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BREAKINGUS strikes Iran after a month, Iran hits US bases in retaliation

PoliticsXi begins Kyrgyzstan state visit, hailing a ‘golden period’ of cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in Bishkek on Aug. 30 for the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 03:36

Xi begins Kyrgyzstan state visit, hailing a ‘golden period’ of cooperation
  • Xi begins Kyrgyzstan state visit, hailing a ‘golden period’ of cooperation

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for a state visit and the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. In a written speech, Xi said China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation had entered a rapidly developing “golden period.” He said he would discuss bilateral ties, broader cooperation and international and regional issues with President Sadyr Japarov.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:00Original

ScienceAnthropologists to conduct genetic test on Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s relics

Anthropologists have taken a microscopic sample from the relics of Holy Blessed Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy for genetic analysis. Moscow Kremlin Museums researcher Andrey Batalov said the estimated age of 33 to 40 matched Donskoy’s age at death, 39. The sarcophagus lid has been restored, and work will now begin on the tombstone.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:35

Anthropologists to conduct genetic test on Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s relics

PoliticsUS senator urges Congress to pass Russia sanctions bill amid ‘extreme urgency’

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal urged the House to approve long-stalled legislation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian energy. The Senate passed the bill overwhelmingly on Aug. 7, but its prospects in the House remain uncertain.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 03:33

US senator urges Congress to pass Russia sanctions bill amid ‘extreme urgency’
US senator urges Congress to pass Russia sanctions bill amid ‘extreme urgency’

PoliticsUS-Taiwan ties ‘never been stronger’, top diplomat in Taipei says

The United States and Taiwan have a relationship that is “never been stronger,” the top American diplomat in Taipei said on Monday, adding that Taiwan’s technology investments are helping to re-industrialise the United States.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:30

US-Taiwan ties ‘never been stronger’, top diplomat in Taipei says
US-Taiwan ties ‘never been stronger’, top diplomat in Taipei says
MAJOR

WorldOil Jumps as US Strikes Iran, US-Canada Trade War Heats Up, More

A Bloomberg News Now audio report covers the day’s leading stories, including a jump in oil prices after US strikes on Iran and an intensifying US-Canada trade war, alongside other global business news.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 03:30

Oil Jumps as US Strikes Iran, US-Canada Trade War Heats Up, More
Oil Jumps as US Strikes Iran, US-Canada Trade War Heats Up, More
MAJOR
  • CNBC Daily Open: War by other means turns to armed conflict again
    CNBC Daily Open: War by other means turns to armed conflict again

    After roughly a week of saying Washington would shift toward economic warfare against Iran, the U.S. has chosen to resume actual strikes instead.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:21Original
  • Asian shares slide as oil and yields remain elevated
    Asian shares slide as oil and yields remain elevated

    Asian stock markets fell on Monday after fresh fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Bond yields also stayed elevated as investors reduced their expectations for a U.S. interest-rate hike.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:20Original
  • New US Strikes on Iran, US-Canada Trade War Continues and More
    New US Strikes on Iran, US-Canada Trade War Continues and More

    Bloomberg News Now brings together the day’s leading stories, including new US strikes on Iran and the continuing US-Canada trade war, with updates throughout the day on global business news.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:30Original
  • No Gulf air traffic restrictions imposed, air traffic controllers say

    Persian Gulf countries have not restricted regional air traffic despite reports that Iran fired missiles toward US ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a Middle Eastern air traffic service source told TASS. Iranian television reported the missile launch, while other reports said US forces had struck two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-30 22:36Original
  • U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz
    U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

    The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. Its last major strikes on Iran took place in late July.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-30 21:32Original
  • US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid Hormuz tensions
    MAJORUS strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid Hormuz tensions

    A US official says American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel were seen preparing rockets carrying sea mines for the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the attack killed and wounded soldiers and civilians and vowed a response. Reuters later reported an apparent Iranian attack on US forces in Jordan, with all incoming missiles intercepted.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-30 21:05Original
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after U.S. strikes Strait of Hormuz targets

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed retaliation after the U.S. bombed targets in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by Iran’s state broadcaster, the Guard said several fighters and fellow citizens had been killed and wounded.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-08-30 20:32Original
  • Iran live updates: US forces strike 2 Iranian rocket launch sites
    MAJORIran live updates: US forces strike 2 Iranian rocket launch sites

    US forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main flashpoint in the conflict.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzmilitary strikes

    AABC News★★★★★2026-08-30 20:22Original
  • U.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz in first military action in weeks
    MAJORU.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz in first military action in weeks

    U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz, marking their first military action in weeks. Iran then fired retaliatory missiles toward Jordan, a U.S. ally, but American forces intercepted them, a source said.

