Iranian ships cut off from their home ports by the US blockade are seeking shelter near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.
F
Financial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 16:22
Russia’s Nadezhda Trifonova and Viktoria Kazantseva won silver in the girls’ 3-meter synchronized event at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships in Croatia on Tuesday, scoring 258.63 points. Mexico won gold and Canada took bronze. The championships are being held in Rijeka from August 21 to 28.
T
TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:19
Yevgeny Grigoryev, director general of TulaDron, has been detained in Tula, according to local outlet Myslo, which cited sources. A court ordered him held in pretrial detention for two months from August 14 on large-scale fraud charges. Mash also reported the arrest. TulaDron was launched in 2025 with plans to produce military and civilian drones, backed by 1 billion rubles in funding.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:16
Reese Richardson, a Northwestern University postdoc, found that antibody companies used manipulated images to market their products, including edits that removed background noise and copied data to fabricate results. A broader search identified problematic images in marketing materials for more than 17,000 commercial antibodies.
A
Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:16
French government agencies are increasingly being targeted by hackers, putting sensitive personal data at greater risk. In 2026 alone, bodies linked to the finance ministry suffered three massive cyberattacks that compromised data belonging to millions of people.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:16
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) in US goods, including steel and dairy, matching the punitive duties imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian products. Ottawa also unveiled C$7.5 billion in aid for affected Canadian businesses and workers as tensions escalated.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-25 16:15
As its trade war with the United States intensifies, Canada is retaliating against tariffs imposed on its goods in recent days by placing tariffs on US products. Ottawa has also announced a multibillion-dollar aid package for workers and urged Canadians to buy local to support domestic industries.
Canadian ministers set out a series of countermeasures after the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods, deepening the trade war between Canada and the United States.
Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on more than 700 US goods, with the highest import taxes targeting steel and aluminum.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced 50% tariffs on US furniture and steel, matching President Donald Trump’s new weekend duties dollar for dollar. He also backed support programs for Canadian businesses hurt by the escalating trade war.
Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, after relations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney deteriorated.
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on $19.94 billion worth of US goods, matching Washington’s newly imposed duties dollar for dollar. It also unveiled financial support for Canadian businesses and workers affected by the escalating trade war.
The trade war between the United States and Canada is intensifying. The neighboring countries have been among the world’s closest allies and trading partners for decades, but using tariffs to settle disputes is putting even their strong economic relationship under serious strain.
As the United States intensifies its trade war with Canada, Ottawa is preparing a response. New tariffs threaten the car industry and many other products, prompting Canada’s finance, labour and industry departments to announce countermeasures aimed at protecting workers whose jobs could be at risk.
Canada’s minister responsible for U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, said the government could announce retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Tuesday. His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s threat the previous day to raise U.S. tariffs on all Canadian cars and trucks to 50%.
Canada is expected to unveil retaliatory tariffs on US goods after trade talks collapsed and 50% US tariffs on Canadian products took effect. Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected what he called a “bad deal,” while President Donald Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, parts and steel from January 1, 2027.
International Maritime Organization data says attacks on 68 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran conflict began in late February have killed 19 seafarers, wounded 49 and left one officially missing. By August 21, 68 incidents had been confirmed.
TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-08-25 16:15
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the US Navy had removed or detonated all mines in the strait’s international waters and that any vessel placing new mines would be immediately and systematically destroyed. Trump also said the US Space Force was closely monitoring the strait and sites in Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that all mines had been detonated or removed from international waters in the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran had been warned that any ship or boat laying new mines would be destroyed.
Apple unveiled a more powerful Mac mini on Tuesday for consumers seeking to host AI agents remotely. The launch is likely to be the final product release of Tim Cook’s tenure as CEO.
R
ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:15
Apple has announced new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with AI upgrades. The company says its frameworks and new chips let developers run and fine-tune large AI models locally on a Mac.
