The North Pole-43 expedition’s scientific program has been set with more than 50 projects. AARI Director Alexander Makarov said its main areas will be oceanology, geophysics and atmospheric research, alongside Arctic Ocean seabed mapping and studies of climate change, ocean-atmosphere transfers, ice and biodiversity.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:32
Backlash over a Halloween costume sold by Target spilled into the retailer’s shares on Tuesday, renewing attention on a series of similar controversies that have affected global brands over cultural missteps.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:31
Golf-focused media company Good Good and equipment maker Callaway are facing criticism this week after releasing an advertisement for a new co-branded driver featuring Good Good personalities.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:30
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy has absorbed the energy shock from the Iran war better than feared. She warned, however, that fiscal conditions are worsening in some countries, reflected in higher bond yields and stalled disinflation.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 20:25
CD Projekt Red will release The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered on September 29th with visual and combat upgrades, a reimagined skill tree, and the first two expansions. Owners of the base game can upgrade for free, and the remaster will also launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:24
Russian Presidential Aide Anton Kobyakov said Japan could obtain its own nuclear weapons within a year. He described Japan’s militarization as revanchist and said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s aggressive rhetoric showed a shift toward direct involvement in the US regional and global strategy.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:24
Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, the wife of an active-duty US soldier, was deported to Honduras on Monday. She is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty service member removed during Donald Trump’s second presidency. Her husband said her detention left him caring for their six-year-old daughter while trying to continue his military duties.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:23
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is using another major sporting event to promote his campaign to make the city more affordable, pitching $100 tickets for the US Open.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:21
Russian Foreign Ministry representative Mikhail Melekh says Kiev has generally ignored repeated UN concerns about alleged persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church since 2019. He says international responses have produced no tangible results, although media, legal circles and religious organizations are increasingly raising the issue.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:17
The Russian Foreign Ministry is urging international legal bodies to demand that Ukraine provide information about clergy sent to the front who later went missing. Its representative Mikhail Melekh alleged that the Kiev regime systematically sends clergy to the front in large numbers, with many disappearing and possibly being killed.
Kia Corp and its South Korean labor union reached a tentative wage agreement on Tuesday, Yonhap reported, averting partial strikes that had been scheduled to start Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:15
Dolly Parton, the US country music icon celebrated worldwide for her songwriting, vivid persona and warmth, has died at 80. Her publicist said she passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee. Parton wrote hundreds of songs, including “Jolene” and “9 to 5”, and founded Imagination Library, which sends free books to children.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:14
Country music star Dolly Parton has died at 80, her family announced in a social-media video. She was known for hit songs including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”
President Donald Trump said he is ordering flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, declaring that “there has never been anyone like her, and never will.”
Dolly Parton’s family has announced that the country music superstar died at 80. She sold more than 100 million records and earned 25 US country No. 1 hits, 11 Grammys and three Emmys. Her career, signature wigs, charitable work and $1 million donation to COVID-19 vaccine research are among the facts highlighted.
Dolly Parton, the US singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, died on Tuesday at age 80, her family said. Over six decades in American music, she released 49 studio albums and more than 100 compilation and collaborative albums, won 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards, and had 26 number-one country hits.
Dolly Parton, the glamorous and exuberant “Queen of Country,” has died at 80. She rose from extreme poverty in rural Tennessee to become one of America’s most distinguished songwriters and wealthiest self-made women.
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vivid personality and poignant songwriting, has died at 80.
Dolly Parton, the US country music legend, has died at the age of 80, her family said on social media. Her career lasted more than half a century and produced worldwide hits including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Dolly Parton died at her home in Nashville at age 80, according to a statement from her family. She rose from humble beginnings to become one of the highest-achieving figures in American music and one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars.