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    NNBC News★★★★★2026-08-30 20:19Original

PoliticsAll options on table to sanction China for ties with Iran — US Treasury secretary

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is prepared to consider every type of sanction against China over its cooperation with Iran. He plans to raise the issue with Chinese counterparts at the G20 finance ministers’ and central bank chiefs’ meeting. Bessent also said the US may impose secondary sanctions on countries that defy its tougher measures against Tehran.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 03:20

All options on table to sanction China for ties with Iran — US Treasury secretary

TechWorld’s largest methanol dual-fuel ore carriers named in Dalian

Two 325,000-deadweight-ton very large ore carriers independently developed by Hengli Heavy Industry were named in Dalian. The ships, the world’s largest methanol dual-fuel ore carriers to date, are designed for deep-sea transport of iron ore, bauxite and other bulk commodities, with improved environmental performance, efficiency and safety.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:20

World’s largest methanol dual-fuel ore carriers named in Dalian

PoliticsMamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds in New York

Hundreds attended a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, where nine contestants competed for the crowd’s votes. Part-time actor and Mamdani impersonator Amadeo Fusca won and received a $100 prize.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:11

Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds in New York
Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds in New York

EconomyChina’s three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites

China’s three largest state-owned airlines reported losses for the seventh straight year in the first half, hit hard by surging jet-fuel prices. A lacklustre summer season is also clouding the outlook for the remainder of the year.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:10

China’s three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites
China’s three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites

WorldTwo Palestinians reportedly killed as Israeli forces raid Nablus

Israeli forces raided Nablus city in the occupied West Bank, with footage showing military vehicles and personnel deployed across the city. Israeli media reported that two Palestinians were killed and another was detained.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:08

Two Palestinians reportedly killed as Israeli forces raid Nablus
Two Palestinians reportedly killed as Israeli forces raid Nablus
MAJOR

WorldIran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month

The United States has carried out its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. Iran retaliated by targeting bases hosting US forces in Jordan, while Washington said the missiles were shot down.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 03:06

Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month
Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month
MAJOR

CultureRonald Sakolsky, supporter of China’s desertification control efforts, visits National Museum in Beijing

Ronald Sakolsky visited China’s National Museum in Beijing. During a teaching exchange in China 26 years ago, he raised $5,000 for desertification-control advocate Yin Yuzhen’s tree-planting work; Yin and her family later planted more than 50,000 trees and created a forest in the desert.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:05

Ronald Sakolsky, supporter of China’s desertification control efforts, visits National Museum in Beijing

EconomyUkraine unable to pay servicemen without additional $6.75 billion

TASS calculations based on Ukrainian Finance Ministry data indicate that Ukraine could run out of money for military salaries by mid-October unless budget amendments secure at least $6.75 billion for the armed forces. Keeping combat operations at the current level would require about $20 billion, while external borrowing is being considered as the only financing source.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:02

Ukraine unable to pay servicemen without additional $6.75 billion

SportsScottie Scheffler surpasses Tiger Woods’ money mark after nearly 26 years

Scottie Scheffler has won the FedEx Cup for a second time and now tops the PGA Tour’s career earnings list, with just over $130 million.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:00

Scottie Scheffler surpasses Tiger Woods’ money mark after nearly 26 years
Scottie Scheffler surpasses Tiger Woods’ money mark after nearly 26 years

PoliticsTrump Says He Plans to Campaign for Midterms Like He Did in 2024

President Donald Trump says he intends to campaign for Republican lawmakers this fall with the same intensity he brought to his 2024 presidential bid. His planned travel schedule signals an active run-up to midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:00

Trump Says He Plans to Campaign for Midterms Like He Did in 2024
Trump Says He Plans to Campaign for Midterms Like He Did in 2024

EconomyChina bond market diverges from US as Warsh strikes hawkish tone at Jackson Hole

China’s disappointing economic data and Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s hawkish tone at Jackson Hole are pushing the Chinese and US bond markets further apart. Concerns over fiscal sustainability are also weighing on Treasuries, while China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to 1.692 per cent on Monday, nearing a one-year low.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:00