Apple is preparing to launch a new Mac mini desktop, its first updated version in almost two years. The unveiling could come within days, potentially ahead of a September event expected to introduce the next iPhones.
Zach Witkoff, CEO of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, said concerns about conflicts of interest involving the Trump family are misplaced. He argued that the success of the company’s stablecoin has quieted accusations of Trump cronyism.
C
CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:15
Polestar says months of communication with the Trump administration led it to expect approval to keep selling electric vehicles in the US, but the Commerce Department rejected its application. The company says it has no clear explanation for the decision, especially since sister company Volvo was approved despite similar ownership and vehicle technology. Polestar will be barred from selling new vehicles from the 2027 model year under rules targeting connected software from China.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:14
Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old British citizen from South Yorkshire, was killed by a remote-controlled drone near Lyman in Ukraine’s Donetsk region on June 10 while fighting for Russia, according to British media. He was reportedly the first British citizen killed while fighting on Russia’s side. The Foreign Office warned that fighting in Ukraine or assisting combatants could violate British law and lead to prosecution upon return.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:14
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, the highest single-month total recorded during Donald Trump’s second administration.
T
The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:10
Waymo said Tuesday that it will start testing its autonomous vehicles in Munich in the coming weeks. The trials are intended to pave the way for a commercial ride-hailing service in Germany, which the company hopes to launch around the end of 2027.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:10
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is expected to testify on Tuesday in a trial examining whether Meta designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children while failing to properly consider their safety.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:05
Sixteen Russian athletes will compete at the 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Poznan, Poland, from August 26 to 30, the Russian Canoe Federation says. Six more Russians will take part in the paracanoeing events. All will compete under a neutral status.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:05
The QuestStack project combines known Quest 1 vulnerabilities into an exploit chain that provides full root access. After connecting the headset to a PC, users can complete the bootloader process through a web interface without downloads, enabling app sideloading without a Meta Developer account and allowing setup and login even if Meta’s supporting servers shut down.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:04
Lithuania has pledged €600,000 for seven projects supporting the return, rehabilitation and legal accountability efforts involving Ukrainian children abducted from occupied territories and taken to Russia or Russian-controlled areas. First Lady Diana Nausediene said children cannot be used as instruments of war or occupation.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 16:04
Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state while protesting alleged leaks in a highly competitive state-level exam. Held more than a year ago, the test recruits officers for the state administration.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:04
Police in eastern India’s Bihar state used water cannon and detained dozens of protesters on Tuesday as they tried to march to the governor’s residence. The demonstrators demanded cancellation of a civil services recruitment exam over alleged question-paper leaks and other wrongdoing.
Russia’s Justice Ministry has launched a test version of a registry for people subject to temporary restrictions. It is intended to list individuals convicted in absentia who live abroad and evade punishment. The sole current entry is a fictional 25-year-old, Pyotr Petrovich Petrov. The law allows authorities to freeze Russian bank accounts and restrict property sales, online services, banking, and some consular services.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:04
Galaxy is expanding retail crypto lending with a portfolio line of credit for eligible GalaxyOne clients. The facility allows them to borrow cash against BTC, ETH and SOL without selling their holdings.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:03
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting how much they must pay victims and attorneys.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:01
A week after becoming the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk, Sophie Adenot went outside the International Space Station again on August 25 to replace an antenna.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-25 16:00
A week after her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot began a second excursion outside the International Space Station on Tuesday. The roughly six-and-a-half-hour activity is intended to replace a communications antenna.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot is heading outside the International Space Station for the second time in a week, a rare double spacewalk. The mission comes as the station’s astronauts work to complete repairs, requiring careful preparation for the work ahead.
Rewatch French astronaut Sophie Adenot’s second spacewalk, which comes a week after she became the first French woman to carry out a spacewalk.
A week after completing her first historic spacewalk, French astronaut Sophie Adenot is set to venture outside the International Space Station again on Tuesday as part of her mission.