The Big Ten has become the first conference to prohibit football players who have signed professional contracts from returning to compete for its schools.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:12
Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said on Aug. 25 that the western Kazakhstan-based Kondensat refinery will process Russian crude and return 70% of its diesel and gasoline output to Russia amid fuel shortages blamed on Ukrainian attacks. The remaining 30% will stay in Kazakhstan. The refinery is partly Russian-owned.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 20:10
The US Secret Service says it is aware of an Iranian media video threatening the life of Barron Trump and is investigating anything that could be perceived as a threat to its protectees. Several US outlets report that the video suggested killing Barron for a $10 million reward.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 20:10
A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson said on Tuesday that the agency was aware of a video aired by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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.
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.
India’s Supreme Court has ordered an inquiry into police conduct during last month’s “cockroach” protests, while police reject an Amnesty International report accusing them of brutality. The youth-led movement plans more demonstrations next month, raising questions about the scale of the challenge for the government.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:08
Justice Department lawyers told a federal judge that Washington, DC’s Kennedy Center could be torn down if renovations cannot proceed. They said the venue cannot survive structurally or financially without presidential or administration support, and suggested replacing it with a simpler, cheaper outdoor amphitheatre. The warning came amid a lawsuit over efforts to add Donald Trump’s name to the building.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:08
The U.S. government has launched an ambitious strategy to catalyze deployment of early-stage fusion power plants by the mid-2030s. Industry leaders say achieving that goal depends on securing more federal funding.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:01
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says Israel will immediately expel Dutch representatives from the International Support Center for Gaza in Kiryat Gat, with the officials ordered to leave within one week. He said the move, approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, responds to a series of measures by the Dutch government, most recently a law banning trade in Israeli products from the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:01
The European Court of Human Rights criticized Turkey’s courts for imprisoning philanthropist Osman Kavala, saying the Turkish judiciary has a “systematic problem.”
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 20:01
The US Supreme Court revived President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting, jolting the approaching midterm elections. The decision leaves states facing a tangle of new legal and logistical questions as they prepare to make ballots available.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 20:00
In recent years, rage cycling, anxiety yoga and dozens of similar fitness initiatives have become more popular, encouraging people to select workout classes according to their experiences and emotions.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:00
Trump is waging war against his own economy.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 20:00
Iran and Oman have discussed a framework for a temporary joint navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, along with a joint mine-clearing project. Oman’s foreign minister said he hoped the corridor would be announced soon, while technical talks continue on a permanent route and future management of the waterway.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 19:47
Iran and Oman discussed on Tuesday a proposal to create a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, along with a mine-clearing mission.
Bitcoin treasury company Strive added 1,110 BTC in a week, lifting its holdings to 21,356 BTC. But after its effective common-share count rose, Bitcoin per share increased only 1.19%, or 1.34% on a fully diluted basis. Additional SATA preferred shares also implied about $5.74 million in annualized dividend costs.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 19:40
South Korean trading giant POSCO worked with Olea and Intain to bring trade receivables onto Avalanche in a tokenization transaction. The move follows an Injective pilot with LG CNS last month.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 19:40
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested more than 1,300 people in Virginia and Maryland over the past two weeks. The Department of Homeland Security called the operation “one of the most successful in the history of security agencies.”
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:36
U.S. consumer confidence dropped in August to its lowest level in seven months, with households taking a more negative view of the labor market and inflation outlook, according to a survey released Tuesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:35
Interpol says 58 people linked to organised West African cybercrime groups were arrested across 22 countries and six continents during Operation Jackal IV, with 263 suspects identified. The operation targeted romance and investment scams; in South Africa, 39 people were arrested, $2.67m seized and 257 bank accounts blocked.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 19:30
Nearly every former National Football League player who died from 2016 through 2021 and permitted a brain examination was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, highlighting the toll repeated head impacts can exact on athletes.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:30
A study published in the journal BMJ found that at least one in four former National Football League players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
A new study says at least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. Among 235 donated brains examined, 215 showed CTE; researchers estimated prevalence could range from 24.5% to 97.7%.