China bond market diverges from US as Warsh strikes hawkish tone at Jackson Hole
China bond market diverges from US as Warsh strikes hawkish tone at Jackson Hole

EconomyCinven co-heads on mis-steps: ‘Let’s move on’

The leaders of one of Europe’s largest buyout firms say a renewed focus on regulation will help prevent a repeat of problems such as price-gouging involving the NHS.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 03:00

Cinven co-heads on mis-steps: ‘Let’s move on’

TechGoogle Maps updates Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US

Google is modifying its Maps platform so that users in the United States see Lake Ontario displayed as “Lake America.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 02:57

Google Maps updates Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US
Google Maps updates Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US

TechChina International Big Data Expo concludes in Guiyang with 87 innovations unveiled

The 2026 China International Big Data Expo ended Sunday in Guiyang, Guizhou, drawing more than 16,000 participants from 21 countries and regions. Under the theme “tokens,” it held 89 events, brought together 372 companies and unveiled 87 innovations. More than 1,100 technologies and products were displayed, including 66 public debuts.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 02:51

China International Big Data Expo concludes in Guiyang with 87 innovations unveiled

WorldLavrov warns NATO's Arctic activity poses a 'direct threat' to Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that Moscow considers NATO’s expanding Arctic activity a direct security threat. NATO launched its Arctic Sentry mission in February to reinforce its presence in the region amid tensions with Moscow and US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 02:40

Lavrov warns NATO's Arctic activity poses a 'direct threat' to Russia
Lavrov warns NATO's Arctic activity poses a 'direct threat' to Russia

EconomyMeta- and Google-backed Indian telecom operator Jio Platforms gets regulatory nod for IPO

Jio Platforms, India’s largest digital and telecom operator, has received regulatory approval to pursue an initial public offering. Another major listing, by the National Stock Exchange, is still waiting for regulatory clearance.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 02:35

Meta- and Google-backed Indian telecom operator Jio Platforms gets regulatory nod for IPO
Meta- and Google-backed Indian telecom operator Jio Platforms gets regulatory nod for IPO

CultureWATCH: America Strong: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s legacy continues not only through her music but also through young readers returning to school with help from Dolly’s Imagination Library.

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AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 02:34

WATCH: America Strong: Dolly Parton
WATCH: America Strong: Dolly Parton

EconomyIndia’s Tourism Paradox

India’s tourism figures are booming, but the growth appears not to be matched by an influx of foreign visitors.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 02:30

India’s Tourism Paradox
India’s Tourism Paradox

WorldParkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident causes fractures to both legs

A 49-year-old visitor suffered fractures in both legs after riding the Batman Gotham City Escape at Parque Warner Madrid in Spain. Emergency responders airlifted him to a nearby hospital, while the park halted the attraction and said it would review the incident with authorities. Witnesses described panic among some guests.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 02:25

Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident causes fractures to both legs
Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident causes fractures to both legs

WorldNiger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test

Niger’s military government contained an attempted mutiny in Niamey, exposing tensions inside an army struggling with persistent attacks by armed groups. Russia’s Africa Corps helped government forces suppress the unrest after Nigerien authorities requested assistance, highlighting Moscow’s changing security role in the country.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 02:15

Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test

WorldTunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies

Tunisia is enduring another spell of extreme heat, with Kairouan reaching 49.8°C on August 27. Surging air-conditioning use has pushed electricity demand to record levels, prompting rotating cuts by STEG in several regions. Because some water systems rely on electric pumping stations, outages have disrupted supplies, while emergency departments face mounting pressure.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 02:11

Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies
Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies

PoliticsUS to impose sanctions on Iran every week — Treasury secretary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US plans to impose new sanctions every week on entities cooperating with Iran to increase pressure on Tehran. Banks will be targeted first, and he plans to warn G20 finance officials that ties with Iran could bring sanctions. Washington also threatens secondary sanctions and loss of dollar access for countries that do not comply, while Bessent says he wants to avoid a confrontation that could damage the global financial system.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 02:09

US to impose sanctions on Iran every week — Treasury secretary

WorldUS plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington plans to sanction another bank this week as it seeks to isolate Tehran amid stalled truce talks. He warns that similar measures could follow weekly, including cutting institutions entirely from the dollar-based financial system. Iran has rejected the latest sanctions.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 02:08

US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran
US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran

PoliticsMajor Texas county plans to cut number of polling sites

Plans to use dozens fewer polling locations than in previous years in one of Texas’ largest counties are drawing protests from Democrats, who say the reductions could cause confusion during the November midterm elections.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 02:04

