
The State Department says the Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourist visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum after entering the United States. The number is not confirmed, but AP cites documents and officials who estimate up to 200,000 people could be affected. Revocation would not necessarily mean immediate deportation.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 04:44
The United States is preparing to cancel the B1 and B2 visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum, the Associated Press reports. The State Department is expected to announce the move within weeks with the Department of Homeland Security. Revocations would not automatically trigger deportation, and most pending asylum applicants would move into another immigration category.
The Trump administration said Monday that it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
The administration of President Donald Trump is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, the Associated Press reported Monday.
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for, or are currently seeking, asylum status in the United States, officials say.
Oil prices regained some ground on Tuesday after falling more than 2% in the previous session, as investors assessed the effects of the latest U.S. sanctions against Iran.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:40
Taiwanese entertainer Cai Yizhen was arrested after allegedly pouring glycerin on the Buddha Foot Stone, a national treasure at Nara’s Yakushiji temple, during a visit in April. She admitted the act and said she prayed by pouring oil on things that moved her. The case has prompted debate over religious practice, heritage protection and Taiwan-Japan ties; a scholar said it would not harm relations.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:31
South Korea and the US agreed to keep closely coordinating efforts to revive dialogue with North Korea. The understanding came days after Pyongyang rejected President Donald Trump’s overtures and fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:30
A rule recently approved by the NCAA has caused confusion and lawsuits, while opening the once-unthinkable possibility that players could leave college for NFL teams and later depart the NFL to return to college.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:30
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen defeated compatriot You Xiaodi 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of US Open women’s singles qualifying in New York. The 14th seed won in one hour and 28 minutes and needs two more victories to reach the main draw. She will next face France’s Clara Burel.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:29
China defeated Iran 3-0 in Tianjin, winning 25-14, 25-23 and 25-14 for a second straight Pool A victory at the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship. The result secured at least second place and a quarterfinal berth. Zhuang Yushan led all scorers with 18 points, while China will face Chinese Taipei in its final pool match.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:25
A can of Fanta sold in London contains 63 calories, while the same brand in India has three times as much sugar and also contains artificial dye. In Europe, the presence of such dye in food products requires a prominent health warning.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 04:20
US entrepreneur Elon Musk warned that humanity risks disappearing while commenting on Singapore’s new measures to encourage population growth. The city-state is offering families more than $55,000 for each child after a record fertility-rate decline and could become a “super-aged” society this year.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 04:20
Fires have burned tens of thousands of acres in Indonesia’s Kalimantan, including rainforest and peatland, sending thick smoke into Malaysia and putting Singapore on alert. Respiratory cases in West Kalimantan have surged to about 5,000 a week. Authorities have ordered action against suspected plantation-related burning, but experts warn the fires may worsen as the dry season continues.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 04:17
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.