Pennsylvania has reported its first measles deaths of the year after two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents died. Experts warn that falling vaccination rates are fueling the return of a disease once largely eradicated in the US. The state has recorded 393 cases across 28 counties.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:27
Pennsylvania health officials confirmed Tuesday that two unvaccinated people died from measles. The deaths are the state’s first in 35 years and the first reported in the US in 2026. Officials said both residents were from Lancaster County and noted 393 confirmed cases across 28 Pennsylvania counties this year.
Two Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, health officials said Tuesday, marking the first measles deaths reported in the United States this year. The country is facing its highest case count in more than three decades as vaccination rates decline.
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.
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.
Palestinian American Lou Ridi traveled to Qusra to protect his family home after Israeli settlers besieged the village. Israeli forces, saying they were preventing settler attacks, told him he could not walk on his own land while settlers continued moving freely through the area.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:27
Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, said the group would end its existence as an independent military force and integrate with the Syrian army. He added that the Kurdish autonomous administration in northeastern Syria would become part of the government.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 19:26
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, its leader said on Tuesday, marking a major step in an integration plan agreed earlier this year with the Islamist-led government in Damascus.
Mazloum Abdi, leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, announced that the group had completed its merger with the Syrian army and would no longer operate as an independent military force. He also backed preserving education in Kurdish, describing the move as a step toward peace, stability and reconstruction in Syria.
Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, announced the group’s dissolution in a televised speech from Damascus’s presidential palace on Tuesday. He said the move followed the integration of SDF fighters into the Syrian military and marked a major victory for President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Ukraine’s metals industry has fallen into a deep crisis, RBC-Ukraine reported. Explosions put Zaporozhstal and ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog out of action in August; together they accounted for about 72% of the country’s steel output in 2025. A prolonged halt could cut exports and foreign-currency earnings, raise construction costs and put pressure on the hryvnia, with production potentially down by about 2 million tons by the end of 2026.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:24
In Bihar’s capital Patna, thousands of students and unemployed young people demanding jobs and transparency in recruitment exams broke through security barricades while marching toward the chief minister’s residence. Police used water cannons and batons, detaining at least 25 protesters before releasing them. The protests later expanded to include education reform.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:24
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.
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.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told Reuters that Ukraine’s leadership lacks an overall strategy for winning the war against Russia, while corruption and slow technology adoption are holding the country back. He said AI-controlled drones, low-cost interceptor missiles, and ballistic missiles could change the war’s course, but Ukraine lacks a unified plan to use them. Zelensky’s office disputed his assessment, noting that Fedorov had previously spoken positively about Ukraine’s progress.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 19:12
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fyodorov said Ukraine is gradually losing ground to Russia on the battlefield and that the present moment will determine its future course. He said Kyiv urgently needs to find a way to end the conflict, citing a lack of innovation, entrenched corruption and nepotism, and insufficient political independence in government institutions.
A decree signed by Vladimir Putin allows Russian authorities, from August 24, to place critical infrastructure under temporary state management when owners are deemed to have failed to secure it against threats including Ukrainian drone attacks. The measure covers broad sectors, sets no time limit, and gives officials wide discretion, while experts say its vague requirements leave businesses legally uncertain.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:10
Russia is capable of retaining its position as the world’s fourth-largest economy by GDP at purchasing power parity, according to Anton Sviridenko of the Stolypin Institute of Growth Economics. He attributed the standing to Russia’s resilience and slower growth elsewhere, while saying Moscow needs to revive investment and broaden access to capital.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:08
Stability AI, the company behind the Stable Diffusion image generator, has raised $76 million in new funding, bringing its total fundraising to $232 million.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 19:03
Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people, including one Nvidia employee and two Super Micro employees, over the alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers to mainland China. Prosecutors said the servers used banned B300 GPUs; 74 reached China, while an attempted transfer of 56 more failed.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:02
Israeli protesters blocked roads at the Kerem Shalom crossing, stopping humanitarian aid trucks from reaching Gaza. They said they oppose plans for an international force in Gaza and reconstruction efforts before Hamas is fully disarmed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:02
A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might abandon plans for an eighth assembly plant in North America unless a key trade agreement is extended.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 19:01
A leader of a polygamous sect is already serving a 50-year federal sentence for orchestrating sex involving children. He is now scheduled to be sentenced separately for state convictions in Arizona, after girls were discovered living in a trailer.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 19:01
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 products made in the US in response to a new round of import taxes from the White House.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 19:00
Canada has announced counter-tariffs of up to 50% on nearly C$28bn of US goods, including steel, furniture, fresh tuna and cosmetics. The measures are due to begin on 8 September. Ottawa called the response “proportionate” and “strategic” and pledged C$7.5bn in support for affected businesses and workers.