Major Texas county plans to cut number of polling sites
Major Texas county plans to cut number of polling sites

ScienceOntario students launch rocket to 19,354 metres

Waterloo Rocketry team lead Alex Pacheco recounts the launch of Polaris, the team’s liquid bipropellant rocket. It reached an apogee of 19,354 metres, setting a world record for the highest apogee achieved by an amateur liquid-propellant rocket.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 02:02

Ontario students launch rocket to 19,354 metres

PoliticsPutin to travel to Bishkek for SCO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin will spend two days in Kyrgyzstan attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s heads-of-state council and an SCO+ meeting, while holding numerous bilateral talks. He is also expected at the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games. Meetings are planned with Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and other leaders.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 01:59

Putin to travel to Bishkek for SCO summit

WorldMaduro shares first photos from US detention

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has posted two photographs that appear to show him in a US detention centre. The images were released two days after a new oil agreement between the US and Venezuela; Maduro and his wife deny the drug-trafficking and firearm-possession charges keeping them in custody.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 01:54

Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Maduro shares first photos from US detention
  • Maduro flashes peace signs in first Brooklyn prison photos since US capture
    Maduro flashes peace signs in first Brooklyn prison photos since US capture

    Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has posted what are described as the first known photos of him inside a Brooklyn prison since U.S. forces captured him in Caracas. Facing drug trafficking charges, Maduro said the images were a hopeful gift to his family and supporters and vowed that Venezuela would be reborn. He and his wife are expected to stand trial in New York in June 2027.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:56Original
  • First images of Maduro in US custody released since his abduction
    First images of Maduro in US custody released since his abduction

    Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appeared in the first images from US custody since his January abduction. Posted on his X account as a dedication to his grandchildren and supporters, the photos show him awaiting trial on narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-30 18:28Original

WorldGreece moves ahead with $3.6B Israeli air defence deal despite Gaza genocide

Greece is moving forward with a $3.6 billion air defence deal with Israel despite what the headline describes as genocide in Gaza. Protesters also rallied at the Port of Piraeus in Athens against the arrival of a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 01:45

Greece moves ahead with $3.6B Israeli air defence deal despite Gaza genocide
Greece moves ahead with $3.6B Israeli air defence deal despite Gaza genocide

EconomyChina’s factory activity contracts for second straight month, but less than expected

China’s manufacturing activity contracted for a second consecutive month, though the decline was smaller than expected. The data adds pressure on Beijing to support an economy that is losing momentum.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:40

China’s factory activity contracts for second straight month, but less than expected
China’s factory activity contracts for second straight month, but less than expected

WorldFlash flood leaves about 15 missing in Grand Canyon National Park

More than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, leading authorities to evacuate visitors and search for those still unaccounted for.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 01:38

Flash flood leaves about 15 missing in Grand Canyon National Park
Flash flood leaves about 15 missing in Grand Canyon National Park
  • Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
    Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

    At least 15 people are feared missing after major flash flooding struck Arizona’s Grand Canyon. More than 60 people were evacuated from Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch after floodwaters swept boulders, metal structures and debris into the Colorado River. Several sites and rafting trips remain closed, with more rain forecast.

    Grand Canyonflash floodmissing peopleArizona

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:31Original
  • At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
    At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding

    Extreme flash flooding at the Grand Canyon has triggered a search for more than 20 missing hikers and led to the closure of key trails.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-08-31 00:27Original
  • Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing
    Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing

    A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods swept through Arizona’s Grand Canyon. More than 60 people were airlifted to safety as heavy rain drove water down the steep, rocky terrain.

    Grand Canyonflash floodssearch and rescue

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-31 00:19Original
  • Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to Colorado River
    Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to Colorado River

    Officials say heavy rain and flooding prompted the evacuation of dozens of people from the depths of the Grand Canyon.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-31 00:00Original
  • More than 20 may be missing after flash flood in US Grand Canyon
    More than 20 may be missing after flash flood in US Grand Canyon

    Authorities say more than 20 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a significant flash flood hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Sixty-two people had been evacuated by Sunday morning. Nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, parts of the park were closed, and river traffic on the Colorado River was suspended amid warnings of further storms and flooding.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-30 23:04Original
  • Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 15 potentially missing after dozens evacuated

    A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced dozens of people to evacuate and swept boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River, the National Park Service said. The agency is seeking information about 15 people who may be missing or unaccounted for after Saturday’s flooding.