The United States can pressure Chinese banks over Iran by leveraging their access to the U.S. financial system. Beijing is meanwhile developing alternatives, including the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, or CIPS.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 16:00
US media report that CIA director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow, citing flight data and the sighting of a US diplomatic motorcade. CBS News and Axios quoted sources confirming the trip, reportedly his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief. The reason remains unclear, and neither the CIA nor the White House immediately commented.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 16:00
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly travelled to Moscow on a US military aircraft on Tuesday for unannounced talks. Neither Washington nor Moscow has confirmed the purpose of the visit or who he was due to meet, while flight-tracking data showed the plane flew to Russia via Latvia.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Russia for meetings in Moscow on Tuesday, according to two US media outlets. The trip is believed to be his first known visit to Russia since becoming the US spy chief, as US-brokered talks to end the Ukraine war have stalled.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow, CBS News reported, though the purpose remains unclear. Axios said he may be holding talks with Russian officials, while CBS reported that he arrived aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17. An unsubstantiated theory links the trip to the possible release of imprisoned American Charles Zimmerman.
A person familiar with the situation said the U.S. asked Ukraine not to strike Moscow or St. Petersburg while CIA Director John Ratcliffe was visiting Russia. The visit has not been officially confirmed by either Washington or Moscow, and his meetings and agenda remain unclear. A U.S. Air Force C-17 landed in Moscow earlier on Aug. 25.
Bank of Singapore’s 2026 CIO Summit in Hong Kong examines how geopolitical fragmentation, technological disruption, demographic change and shifting global economic relationships are challenging the investment assumptions of recent decades and prompting investors to reassess the landscape.
S
South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 16:00
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to immediately release activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala, ruling that his continued detention was unlawful and violated his rights to a fair trial, expression and association. The court said the case revealed a systemic problem involving the detention and prosecution of political opponents, human rights defenders and journalists.
B
BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:58
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev says the first unit of Egypt’s El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant is scheduled to connect to the grid in 2028. All four units are currently being built at the same time.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:58
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions on Iran under what Washington calls an “Operation Economic Outcast,” but did not single out China. Analysts told the BBC that the prospect of Xi Jinping’s visit to the US may have influenced Washington, while Beijing condemned the measures as illegal unilateral sanctions and vowed to defend its interests.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:57
The US says “Operation Economic Outcast” is now under way, with sanctions against Iran set to expand.
An investigation by Novaya Gazeta Europe found that 47 of Russia’s 50 highest-ranked universities have urged students to sign Defense Ministry contracts. Most promotions concern the Unmanned Systems Forces; some schools held recruitment events or introduced drone classes. Students have reportedly been attracted with extra payments and pressured through threats involving failed exams.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:56
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, is 27 percent contained after destroying at least 32 homes and damaging six others. Seven people have been injured, while about 63,000 residents remain under evacuation orders or warnings. Officials say the fire has not grown, but dry brush and gusty winds continue to pose a threat.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:52
The European Commission says Ukraine has not formally asked to accelerate disbursements from the EU’s 90 billion-euro loan, despite President Volodymyr Zelensky’s public appeal. The bloc says it has allocated 22 billion euros for Ukraine’s 2026 defense needs and will approve more, while urging other partners to contribute.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:50
Senior Chinese and Indian diplomats met in Beijing on Tuesday and agreed to continue dialogue while pursuing a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement of their border dispute.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:50
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, preserving peace and stability along the border, and advancing boundary delimitation efforts, the Indian Embassy in China said.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met India’s national security advisor and special representative on the China-India boundary question, Ajit Doval, in Beijing. Han called for a strategic, long-term approach, stronger mutual trust and managed differences, while Doval said India was ready to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and address the boundary issue.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume was booed and whistled at by workers in Wolfsburg after saying a sweeping reorganisation, potentially involving mass redundancies and plant closures, was essential to the carmaker’s future. He said management would rely as much as possible on voluntary measures, while describing closures as a last resort. Workers’ council chief Daniela Cavallo said trust in Blume had been damaged.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:47
Volkswagen management is meeting angry workers this week over an unprecedented restructuring drive that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and put several German factories at risk. The company faces pressure from Chinese rivals, the shift to electric vehicles, high costs and overcapacity, while unions say communication of the plans has been “disastrous.” CEO Oliver Blume calls VW’s condition “more than critical.”