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. Canadian trade negotiators left the United States last week after failing to secure a deal that would have prevented President Donald Trump’s new tariffs from taking effect.
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.
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.
After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is turning its attention from beef patties to poultry products.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 19:00
Conservators at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields are studying the phosphorescent and fluorescent pigments used in Stephen Sprouse’s fashion designs to prevent their colors from fading. They presented recent findings at an American Chemical Society meeting in Chicago, alongside an explanation of how phosphorescence and fluorescence work.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:59
Israeli forces raided a UN-operated facility in occupied East Jerusalem, expelled UNRWA employees and raised an Israeli flag in the courtyard. Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated the action, while the UN agency and experts called it a direct breach of international law.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:54
Trade turnover between Russia and Belarus rose 12.5% in January-June 2026, according to the secretariat of Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The report said the positive trend continued this year; bilateral trade grew by about 3% last year.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:53
Chinese vacuum maker Dreame is reportedly winding down its automotive project, Project Starry Sky, after government funding dried up. The division once had more than 1,000 employees but now retains only a few legal and HR staff. Dreame says it will focus on smart home, outdoor and garden, smart mobility, and embodied AI.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:52
Analysts say the prospect of U.S. import tariffs could drive copper prices to record highs despite the absence of a global shortage. The incentive to ship copper to the United States could drain inventories elsewhere.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 18:50
Igor Yushkov of the Financial University and National Energy Security Fund says the EU’s move away from reliable gas routes toward new suppliers could worsen Europe’s already chronic energy crisis. Norway’s resource base is declining, while US LNG is directed mainly to the most profitable markets, leaving European buyers competing with Asia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:49
The United States’ removal of Syria from its “state sponsors of terrorism” list clears one of the last major obstacles to reconnecting the country with global finance, analysts say. The move could reduce banks’ legal risks and encourage investment, assistance and reconstruction, although Syria’s economy remains weak and nearly 90 percent of its population lives below the poverty line.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 18:43
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed Washington’s removal of Syria from the decades-old US list of state sponsors of terrorism. The decision lifts severe economic restrictions and is intended to encourage investment, reconstruction and Syria’s reintegration into the global economy, while the Treasury said its counterterrorism stance remains unchanged.
Turkey welcomed the US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move ends a decades-old designation that carried severe economic consequences for Damascus, alongside announced sanctions relief for Syria.
LayerZero has unveiled ATLAS, new exchange infrastructure built on its Zero blockchain for trading platforms and financial institutions. The announcement sent the ZRO token sharply higher.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:41
LayerZero has introduced trading infrastructure for crypto and tokenized markets. The system runs on its Zero blockchain, backed by Citadel Securities, while DTCC and ICE are exploring institutional market applications. ZRO surged following the announcement.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve would need to raise interest rates soon unless upcoming data show inflation continuing to decline. She said inflation remains too high and has become a pervasive concern for businesses and households.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:40
Armenia’s Security Council secretary, Alen Simonyan, told TV Rain that Armenia would not stop Russians from entering if Moscow announces a new mobilization. He said border officials would not ask why they came and that Armenia would help if needed. The Kremlin calls reports of a possible mobilization after State Duma elections “media hoaxes.”