    Grand Canyonflash floodmissing people

    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-08-30 22:58Original
  • More than a dozen feared missing after Grand Canyon flash floods
    More than a dozen feared missing after Grand Canyon flash floods

    More than a dozen people are feared missing after powerful flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon, according to the National Park Service. A hiker described being airlifted from a campground after floodwaters forced dozens of people to evacuate.

    Grand Canyonflash floodsmissing people

    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-30 22:54Original
  • More than 20 may be missing after major flash flood at Grand Canyon

    More than 20 people may be missing after what park officials described as a significant flash-flood event at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

    Grand Canyonflash floodmissing people

    CCNN★★★★☆2026-08-30 21:57Original
  • More than 20 hikers feared missing after Grand Canyon flash floods
    More than 20 hikers feared missing after Grand Canyon flash floods

    More than 20 hikers are thought to be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding struck Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area. Sixty-two people have been airlifted to safety, with no injuries reported. Trails were closed after significant damage, while further storms could bring more flooding, debris flows and rockfalls.

    Grand Canyonflash floodingmissing hikers

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-30 21:32Original
  • At least 20 missing after extreme flash flooding at Grand Canyon
    At least 20 missing after extreme flash flooding at Grand Canyon

    Officials said Sunday that flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon, leaving at least 20 people missing or unaccounted for. A historic lodge near the bottom of the canyon was also affected.

    Grand Canyonflash floodingmissing people

    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-30 21:13Original
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Catholic faithful hold a procession in Santo Domingo Xenacoj to pray for rain amid a prolonged drought in Guatemala

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Praying for rain.

Catholic faithful hold a procession in Santo Domingo Xenacoj to pray for rain amid a prolonged drought in Guatemala

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SportsRussia’s Alexandrova and Medvedev advance to US Open second round

Russian tennis players Ekaterina Alexandrova and Daniil Medvedev reached the second round of the US Open in New York after defeating McCartney Kessler and Hugo Gaston, respectively. Russian players are competing at the tournament under a neutral status.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 01:19

Russia’s Alexandrova and Medvedev advance to US Open second round

PoliticsVictorian prisoners to repair roads under Labor pothole plan

Victoria’s Labor government says supervised minimum-security prisoners could handle basic roadside tasks such as mowing, weeding, graffiti removal and rubbish collection if it is re-elected. The proposal is intended to free skilled crews to repair 500,000 potholes, but critics call it a cynical source of cheap labour unless prisoners receive proper wages.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 01:04

Victorian prisoners to repair roads under Labor pothole plan
Victorian prisoners to repair roads under Labor pothole plan

WorldKiev troops shell DPR 25 times in past day, civilian wounded

Ukraine’s armed forces carried out 25 shelling attacks on cities and towns in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day, the DPR authority documenting Ukraine’s war crimes said. Thirty munitions were fired, injuring one civilian and damaging six residential buildings, four civilian infrastructure sites, cars and trucks.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 01:01

Kiev troops shell DPR 25 times in past day, civilian wounded

WorldOil Jumps After US Strikes, US-Canada Trade War Continues, More

Bloomberg News Now presents a brief, continually updated audio report on the day’s leading stories, including a jump in oil prices after US strikes and the continuing US-Canada trade war.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 01:00

Oil Jumps After US Strikes, US-Canada Trade War Continues, More
Oil Jumps After US Strikes, US-Canada Trade War Continues, More

EconomyGolden hour: why Hong Kong may finally become a precious-metals trading hub

Hong Kong has long been a centre for gold jewellery, with duty-free shopping and proximity to a major consuming market helping brands attract buyers worldwide. Officials’ plan to turn the city into a global trading hub comparable to New York and London initially drew scepticism, but doubts began to ease as the effort showed signs of progress.

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Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally become a precious-metals trading hub
Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally become a precious-metals trading hub

WorldThe National: Nepal flooding traps hundreds in tunnels

Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped after flash floods in Nepal buried tunnels beneath metres of mud. The report also notes Google changing a U.S. map label to Lake America, with the change appearing on several Canadian websites, and an island that briefly appeared and vanished in northern B.C.

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The National: Nepal flooding traps hundreds in tunnels

PoliticsAlejandro Betancourt: the man who would be Trump’s ‘viceroy’ in Venezuela

The US has turned to Alejandro Betancourt, a wily and divisive insider, to help develop Venezuela’s oil reserves. He is portrayed as the potential figure Trump would rely on as a “viceroy” in the country.