Iranian state media has broadcast a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump. The US Secret Service says it is aware of the video. Iranian media have repeatedly circulated threats against the president and his family since the war began in February.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:44
The US Secret Service says it knows about footage aired by Iran’s state broadcaster. The video appears to put Barron Trump’s life at risk; he is President Donald Trump’s youngest son.
China’s Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot completed 100 metres in 8.86 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, beating its earlier 9.39-second mark and Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second human world record. It stopped against a mat beyond the finish and briefly caught fire in the torso after collapsing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:42
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is racing to preserve his position as support weakens and criticism grows. His push for an unprecedented fourth term has been challenged by critics and rights groups, while his close ties to Donald Trump and plans to commercialise future FIFA revenues have triggered backlash. The next election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, with candidacies due by November 18, 2026.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:42
BNP Paribas has secured a licence for a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, according to state news agency SPA. France’s largest bank is joining other international companies expanding their presence in the kingdom.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:40
A tornado of rare intensity devastated Pomas in southern France on Tuesday, causing widespread damage and leaving residents shocked. The mayor said the aftermath looked like a “wartime” scene. At least 39 people were injured, two of them seriously.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:36
Dozens were injured after a tornado struck the small village of Pomas in southern France. Local authorities say two people are in critical condition, while more than 1,400 homes remain without electricity as of August 25.
Oil prices fell 3% as the United States shifted toward economic pressure on Iran, easing fears that war could resume. Investors largely shrugged off the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:31
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Erlan Aqkenjenov said the Kondensat refinery will process Russian crude and return the resulting gasoline and diesel to Russia, while 30% of the fuel will remain in Kazakhstan. An unnamed Russian company owns half of the refinery. The arrangement comes as Russian regions face fuel shortages and rising prices after drone strikes hit oil refineries.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:31
Iran-backed Houthi forces are using the wider regional war to pressure Saudi Arabia. Their attacks on an oil tanker, Saudi infrastructure and ships near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising the risk that Yemen will slide back into full-scale conflict and disrupting Red Sea shipping.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:31
Two unvaccinated people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, the first measles deaths reported in the US this year, as the country confronts its largest outbreak of the disease in three decades.
B
Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:30
Two unvaccinated people have died from measles in Pennsylvania, health officials say. The state has recorded 393 cases this year, while confirmed US cases have reached 2,777—the highest level in 35 years. Falling vaccination rates are raising concern as the country risks losing its eliminated-measles status.
Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first reported deaths from the disease in the United States in 2026.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows for a sixth straight trading day on Monday, taking the streak to about $2.26 billion. As Bitcoin climbed above $80,000, total ETF assets reached $98.56 billion, about $1.44 billion short of $100 billion. BlackRock’s IBIT captured most of the new demand, while its call-option activity also hit records.
C
CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:30
Namibia has urged Southern African Development Community members to invest more in meteorological services and accelerate multi-hazard early-warning systems as climate risks grow. Speaking at the opening of the 33rd Southern Africa Climate Outlook Forum in Swakopmund, Minister Veikko Nekundi said forecasts should lead to early action in agriculture, water, energy, health, infrastructure and disaster management.