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:37
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey has no hidden agenda in the Middle East and wants only to preserve peace in the region. He said Ankara would not allow alleged bloody scenarios to unfold and would continue defending Turkey’s interests. His remarks followed Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning that Israel would not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 18:36
Nasdaq-listed StablecoinX is restructuring $6.879 million in defaulted former-SPAC notes with about $344,000 in cash and warrants representing roughly 7.62 million potential Class A shares. The arrangement moves about $6.535 million of near-term repayment pressure away from cash and into future equity, with dilution occurring only if the warrants are exercised.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:35
Russian senator Alexander Voloshin said UN calls to immediately halt Ukrainian strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Russia show that Kyiv is gradually losing Western permission to act as it wishes. He cited the Krasnodar Region attack, in which three children were killed, as the UN openly raised violations of international humanitarian law.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 18:34
Google is slowly rolling out Motion Assist to some Pixel phones running Android 17. Like Apple’s Motion Cues, the feature displays moving dots across the screen to reduce motion sickness caused by a mismatch between visual input and inner-ear signals. It is delivered through Play Services in stages, with no manual app or update install available.
AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:32
Rystad Energy geopolitical analyst Jorge Leon said Iran has greater capacity to damage the energy sectors of the US and its Persian Gulf allies than they have to hurt Iran. Washington is seeking to broaden a military blockade into an economic one, but Iran’s resilient survival economy means additional economic pain may not bring political capitulation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 18:32
Iranian ships cut off from their home ports by the US blockade are seeking shelter near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.
The Trump administration last week announced major reductions in how much water Arizona, California and Nevada can take from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Nevada sued this week, calling the proposal “fundamentally flawed.”
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 18:30
The FAA chief said an antenna was moved and a procedure revised after a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump came too close to a passenger aircraft departing Reagan Washington National Airport.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:25
Slovak police detained three foreign nationals on Aug. 25 over an alleged plan to burn down Ukrainian-owned Skyeton’s surveillance-drone factory in Haniska. Authorities said the suspects possessed a gasoline-and-polystyrene incendiary mixture and a hand-drawn site map, and that the attempt could have caused a large-scale fire.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:18
Slovak police say they thwarted a planned arson attack on a drone manufacturing facility in eastern Slovakia and charged three foreign nationals with a serious crime. Two suspects were detained in Slovakia and the third in Germany. Investigators say the group planned to use napalm and that the alleged crime was commissioned by a third party.
Russia and Serbia agreed to maintain regular consultations and close contacts on international terrorism and other security challenges, the Russian Foreign Ministry said after talks between Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky and Serbian Assistant Foreign Minister Milos Joncic. They discussed terrorist threats in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, national counterterrorism expertise, and the need for closer international cooperation as terrorist groups increasingly use advanced technologies.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:16
Microsoft’s Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection is available for preorder with limited-edition gaming gear. Most products use a translucent “OG Green” finish, including Razer’s mouse, keyboard, and earbuds, plus an 8BitDo charging dock and GameSir mobile controller. The Backbone Pro comes as a blind box in translucent blue, orange, or clear.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:16
ABC News provides 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events.
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ABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:15
Russia wants the Vatican to issue a more forceful condemnation of what Moscow calls the Kiev regime’s arbitrary actions against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its clergy, Foreign Ministry representative Mikhail Melekh said. Russia has handed the Holy See a report on the alleged abuses and expects a stronger response.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 18:14
Say Agency announced that Ye, also known as Kanye West, would perform in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11, with tickets priced from 9,000 to 160,000 rubles. Gazprom Arena says no rental agreement exists and the shows cannot take place without one, while the promoter insists they have not been canceled. Russian media and Telegram channels are now discussing refunds.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 18:12
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.