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Alejandro Betancourt: the man who would be Trump’s ‘viceroy’ in Venezuela
  • What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?
    What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?

    A new agreement between Caracas and Washington would give US companies access to more than a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. The deal faces opposition in Venezuela and questions over its legality, while the country’s interim leader says it will support economic recovery.

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  • Venezuela says it will retain ‘sovereignty’ over oil reserves despite US deal

    Venezuela’s acting president says the country will retain “sovereignty” over its oil reserves despite a deal with the United States. The stated aim is to turn the underground resources into a source of social and economic well-being for Venezuelans.

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  • Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil
    Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil

    Donald Trump said the United States would use Venezuelan oil to refill its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, calling it a “gift from Venezuela to the people of the United States.”

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  • Trump: US will use Venezuelan oil to replenish strategic reserves

    Donald Trump says the US administration plans to use oil obtained through its deal with Venezuela to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He said the “topping out” process would begin shortly and called it a gift from Venezuela to Americans. Trump also said the August 28 agreement secured majority US control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven reserves.

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  • Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill US Reserve
    Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill US Reserve

    President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US plans to use its newly asserted control over billions of barrels of Venezuelan crude to replenish the nation’s depleted emergency reserve.

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  • Trump says Venezuela oil ‘gift’ will refill US reserves as Canadian businesses ‘pour into’ US
    Trump says Venezuela oil ‘gift’ will refill US reserves as Canadian businesses ‘pour into’ US

    Trump said a Venezuelan oil “gift” would replenish US reserves. He also claimed Canadian businesses are rapidly relocating to the United States as trade hostilities between the neighbouring countries intensify.

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  • Trump says US will refill petroleum reserves with Venezuelan oil
    Trump says US will refill petroleum reserves with Venezuelan oil

    US President Donald Trump says oil from a recently announced deal with Venezuela will replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with the “topping out” process starting soon. He called the oil a “Gift from Venezuela to the People of the United States” and blamed Joe Biden for leaving the reserve “virtually” empty. The timing and short-term benefit remain unclear. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the 25-year agreement would develop its oil industry while preserving ownership and sovereignty over its resources.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-30 15:50Original
  • Maduro posts photo of himself in prison

    Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is being held in a US prison, posted a smiling photo of himself in a gray tracksuit and addressed a message of love and hope to his grandchildren, children and supporters. Maduro and his wife face alleged drug-trafficking charges in a US federal court and have pleaded not guilty.

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  • Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has ‘endless’ benefits
    Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has ‘endless’ benefits

    Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, defended her government’s controversial energy agreement with Donald Trump, saying Venezuela would retain ownership and sovereignty over its oil reserves. The deal reportedly gives Washington control of 65bn barrels, prompting outrage among opposition figures and leftwing protesters in Caracas.

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  • Sen. Ted Cruz calls for Venezuela elections to proceed ‘rapidly’
    Sen. Ted Cruz calls for Venezuela elections to proceed ‘rapidly’

    Sen. Ted Cruz renewed his call for free and fair elections in Venezuela to be held rapidly, two days after Trump announced that the U.S. would take over 65 billion barrels of oil.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-30 14:13Original
  • Trump: US to refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil
    Trump: US to refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil

    US President Donald Trump says the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be replenished with Venezuelan oil. He made the announcement after unveiling what he called an unprecedented US effort to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, adding that the process would begin shortly.

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  • Controversial Venezuelan executive courts investors after Trump oil deal

    Controversial Venezuelan executive Alejandro Betancourt is courting investors after the Trump oil deal. He is the US minority partner in a company that will control more than 65bn barrels of oil reserves.

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  • US and Venezuela seal 25-year oil deal
    US and Venezuela seal 25-year oil deal

    US President Donald Trump described the agreement as “the biggest oil deal in world history.” Venezuela’s interim president said the 25-year accord covers 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil and is intended to develop the country’s oil industry while preserving its ownership and sovereignty over the resources.

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  • Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
    Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal

    Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has defended a deal to transfer 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil to the United States in a televised address. She said Venezuela retains sovereignty despite pressure on Caracas to meet Washington’s demands since the US abducted President Nicolas Maduro in January.

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PoliticsLavrov: Russia to respond to hostile actions by opponents, including asymmetrically

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow supports constructive dialogue but will defend its national interests by all available means when necessary. He warned that hostile actions would receive an appropriate response, including asymmetric measures, and said Russia would continue developing the Arctic and expanding cooperation with willing partners on an equal and mutually beneficial basis.