C
CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:29
Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Mikhail Melekh said Ukrainian authorities may be seizing Orthodox relics and church furnishings to move them abroad and resell them. He said some allegedly stolen ancient Orthodox artworks could be used as collateral or payment for Western arms deliveries to Ukraine.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:26
Nine years after a military crackdown in Myanmar forced the Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh to escape slaughter, at least 1.2 million remain in refugee camps there. A UN report described the crackdown as being carried out with “genocidal intent”.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:24
Mourners gathered in Khan Younis to mark a year since an Israeli double strike on a Gaza hospital killed 22 Palestinians, including journalist Mariam Dagga and rescue workers. No one has been held accountable.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:23
A year has passed since AP journalist Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital. Her father, Riyad Dagga, continues to wait for justice.
Sense Bank appointed Slovak banking and IT specialist Peter Novak as an independent supervisory board member, replacing Mykola Hladyschenko, who was dismissed by the government over suspected involvement in a money-laundering scheme. Investigators accuse bank officials and others of laundering Hr 150 million through the bank to pay bail for former minister Herman Halushchenko.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:22
Rising deficits and debt-servicing costs no longer appear capable of restoring fiscal prudence in the US.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:20
Sweden’s armed forces have asked the government to expropriate a Russian-owned beach property near Muskö Naval Base, citing Russian drone threats and the ownership situation. Defence Minister Pål Jonson said Sweden must prevent anyone from gaining visibility of the site or a tactical advantage.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:18
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said the US sanctions on Iran are unilateral and called for mediation efforts to resolve the crisis.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:17
Concern about the scale and cost of U.S. government spending has revived the debasement trade, bringing renewed attention to crypto and gold.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:16
Iraq could offer a case study of how the United States might carry out its threat to push countries that continue trading with Iran out of the dollar-based financial system.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:15
China says it will take all necessary measures to protect its rights and interests after Washington expanded sanctions targeting Iran-linked entities, including some in China. Beijing rejects unilateral sanctions, says China-Iran cooperation complies with international law, and argues that US economic pressure will not resolve the Middle East conflict.
Axios says Washington’s new sanctions on Iran appear to have caused little of the shock and awe President Donald Trump expected. It describes them as another extended ultimatum and says the strategy’s success depends heavily on whether China, Dubai and other gateways believe the US will impose the severe costs it has threatened.
The United States has imposed sanctions on nearly 60 individuals and entities in Iran and abroad over alleged links to Iranian oil revenue, weapons procurement and cyberoperations. Tehran rejected the measures, while Washington said they target networks supporting Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes and sanctions evasion.
The United States has announced a fresh round of sanctions on Iran and pledged to penalise countries that trade with Tehran, including China. The move comes as Washington also intensifies its trade war with neighbouring Canada.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping U.S. economic offensive against Iran, dubbed an “economic D-Day,” aimed at cutting the global financial ties sustaining Tehran’s regime. The rial then fell to an all-time low of 2.02 million per dollar. Experts say combined economic and military pressure could fuel another uprising, though its timing cannot be predicted.
Beijing calls threatened US secondary sanctions on entities trading with Iran illegal and says it will take all necessary measures to defend its interests. Washington has announced an initial package targeting 60 people, entities and vessels, but excluded Chinese financial institutions, amid warnings that Beijing could retaliate through financial markets or restrictions on critical-mineral exports.
The United States has sanctioned Chinese entities linked to Iran’s shadow networks but stopped short of targeting major banks or China broadly. Washington is warning Beijing over Iranian oil as both sides seek to preserve trade ties ahead of a Trump–Xi meeting scheduled for September 24.
China says it will take all necessary measures to protect its rights after the US announced broader economic sanctions on Iran and its trading partners. Washington warned that countries, banks and businesses continuing financial ties with Tehran could face isolation. Iran said it was fully prepared to counter the measures.
Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Shipov called for changes to FIDE’s executive authorities, accusing the organization of pursuing an anti-Russian policy. The Russian Chess Federation said FIDE’s Council had barred Russia’s men’s and women’s teams from the 2026 World Chess Olympiad, ahead of the September presidential election.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:13
AFP News AgencyChina said it opposes the United States’ expanded unilateral sanctions on Iran and will take all necessary steps to protect its legitimate rights and interests. Washington targeted nearly 60 individuals, entities and vessels, while warning countries and businesses dealing economically with Tehran that they could face US measures.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 15:10
After six months of military threats and conflict, the United States has launched a broad economic pressure campaign against Iran. The measures expand secondary sanctions into digital assets, gold, aviation, shipping and technology, while pressing Iran’s trading partners to choose sides. The analysis says Washington is turning to economic pressure to sustain leverage over Tehran and reduce the costs of prolonged military confrontation, though sanctions may not force Iran to concede.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China firmly rejects unilateral sanctions lacking a basis in international law or authorization from the UN Security Council. He warned that economic war and maximum pressure would deepen conflicts and disrupt global financial order, urging a return to dialogue and negotiations.
Radiology is growing despite earlier predictions that computers would replace its practitioners. The specialty has become healthcare’s leading area for AI adoption, with roughly three-quarters of FDA-cleared AI medical devices devoted to radiology. These tools can draft reports, flag urgent images, detect subtle abnormalities, and sometimes match or outperform trained radiologists.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:10
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate at 84.4635 rubles for August 26, up 1 ruble and 17.57 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro rate rose to 98.5182 rubles and the yuan rate to 12.5659 rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:06
Russia’s Presidential Administration plans to expand “corporate mobilization” for this year’s State Duma elections, assigning mid-level managers to monitor whether employees vote. These “mobilizers” or “brigade leaders” will receive training in psychology and “social architecture” as the practice spreads nationwide amid voter apathy and declining support for the authorities.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:04
A VTsIOM survey found that 66% of respondents intend to vote in the September State Duma elections, including 50% who said they definitely will. About 68% could correctly name the election date, while 36% said they would vote for United Russia. The survey polled 1,500 Russians from August 12 to 16.
Despite primary victories by outspoken critics of Israel and growing Democratic voter opposition to aid for Israel, the party establishment remains firmly pro-Israel, the article argues. Its more critical rhetoric toward Israel is portrayed as election strategy aimed at pro-Palestinian voters rather than a genuine human-rights awakening or break with AIPAC.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:03
England captain Joe Root says he is deeply frustrated that Brydon Carse’s removal from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan has overshadowed the team’s cricket. Carse was referred to the Cricket Regulator after videos appeared to show police handcuffing him outside a Derby nightclub. Root criticised repeated off-field “stupid mistakes” but rejected bringing back a curfew, favouring a lasting, player-led culture change.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:02
Vladimir Zelensky says Ukraine has reached an agreement with an unnamed country to receive a small number of missiles for Patriot air-defense systems. He also cited several Crotale systems and their missiles, along with AIM missiles, but said the Patriot batch was small and more were needed. Moscow says Western arms supplies prolong the conflict without changing the battlefield situation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:01
Residents in Gary, Indiana, a majority-Black community, are frustrated by power outages that began after storms nearly two weeks ago. Some homes and businesses still have no electricity 13 days later.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:00
Nearly two weeks after a severe storm, thousands of residents in the northwestern Indiana suburbs of Chicago remained without electricity. Indiana Governor Mike Braun pushed for an investigation into a utility company’s emergency response.
Experts warn that data-centre developers in Australia may rush to secure approvals before proposed federal rules take effect. The rules would require new sites to add renewable energy, cover their grid-connection costs, reduce water use and stay away from homes and schools; projects approved beforehand would not be subject to them retrospectively.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 15:00
Brent crude futures for October 2026 delivery fell below $89 per barrel on London’s ICE for the first time since August 17, according to trading data. At 2:56 p.m. Moscow time, Brent was down 3.47% at $88.97. November Brent futures fell 4.72% to $87.60, while September WTI futures declined 3.54% to $82.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:00
Uber is introducing a safety feature that allows parents or guardians to watch a video livestream of their teenager’s ride.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 15:00
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.