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Lavrov: Russia to respond to hostile actions by opponents, including asymmetrically

EconomyOil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island

Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Monday as concerns about supply disruptions intensified after U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday.

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Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island
Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island
  • Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran’s Larak Island
    Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran’s Larak Island

    Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday, pushing Brent back above $90 a barrel, after U.S. forces hit two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. It was the first known U.S. strike on the Gulf nation since late July.

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  • US strikes Iran after a month, Iran hits US bases in retaliation
    BREAKINGUS strikes Iran after a month, Iran hits US bases in retaliation

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a U.S.-Israeli attack on Larak Island caused military and civilian casualties. Iranian state media said Iran then struck U.S. forces in Jordan. A U.S. official confirmed that American forces hit two Iranian launchers on the island, saying they were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.

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    CCGTN★★★★★2026-08-30 23:06Original
  • Middle East Live: US strikes Iran for first time in a month
    MAJORMiddle East Live: US strikes Iran for first time in a month

    The United States said Sunday that it had conducted air strikes against Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking its first attack on Iran since late July.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-30 23:02Original
  • U.S. strikes Iran for the first time in weeks
    MAJORU.S. strikes Iran for the first time in weeks

    A U.S. official told NBC News that American forces struck two Iranian launchers preparing to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The action marked the first U.S. attacks in weeks during the Iran war.

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    NNBC News★★★★★2026-08-30 22:58Original
  • US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
    MAJORUS strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

    US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, the first known American attack on Iran since late July. Washington said Revolutionary Guard forces were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said civilians were among those killed and wounded and vowed a response and punishment.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-08-30 21:15Original
  • US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Larak island, US official says
    US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Larak island, US official says

    A US official said American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said several soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded, warning that Tehran would respond with “response and punishment.”

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-30 21:15Original
  • MAJORUS forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of retaliation

    US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed that Larak Island had been hit and warned, according to Fars, that the attack would draw a retaliatory response.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-08-30 20:52Original
  • US forces reportedly strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORUS forces reportedly strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz

    US forces reportedly attacked rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first such strike on Iranian territory in more than a month. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed a response that would punish the aggressor.

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  • US strikes Iran’s Larak Island, leaving several dead and injured
    MAJORUS strikes Iran’s Larak Island, leaving several dead and injured

    The US military struck Iran’s Larak Island, killing and injuring several people. The attack was the first US strike in more than a month.

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    TTRT World★★★★★2026-08-30 20:48Original
  • MAJORUS military strikes Iran’s Larak Island after forces observed preparing mine-laden rocket launch, official says

    A US official says the US military struck Iran’s Larak Island after observing forces there preparing to launch rockets carrying mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The action marked the first US strikes on Iran in more than a month.

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  • US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORUS forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz

    A US official says American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first US military action there in a month. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the attack on Larak Island killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians, and vowed to punish those responsible.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-30 20:27Original
  • US strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks
    MAJORUS strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks

    The US struck Iran’s southern Larak Island, targeting launchers that officials said were preparing to fire mine-carrying rockets towards the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said several soldiers were killed or injured and vowed retaliation, raising the risk of renewed military confrontation after months of conflict.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-30 20:15Original
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow response to US attack on Larak Island
    Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow response to US attack on Larak Island

    Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a US attack on Larak Island on Sunday killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians. The force vowed to respond and punish those responsible, according to state broadcaster IRIB.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-30 20:15Original
  • MAJORUS strikes two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island, media reports

    US forces struck two missile launchers on Iran’s southern Larak Island, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid said, citing a US official. He reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces had been preparing rockets carrying sea mines for launch into the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump previously said the strait had been fully cleared of mines and that the US would not tolerate further mining.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-08-30 20:11Original
  • Agency: Two killed, two wounded in US strike on Iran’s Larak Island

    At least two people were killed and two wounded in a US drone attack on Iran’s Larak Island, Tasnim reported. The agency said the strike took place about an hour earlier, with no official comments immediately available. Earlier reports said US forces hit two missile launchers on the island.

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  • Explosion heard near Iran's Larak Island, Fars reports
    Explosion heard near Iran's Larak Island, Fars reports

    An explosion was heard near Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, Fars news agency reported, while the cause remained unknown.

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WorldBillions in US aid to Ukraine face scrutiny as corruption probes hit Zelenskyy’s inner circle

The United States is using safeguards and oversight by more than 24 federal agencies to protect billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine. The scrutiny comes as corruption investigations bring renewed pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s inner circle, with senior officials resigning, being dismissed or investigated.

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Billions in US aid to Ukraine face scrutiny as corruption probes hit Zelenskyy’s inner circle
Billions in US aid to Ukraine face scrutiny as corruption probes hit Zelenskyy’s inner circle

WorldNumber of wounded in Belgorod missile attack rises to 16

Three more people sought medical care after the missile attack on Belgorod, raising the number wounded to 16, acting Belgorod Region Governor Alexander Shuvayev said. Two people were killed. The new patients included two teenagers with blast-related ear injuries and a woman; all received treatment and will recover as outpatients.

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Number of wounded in Belgorod missile attack rises to 16

WorldMedia investigation identifies over 242,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

Mediazona and the BBC Russian service have identified 242,747 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine, adding 3,393 names since their previous update. The outlets say the verified total, compiled from public records, is likely well below the actual figure. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the reporting.

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Media investigation identifies over 242,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Media investigation identifies over 242,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

CultureShe puts her acting career on hold to save her family’s Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh

Lisa He paused her acting career to return home and help revive her mother’s 30-year-old Chinese restaurant, China Star, in Edinburgh. She explored modernising the menu, introducing digital systems and using online reviews. A heartfelt video about the restaurant went viral, quickly filling the dining room.

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She puts her acting career on hold to save her family’s Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh
She puts her acting career on hold to save her family’s Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh

WorldWestern officials: Russia is escalating rhetoric but still seeks to avoid war with NATO

Western officials say Vladimir Putin’s increasingly hostile rhetoric toward the UK and other allies supporting Ukraine does not mean Russia wants direct military confrontation with NATO. They expect Moscow to continue “hybrid activity” such as cyberattacks, sabotage and assassinations, while warning that miscalculation could trigger conflict.

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Western officials: Russia is escalating rhetoric but still seeks to avoid war with NATO
Western officials: Russia is escalating rhetoric but still seeks to avoid war with NATO

PoliticsWhy Taiwan’s Public Television Keeps Facing Budget Disputes

Taiwan’s Public Television Service won approval for this year’s government funding, but lawmakers cut about NT$21.85 million and froze NT$2 billion; TaiwanPlus funding was cut by another NT$2 billion. The report examines delayed board appointments, partisan conflict and an annual funding system that repeatedly raises concerns over financial stability and political interference.

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Why Taiwan’s Public Television Keeps Facing Budget Disputes
Why Taiwan’s Public Television Keeps Facing Budget Disputes

EconomyHow the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

The US and Canada remain locked in a trade dispute with no settlement in sight. US tariffs target Canadian steel, aluminium, lumber and automobiles, while Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar and strategic counter-tariffs. Ontario and Quebec face the greatest impact in Canada, while Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania are among the US states most exposed.

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How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

WorldMayor: Six drones shot down while approaching Moscow

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said Russian Defense Ministry air defenses brought down six drones approaching the capital. First responders are working at the crash site, he said.

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Mayor: Six drones shot down while approaching Moscow

SportsAaron Donald Ends Retirement to Return to the Los Angeles Rams

Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending a two-and-a-half-year retirement to join Myles Garrett on the team’s defensive line.

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Aaron Donald Ends Retirement to Return to the Los Angeles Rams

EconomyBessent says yen moves are ‘pretty contained,’ not disorderly

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that recent moves in the yen were “pretty well contained,” indicating that its renewed slide was not viewed as the kind of disorderly trading that prompted a rare joint Japan-U.S. intervention last month.

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Bessent says yen moves are ‘pretty contained,’ not disorderly
Bessent says yen moves are ‘pretty contained,’ not disorderly

SocietySingapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis

Singapore is addressing financial and cultural issues to avert a demographic crisis. One challenge for policymakers is that the success of many measures will not be visible immediately.

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Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis
Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis

CultureWhat is Notting Hill Carnival’s Jab Jab parade?

At dawn each year, hundreds of people mark the start of London’s Notting Hill Carnival by wearing devil horns, covering their skin in motor oil and joining the Jab Jab masquerade. Participants told Al Jazeera that preserving the Grenadian tradition matters.

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What is Notting Hill Carnival’s Jab Jab parade?
What is Notting Hill Carnival’s Jab Jab parade?
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